All Of It with Alison Stewart

Broadway on the Radio: 'Ragtime' at WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:16:15 +0000

The stars of the Broadway musical 'Ragtime' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Shaina Taub perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into one of the largest casts on Broadway. Director Lear deBessonet shares his experiences directing the production. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series. Click here to watch a livestream of the event.

Photo by Matthew Murphy

Mexodus' Most Nominated At Lucille Lortel Awards

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 25, 2026] "Mexodus," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson return to WNYC to discuss the show, and perform songs live in our studio. 'Mexodous' is the most-nominated production at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards.

Photo by Thomas Mundell

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Vision,' by Wendell Berry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick reads a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections.

Bigfoot' Tackles Mob Mentalities and Small Towns Off-Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 27, 2026] "Bigfoot! A New Musical" is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show, discusses the show alongside actors Crystal Lucas Perry, who plays Bigfoot's mom, Francine and Grey Henson in the role of Bigfoot. "Bigfoot! A New Musical" runs through April 26, and is nominated for Outstanding Musical at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards.

Photo courtesy of the production

Patrick Ball on Dr. Langdon and 'The Pitt' Finale

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:11 +0000

Actor Patrick Ball stars in "The Pitt" as Dr. Langdon, a doctor who has just returned to the ER after attending a rehab program for drug abuse. But not everyone is happy Dr. Langdon has returned, particularly Dr. Santos, who caught him stealing drugs from the hospital. Ball discusses his role in Season 2 ahead of the season finale, airing tonight on HBO. In the segment following this conversation, Ball remains to discuss his new Broadway show "Becky Shaw."

Photograph by Warrick Page/HBO Max

A Blind Date Goes Terribly Wrong in 'Becky Shaw'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:07 +0000

In the new Broadway play "Becky Shaw," a blind date goes disastrously wrong, spinning out into unexpected consequences for a whole group of interconnected people. Actors Patrick Ball (still with us from the previous conversation about "The Pitt") and Madeline Brewer discuss starring in the show, running now at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Photo by Marc J. Franklin

Artist Jean Shin Honors Ecology and Korean Burial Tradition in Green-Wood Installations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:03 +0000

On April 18, Green-Wood Cemetery is opening Green-House, a new welcome and educational center that expands on the Weir Greenhouse, build in 1895. To mark the opening, the Cemetery commissioned Brooklyn artist Jean Shin to create two new installations: 'Offering,' an earthwork that will transform old cemetery trees into a meadow of flowers, and 'Celadon Landscape,' the debut exhibit at Green-House that features Shin's work with celadon ceramics. Jean Shin discusses her inspiration for the work ahead of the opening this weekend, which invites public participation for both pieces.

Photo by Etienne Frossard

A History of Blackface in American Entertainment

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

It took author and Princeton professor Rhae Lynn Barnes 20 years of dedicated research to complete her new comprehensive history of blackface in American culture, Barnes discusses her book, Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment, in which she which argues that blackface was a widespread practice in entertainment, not a niche one.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

Record Store Day 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:06:57 +0000

Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton previews this year's international celebration of independently owned music shops. Plus, listeners share their favorite record store experiences.

Photo via Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images

Where's Your Favorite Dive Bar?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:13:45 +0000

Everyone has their favorite dive. A New York dive bar is a unique kind of social experience, and you can find one in practically every neighborhood in the city. Megan Spurrell, senior features editor at Condé Nast Traveler, discusses working on the recent list, "20 New York City Dive Bars We Love," and listeners shout out their favorite dive bar.

Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images

Recipes from East Village Restaurants and Residents

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:13:23 +0000

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of East Village residents began compiling recipes from chefs and residents around the neighborhood to bind together and sell to benefit Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless. Now, the East Village Cookbook has become a big hit, featuring recipes from Veselka, Nom Wah, Katz's, Momofuku, and more. Plus, it also features recipes from residents like Alan Cumming and Richard Hell. Proceeds from the cookbook benefit Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless. Reverend Will Kroeze of Trinity Lower East Side and chef Will Horowitz discuss the project and the cookbook. Plus, listeners share what they love most about the East Village.

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A Bronx Hustler Prepares to Become a Father in a New Film

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:12:56 +0000

A new film centers on Rico, a 19-year-old Dominican American selling nutcracker cocktails on the beach during the summer. His world shifts when his girlfriend Destiny moves into his already packed Bronx apartment after finding out she is pregnant, adding new tension and complexity at home. Actor Desinty Checo, who plays Destiny, joins us, along with writer-director Joel Alfonso Vargas, to talk about Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) ahead of its theatrical release on Friday, April 17. Vargas will present a Q&A following Friday's screening at Film Forum (sold out) with additonal screenings and events at Regal Concourse in the Bronx.

Film still courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (for Birders)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:12:35 +0000

Songbird migration is ramping up, and woodcocks are tantalizing hundreds of people at Bryant Park. All Of It senior producer Kate Hinds talks about migration, and where to go birding in our area. Plus, listeners, call in and share your favorite birds and spots.

Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The Hunt for the Best Free Bread in America

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:45:08 +0000

Free bread for the table used to be a staple of most restaurants across America. But increasingly, restaurants are charging customers for the bread baskets that used to be a symbol of good hospitality. Caity Weaver, a writer for The Atlantic, went on a journey around America to find the best free bread still available to restaurant-goers, and to investigate why complimentary bread and butter has become increasingly rare. Weaver discusses her piece "I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America," plus listeners share their favorite free restaurant bread in the city.

Photo by Hugo Yu

Steal This Story, Please!' Spotlights Journalist Amy Goodman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:45:04 +0000

The new documentary "Steal This Story, Please!" spotlights the life and career of Amy Goodman, journalist and founder of the news program "Democracy Now!" Goodman discusses the film, which is running now at the IFC Center.

Photo courtesy of Reed Brody

Cartoonist Julia Wertz Illustrates Her Covid Pregnancy Journey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:45:01 +0000

Julia Wertz is a cartoonist and frequent contributor to The New Yorker's cartoons. A few years ago, Julia went through a surprise pregnancy and unexpected marriage right before the COVID lockdown. Her new graphic memoir, Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here), explores the stages of Julia's pregnancy and parenthood in a cartoon format. Julia discusses the experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how drawing comics helps her make sense of her life. Julia has a book event at Books Are Magic (Montague St. location) on April 15 at 7, and at Rizzoli Bookstore on April 16th at 6.

Cover art courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal

One Woman's Quest to Make OB-GYN Care More Accessible

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:57 +0000

As additional restrictions began to be placed on women's reproductive healthcare across the United States, one OB-GYN had an idea. Dr. Mary Afsari decided to take her medicine out of the hospital and head on the road, converting an RV into a mobile women's clinic to serve patients across the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Afsari discusses her new memoir about her experiences, Labor: One Woman's Work.

Cover art Courtesy of Avid Reader Press

Celebrating International Fiction with The New York Public Library's World Literature & Arts Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:16:53 +0000

On April 15, The New York Public Library kicks off their annual World Literature & Arts Festival, with a series of events and author talks spotlighting excellent fiction from around the world. Plus, 12 translated titles will be available to borrow as e-copies immediately, in unlimited quantities. Erica Parker, the NYPL associate director of adult cultural programming, previews the festival, and the 12 novels available to borrow. Plus, listeners share their favorite translated works.

Photo by Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Small Stakes, Big Opinions: Dogs in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:13:20 +0000

There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, "Where Does a Dog Belong." Plus, listeners weigh in.

Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Image

A State-by-State Guide to the Greatest Burger Joints in America

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:12:58 +0000

A brand new edition of Hamburger America: A State-By-State Guide to 200 Great Burger Joints, features 38 new restaurants, spotlighting the nation's best roadside stands, diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites. George Motz, author, chef and owner of the eatery Hamburger America, discuses the book, and what makes a good quality burger. On Tuesday, Motz will hold a book signing at his restaurant at noon, and at 6pm a “Surprise hamburgers” will be revealed.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

Diving into the World of Cryptocurrency with Ben McKenzie

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:12:28 +0000

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. McKenzie discusses the film, which is playing now at the IFC Center.

Image courtesy of C-SPAN

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'The Wild Rose' by Wendell Berry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:24 +0000

In this second episode of four, Nick reads the poem “The Wild Rose.”

Sometimes hidden from me

in daily custom and in trust,

so that I live by you unaware

as by the beating of my heart,

suddenly you flare in my sight,

a wild rose blooming at the edge

of thicket, grace and light

where yesterday was only shade,

and once more I am blessed, choosing

again what I chose before

Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth

'Sean Hayes' Play "The Unknown" Closing Soon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:02 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026] In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss "The Unknown," running at Studio Seaview through April 12.

Photo courtesy of the production

The History of the New York Pickle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:18:26 +0000

Pickles and New York go hand in hand. A new book, The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles, explores how pickles evolved in the city, from immigration-driven delis on the Lower East Side to dedicated pickle stores like The Pickle Guys. Authors Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder, who are also the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history, discuss their research and interest in pickle history alongside Alan Kaufman, owner of The Pickle Guys. Plus, listeners share their favorite kind of pickle.

Photo by WDnet via Wikimedia Commons

'The Travel Companion' Explores Creative Insecurities and Friendship

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:18:04 +0000

'The Travel Companion' is a new independent film that tells the story of Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker, and his friendship with Bruce, an airline worker who invites Simon to be his traveling companion for a year, meaning he can fly for free. But their relationship is complicated when Bruce meets Beatrice, a more successful filmmaker that challenges Simon's creative insecurities. The film, shot locally around New York, premieres at BAM April 10-16. Co-writers and directors Alex Mallis and Travis Wood discuss their inspiration for the story, and what it takes to make an indie film in 2026.

