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All Of It with Alison Stewart

All Of It with Alison Stewart is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our

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00:22:06

Ben McKenzie's Doc Explains the Crypto Grift

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/31

[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2026] In the new documentary "Everyone is Lying to You for Money," director Ben McKenzie explores the world of cryptocurrency to figure out who stands to profit the most from pushing more people to invest in crypto. He joins us to discuss the film. Image courtesy of C-SPAN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:49:51

The Life of Ted Kennedy

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/28

[REBROADCAST FROM January, 2023] For an installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate.Mayor John F. Collins records, Collection #0244.001, City of Boston Archives, Boston via Wikimedia Commons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:18:35

Get Lit: Musical Guest They Might Be Giants

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/28

[REBROADCAST FROM June 1, 2026]The musical accompaniment for this month’s Get Lit event was They Might Be Giants, who performed a playlist inspired by author Tom Perrotta’s previous books, Election and The Leftovers. Event photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:31:46

Losing A Parent and Coming of Age in Tom Perrotta's...

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/28

[REBROADCAST FROM June 1, 2026] Our May 2026 Get Lit book club selection was Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta. The story follows a 13-year-old boy in 1970s New Jersey as he grapples with the loss of his mother. Perrotta speaks with Alison Stewart about the novel from the May Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Cover art courtesy of Simon and Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:19:46

The Life and Times of Mike Tyson

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2025] We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a look into the life of boxer and Brooklyn native Mike Tyson. Mark Kriegel discusses his new biography, Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson.Cover art courtesy of Penguin Press Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:19:46

A Prosecutor and a Madam Take Down a Mobster in 'A...

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

[REBROADCAST FROM July 6, 2026] Set in 1930s New York, a historical fiction novel follows two women on opposite sides of the law, a prosecutor and a madam, who form an unlikely partnership to take down a notorious mob boss. Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their new book, A Pair of Aces. Cover art courtesy of Penguin Random House/ Berkley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:19:46

Colson Whitehead On 'Cool Machine'

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

[REBROADCAST FROM July 22, 2026] Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses the final installment in his Harlem Trilogy, Cool Machine, which follows furniture seller and fence Ray Carney in 1980s New York as he gets pulled into one last heist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:22:30

Advice for Sending Your Kid Off to College

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

Late August is a time of year when many parents (including Alison!) are sending their kids off to college, which can be a stressful and emotionally difficult time. Lisa Heffernan, cofounder of the parenting website, Grown and Flown, gives advice on the best ways a parent can maintain a healthy relationship with their kid in this new phase of life, and listeners share their questions and success stories. Photo by Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:19:46

Restored and Rehoused Depression-Era Mural, 'Alice of...

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

In the 1930s, the artist Abram Champanier painted Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York, a series of murals that displayed Alice in Wonderland characters throughout the city. The piece was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration, and the panels were displayed in the children’s ward at the Gouverneur Hospital between 1938 and 1940. Now at the Museum of the City of New York, the mural panels are on view together for the first time in almost 50 years. Lilly Tuttle, senior curator of the

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00:19:46

‘Ted Lasso’ Returns to Coach A Women’s Soccer Team

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/27

Jason Sudeikis' character, Ted, returns to coach the Lady Greyhounds, Richmond's new women's soccer team in the fourth season of "Ted Lasso." New York Times culture reporter Alexis Soloski discusses how the show’s focus on a women’s squad mirrors a broader increase in the popularity of women’s team sports in her piece, 'Everyone Watches Women’s Sports, Including ‘Ted Lasso’ Fans.' Courtesy of Apple TV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection

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00:13:38

How The Word "Influencer" Became a Gendered Insult

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

After a small business in Nantucket posted a “no influencers” sign in its store, some creators accused those with anti-influencer sentiments of sexism. Culture journalist Kat Tenbarge explores how the term “influencer” has long been used to belittle and dismiss women creators, and why male creators often avoid the same scrutiny.Stock image by agrobacter/E+ via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data

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00:10:40

Talking About 'The Classics' for the Summer Reading...

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

What are some of the best books about or set in New York City? Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her recommendations in this annual Summer Reading Challenge category. Plus, listeners share their favorite New York books. Finished the Summer Reading Challenge already? Click here to register for your prize! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:18:10

'All American' Actor Daniel Ezra Stars in 'Shifters'

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

Most audiences know Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, the standout football player from Crenshaw on the television drama "All American." Now, the British-Jamaican actor is taking on a new role in Benedict Lombe's play "Shifters." Ezra stars as Dre, a man who reconnects with his childhood friend and former girlfriend, Des, played by Charity Bedu-Addo, during his grandmother's funeral. As Dre grapples with one loss, his unexpected reunion with Des compels him to confront another, as the two revisit the

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00:24:49

The Doobie Brothers Talk Music

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2025] On June 6 2025, The Doobie Brothers, reunited with Michael McDonald, released their album, Walk This Road. Last summer, the band was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, we held a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BC: (L-R) Patrick Simmons and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers perform onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert

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00:25:09

OK Go Talks About Their Latest Album

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

[REBROADCAST FROM May 29, 2025] More than a decade since their last album, OK Go released a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age joined us in-studio to perform live. Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images: (L-R) Damian Kulash, Andy Ross, Tim Nordwind and Dan Konopka of OK Go perform at The Regency Ballroom on May 19, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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00:18:49

The Poetry and Politics of Allen Ginsberg

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

[REBROADCAST FROM June 26, 2026] The prominent beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg would have turned 100 this past June. To commemorate his birthday during Pride Month, we speak with writer Ira Silverberg, and reflect on his legacy as a pioneering gay, Jewish, and socialist writer and iconoclast. Plus we hear from listeners about their favorite Ginsberg poems. Photo by Neil Libbert/Getty Images: Allen Ginsberg, Poet, Writer, Greenwich Village, New York City 1964. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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00:16:57

Joy Harjo's Jazz Poetry Album

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/26

[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2026] From 2019 to 2022, Joy Harjo served as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to serve in that position. Now, Harjo has released a new album, Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace, which combines her passion for jazz and poetry. The album, out today, is Harjo's debut on the historic Smithsonian Folkways label. To celebrate National Poetry Month, Joy Harjo shares some of her music for an All Of It Listening Party. Photo by by Melissa

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00:21:23

Edwidge Danticat's New Novel 'Dèy'

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/25

The latest novel from acclaimed writer Edwidge Danticat follows a woman named Magnolia after she survives a mass shooting at a Miami mall, and decides not to tell her family what happened. Danticat discusses "Dèy," out now. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:29:30

'benevolent' Follows Four Women in a Manhattan...

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/25

The new play "benevolent" follows four young women in 1917 at Inwood Benevolent Home, a terrible Manhattan reformatory for women down on their luck. Playwright Sophie McIntosh, director Nina Goodheart, and actor Mia Fowler discuss the play, running at IATI Theater now. Photo by Nina Goodheart: Mia Fowler, Chani Reese, Livvy Marcus, Rachel Ravel in 'benevolent' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:14:21

New Documentary About Poet Mary Oliver

All Of It with Alison Stewart ·

2026/08/25

[REBROADCAST FROM July 2, 2026] The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 collections over the course of her career. Director Sasha Waters discusses the film, and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi shares what Oliver's poetry means to them. "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" premiered at the IFC Center on July 2, and will air on PBS on August 25. Photo by Rachel Giese Brown Hosted by

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