All Of It

You see them while walking on the Lower East Side. You see them on the L train. Perhaps you even see them at work. Jorts are back. Is that a good thing? WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter Sonia Rao discusses her reporting on the phenomenon for our "small stakes, big opinions" debate series.  Photo by Rafael Rios for Gothamist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new documentary short “YU & ME” follows Lucy Yu, the owner of Yu & Me Books, as she rebuilds her Chinatown bookstore with the help of her community following a fire. Yu and filmmaker Esther Chan discuss the short, which makes its New York premiere at the Asian American International Film Festival this Friday. Photo by user Horizon206 (CC BY-SA 3.0) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The "Summer in the City" series continues in the most iconic borough yet: Manhattan, with its towering skyscrapers and densely populated streets. Alexa Weiser, author of the Substack newsletter "City Happenings," offers tips on how to discover the city's most charming and discrete corners. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images: People relax at a man-made beach during a heat wave in Manhattan on July 02, 2026, in New York City.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 2, 2026] Celebrated author and bookstore owner Ann Patchett discusses her latest novel, Whistler, which tells the story of a woman and her old step-father who reconnect many years after the events that separated them.   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.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 25, 2026 ] Maggie O'Farrell, the celebrated author of "Hamnet," discusses her new novel, Land. The story follows an Irish family in the wake of the potato famine.   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.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 20, 2026] The latest novel from Xochitl Gonzalez explores the gentrification of Fort Greene in 2007 through the eyes of one character, Alicia, who is presented with different versions of the American Dream as new people begin to move into the neighborhood. Gonzalez discusses her book, Last Night in Brooklyn. 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.

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!  Photo by AOI Producers/WNYC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The artist Betye Saar died last week at the age of 99, just days before her 100th birthday. Saar was famously a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and was known for repurposing found objects that depict harmful Black stereotypes, including ceramic "mammies" she repurposed into sculptures that transform and subvert their original racism. Jane Carpenter-Rock, acting director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, who wrote her dissertation on Saar's work, discusses the legacy of Betye Saar.  Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images: Portrait of American artist Betye Saar, 1980s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2026 ] In the show "Bait," Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a London actor who might be on the brink of landing a role as the new James Bond... when the public finds out that the new Bond might be an actor of color, stirring up controversy. Ahmed discusses the series, which he also created and produced. "Bait" premieres on March 25 on Prime Video.  Still courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 15, 2026 ] The fifth and final season of the beloved dramedy "The Bear" premieres on June 25. Lionel Boyce, who stars as pastry chef Marcus, discusses the final season of the show, which follows Marcus and the rest of the staff as they try to prevent the restaurant from going under.   Still courtesy of FX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 26, 2026] The second season of the Hulu series "Paradise" shows us what remains of the world outside the bunker. Sinatra, played by Juliane Nicholson, remains in charge of the city underground, which is threatened by the arrival a group of travelers lead by Link, played by Thomas Doherty. Nicholson and Doherty discuss the latest season of "Paradise," streaming now on Hulu.  Still courtesy of Hulu: Julianne Nicholson in "Paradise"  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 21, 2026] The stars of Broadway's nine-time Tony-nominated musical ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball' join All Of It with Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Enjoy live performances from the show's stars, including André de Shields and Tempress Chastity Moore, and hear from co-directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston as well as co-choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons about bringing ballroom to Broadway in this celebrated revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 2023] For our March 2023 Full Bio selection, we focused on political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. We discussed her life and legacy with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the biography, Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics. Photo by Leif Skoogfors/Corbis via Getty Images: Democratic Representative Shirley Chisholm speaks at a U.S. military base during a tour exploring racism in the armed forces. Chisholm was elected to Congress in 1968 and was the first African-American woman ever to serve as a U.S. Representative.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 years ago, the New York band The Strokes released their debut album, Is This It. For the next installment of the series Silver Liner Notes, author Steven Hyden discusses the anniversary of the album, and previews his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of the Strokes (and Rock ‘n' Roll). Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage: The Strokes during The Strokes In Concert at The Vanderbilt at The Vanderbilt in New York City, New York, United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY discusses her forthcoming debut album, Como Agua, and showcases her genre-blending sound, blending pop, Latin, R&B, and flamenco influences with a live in-studio performance, ahead of an intimate concert and conversation with comedian Sasha Merci Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images: YEИDRY attends Univision's 34th Edition Of Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina at FTX Arena on February 24, 2022 in Miami, Florida.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2026] The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song "fantasmas," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs from his album, Dueño del Cielo. Photo by Krista Garza Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2026] In the late 1970s, photographer Sophie Rivera began asking her fellow Nuyoricans if she could take their picture on the street. So began her Latino Portrait series that is just one of the many ways Rivera reframed how Puerto Rican New Yorkers were depicted on camera in mass media. A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio displays more than 125 images taken by Rivera, and is the first museum survey dedicated to the artist. Susanna V. Temkin, Interim Chief Curator, discusses Rivera's photography and the legacy she left behind after she passed away in 2021. 'Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures' is on view through August 2. Photo: Sophie Rivera Self-portrait, c.1970s Gelatin silver print Estate of Martin Hurwitz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2026] In the new novel Yesteryear, a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities of the lifestyle she promotes when she mysteriously is sent back in time to 1855. Author Caro Claire Burke discusses the novel, 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.

