All Of It with Alison Stewart

Summer in New York means plenty of opportunities for dance socials of a wide variety of genres. But dancing can be intimidating if you didn't grow up learning a specific style. Robert Roysten, a World Champion dancer, choreographer and dance instructor in New York (including his student, Kousha!), gives us tips on how to get into dancing in the city and we take your calls.

Indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.

Actor Walton Goggins is known for being a scene stealer in hit TV series like "Justified," "Vice Principals" and "The Righteous Gemstones." He's now up for an Emmy for his portrayal of Cooper "The Ghoul" Howard in the Amazon series "Fallout." He joins to discuss.

What does it take to be the fastest in the world? The new Netflix documentary "Sprint" explores the sacrifices, pain, and glory of it all. We're joined by director Phil Turner and executive producer Paul Martin to discuss how the documentary was made.

A new documentary tells the stories of four daughters preparing for a 'Daddy-Daughter Dance' with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a rehabilitation program in Washington, D.C. "Daughters" was directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, who join All Of It to discuss, along with one of the subjects of the film, the program's 'fatherhood coach' Chad Morris.

In the new feature film, "Close To You," actor Elliot Page returns to the big screen as Sam, a trans man who returns to his small hometown for a strained family reunion. Page is joined by co-star Hillary Baack who plays Sam's friend Katherine, and director Dominic Savage to discuss the film, which is out in theaters on August 16.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2024] Comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, grew up overweight as kids. However, they never talked about it. In a new memoir, the two reflect on their childhood experiences. Ian joins us to discuss their book, T-Shirt Swim Club, which is out today.This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

New Jersey Monthly has just published a new list of "The 40 Best Restaurants in New Jersey," featuring establishments all over the Garden State. Jacqueline Mroz, features and dining senior editor, discusses her favorites from the list and we hear your local recommendations.

Musical group Tank and The Bangas returns with their latest project - a three-part spoken word collection titled The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. Using R&B, jazz and soul influences, vocalist Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball and guitarist/pianist Norman Spence join for a live performance in Studio 5. The entire spoken word collection will be available to stream on August 30th.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 12, 2024] Lesbian bars have been safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. The documentary series "Lesbian Bar Project" takes us to bars all across the globe - from Texas to Germany - to understand what they mean for the lesbian and queer femme community. Filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street join us to discuss the project. Producer Aki Camargo introduces this reair.

If you have a child, managing their screen time starts early and can be an ongoing challenge. Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi talks to us about strategies to help our kids lead healthier lives in front of screens. She also tells us whether some screens are better than others.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and photographer Anna Marie Tendler found herself struggling with suicidal ideation. She decided to check herself into a psychiatric hospital to receive treatment. Tendler joins us to discuss her memoir about this period of her life, titled Men Have Called Her Crazy, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays. Tendler will be speaking Friday night at the McNally Jackson Soho location at 5:30 PM.

A new book from an influential psychologist explains that when it comes to mentoring, educating or parenting teenagers, making them feel respected is key. Dr. David Yeager, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute discusses his new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their strategies for motivating the young people in their lives.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Sometimes looking in the mirror and trying to psych yourself up just isn't enough. When you need external validation, Josh Gondelman is your man. He's a comedian and writer and the author of a pep talk newsletter titled "That's Marvelous." He joins us to spread enthusiasm -- and give listeners a boost.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A new memoir offers readers a front-row seat inside of America's most infamous trials featuring characters such as Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, Stormy Daniels, Steve Bannon, Tom Brady, Robert DeNiro, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. Jane Rosenberg joins us to talk about her new book, Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Cartoonist, animator, and author Dash Shaw joins us to discuss his new graphic novel, Blurry, which examines the small life choices that lead to bigger life change. Plus, we discuss his film "Cryptozoo," which will be screening at Roxy Cinema on Sunday at 7 pm.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

From "Jaws" to "Godfather" to "Jurassic Park," film scores can be just as iconic as the film itself. To talk about some of cinema's greatest film scores, we're joined by Nicholas Marcus, host of The Film Scorer Podcast. Plus, we take your calls to learn more about your favorite film scores.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Sweet Corn is famously very much in season towards the end of summer in the Northeast. There are many ways to enjoy corn: shucked, grilled, on the cob, off the cob, tossed in a salad. Caroline Hopkins is a reporter covering science, health, and medicine, who recently wrote a New York Times article, "How Healthy Is Sweet Corn?" and she tells us more about the nutritional benefits of corn and we take your calls.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