Film still courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories

Michaela Coel Stars in 'The Christophers'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:17:41 +0000

The new Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers" follows siblings who hire an art forger, played by Michaela Coel, to pretend to be an art dealer in order to acquire and finish their estranged father's paintings. Coel, who stars alongside Ian McKellen in the film, discusses her role in "The Christophers," in select theaters now. Coel also stars in the film "Mother Mary" alongside Anne Hathaway, which hits theaters on April 17.

Image courtesy of the studio

To Go Grey or to Not Go Grey?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:08:05 +0000

For many people, the decision of whether to let their hair go grey naturally, or to begin dyeing it, is a fraught and complicated one. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times fashion director and chief fashion critic, discussed the topic in a recent edition of her column "Ask Vanessa," and shares insights with listeners. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on going grey, or not!

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Artist Julie Mehretu Talks Exhibit at Marian Goodman, Obama Presidential Center Installation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:07:08 +0000

Julie Mehretu is a Macarthur Genius-winning artist, born in Ethiopia and based in New York. Her latest exhibit, 'Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology)', features new paintings made in the last few years. The show opens at Marian Goodman Gallery at 385 Broadway on April 14. Mehretu previews the exhibit, and discusses her installation at The Obama Presidential Center, which opens in June.

Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

Do You Shun Popular Pop Culture?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:06:38 +0000

If something in pop culture — a movie, a TV show, a song or viral content — is especially popular, how does that change your eagerness to engage with it and be part of the conversation? Atlantic contributing writer Anna Holmes considers herself someone who avoids pop culture particularly popular in the present, like 'The Pitt,' and she's not alone. Holmes discusses her reporting in her recent Atlantic article, "The People Who Shun Super-Popular Pop Culture," and listeners share the culture they've avoided due to its popularity.

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Jon Bernthal and Jessica Hecht Star in 'Dog Day Afternoon'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:06:13 +0000

The new Broadway adaptation of the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon" stars Jon Bernthal as Sonny, an intense but loveable bank robber, and Jessica Hecht as Colleen, a level-headed bank teller. Bernthal and Hecht discuss the play, running now at the August Wilson Theatre through July 12.

Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Music in the Halls of Congress

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:33:25 +0000

There are many songs that could be described as political or that overtly address social issues. But more rarely has a song been so impactful as to directly influence American political and legal history. In the new book On the Record: Music that Changed America, Anna Celenza shares the stories of songs like Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring that have inspired legislative change. We also take calls from listeners about the political songs that have stuck with them.

Photo by Wally McNamee/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

How to Move Stress Free (Sort Of) in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:33:01 +0000

It's the time of year when many New York City leases end, and people around the city are embarking on that stressful task: moving! Dorie Chevlen and Kit Dillon of Wirecutter join to walk listeners through their comprehensive guide for how to tackle moving in New York. Plus, listeners share their tips for how to survive a move.

Photo by TheMuuj

A New Cookbook from Tavern on the Green

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:32:28 +0000

The beloved Central Park restaurant Tavern on the Green has been open for 90+ years. Now, a new cookbook from executive chef Bill Peet allows home cooks to attempt to make some of their classic recipes in their own kitchens. Peet, and Tavern on the Green co-owner Jim Caiola, join to discuss Tavern on the Green Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes and Historical Treasures from New York City's Iconic Restaurant. Plus, listeners share their favorite memories of Tavern on the Green.

Photo by Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Natalia Lafourcade's New Album 'Cancionera'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:32:07 +0000

Grammy award-winning Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade's latest album is titled Cancionera. She's kicking off her tour for it by playing two days at the BAM. Ahead of those shows, she joins us for a listening party.

Photo by Carlos Manuel

Cruising with a Boy Band in Emma Straub's 'American Fantasy'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:40:35 +0000

In the latest novel from author Emma Straub, a newly-divorced woman named Annie reluctantly goes on a cruise with her sister, a cruise designed for fans of one 90s era boy band. But Annie's experience changes when she meets a member of the band who is lonely, and looking for a friend. Straub discusses American Fantasy, out today. Straub will be speaking with Lin Manuel Miranda on April 7 at 7 pm at the First Unitarian Church.

Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' Investigates the Mysterious Death of a London Teenager

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:51:55 +0000

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. Keefe will be speaking on April 7 at the 92Y with Sarah Jessica Parker.

April 'Get Lit' Preview: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney on 'Lake Effect'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:51:25 +0000

The April "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the novel Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. It follows one woman's affair in 1970s Rochester... and the continued fallout years later as she lives in New York City and prepares to attend a family wedding. D'Aprix Sweeney discusses the novel ahead of the April 27th "Get Lit" event. Click here to grab your tickets and find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel, courtesy of The New York Public Library.

A Guide to What to Read this Spring

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:44:31 +0000

April kicks off a busy season for books, with many big name authors publishing great new reads. All Of It and "Get Lit" producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of the new books you can pick up this spring. Plus, listeners recommend books they've been reading and loving.

Photo by Jordan Lauf/WNYC

A Tradwife Travels Back in Time in 'Yesteryear'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:23:45 +0000

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 April 7. Burke will be speaking on April 7 at Symphony Space at 7 pm.

Cover art courtesy of Knopf

Chase Infiniti on Playing Agnes in "The Testaments"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:23:18 +0000

The series "The Testaments," which is based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set in the same universe as The Handmaid's Tale. It follows Agnes, a teenager attending an elite prep school for future wives. Actor Chase Infinity talks about the series, along with creator/showrunner Bruce Miller, ahead of its April 8th premiere on Hulu.

Still courtesy of Disney+

A Celebration of Arab American Poetry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:00:08 +0000

Cleo de Lasa, an information assistant at The New York Public Library, highlights a thoughtful selection of books in recognition of both National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month. Her picks celebrate the richness and diversity of Arab American culture and contributions, while also showcasing the power of poetry to illuminate identity, history, and lived experience.

*Tomorrow night, there will be an event to honor the rich poetic tradition of Arab American literature at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 6:30pm EST. To read the library's full list of Best New Poetry Books, visit their website here.

Graphic courtesy of NYPL

Corporate Thrillers on the Criterion Channel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:57:03 +0000

This month the Criterion Channel curated a series of corporate thrillers, from "Wall Street" to "The Firm" to "Michael Clayton." Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses some of the films in this series, and listeners share their favorite corporate thrillers.

Image courtesy of the Criterion Collection

The First Major Survey of Renaissance Master Raphael Opens at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:53:19 +0000

The new exhibit "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the first major survey of the Renaissance master's work ever featured in America. The exhibit features paintings, sketches, and even tapestries from Raphael's short but illustrious career. Curator Carmen Bambach, who spent years working on the exhibition, discusses "Raphael: Sublime Poetry," open through June 28.

Photo by Eileen Travell, courtesy of The Met

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Warning to My Readers' by Wendell Berry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:56:03 +0000

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick will read a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections.

In this first episode of four, Nick reads the poem “A Warning to My Readers.”

Do not think me gentle
because I speak in praise
of gentleness, or elegant
because I honor the grace
that keeps this world. I am
a man crude as any,
gross of speech, intolerant,
stubborn, angry, full
of fits and furies. That I
may have spoken well
at times, is not natural.
A wonder is what it is.

Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth

MoMA's Wifredo Lam Exhibit Closing Soon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM November 13, 2025] An exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams discuss "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream," on view through April 11 2026.

Painting is 'The Jungle,' by Wifredo Lam, courtesy of MoMA

Jeff Ross's One-Man Broadway Show Comes to Netflix

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 26, 2025] Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride," which was recently made available to stream on Netflix.

Photo by Emilio Madrid

Andy Weir Talks 'Project Hail Mary'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2021] Acclaimed sci-fi writer Andy Weir, discusses his novel Project Hail Mary, which was recently adapted for the big screen. The story follows an astronaut who wakes up in space without any memory of how he got there.

Cover art courtesy of Random House

Live Music From the Stars of Broadway's 'Chess'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 19, 2026] The stars of the Broadway musical 'Chess' joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong, who re-wrote the book for this revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.

Photo courtesy of the production

Wendy Red Star's New Solo Art Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:46:12 +0000

Artist Wendy Red Star discusses 'One Blue Bead,' her latest exhibition at Sargent’s Daughters, exploring trade beads as currency and the idea of contested value. 'One Blue Bead' is on view through April 18th.

Installation photo courtesy of Sargent's Daughters

Kwamé Azure Gomez's Debut Solo Exhibition in Chelsea

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:14:16 +0000

Working in continuous layers, the paintings of artist Kwamé Azure Gomez produce dense, atmospheric visions while providing rich, sensory experiences of Black worship spaces and queer nightlife. She talks about her first solo show with the Marianne Boesky Gallery called 'Set The Atmosphere'

Photo of the artist by Merik Goma

Reflecting on New York’s Visual Fight Against AIDS

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:01:55 +0000

A new exhibition explores how graphic design shaped New York’s grassroots response to AIDS from 1979 to 2003. Curator Ian Bradley-Perrin, who is also a historian of HIV/AIDS, discusses 'Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS,' on display at Poster House through September 6, 2026.

