All Of It
Interviews
ALL OF IT 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 varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
ALL OF IT 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 varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
Language:
English
Contact:
WNYC Radio 160 Varick St. New York, NY 10013
Episodes
Urban Bush Women's 40th Anniversary
7/26/2024
Urban Bush Women are a Brooklyn based performance ensemble that aims to use dance as a medium for their message. 40 decades ago, they were founded by 4 Black Women and to celebrate their 40th anniversary they're having a weeklong residency at Lincoln Center. We'll be joined by Pia Monique Murray, an associate producer of the 40th anniversary events.
*Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts*
Duration:00:12:59
How to be a Good Parent on Wedding Day
7/26/2024
As a parent, your kid's wedding day is an exciting, emotional, and nerve wrecking time. But it can be easy to overstep and complicate things depending on your relationship with your child and their partner. Gabby Rello Duffy, senior editorial director of Brides Magazine, discusses her advice for parent etiquette on wedding days, and we take your calls.
*Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts*
Duration:00:37:09
The History of Sex-Testing in the Olympics
7/26/2024
Who gets to decide if you're "woman enough" to play women's sports? Michael Water's new book, The Other Olympians, examines the long history of sex-testing at the Games through the lens of two trans athletes from the 1930s. Almost a century later, sex-testing in competitive sports remains in effect, with some global sports federations banning certain athletes from participating in the Paris games. For contemporary context, we're joined by Frankie de la Cretaz, a journalist who regularly writes about the intersection of gender, queerness and sports.
*Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts*
Duration:00:37:11
Olympics Preview Live From Paris
7/26/2024
As the Olympic Opening Ceremony kicks off today, we are being joined by Matthew Futterman. The deputy sports editor for The New York Times is live in Paris awaiting for the ceremony to begin as he walks us through what to expect from this years' games.
*Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts*
Duration:00:14:01
Your Favorite Old Times Square Movies
7/25/2024
"Shaft." "Taxi Driver." "Midnight Cowboy." What do all these movies have in common? The old Times Square is a central setting. The Criterion Channel's new "Times Square" series is a curated list of movies that feature Times Square back when it was known for its, let's say, less than welcoming qualities. Curator Clyde Folley discusses his favorite old Times Square movies, and we take your calls.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Duration:00:27:38
Reimagining -- and Modernizing -- King Arthur
7/25/2024
The much-anticipated new novel from Lev Grossman, the bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy, provides a fresh take on the legend of King Arthur. The Bright Sword imagines a Camelot filled with broken people who want to not only rebuild their land, but themselves. He joins us to discuss.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Duration:00:23:51
French Cooking for Your Paris Olympics Watch Party
7/25/2024
We’re talking about French cooking ahead of the Paris Olympics. New York Times food writer Melissa Clark has authored over 40 cookbooks including Dinner In French. She joins toshare some recipes, hosting tips as well as her love of all things French.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Duration:00:23:05
A Thought-Provoking Documentary on Louis C.K.’s Continued Success
7/25/2024
A new documentary produced by the New York Times looks at Louis C.K.'s professional career and sexual misconduct scandals and subsequent success since 2017. Filmmakers Caroline Suh and Cara Mones join us to discuss "Sorry/Not Sorry," which is now playing at IFC Center and available on demand.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Duration:00:25:23
Lara Downes Previews "Rhapsody for This Land"
7/24/2024
Pianist and composer Lara Downes previews "Rhapsody for This Land: The American Odyssey in Music," a free concert at Brooklyn Bridge Park celebrating the centennials of WNYC and George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Produced by St Ann's Warehouse, the show will broadcast live on WNYC starting at 6 PM, July 27, and feature a reimagining of "Rhapsody" from Lara and composer Edmar Colón, plus performances from Rosanne Cash, Arturo O'Farrill, Christian McBride and Time for Three.
Duration:00:13:32
Best Sports Bars to Watch the Olympics
7/24/2024
Planning to watch the 2024 Olympics but not feeling like being alone at home? Today we speak with Eater editor Melissa McCart about the best sports bars in the city to watch with a crowd. Plus, we hear your recommendations.