It's been over two years since Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo and captured New Yorkers hearts, died after colliding with a building on the Upper West Side. A new documentary, "Wild Inside," revisits Flaco's story, and sources footage from New York birders who were lucky enough to capture a Flaco sighting. Director Penny Lane discusses her film, "Wild Inside" which premieres July 29th in Central Park with a free outdoor screening before opening at the IFC Center on July 31st. Image courtesy of Sandbox Films, photographer Benny Polatseck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandy Clark, one of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters according to the New York Times, joins to play live and preview her forthcoming 2027 album (details to be announced). She'll be at 92Y this Friday for An Evening with Brandy Clark. Photo by Pamela Springsteen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 7, 2026] In the latest work of investigative journalism from Patrick Radden Keefe, the author attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious death of Zac Brettler, a British teenager who plunged to his death from a luxury building in 2019. After his death, it was revealed that Brettler had been living a secret life, one that involved shady characters in the London underworld. Keefe discusses his new book, London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth, out today.  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.

[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2025]  As Beijing bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, journalist Barbara Demick reported on the politics and impact of China's 'one-child' policy. Demick has written a new book that follows the story of how the policy affected one family, and a set of twins forcefully separated and put into the adoption system. Demick discusses her book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins. Plus, listeners share their experience navigating the international adoption system. 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.