Image courtesy of Poster House: "Ignorance = Fear," poster by Keith Haring

How to Be a New Yorker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:54:04 +0000

There's no easy answer to the question of how to successfully be a New Yorker, but New York Magazine is launching a new newsletter to try and make navigating city life easier. "How to Be a New Yorker" offers tips on how to do very specific things in New York, like how to throw a party, where to get a haircut, how to exercise without going broke, how to catch the best concerts, and more. Features editor Julia Edelstein discusses what you can learn in the newsletter and listeners share their advice on how to be a better New Yorker.

Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images

Starch Madness: Only One Baked Good Can Win

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:47:57 +0000

While most of the sports-loving world is paying attention to their basketball brackets, the folks at Serious Eats spend this time of the year pitting carbohydrates against each other in a contest they call "Starch Madness." And this year's bracket might be the most controversial yet: baked goods. Daniel Gritzer, editorial director for Serious Eats, talks about the competition, and listeners call in to defend their favorite baked sweet.

Photo by K.C. Alfred/ The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images

Full Bio: Judy Blume in Hollywood and Online

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses Blume's career in Hollywood, and how she embraced social media, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.

Photo by Johnny Louis/WireImage via Getty

Team All Of It Ranks Albums of the Year Since 1959

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:15:19 +0000

All Of It producers Jordan Lauf and Simon Close talk about the history of the Grammy's prestigious Album of the Year category. They've been listening to the winning records dating back to 1959, and ranking them. Listeners call in to share their favorite winners, and talk about the albums they think should have won.

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy via Getty

'Sports Heaven' Shows How ESPN Was Born

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:41:38 +0000

A new documentary and accompanying audiobook explore the founding of ESPN by Bill Rasmussen and his son Scott Rasmussen in 1979, and chronicles the early days of the network in the 1980s. Mike Soltys, ESPN historian and longtime ESPN employee, and director Greg DeHart discuss the history. “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” premieres on April 6 at 8:30 pm on ESPN, and the audiobook version is set to release on April 7.

Image courtesy of ESPN. First SportsCenter 9/7/1979. George Grande (L) and Lee Leonard on set, Bill Shanahan, foreground and Mary Walton on camera

Examining the Importance of Poetry with Ada Limon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:37:07 +0000

To kick off National Poetry Month, former poet laureate Ada Limón discusses her new book, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry, and listeners share what poetry means to them.

Cover courtesy of Simon & Schuster

Meet NYC's New Commissioner of Cultural Affairs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:06:02 +0000

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs: Diya Vij. She discusses her vision for the department, how she wants the arts to be celebrated in the city, and how she plans to make the city more affordable for artists and cultural workers.

Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

Full Bio: Judy Blume's Own Young Adulthood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:05:59 +0000

The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses Blume's early marriage and motherhood, and how they helped shape her professional life, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.

Photo by Oliver Morris/Getty Images

New Pro Bowling Docuseries Strikes at the Heart of the Sport

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:05:56 +0000

A new HBO documentary series dives into the world of professional bowling and its colorful characters. Co-director James Lee Hernandez discusses "Born to Bowl" and takes calls from bowling fans.

Image courtesy of HBO

Actor Luke Tennie on Starring on "Shrinking," "The Pitt" and "Abbott Elementary"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:05:48 +0000

The therapeutic comedy-drama "Shrinking" is nearing the end of its third season on Apple TV+. Actor Luke Tennie, who plays Sean, a patient struggling with anger management issues, discusses his work this season and his recent work on "The Pitt" and "Abbott Elementary."

Image courtesy of Apple TV

Our Hero, Balthazar' Explores the Dangers of Living a Life Online

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:42 +0000

In the new movie "Our Hero, Balthazar," a young man who posts performatively online decrying gun violence suddenly finds himself encountering a man who claims to want to perpetrate a school shooting. Director Oscar Boyson and actors Asa Butterfield and Jaeden Martell discuss the film, in select theaters now.

Film still courtesy of the studio

Full Bio: The Early Life of Judy Blume

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:39 +0000

The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses the book, and his complex relationship with his subject, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.

Photo by J. Smestad via Getty

Music from Behind Bars

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:35 +0000

Marshall Project staff writer Maurice Chammah is the author of the newsletter, "Redemption Songs: The Music of Mass Incarceration." The newsletter shares stories of songs made by incarcerated people. BL Shirelle is one of its subjects, a formerly incarcerated musician who now runs the label FREER Records, which releases music by prison-impacted artists. Chammah and Shirelle discuss their efforts, share some of the songs featured by the newsletter and label, and explore what the tracks suggest about mass incarceration in the U.S.

Album cover courtesy of FREER Records

Ingrid Michaelson Performs Live!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:11 +0000

Singer-songwriter and Staten Island native Ingrid Michaelson performs live ahead of her American Songbook concert at Lincoln Center. "Ingrid Michaelson & Friends: The Time and Space Between Us" will take place at David Geffen Hall on Friday April 3 at 7:30.

Photo by Rebecca J Michelson

Get Lit: Purbayan Chatterjee Performs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:39:25 +0000

Indian sitar master Purbayan Chatterjee performed at this month's Get Lit with All Of It event with author Megha Majumdar. This month's book selection, A Guardian and a Thief, takes place in Kolkata, a city for which Chatterjee wrote an anthem.

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Get Lit: Megha Majumdar on "A Guardian and a Thief"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:39:13 +0000

The March Get Lit with All Of It selection was the novel A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar. The novel is set in a future version of Kolkata, India, that has been ravaged by climate change. One family thinks they are set to start a new life in Michigan, but when their visas are stolen, they discover how far they will go to retrieve them. Majumdar joined us for an event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

“Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens” Celebrates the Famous West African Photographer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:38:59 +0000

A Brooklyn Museum show features more than 280 works from the groundbreaking Malian portrait photographer Seydou Keïta, including iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal possessions, brought to life with unique insights from his family. Guest curator Catherine E. McKinley and Brooklyn Museum's photography curator Pauline Vermare discuss the exhibition, 'Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,' on display through Sunday, May 17th.

Self portrait by Seydou Keïta, courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum

Revisiting Cesar Chavez's Legacy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:38:46 +0000

In recent weeks, The New York Times broke a story spotlighting accusations that influential labor activist Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted and groomed young women and girls in the movement he led. Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa and Mónica Ramírez, founder of Justice for Migrant Women, discuss how the allegations factor into the legacy of Chavez's activism.

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'Paradise' Stars Julianne Nicholson and Thomas Doherty

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:04:28 +0000

The second season of the Hulus 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 new season of "Paradise," streaming now on Hulu.

Image courtesy of Hulu

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:03:11 +0000

It's March (Audio) Madness time. NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has released the names of its finalists. Undergrads Syd Walter from Sarah Lawrence College, Luisa Sukkar from Barnard College, and Colby McCaskill from Fordham University discuss their contributions to the challenge, and share selections of their work, which include the sounds of a New York City neighborhood, the imaginary country created by someone's brother, and a love letter to aging grandparents.

Photo by L. Malik Anderson/WNYC

Revamping the Subway's Program for Musicians

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:38 +0000

For decades, musicians have been playing in the NYC subway system. Now, the MTA is revamping its program for musicians who perform in the subway system. Tina Vaz, head of the MTA's Arts and Design program, discusses the changes, and trumpeter Eganam 'ÉGO' Segbefia performs live in studio.

Photo courtesy of ÉGO

New Doc About Dance Legend Martha Graham

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:26 +0000

A new PBS docuseries called "We Are Our Time" explores the life of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. Co-directors and co-producers Peter Schnall and Cyndee Readdean talk about the seiries, and Graham's impact on the world of dance, today. Martha Graham Dance Company will be performing at New York City Center April 8 through 12.

Photo via Bettmann/Getty Images

Special Event: NYC According To 'The Gilded Age's Peggy Scott

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:46 +0000

Last month, Alison Stewart hosted a conversation in partnership with The Tenement Museum about NYC history, through the lens of the character Peggy Scott, from the hit series 'The Gilded Age.' Scott is an educated young Black woman who comes to the city pursuing her ambitions to become a successful writer, during a historical period that has come to be characterized by wealthy white 'robber barons' like Rockefeller, Carnegie and Vanderbilt. Hear a special presentation of the event, which was held before a live audience in The Greene Space, with Tenement Museum researcher Marquis Taylor, historian Leslie Harris, and Denée Benton, the actor who plays Peggy Scott.

Photo courtesy of the Tenement Museum

Mexodus Live In Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:31 +0000

"Mexodus," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson return to WNYC to discuss the show, the upcoming audio-based performance of the show coming to Audible, and to perform songs live in our studio .

Photo courtesy of the production

Was Her Parents' Marriage an Experiment?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:19 +0000

Author Dorothy Roberts is the product of an interracial marriage, rare for Chicago in the 1960s. When she got older, Roberts discovered that her dad was interested in studying interracial marriages long before he met her mother, calling into question whether their entire family might have been the product of an experiment. Roberts discusses her new book, The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

How a Local Med School Emphasizes the Human Side of Healthcare

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:56:31 +0000

A local medical school has been exploring new ways to teach the next generation of doctors, with more of an emphasis on the parts of healthcare beyond medical science, including bedside manner and how healthcare costs impact patient experiences. Dr. David Elkowitz, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Educational Culture, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Director of the Academy of Medical Educators, discusses his institution's approach to medical education.