The critically acclaimed work-place drama "Industry" returns for the third season. The show provides an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance, following a group of young bankers and their superiors in a cutthroat London firm. Actors Ken Leung and Myha'la join us to discuss what to expect this upcoming season, which premieres on Max on August 11.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In the last few weeks, the Summer Olympics have turned many Americans into sudden experts in lesser-watched sports, like speed climbing and synchronized swimming. We want to know what sport is newly your favorite… plus we break down the Olympics so far with Olivia Craighead, a news writer covering pop culture for The Cut.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In honor of the 100th birthday of writer and activist James Baldwin, The New York Public Library will present two exhibitions; James Baldwin: Mountain to Fire at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and JIMMY! God’s Black Revolutionary Mouth. The respective curators of both shows, Charles Cuykendall Carter, assistant curator of the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley, and Barrye Brown, Schomburg Center Curator of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, join us to discuss the initiative.

This past weekend was the deadline for New York restaurants to apply for a permit to continue their outdoor dining setup, which first became common when the pandemic forced diners to eat outside. Ryan Kailath, Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture reporter, has been monitoring the permitting deadline, and gives us the latest on how many restaurants applied, the future of outdoor dining, and we take your calls.

52 West 8th Street in Manhattan is a famous address in the history of music. It's the home of Electric Lady Studios, built by Jimi Hendrix and his collaborators in the late 1960s. The space was designed as a home for Hendrix to have a safe and comfortable environment to record and explore new ideas. However, the studio was only finished shortly before his unexpected death. A new documentary tells the story of Electric Lady's construction as told by the musicians and engineers who worked alongside Hendrix. Director and Hendrix estate archivist John McDermott and architect John Storyk discuss the film, “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” opening at the Quad Cinema on August 9.

Following the successful release of her debut album, Hypnos, R&B songstress Ravyn Lenae previews her forthcoming sophomore album ahead of its drop this Friday. We talk about her inspirations and play a few songs from the upcoming project, Bird’s Eye.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2023] An exhibit at Cooper Hewitt explores the histories behind symbols that are ubiquitous to our daily lives. 'Give Me A Sign: The Language of Symbols' demonstrates how symbol design is a collaborative effort that has evolved and transformed over time. Emily Orr, associate curator, gives an overview of the exhibition, which is on view through August 11.

A new documentary, "Black Twitter: A People's History," explores the rise and cultural impact of Black commentary on social media. The film is based on a Wired article by senior writer Jason Parham, who joins to discuss the series as well as how Black Twitter might affect the 2024 Presidential race."Black Twitter" is on Hulu now.

NPR music critic Ann Powers has written a new biography of iconic musician Joni Mitchell, Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell, told from the perspective of her world travels from places like rural Canada, to Europe, to America. Powers tells us more about her research, what she discovered during interviews with Joni's peers and collaborators, and of course we listen to some music and take your calls.

"Inside Out 2,""Kung Fu Panda 4,""Despicable Me 4," "Harold and the Purple Crayon,""IF,""The Garfield Movie,""The Wild Robot." It has been the summer of family movies. Are any of them adult friendly? Is it just a cash grab? What's new about the slew of films? We ask NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson for insight and we'll take your calls.

We are over a week into the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky dominating their events, and Pommel Horse Guy capturing the hearts and minds of twitter. All Of It producer Luke Green recaps the action thus far and looks forward to the rest of the Games.

An ongoing exhibit on Governor's Island asks New Yorkers to donate their empty pill bottles as part of an installation that seeks to destigmatize the use of medication in the treatment of mental health and other ailments. Artist Alyson Vega joins us to discuss the project, alongside Rachel Weisman, director of the Fountain House Gallery, an organization aimed at supporting contemporary artists who cope with mental illness. Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project is on view through August 11.

Edward C. Moore was a silversmith responsible for solidifying the reputation of Tiffany & Co. as one of the most elite metalworking companies in the world. Some of the pieces made under his direction, along with more than 180 objects from his own personal collection, are on display now at the Met. Curator Medill Higgins Harvey joins us to discuss, Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co., on view through October 20.

A new film follows a queer 17-year-old named Sam (Lily Collias), her father, and her father's longtime friend as they head on backpacking trip in the Catskills. However, she starts to see the men in a new light as their resentments about life rise to the surface. Director India Donaldson joins us alongside Collias to discuss the film, "Good One" which is playing at Film at Lincoln Center this weekend.

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their 10 favorites. This segment features Art News editor in chief Sarah Douglas who shares 10 pieces she thinks all New Yorkers should see.