Duration:00:17:09
A Scandalous Gilded Age Divorce (Women Behaving Badly)
7/24/2024
A new book tells the story of a divorce that made headlines in Gilded Age New York, after a high society woman admitted to her husband she was having an affair with his younger brother, and was possibly pregnant with his child. Author Barbara Weisberg joins us to discuss Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York, as part of our series, "Women Behaving Badly."
Duration:00:31:25
Brooklyn-based Writer and DJ Jive Poetic’s Innovative Memoir, 'Skip Tracer'
7/24/2024
Brooklyn-based writer and DJ Jive Poetic blends poetry and prose, music, photographs and genealogy to create what he calls a “printed mixtape” of his life. He joins us to discuss his new memoir, Skip Tracer, exploring cultural identity, Afro-Caribbean diaspora and masculinity.
Duration:00:20:10
What Are You Reading for the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge?
7/24/2024
We are a few weeks into the first-ever All Of It Summer Reading Challenge! All Of It producer Jordan Lauf joins us to check in on your progress, and hear what you're reading for the challenge. Plus, she recommends a few books you might want to check out if you're feeling stuck. The deadline to finish the challenge is the end of Labor Day Weekend!
Duration:00:17:01
Fantastic Cat Performs Live
7/23/2024
Fantastic Cat is a band that formed in 2019, featuring musicians and friends Anthony D'Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali. This summer they released their second album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat, and the band, described as a "mysterious Americana supergroup" by Rolling Stone, joins us in studio for a special live performance ahead of their show in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at Parker Press Park on August 7.
Duration:00:25:56
Eater's Guide to Paris
7/23/2024
We continue our spotlight on Paris, the home of the 2024 Olympics. Today we speak with writer and editor Nick Mancall-Bitel about Eater's Guide to Paris. So if you're planning on visiting the City of Lights anytime soon, or just want to dream, we discuss the best places to grab a croissant, some of the best restaurants for dinner and how to dine like a Parisian.
Duration:00:23:53
Did Jill Ciment's 45 Year Marriage Begin as Grooming?
7/23/2024
When author Jill Ciment fell in love with her future husband, she was 17. He was 47, married, and with two children. Plus, he was her art teacher. That didn't stop them from having an affair, and they eventually married, remaining together until his death. Now, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Ciment wonders about whether the ending of their story can excuse the beginning. She examines this nuanced love story in her new memoir, Consent, and joins us to discuss.
Duration:00:23:14
'Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love'
7/23/2024
Bronx-born artist and photographer Lyle Ashton Harris joins us to discuss the new exhibit of his work currently on view at the Queens Museum. Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love is running through September 22.
Duration:00:26:04
'someone spectacular' Play (Mental Health Mondays)
7/22/2024
In the new play, "someone spectacular," a grief counseling group goes off the rails when the grief counselor fails to show up for the session. Playwright Doménica Feraud joins us to discuss the show, which is based in part on her own experience losing her mother very suddenly. "someone spectacular" is running at the Pershing Square Signature Center through August 31.
Duration:00:25:39
Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel'
7/22/2024
As we look towards the Paris Olympics, anyone looking for a vicarious trip to France should pick up the latest novel from James Beard Award-winning food writer and author Ruth Reichl. In The Paris Novel, a woman named Stella heads to Paris following the death of her estranged mother, and meets an octogenarian who opens her eyes to the world of fine dining and art. Reichl joins us to discuss the novel.
Duration:00:25:13
Fay Victor Performs Live
7/22/2024
Fay Victor is a Brooklyn-born vocalist and bandleader who earlier this year released Life is Funny That Way, an album reimagining the compositions of pianist Herbie Nichols. Nichols was known for composing the music for Billie Holiday's famous song, “Lady Sings the Blues.” Ahead of her first headlining set at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 24, Victor joins with her band for a special live performance.
Duration:00:23:27