Image by CHIH CHIEH HSIAO, via Getty Creative

Graphic Memoir Explores How We Teach Medicine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:56:12 +0000

A new graphic memoir called See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor explores doctor and illustrator Grace Farris's journey through her medical education. She discusses the book, and the lessons she's learned about teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Cover illustration by Grace Farris

Whether It's Two Stepping or Line Dancing, Americans Love Honky Tonk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:56:02 +0000

A popular nightlife activity in New York these days is two stepping or line dancing at the Honky-Tonk bar. Reporter Will Groff, author of the Wall Street Journal article, "How American Nightlife Went Honky-Tonk," discusses why honky-tonk culture has taken off in cities around the U.S., and listeners share their experience dancing at the country bar.

Photo By Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Exploring the History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:55:51 +0000

A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin’ Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to discuss his latest book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms, ahead of a conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson and Jordan Carlos this Thursday, March 25th in the Greene Space.

Promotional image for 'In Living Color'

Criterion Channel Celebrates VHS and Video Stores

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:23 +0000

In March, the Criterion Channel is featuring the film series "VHS Forever," a collection of films that involve VHS tapes or video stores, from "Videodrome" to "The Ring." It was curated by Clyde Folley, who discusses the series. Plus, listeners share their favorite experiences with video stores.

Image by José Araújo via Getty Creative

Spring Cleaning With Mindfulness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:12 +0000

Anjie Cho, Feng Shui expert and architect, shares advice on how to capitalize on the energy of the spring equinox through spring cleaning and other mindfulness practices. Plus, listeners call with their questions and stories about how they're approaching the seasonal transition.

Image by nensuria via Getty Creative

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at MoMA

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:02 +0000

This Spring, renowned Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are being celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a dual exhibition. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream,' looks at how Kahlo and Rivera represented a shift in the development of Mexican identity, art, and culture in the early 20th century. The show is presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera, which is presenting 'El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,' an opera debuting this Spring that explores the relationship between Rivera and Kahlo through a fictional narrative. MoMA worked with the opera's set designer Jon Bausor to create unique setting for the art on view. Bausor discusses the process for designing this exhibit alongside Beverly Adams, MoMA curator of Latin American Art. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream' is on view through September 12.

Photo by Robert Gerhardt via MoMA

'You Got Older' Stars Alia Shawkat as a Woman in Limbo

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:12:51 +0000

In the revival of Clare Barron's play "You Got Older," Alia Shawkat stars as Mae, a young woman in a state of limbo after losing her job and moving home to take care of her father (Peter Friedman) who is battling cancer. Shawkat, Barron, and director Anne Kauffman discuss the play, running now at the Cherry Lane Theater.

Photo by Marc J. Franklin

After 2 Years, the New Museum Reopens With a Makeover

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:15:02 +0000

For two years, the New Museum has been closed for major renovations. Tomorrow marks the re-opening of the downtown arts space after its multi-million dollar makeover. The museum is marking the opening with a new museum-wide exhibit, 'New Humans: Memories of the Future,' which will be free to the public on opening weekend. Museum director Lisa Phillips, who is stepping down from her role in April, and artistic director Massimiliano Gioni, discuss what to expect from the New Museum in 2026.

Image: Tatsuo Ikeda, BRAHMAN: Chapter 4: Helix Granular Movement-6, 1979. Acrylic on paper, 15 1/2 × 15 1/2 in (39.37 × 39.37 cm). The Rachofsky Collection, Dallas, via The New Museum

Recipes and Stories from from Mama Dip’s Daughter in North Carolina

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:11:53 +0000

Mama Dip’s Kitchen was one of Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s most beloved restaurants. Now, founder Mildred “Mama Dip” Council’s youngest daughter, Anita “Spring” Council, has published a collection of recipes, family secrets, and personal vignettes about coming of age as a Black girl in the Jim Crow South. Anita discusses the book, titled Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter.

Family photo courtesy of Anita “Spring” Council

Dessa Live In Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:11:44 +0000

Minneapolis rapper Dessa performs live in studio ahead of her Music Hall of Williamsburg concert tonight.

Image courtesy of the artist

JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Series Brings '90s Nostalgia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:11:33 +0000

"Love Story," the latest series from Ryan Murphy, attempts to tell the story of one of the most famous celebrity couples of the 1990's: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. It has been on of the highest rated series in FX's history, and launched nostalgia about everything from the pre-smart phone era of the 90's to the fashion. But it's also received criticism for its loose interpretation of the facts. Ashley Wong discusses her Wall Street Journal reporting about the series.

Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images

Live Music From the Cast of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:51:32 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2026] "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members join us to perform songs from the show live in our studio.

Photo by Joan Marcus

The Real Life 'Queen of Chess'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:48:51 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 21, 2026] The documentary "Queen of Chess" puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár, a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix.

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Broadway on the Radio: 'Chess' at WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:05:17 +0000

The stars of the Broadway musical 'Chess' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong, who re-wrote the book for this revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.

If you want to watch a livestream of the event, click this link!

How Brooklyn-based Artist Leonardo Drew Works With Paper Pulp

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:16:16 +0000

Leonardo Drew is a Bridgeport-born, Brooklyn-based artist who has two exhibits in our area you can see, specifically about his work with paper. Drew discusses his story and three-decade career in art, and what interests him about paper as a material and inspiration for large-scale abstract pieces he calls "explosions". His work is on view at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich through May 10, and at Pace Prints beginning March 19 through April 25.

Image courtesy of Pace Prints

Riz Ahmed Plays James Bond (Sort Of) in "Bait"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:16:05 +0000

In the new 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.

Image courtesy of Amazon Prime

Ebony Magazine's Former Editor-in- Chief Pens Debut Novel, ‘If I Ruled the World’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:55 +0000

A new book about the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine revisits the world of hip-hop music and the glamorous magazine scene in the late 1990s. Former Ebony magazine editor-in-chief and author Amy Dubois Barnett discusses her debut novel, If I Ruled the World, which is being adapted into a hour-long drama series co-written by producer Lee Daniels.

Image courtesy of Flatiron Books

Plant-Based Protein Cooking From a Peleton Pro

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:44 +0000

Head Peloton Instructor and former lawyer Robin Arzon has a new cookbook called Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes. A diabetic and a strength training advocate, she shares vegan protein recipes from the book, and talks about techniques for getting the most out of plant-based proteins.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

The Directors of "Project Hail Mary" on Creating a Heartwarming Space Epic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:04:50 +0000

The new film "Project Hail Mary" is a humorous and good-hearted space epic about one man, played by Ryan Gosling, who wakes up to find himself alone on a spaceship, tasked with saving the Earth. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss the film, in theaters on March 20.

Image by Jonathan Olley, courtesy of Amazon

A New Box Set Celebrates the Legacy of the "King of Zydeco," Clifton Chenier

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:04:41 +0000

A monumental Smithsonian Folkways box set celebrates a pioneering accordion player who blended African American blues, R&B, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Louisiana Cajun and Creole music. It’s titled “Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco.” Singer and accordionist CJ Chenier, Clifton Chenier’s son, and Adam Machado, producer and director of the Arhoolie Foundation, join us to discuss Clifton’s legacy and the retrospective box set.

Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Cold War Choir Practice' is a New Play About One Family's Experience of the Reagan Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:10 +0000

In the new play "Cold War Choir Practice," a young girl finds herself spending time with her conservative Black uncle, who is into Reagan, conspiracy theories, and roller rinks. Alana Raquel Bowers, who plays "Meek," discusses the show, along with playwright Ro Reddick, who recently took home the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. "Cold War Choir Practice" runs at MCC Theater through March 29.

Image courtesy of the production, via NYTG

Gen X Rocker's New Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0000

Melissa Auf der Maur played bass for two of the biggest bands of the 90's — The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole — and witnessed firsthand the explosion of alternative rock music of that era. She discusses her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90's Rock Memoir which recounts her story, from her childhood in Montreal to, being hand picked to join Hole just after the death of Kurt Cobain.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

A New Movie Filmed Fictional Group Therapy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:39:06 +0000

In the new movie "Group: The Schopenhauer Effect," actors improvise their way through a fictional group therapy session led by real-life psychologist Dr. Elliot Zeisel. The movie portrays a screenwriter, played by Thomas Sadoski, who has joined the group looking for inspiration for a new movie. Zeisel, Sadoski, and director Alexis Lloyd discuss the film, which is playing now at Quad Cinemas.

Photo courtesy of Abramorama

Obsessed (with Cooking Perfection), But In the Best Way

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:38:57 +0000

There may be no such thing as "the best," but journalist and food writer Ella Quittner didn't let that stop her from diving into ways to make "the best" scrambled eggs, pasta, meatballs, or even bacon. She discusses her new cookbook, Obsessed With the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests, in which she records her deeply researched techniques to use to produce maximal flavor with minimum effort.

Cover art courtesy of the publisher

Recapping the Oscars with Louis Virtel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:38:46 +0000

Last night was the 98th annual Academy Awards. Oscars aficionado and "Keep It" co-host Louis Virtel discusses his opinions of the winners, and all the surprises of the night. Plus, listeners share their thoughts about the Oscars this year.

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Plays Truman Capote in a Manhattan Townhouse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:38:35 +0000

In the new revival of the 1989 play "Tru," Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars as famed writer Truman Capote grappling with a social scandal that has left him cut out from his circle of elite New York City women. Ferguson discusses the play, which is staged in the Library of the House of the Redeemer for 34 performances only, running now through April 12.