We present the latest full discussion from our biography series, with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by USA Today's Washington D.C. bureau chief Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 18, 2024] A new movie attempts to humanize the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone plays Jax, a woman trying to solve the mystery of her missing sister while trying to create some degree of stability for her niece, Roki, played by Isabel DeRoy-Olson. Both join to discuss "Fancy Dance," out on Apple TV+.This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

REBROADCAST FROM May 31, 2024] Viggo Mortensen joins us to discuss writing, directing, and starring in the new Western romance, "The Dead Don't Hurt," about a couple relearning each other after the wife's husband returns from the Civil War. Mortensen is joined by actor Vicky Krieps, who plays Vivienne in the film. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2024] Northern Irish police procedural, "Blue Lights," has been called "Ireland's answer to the Wire" for its both gritty and compassionate depiction of rookie cops working the hard scrabble streets of Belfast. Season 1 was nominated for 4 IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards) including Best New Drama. Season 2 is out now on BritBox and creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson join to discuss the season.This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

[REBROADCAST FROM May 10, 2024] The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rom-com "The Fall Guy" is all about a stuntman. We speak with Chris O'Hara, the stunt designer for the film, about his work on the project and his career as a stuntman and stunt designer. This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

With Din Tai Fung, the popular Taiwanese dumpling chain, opening its first New York location earlier this summer, we take a look at where to get the best dumplings in the city from Manhattan's Chinatown, to Flushing, to Sunset Park. We're joined by Grace Young, food historian and cookbook author specializing in Chinese cuisine to guide the conversation. Plus, we take listener calls.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

In the film "Sebastian," Max is a 25-year-old aspiring novelist, living in London and paying his dues working at a literary magazine. Frustrated by his own ambitions and the pressures to succeed, Max begins moonlighting as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, secretly meeting men via an escorting platform and using his experiences to fuel his stories. Director Mikko Mäkelä and Ruaridh Mollica who plays Max, joins to discuss the film, which is out in select theaters tomorrow.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 19, 2023] Composer, vocalist and banjo virtuoso Rhiannon Giddens talks about her work, from adapting songs from folk traditions around the world, to her latest album of original music called "You're The One." Giddens will be performing this weekend in Katonah NY.

In the documentary "War Game", a bipartisan group of elected and defense officials conduct an unscripted role-play exercise, where they are confronted with a political coup in the wake of a contested 2024 presidential election. Directors Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber join to discuss the real-world implications of the film, along with Janessa Goldbeck who plays the role of Game Producer in the film.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Author and longtime local broadcaster Jerry Barmash has written a book with behind-the-scenes stories of anchors you'll be familiar with: New York news anchors of the 70s and 80s. He writes about duos like Beutel and Grimsby; Jensen and Smith; Jorgensen and Roland; and Scarborough and Simmons. Barmash discusses his book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, and we take your calls for your memories of local news from this time period.

Full Bio returns! We pick up our biography series with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters. Today, we discuss "The View," Barbara's most famous interviews, and her legacy.

A new documentary utilizes never-before-heard interview tapes with Elizabeth Taylor to construct a portrait of the movie star's life. Director Nanette Burstein joins us to discuss "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," which premieres on HBO on August 3 at 8 pm.

In "Thelma," Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb plays a nonagenarian who gets caught in a scamming operation. Armed with a mobility scooter and a trusted sidekick, she devises a plan to make the scammer pay. Squibb joins us to discuss the film, as well as her role as Nostalgia in Pixar's"Inside Out 2."

Mexican singer and megastar Juan Gabriel's soft yet exuberant personality and beautiful music always fascinated journalist Maria Elena Garcia. Her latest podcast, My Divo, explores the late Mexican entertainer's life, and how it helped Garcia reconcile her own sexuality with her Mexican heritage. Garcia joins us to discuss the podcast series, which is available now.

In the week since President Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed VP Kamala Harris, the "interwebs" have been in a frenzy. Suddenly Kamala fever has hit social media, with memes of the VP popping up all over. Atlantic Staff writer Shirley Li wrote a piece called "The Brat-ification of Kamala Harris" and joins us to break down some of the most popular memes as well as discuss how they may play into her campaign. We also take your calls.

*Full Bio returns! We pick up our biography series with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters. Today, we discuss Barbara's early life and college years, and how she got ahead in journalism.

The 14th century collection of short stories, The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, isn't obvious inspiration for a Netflix comedy. But creator and showrunner Kathleen Jordan has done just that, creating a dark comedy set in the midst of the Black Plague. She joins us to discuss the show, which is available to stream now on Netflix.