The new play "Disruption" follows a Silicon Valley engineer who presents his three best friends with a new AI algorithm that he claims can make all of their life decisions for them. But at what cost? Playwright Andrew Stein discusses the play, alongside actors John David Washington and Conrad Ricamora. "Disruption" is running at Pershing Square Signature Center through Sept. 27th. Photo by Emilio Madrid: Irene Sofia Lucio, John David Washington, and Jason Ralph in the 2026 production of DISRUPTION Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 Broadway Bound Theater Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the premieres of two musicals and 10 plays by writers from New York and across the country. Festival founder and director Lenore Skomal discusses the importance of supporting self-produced artists and highlights this year's festival. Performances take place at the AMT Theater through Aug. 16th. Photo credit Pam Wagner: The team behind The Kitchen, which is having its world premieres on the "Broadway Bound" festival stage; Earl Crittenden Ryan Wright, Kyle Green, Deborah Unger, Shubhangi Kuchibhotla, Corey Quinn Farrell, Janine LaManna.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1984, an unknown performer named Whoopi Goldberg captivates Broadway audiences with her original one-woman show. The production returns to the stage at the Newhouse Theater, with Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Kecia Lewis, and other cast members bringing Goldberg's characters to life. Lewis discusses her role in the production, the enduring legacy of “The Whoopi Monologues” in Broadway history, and the revival, which runs through Aug. 30th. Photo Credit: Angela Marie Orellana: Kecia Lewis in 'The Whoopi Monologues' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2025] Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with her comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on aging, fame, and events in her life. Leslie Jones discusses how she's finding humor in life today. The comedy special is available to stream on YouTube. Photo by Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for MTV: Leslie Jones during the RuPaul's Drag Race Official FYC Event at Skybar in the Mondrian Los Angeles on June 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2026] "Abbot Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter discusses her comedy special, "It Was an Accident," which is streaming on Hulu. Image courtesy of Disney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 19, 2026] Comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, NAACP Award Winner and rotating Daily Show host Josh Johnson can now add an HBO comedy special to his list of accomplishments. He joins us to preview his new stand up special, “Symphony,” which is now steaming on HBO. Photo courtesy of the comic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hobby Lobby is a multibillion-dollar chain of craft stores. Its founder, David Green, built a craft empire - and used his fortune to push a radical religious agenda, donating billions of dollars to right-wing evangelical causes, running advertisements for the Bible, crusading against birth control, and stealing, looting, and forging artifacts for their Museum of the Bible. The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family's Quest to Craft a Christian Nation is a new book by Michael Blanding and tells the story of the Green family. Blanding discusses the book and Hobby Lobby's enduring effects on American politics. Cover art courtesy of Hatchette Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2026 marks 40 years since the New York Mets won the World Series in 1986. For the Mets-Marlins game on August 1 at Citi Field, the Mets are inviting the '86 team back for a 40th anniversary reunion and celebration. A.M. Gittlitz, author of the book, Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team, reflects on the 40th anniversary of that beloved team, and listeners share their memories of watching the '86 Mets. Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images: Mookie Wilson #1 of the New York Mets is mobbed by teammates with jubilation after he hit the ground ball that scored teammate Ray Knight the winning run from third in the bottom of the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game six of the World Series October 25, 1986 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York. The Mets won the Series 4 games to 3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2026] A surrealist crime-comedy film follows the "Velvet Gang," a trio of shoplifters who steal clothes from their favorite luxury retail chain and resell them at a lower price. "Sorry to Bother You" director Boots Riley discusses his latest film, "I Love Boosters" which is now showing at Quad Cinema. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 10, 2025] Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and Dillane discuss the film, which follows a young man living on the streets of London as he is given an unlikely chance at a new future. "Urchin" is now streaming on Hulu. Screen still courtesy of 1-2 Special Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2026] A new thriller follows twin sisters Racine, played by Kara Young and Anaia, played by Mallori Johnson, who were severely burned and scarred as babies in a house fire set by their abusive father. Young and Johnson discuss leaping from the stage to the big screen to star in the film adaptation of Alesha Harris's award-winning play "Is God Is," which is now streaming on MGM+. Photo by Patti Perret, courtesy of Amazon Content Services LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections. Today's poem is "The Want of Peace" by Wendell Berry. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop Art by Greg Ruth Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM November 21, 2020 ] In a 2020 installment of our “Full Bio” series, we took an in-depth look at the life of America's longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his biography, Eleanor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2026] The new novel from Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney tells the story of a woman who begins an affair in 1970s Rochester, with lasting consequences for the rest of her family. Sweeney discusses Lake Effect, the April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. In the spirit of family, our musical guests were Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, who founded the band Ida in Brooklyn in the 1990s. They were joined at the event by their daughter Storey Littleton, who grew up playing in the family band and recently released her debut solo album, At A Diner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Cat Cohen suffered a stroke at the age of 31, the comedian was inspired to write about it in the way she knows how -- through comedic songs. Cohen discusses her new one-woman show, "Broad Strokes," running at the Lucille Lortel theater through September 5.  Photo by Matthew Murphy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Playwright Bubba Weiler and actor Stanley Simons talk their new play "The Saviors," in which two altar boys navigate the changing tides of their faith and friendship after a lost man takes shelter in the church. "The Saviors" is now playing at the Atlantic Theater through August 8, 2026. Production photo by Ahron R. Foster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer, director, and theater legend Luis Valdez is considered the father of Chicano theater. A new documentary tells his story. Director David Alvarado discusses his film "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," which is playing now at Film Forum. Photo by Elizabeth Sunflower, via Retro Photo Archive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2025] Harpist Brandee Younger shares live performances and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions, with Younger's use of Alice Coltrane's restored harp. Album art courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM January 7, 2026] The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted in 2025with the album Super Pedestrian and has since performed a Tiny Desk concert. She performs in WNYC's studios, and discusses her music. Cover art courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Cover art courtesy of Penguin Random House Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Samoa Wilson is a folk and jazz musician who grew up on the music of the 1920s and 1930s. She and her band Fatboy Wilson and the Ripleys perform live in WNYC's Studio 5 ahead of their performance celebrating the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, July 29th at Atlantic Center/Barclays as part of the Stations Series from MTA's Music.  Photo by L. Malik Anderson/WNYC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio. Album art courtesy of the musicians Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.