Photo by Emilio Madrid

Celebrating St. Paddy's Day with Pogues-Inspired Tribute Band Dark Streets

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:02:35 +0000

Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the local Pogues-inspired cover band Dark Streets perform live in our studios, with WNYC engineer Jason Isaac on the drums. Guitarist Nate Palan and bassist Caitlin Oliver-Gans discuss what it's like to be a New York tribute band, and preview their upcoming concerts. (Saturday 3/14 at the Burren Public House in The Bronx at 9pm, 3/15 at Mama Tried in Brooklyn at 6pm, Monday 3/16 at Lucinda's in the East Village at 8pm, and Tuesday 3/17 at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar in Kips Bay at 7pm)

Photo by Ray Brizzi

Get Lit: Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:02:22 +0000

Angela Flournoy's novel The Wilderness follows a group of four friends as they navigate young adulthood in New York and Los Angeles. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Flournoy, which recently took place live in The Greene Space.

Oscar Film: Bugonia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:02:14 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 21, 2025] The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.

Oscar Film: The Voice of Hind Rajab

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:01:55 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] The film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the film, which is nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Academy Awards.

Oscar Film: Train Dreams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:01:48 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.

Sinners' Stars Miles Caton & Delroy Lindo

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:47:16 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2026] The hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film. 'Sinners' has earned a record-breaking 16 nominations at this year's Academy Awards.

Film still courtesy of the studio

Daft Punk's 'Discovery' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:42:48 +0000

Daft Punk was famous for the robot masks that concealed the identities of the French musical duo. But behind the gimmick was a sound that revolutionized popular dance music in the early 2000s. Today marks the 25th anniversary of Daft Punk releasing Discovery, featuring hits like "One More Time" and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." Music writer Ben Cardew, author of the book, Daft Punk's Discovery: The Future Unfurled, reflects on the anniversary and listeners share their memories of listening to Discovery.

Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images

Solving Conflicts With Neighbors With the Creators of HBO's 'Neighbors'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:46:49 +0000

The new HBO series "Neighbors" puts a spotlight on conflicts between real-life neighbors, from disputes over who owns a patch of grass to an obsessive hatred of a concrete wall. Showrunners Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman discuss the show. Plus, listeners share their experiences of neighborly conflict, and how they resolved it. New episodes of "Neighbors" premiere Fridays on HBO and HBO Max.

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Debut Album from Public Song Project Winners Sibyl

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:38 +0000

Sister duo Sibyl were winners of All Of It's inaugural Public Song Project in 2023 with a song inspired the poetry of Edna St Vincent Millay. That song is now featured on their just-released debut self-titled album. Chloe and Lily Holgate perform live in WNYC's studio, and discuss the album.

Photo by Gregory Wikstrom

'Widbey' Explores Different Responses to Childhood Abuse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:58:46 +0000

The new novel Whidbey explores the lives of three women who are all connected by the same abusive man. Birdie has moved to a remote island to escape the man who abused her as a child. Linzie, also a victim of the same man, has become famous for writing a memoir about her experiences. Mary-Beth is the mother of the abuser. When the man is found murdered, the lives of these three women begin to intersect. Author T. Kira Madden discusses the novel, her debut, out now.

How Artist Carol Bove Plays With Steel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:58:34 +0000

Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her's career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2.

Collection photo courtesy of The Guggenheim

Oscar Nominee Rose Byrne on 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:58:23 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 9, 2025] In the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne discusses the movie, for which she is nominated for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards.

Image courtesy of A24

A Reflection of the Fashion Industry Through 2000's Reality Television

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:19:39 +0000

A new three-part documentary reflects on the prominence and legacy of 'America's Next Top Model' through interviews with ANTM’s key players, who reflect on their time on the show two-decades after it started airing. Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan discuss their documentary, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Net Top Model.”

Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images: A poster of Supermodel Tyra Banks on display at UPN'S "America's Next Top Model" finale party held at the Key Club, March 23, 2004 in Hollywood, California.

Chloé Zhao on 'Hamnet' and Shakespeare

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:19:26 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM December 5, 2025] Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. The film is nominated in eight categories at this year's Academy Awards.

What a Miss Lily's Chef Serves on His Jamaica Table

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:18:48 +0000

Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his new cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York.

Investigating How People Make the Decision to Have Kids, Or Not

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:18:37 +0000

Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The Cut investigates the various aspects of this central question, from women sharing their regrets about having kids to sharing their experiences becoming single moms by choice. Jen Ortiz, deputy editor of The Cut, discusses their "Oh Baby" series, and listeners share their own experiences with deciding to become a parent.

Image by Adene Sanchez via Getty Creative

A Journey Through Lebanese Cuisine with Anissa Helou

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 18:04:34 +0000

The latest cookbook from James Beard Award-winner Anissa Helou presents an in-depth look at the history of Lebanese cuisine throughout the country, from Helou's hometown of Beirut, to Tripoli, to the mountainous regions. The cookbook is titled Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland. Helou will be speaking at MOFAD on March 10 at 7 pm.

Photo by Kristin Perers

'Antigone' with a Twist at The Public

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 18:04:23 +0000

"Antigone" is a classic play many students read in high school or college. Playwright Anna Ziegler has written a new play inspired by her experience reading "Antigone" growing up, "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)," running at The Public Theater through March 29. Zieglier discusses her production alongside actors Celia Keenan-Bolger (chorus) and Tony Shaloub (Creon).

Photo credit: Joan Marcus

Oscar Nominated Political Drama 'The Secret Agent'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:34:15 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM December 2, 2025] The film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is nominated for Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actor for Moura, at this year's Academy Awards.

Image courtesy of the film

New Doc About School Shooting Victims, Memorialized Through Their Bedrooms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:33:59 +0000

The documentary short 'All The Empty Rooms,' follows reporter Steve Hartman and his photographer through their work memorializing the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings across the United States. Hartman discusses those heartbreaking efforts, along with the film's director Joshua Sefteland executive producer Lisa Cortes. 'All The Empty Rooms' is nominated for Best Documentary Short at this year's Academy Awards and is streaming now on Netflix.

Image: courtesy of the filmmakers

Unexpected Places for Meet Cutes in 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:56:56 +0000

It's no secret how much dating takes place on the apps today as compared to in real life. But online dating hasn't exactly led to more success in finding the right romantic partnership. Hannah Frishberg, WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter, has reported on places like bookstores, bars, and bagel shops are creating dating events to encourage IRL spaces for people to get to know each other and meet new people. She discusses what she found in her reporting and listeners share their in-person dating success stories and struggles.

Photo by Arianna Medina. A local speed dating event.

What's the Best Karaoke Song? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:56:46 +0000

Everyone has their go-to karaoke song, but some songs are better for others in the karaoke setting. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Andrew Unterburger, Billboard digital deputy editor who helped create Billboard's staff list of The 100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time, discusses his picks for the best karaoke songs, and listeners share what they usually add to the queue at the Karaoke bar.

Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images

Ethan Hawke's 'Best Actor' Nominated Performance in 'Blue Moon'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 23, 2025] In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses his role, which earned him a 'Best Actor' nomination at this year's Academy Awards.

Image courtesy of Sony Pictures

Renate Reinsve on Her 9-Times Oscar Nominated Film 'Sentimental Value'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 10, 2025] The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by (Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is nominated in 9 categories at this year's Academy Awards.

Image courtesy of the film

'The Perfect Neighbor' Nominated for Best Documentary Feature

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2025] The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Filmed in a large part on police bodycams, it shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. Director Geeta Gandbhir talks about the film, which is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards.

Image courtesy of Netflix

New Play 'Monsters' Shows Siblings Growing Together Through MMA

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:13:19 +0000

The new play 'Monsters,' from Manhattan Theater Club, follows a sister looking for mentorship from her estranged brother, a successful Mixed Martial Arts fighter and recovering alcoholic, as they reconnect and uncover what they both inherited from their shared father. Actors Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete Onaodowan talk about the show, which is running at City Center through March 22.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson courtesy of Manhattan Theater Club

Revisiting the Golden Age of New York Magicians

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:13:00 +0000

The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York.

Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

The Age of Indie Music in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:22:28 +0000

Indie music has a long history in New York. Author Ronen Givony has written a new book, Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York (2004-2014), reflecting on a decade of the indie scene in Brooklyn in the 2000s under the Bloomberg administration, the artists who made up the bands, and fans who created the community. Givony, who also is an artistic director at Le Poisson Rouge, discusses writing the book and his memories of the music from that time. Ronen Givony will be in conversation with Nabil Ayers about the book at Greenlight bookstore Thursday night at 7:30.

Cover art courtesy of Abrams Press

John Pizzarelli Performs Live From Tony Bennett Tribute Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:22:13 +0000

This year is the centennial birthday of the late Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96 in 2023. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has recorded a tribute album of Bennett's music, Dear Mr. Bennett, from which Pizzarelli performs live in our studio. He also discusses his family connection to Tony Bennett, and preview his residency at Birdland in support of the album through March 7.

Photo by Jessica Molaskey

Courtney Barnett Previews 'Creature of Habit' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:39:21 +0000

Musician Courtney Barnett previews her new album Creature of Habit which drops on March 27th.

Album art courtesy of the artist.

Singer-songwriter Humbe Performs Live!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:39:10 +0000

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 live from his new album, Dueño del Cielo, ahead of his March 5 and 6 concerts at Brooklyn Paramount.

Photo by Krista Garza

The 82nd Whitney Biennial Surveys Contemporary American Art

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:38:59 +0000

The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer preview the exhibit, which opens to the public on March 8.

Multimedia still image from 'Sanhattan, 2025,' courtesy of the artist, Ignacio Gatica

Robert Kaplow on Writing For Lorenz Hart in 'Blue Moon'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:38:48 +0000

Screenwriter Robert Kaplow spent years working on "Blue Moon," the new movie that follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the opening night of "Oklahoma!," the musical written by his former collaborator Richard Rogers. It's a film that relies heavily on the dialogue, written by Kaplow and performed by Ethan Hawke. Kaplow discusses writing for Hawke as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."

Image Courtesy Sony Pictures

Christian McBride on Chick Corea Tribute Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:09:33 +0000

Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance captures two concerts from jazz pianist Chick Corea played only months before his passing in 2021. The album recently got a physical release. Collaborator and jazz bassist Christian McBride discusses Corea's legacy. He joined Corea in another posthumous release, Trilogy 3, which earned a Grammy Award this year.

Photo courtesy Christian McBride

American Songbook at Lincoln Center

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:09:20 +0000

Lincoln Center's American Songbook series kicks off March 18. Creative director Clint Ramos discusses the series, along with the Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles, who performs live in studio to preview "Perfectly Imperfect," her debut solo concert, on March 19.

Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center

How Sam Rogal Finds the Humor in 'The Power Broker'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:08:48 +0000

The Power Broker by Robert Caro is one of the defining New York books. Comedian Sam Rogal, who claims he read the book "before it was cool," has created a show that finds the humor in Robert Moses and urban planning. Every month, Rogal puts on "The Power Joker" at Caveat on the Lower East Side, a variety show in which Rogal plays Robert Moses and imagines what would happen if Moses lost his power and ended up as a late night talk show host, with special guests that have in the past included Zohran Mamdani as he was running for Mayor. Sam Rogal discusses his inspiration for The Power Joker and previews the next show on March 22 at 5pm.

Photo credit Dmitry Shein

The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:08:37 +0000

Music journalist Rob Sheffield shares his reactions to the newly announced nominees to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2026.

Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images. Oasis performs in 2025

Luke Thompson Falls in Love in 'Bridgerton' Season Four

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:42:36 +0000

In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses the new season, which is available to stream now on Netflix.

Photo courtesy of Netflix

The Story of NYC's Legendary Venue "The Bottom Line"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:34:46 +0000

The live music venue "The Bottom Line" closed in 2004, 30 years after being a go-to place for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Gil Scott-Heron. Co-founder Allan Pepper has teamed up with journalist Billy Altman talk about their new book Positively Fourth & Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, and listeners call in to share their Bottom Line memories.

Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at The Bottom Line

The Sets of 'The Sopranos' at the Museum of the Moving Image

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:34:31 +0000

From Tony, to Paulie, to Junior, the characters of The Sopranos are television legend. But just as iconic are the sets of the show. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image gathers the archives of Sopranos creator David Chase, as well as sketches and designs behind some of the show's principal sets, including Dr. Melfi’s office, the Soprano home, the Bada Bing strip club, and Satriale’s Pork Store. Barbara Miller, museum deputy director for curatorial affairs, discusses the exhibit, 'Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos,' on view through May 31.

Photograph by Courtesy of HBO

Sean Hayes in the One-Man Thriller 'The Unknown'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:34:20 +0000

In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss "The Unknown," running at Studio Seaview through April 12.

Image courtesy of the production

Amber Ruffin, Crystal Lucas Perry, and Grey Henson from 'Bigfoot! A New Musical'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:10:13 +0000

"Bigfoot! A New Musical" is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show, discusses the show alongside actors Crystal Lucas Perry (Francine) and Grey Henson (Bigfoot). "Bigfoot! A New Musical" runs through April 26.

Photo by Mark J. Franklin

Will Tracy Tackles Paranoia, Conspiracy, and Aliens in 'Bugonia'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:48 +0000

In the Oscar-nominated film "Bugonia," two men become convinced that a high-powered CEO is actually an evil alien, and devise a plot to kidnap her. "Bugonia" was written by Will Tracy, who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. Tracy talks about adapting the movie from a 2003 South Korean film, writing dialog for a character who might be an alien, and for conspiracy theorists. The conversation is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."

Film still via IMDB

Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:35 +0000

A new cookbook offers advice for South Asian cooking techniques including how to build a Masala Dabba, how to make ordinary ingredients sing, and best practices for cooking with spices. Diaspora Spice. Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe developer Asha Loupy discuss some of the recipes from their debut cookbook, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms, which releases March 3rd.

Cover art courtesy of Harvest

Steve Earle on 'Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:25 +0000

Steve Earle just kicked off his "Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories" tour, and has a stop at the Gramercy Theatre tonight and on March 13. He also just won a Grammy for his involvement in the album, A Tribute to the King of Zydeco.

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images

How Jesse Jackson Shaped New York Politics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:53 +0000

Last week, Rev. Jesse Jackson, a national Civil Rights leader and former Presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84. While Jackson was a national figure, he had a big impact on New York politics during his presidential runs in the 80s, leading some to believe he paved the way for New York to soon after elect its first Black mayor, David Dinkins. Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for the WNYC Race & Justice Unit, reflects on Jackson's impact on New York and discusses his recent Gothamist article, "From Dinkins to Zohran: Jesse Jackson's NYC political legacy."

Photo courtesy of Bettmann via Getty Images

Tayari Jones on Her New Novel 'Kin'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:41 +0000

The new novel from acclaimed writer Tayari Jones follows two friends, bonded together in childhood by the absence of mothers in their lives. But as they get older, one woman goes to Spelman College and finds herself in a new world of Black intellectuals, while the other dedicates herself to searching for her mother. Jones discusses the novel, titled Kin. Jones will be speaking at Barnes & Noble Union Square on February 27 at 6 pm.

Cover art courtesy of Knopf

Building the World of 'Hamnet' with Production Designer Fiona Crombie

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:30 +0000

The sets for the film "Hamnet" included a recreation of the Globe theater and period-accurate homes from 16th century England. Production designer Fiona Crombie discusses her work on the film, which earned her an Oscar nomination. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscar series "The Big Picture."

Image courtesy of Focus Features

Laurie Anderson Previews Tibet House Benefit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:17 +0000

Musician Laurie Anderson previews the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert which benefits Tibet House US, the non-profit institution preserving Tibetan culture. The 39th Annual Benefit Concert takes place on March 3. Anderson is acting as co-artistic director of the event with Philip Glass, with featured musicians including Debbie Harry, Maya Hawke, Jesse Malin and Allison Russell.

Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tibet House US

A Debut Legal Thriller About a Taxi Driver Framed for Murder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:07:55 +0000

Attorney Yosha Gunasekera makes her authorial debut with a gripping legal mystery about a New York City taxi driver accused of murdering a passenger, found dead in her backseat. When Siriwathi Perera becomes the prime suspect, she has just five days to clear her name with the help of a public defender she’s only just met. Gunasekera discusses her novel The Midnight Taxi.

Cover art courtesy of Berkley

How Paul McCartney Remade Himself After the End of The Beatles

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:07:44 +0000

Academy Award-winning documentarian Morgan Neville's latest project explores Paul McCartney's career in the immediate aftermath of the breakup of The Beatles, and chronicles his formation of The Wings. Neville discusses the documentary, "Man on the Run," which is in select theaters and on Amazon Prime February 27.

Exploring the 'World of Black Film'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:07:26 +0000

Ashley Clark is the curatorial director of the Criterion Collection, and he is now also the author of the new book, The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films. He discusses the new book and spotlights some of his favorite Black films from around the world.

Cover art courtesy of Laurence King

Laura Linney Stars in 'American Classic'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:07:13 +0000

The new comedy series "American Classic" tells the story of a Broadway star, Richard Bean (Kevin Kline), who returns to his hometown after a public meltdown. Once home, Bean decides to save his family-run theater and puts on a classic American production. Actor Laura Linney plays Kristen Forrest Bean, Richard's ex-girlfiriend, now his sister-in-law, and the town's mayor. Linney discusses her role in the show, which begins streaming on MGM+ on March 1.

Image by David Giesbrecht/MGM+

The Stars of 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' Perform Live!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:19 +0000

The new Broadway musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" is a charming story about a young man from England who visits New York City for the first time to attend his father's wedding, and his encounter with an NYC native who reluctantly shows him her version of the city. Stars Sam Tutty and Christiana Pitts discuss the musical and perform songs from the show live in WNYC's studio.

Photo by Matthew Murphy

Listeners, How Did You Spend Your Blizzard?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:13:58 +0000

Listeners call in to share how they spent the record-breaking snow storm over the weekend. Plus, hear what Team All Of It was up to, courtesy of senior producer Kate Hinds.

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Capturing "Sinners"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:13:47 +0000

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has earned an Oscar nomination for her work on the film "Sinners," which involved capturing vampire fights, musical numbers, and Michael B. Jordan playing twins. She discusses her work on the film as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros

Wanda Sykes Stars in a New Boxing Drama About Redemption

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:13:36 +0000

In "Undercard," comedian Wanda Sykes makes her drama debut as Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart, a former boxing champion seeking redemption by training the son she abandoned. Sykes and director Tamka Miller discuss the film, which opens in theaters Friday, Feb. 27.

Love, Brooklyn' Nominated 5 Times At NAACP Image Awards

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:25:06 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Aug. 27, 2025] A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel Holder discusses "Love, Brooklyn," a cinematic tribute to the beloved New York City borough alongside actor Nicole Beharie who stars in the film. "Love, Brooklyn" is nominated in 5 categories at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

How Toni Morrison Brought Diverse Voices Into Publishing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:53 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 17, 2025] You know Toni Morrison the writer, but what about Toni the editor? As she rose in literary fame, Morrison also worked in publishing as a senior editor for Random House, the first black woman to hold such a title in the company. Dana A. Williams, professor of African American literature and dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, discusses her new book about Toni Morrison's career as an editor, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, which includes stories about the authors she shaped, and her efforts to change publishing for the better. Toni at Random is nominated for Outstanding Literary Work (Biography/ Autobiography) at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Ledisi's Dinah Washington Tribute

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:43 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 29, 2025] R&B, jazz and soul singer Ledisi started 2025 with the spring release of The Crown, an album of original music. She ended the year with a new album in tribute to the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington, titled For Dinah. She plays some excerpts and talk about the new record, which is nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Inspiring Young Men, From The Superbowl, To Church, To Rikers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:31 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2025] A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, discusses "Fatherless No More," which is nominated for Outstanding Documentary (Film) at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Abbot Elementary's Tyler James Williams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:17 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 13, 2026] Actor Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom, in which he made his directorial debut. He is nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Jason Isbell: Foxes in the Snow (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:06:21 +0000

Jason Isbell talks about his latest acoustic album Foxes in the Snow, and shares some of the music. He'll be at Radio City Music Hall Friday and Saturday night in support of the new release.

Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Getty Images

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Live in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:01:33 +0000

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members perform songs from the show live in our studio.

Photo by Joan Marcus

The Things Every Kid Must Do in New Jersey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:01:20 +0000

For kids growing up in New Jersey, there are plenty of ways to have fun. From Jersey Shore boardwalks, to amusement parks, to museums and science centers. New Jersey Monthly recently compiled a list of "50+ Things Every Jersey Kid Must Do." NJ Monthly editor Julie Gordon discusses how to have fun in the Garden State, and listeners share their memories from childhood, and parents give their recommendations.

Photo by Walter Leporati/Getty Images

Helen Shaw Takes Over as Chief Theater Critic at 'The New York Times'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:01:08 +0000

Helen Shaw, previously a staff writer at The New Yorker and theater critic for New York Magazine, has been hired as the chief theater critic for The New York Times. Shaw discusses how she's thinking about her new role, her approach to theater criticism, and previews a few spring shows she's looking forward to.

Photo courtesy of The New York Times

Ethan Slater and Marshall Pailet's Play 'Marcel on the Train'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:24:50 +0000

The new play "Marcel on the Train" tells the story of the famous mime Marcel Marceau and his role helping Jewish children to safety in Nazi-occupied France in the midst of World War II. Co-writers Ethan Slater, who also stars as Marceau, and Marshall Pailet, who also directs the show, discuss the play, running at the Classic Stage Company through March 22.

August Ponthier Performs From Their New Album 'Everywhere Isn't Texas'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:41 +0000

Singer-songwriter August Ponthier became well-known for their feature on the hit Lord Huron song "I Lied." Their debut album, Everywhere Isn't Texas, was released February 13. Ponthier discusses the record, and performs tracks from the brand-new album, live in WNYC's performance studio.

Photo by Abel Tanner

'Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:32 +0000

A new documentary profiles the life of Grammy-winning keyboardist and "fifth Beatle" Billy Preston. Director Paris Barclay discusses "Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It," which opens at Film Forum on February 20.

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Raphael Saadiq on His Oscar Nominated Song From 'Sinners'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:20:24 +0000

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Raphael Saadiq helped write the Oscar-nominated song "I Lied to You" from the hit movie "Sinners." Saadiq discusses the process of creating that song, his recent collaborations with Beyonce, and more. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."

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How to Be More Intimate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:41:34 +0000

Ita O'Brien is the intimacy coordinator behind some of television's more progressive and modern portrayals of sex, and conversations about sex, on screen, from "Sex Education" to "Normal People." O'Brien has written a new book, Intimacy: A Field Guide to Finding Connection and Feeling Your Deep Desires, about what her work looks like on set, and how people can try to a foster a greater sense of emotional and physical intimacy in their own lives, even if that may be vulnerable and challenging. O'Brien discusses the lessons she's learned in her career, and listeners share their questions and struggles with personal intimacy.

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The History of Urban Gardening

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:41:22 +0000

The new book Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present and Future of the Self-Provisioning City dives into the history of urban gardening, from Berlin to Estonia and Ohio to Washington, D.C. Author and M.I.T science history professor Kate Brown discusses the book, and takes calls from listeners about their experiences with urban gardening.

Photo by Naima Green and Jackie Snow, Ten Speed Press

Celebrating Dumplings From Around the World This Lunar New Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:41:12 +0000

It's Dumpling Week! In honor of Lunar New Year this week, New York Times Cooking is releasing new dumpling recipes, from different cultures that stuff filling into pastry all around the world. New York Times food and cooking columnist Eric Kim and food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon discuss the delights of dumplings and listeners share their favorite variety.

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Review/Previewing The Rest Of The Winter Olympics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:41:02 +0000

We are entering the homestretch of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. As the international sporting event continues, Slate correspondent Justin Peters shares his reporting and analysis of the games so far, and previews what's to come. Plus listeners call in to share their picks for the highlight reel.

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Designing Costumes for 'Frankenstein'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:44 +0000

Costume designer Kate Hawley earned her first Oscar nomination for her work on the Guillermo del Toro film "Frankenstein." She discusses her decision to use bright jewel tones, the design choices behind Elizabeth's epic wedding dress, and striking the right balance between historical accuracy and theatricality. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."

Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three Take On Emily Dickinson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:31 +0000

Award-winning opera singer Joyce DiDonato and string trio Time for Three performs live portions of their song cycle, Emily — No Prisoner Be, based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. The group will perform tonight at The Greene Space and on Thursday at Carnegie Hall.

Image courtesy of Joyce DiDonato

How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:19 +0000

This winter has been incredibly cold in New York City. With long days spent inside and with the sun going down early, many might be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression. Dr. Paul Desan, associate professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, gives listeners a better understanding of how Seasonal Affective Disorder works and tips for how to combat it.

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Let 'The Moth' Help You Journal

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:07 +0000

Want to journal more, but don't know where to start? A new journal from the team behind The Moth helps tell your life story through 150 different prompts. Christina Norman, chief creative officer of The Moth, discusses the new book, My Life in Stories: A Guided Journal from The Moth.

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Smalltown Baseball Indie Comedy 'Eephus'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] In the new film "Eephus," a recreational baseball league in Massachusetts comes together to play one last game before their baseball diamond is razed to make room for a new school. Writer and director Carson Lund talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

Buddy Drama 'Twinless' With Dylan O'Brien & James Sweeney

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2025] The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

Independent Spirit Nominee 'Peter Hujar's Day'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day over a 24 hour period. The tape of the conversation has been lost, but a transcript was recently discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum. The transcript has been adapted almost word for word in a new movie adaptation, "Peter Hujar's Day" starring Ben Whishaw playing Hujar and Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz. Director Ira Sachs talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

'Lurker' Takes Home Best First Feature, First Screenplay At Independent Spirit Awards

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2025] In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby' Wins Independent Spirit's 'Best Screenplay'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2025] Comedian Eva Victor discusses writing, directing, and starring in her feature directorial film debut, "Sorry, Baby." It's a heartfelt look at one woman's attempt to move on from a tragic event. "Sorry, Baby" was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

How Baking Spreads Love And Improves Mental Health

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:52 +0000

Baker and psychologist Helen Goh finds intersections between mental health and the art of baking in her new cookbook, Baking & the Meaning of Life. Goh discusses the book, and shares recipes and kitchen tips that aim to nurture relationships and express love.

Image courtesy of the publisher, Harry N. Abrams

Heated Rivalry & More Readable Romance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:41 +0000

The new hit Netflix series, "Heated Rivalry," was adapted from romance novels about a secret relationship between two hockey players. With Valentine's Day around the corner and love in the air, Leah Koch, owner of the romance bookshop "The Ripped Bodice" talks about the impact of Heated Rivalry on popular culture and what other titles she recommends in the romance genre.

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Ahead of Mardi Gras, Julie Benko Performs Live from 'Euphonic Gumbo'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:29 +0000

New Orleans is deep in Mardi Gras celebration ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17. Broadway performer Julie Benko, whose stage work has been seen in 'Funny Girl' and 'Ragtime' shares music from her forthcoming album, Euphonic Gumbo, which celebrates the musical traditions of New Orleans. Benko and her band, including her husband, pianist and arranger Jason Yeager, perform live at WNYC ahead of the album's release on February 20, and their Mardi Gras Spectacular concert at Birdland on February 16.

Photo by Kevin Alvey

Comedian Jordan Carlos Helps Straight Guys Get Marriage Right

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:21 +0000

Comedian Jordan Carlos discusses his new humorous and autobiographical book called Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass which offers advice to straight men in particular, about small, consistent efforts that can keep their relationships strong.

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TV To Help Get Through The Winter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:17:53 +0000

It's been cold. Like really cold. Even last week the mayor said to stay inside, which means a lot of us caught up on TV shows. Some of us leaned on tried and true favorites, while others have gotten hooked on something new. Friend of the show Kathryn Van Arendonk, Vulture's TV writer, shares some of the shows shows she can't stop watching, and listeners call in to share their most bingeable watches.

Photo: Family watching television in 1958. (via National Archives)

New Basketball Docuseries 'Soul Power'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:17:43 +0000

Founded in 1967, the American Basketball League stood in contrast to the NBA with a looser, flashier, more entertaining approach to the game. It produced superstars, especially Julius Irving, aka "Dr. J" before merging with the NBA in 1976. "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association," a new docuseries executive produced by Julius Irving about the league debuts tonight on Amazon Prime. Director, Kenan Kamwalla Holley talks about making the comprehensive series.

Photo: American basketball player Julius Irving, a forward with the Philadelphia 76ers, dunking a ball, December 16th 1980. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

What's Love Got to Do With It?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:17:33 +0000

As we approach Valentine's Day, we're taking stock in the meaning of romance. It means different things for different people from small acts of care to grand romantic gestures. Anna Martin, the host of the New York Times' podcast "Modern Love," shares the most romantic stories she's featured on the show. Plus, listeners share the most romantic things someone has done for them.

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Reading 'Wuthering Heights' Ahead of the Controversial New Movie

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:17:21 +0000

The new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" from director Emerald Fennell has generated a lot of press for playing fast and loose with historical accuracy, for the casting of Jacobi Elordi, and for the sex scenes between Elordi and Margot Robbie. But how close will this movie be to the spirit of the original novel by Emily Bronte? Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker staff writer and co-host of the "Critics at Large" podcast discusses the original novel, and the potential pitfalls of a new adaptation. Schwartz, along with Vinson Cunningham and Naomi Fry will be hosting a live, in person taping of the podcast about Wuthering Heights on Feb. 19 at 92NY.

Photo: Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie at the "Wuthering Heights" World Premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Figures From Black History Illustrated Through Textile Arts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:46:38 +0000

The work of artists Carolyn Mazloomi and Sharon Kerry-Harlan, who happen to be best friends, explores Black history through fiber and textile arts. Their work is now on view in the exhibition 'Certain Restrictions Do Apply' at the Claire Oliver gallery in Harlem. Mazloomi and gallery owner Claire Oliver discuss the show.

(Image courtesy of the artist/Claire Oliver Gallery) Black Panther Party, 2025. Cotton fabric, cotton batt, poly-cotton thread, India ink; printed, stenciled, hand painting, machine quilted.

Original 'Operation Mincemeat' Cast Passing The Torch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:23:53 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" was a sensation on London’s West End, before landing on Broadway along with its original cast. But after Feb. 22, they'll be passing the torch to an all-American cast. The show is based on the true story of a daring and implausible British intelligence mission to trick the German forces. David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoe Roberts, who co-wrote and star in the musical, discuss the show.

Photo by Julieta Cervantes

How to Handle Professional Rejection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:23:43 +0000

Rejection is hard, both in your personal and professional life, but everyone faces rejection at some point. Learning to channel rejection into positive outcomes is an important step to success. Anna Holmes, contributing writer at The Atlantic and author of the article, "The Upside of Professional Rejection," discusses how she's trying to face rejection in 2026, and listeners share their rejection stories, triumphs, and struggles.

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Howard University's New Podcast 'On The Yard'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:23:32 +0000

Founded in 1867, Howard University is known for graduating future leaders, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. It has an archive of American history, and has just launched a podcast called "On the Yard", referring to central location of the school that has hosted world leaders. Host and Howard professor Dr. Ben Talton discusses the show and its recent episode about protest.

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What Ruby Ridge Teaches Us About Modern America

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:03:05 +0000

Author Chris Jennings speaks about his new book, End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America, which explores how the siege on Ruby Ridge changed American history and set the stage for the rise in conspiratorial thinking in the United States.

'Infinite Jest' Turns 30

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:02:54 +0000

The epic and challenging novel Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace turns 30 this month. It's a novel that has become a kind of statement piece. Finishing it earns the reader bragging rights, and inspires much discussion-- but what does it mean 30 years later? Author Hermione Hoby discusses her piece in The New Yorker, "'Infinite Jest' Has Turned Thirty. Have We Forgotten How to Read It?"

Joe Macken Built New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:02:41 +0000

For over 20 years, truck driver Joe Macken worked to make a model of New York City, building by building, block by block. He finished in 2025, and after his kids encouraged him to post about the project online, Macken quickly went viral, garnering millions of views. The result of that publicity is a new exhibit open at the Museum of the City of New York, 'He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model,' which displays Macken's creation in full for the first time in New York City. Macken discusses his inspiration for the project alongside curator Elisabeth Sherman.

Mass Layoffs at the Washington Post and What it Means for Journalism

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:02:30 +0000

Last week the Washington Post's workforce was cut by 30%, laying off over 300 employees, including entire sections of the storied paper. NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik joins to discuss the layoffs, and the state of legacy journalism in the Trump era.

Shooting 'Train Dreams' With Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:59:28 +0000

Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso earned an Oscar nomination for his work on "Train Dreams," the story of a man working on railroad construction in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses shooting the film, which has received accolades for its stunning visuals. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture," featuring interviews with craftspeople working behind the scenes to make movie magic.

Remembering Diane Keaton’s Best Performances

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:59:13 +0000

From February 13 to 19, Film at Lincoln Center will present “Looking for Ms. Keaton,“ a retrospective film series honoring the late Diane Keaton. FLC programmer Maddie Whittle joins us to preview the series and take calls from listeners on their favorite Diane Keaton performances.

How Sports Betting Shaped the Super Bowl (and the Olympics)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:58:58 +0000

Legalized sports betting has changed professional sports in profound ways, including the Super Bowl, and the ongoing Winter Olympics. Some sports fans and professional athletes are unhappy about the impact betting has had. Danny Funt, author of the new book Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, discusses how sports betting will continue to change the face of athletics.

Reviewing Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:58:48 +0000

Fresh off his Album of the Year Grammy win, Bad Bunny took the most popular stage as this year's Super Bowl halftime show performer. NPR Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre reviews the performance, and listeners share their favorite parts of Bad Bunny's halftime show.

How to Plan the Best (And Least Stressful) Birthday Party for Your Kid

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:39:45 +0000

As a fun as a birthday party can be for a child, the event can be just as stressful for a parent. There are many ways to throw a kid's birthday party, with varying levels of expense, different themes, and activities. Anna Fader, founder of the family activity website Mommy Poppins, and Jody Mercier, Mommy Poppins NYC regional editor, discuss how to throw the right birthday party as a parent, and listeners share their party planning successes and questions.

Oscar-Nom'd Editor Andy Jurgensen On 'One Battle After Another'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:39:29 +0000

Film editor Andy Jurgensen had a lot to contend with when working on Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed film 'One Battle After Another.' He had to edit chase scenes, make sure the comedy of the story came through, and showcase many powerhouse performances. His work earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing. Jurgensen speaks about putting the movie together as part of our ongoing series "The Big Picture," spotlighting Oscar nominees who work behind the camera.

The Revolutionary War's Battle for Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:39:18 +0000

When people think of America's war for independence, they often think of "the shot heard 'round the world" in Concord. But just weeks after the Declaration was signed, British forces clashed with the Continental army in Brooklyn, and New York City became a battleground, and subsequently wound up under British control for several years. Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian at the Center for Brooklyn History, talks about their new exhibit "The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered," on display at the CBH through the end of 2026.

Last Chance To Catch John Wilson's Art At The Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:39:06 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 22, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.

How Isamu Noguchi's Designs Helped Shape New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:38:56 +0000

The exhibit "Noguchi's New York" explores how Isamu Noguchi relationship with New York transformed the city even when thwarted by Robert Moses. It displays a survey of 50 of his works and animations of projects that were never realized. Noguchi Museum curator Kate Wiener & museum director Amy Hau discuss the exhibit, and the historical impact of the groundbreaking designer.

Jesse Malin's Return to the Stage, In Off-Broadway Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:04:49 +0000

In 2023, NYC musician and venue owner Jesse Malin suffered a spinal stroke that paralyzed him below the waist. Through physical therapy, he can now cover short distances with the help of a walker. And starting later this month, he'll take the stage and share the story of his recovery in a new off-Broadway show called "Silver Manhattan." He previews the show and performs live in studio.

Previewing The 2026 Winter Olympics In Milan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:04:34 +0000

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this Friday. Matt Futterman, New York Times sports reporter shares the latest news as the city of Milan prepares for the events, which world-class athletes he'll be watching closely, and more. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their relationship with the Olympics, and what events they're most looking forward to watching.

Why Protein Became the Hottest Trend in Food

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:04:23 +0000

Protein bars, shakes, and snacks now line grocery shelves, turning a basic nutrient into a booming food trend. Alice Callahan, a nutrition and health reporter for The New York Times and and Dr. Rekha Kumar, an associate professor of Clinical Medicine and Attending Endocrinologist at Weill Cornell Medicine explains why protein matters for the body, how much people actually need, and how food companies transformed it into big business.

The Secret World of Roald Dahl

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:04:13 +0000

While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy discusses "The Secret Life of Roald Dahl."

Making Friends as an Adult is Hard. But It Doesn't Have to Be!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:41:03 +0000

Growing up provides natural environments for friendship: school, summer camp, sports teams or other extracurricular activities. But adulthood provides a different challenge for making friends. Writer Laura Regensdorf is the author of a new article in The New York Times Style Magazine, 'How to Make Friends as an Adult,' with tips for finding meaningful relationships and expanding your social circle. Regensdorf speaks more about her own experience and what she's learned, and listeners share their keys to adult friendship.

How the Oscar-Nominated 'F1' Sound Team Brought Race Cars to Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:40:49 +0000

The sound design team behind the blockbuster "F1" has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound. Supervising sound editors Al Nelson and Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and re-recording mixer Juan Peralta discuss the complicated process of capturing the sounds of a Formula One race, collisions and all. This interview kicks of our annual "Big Picture" series highlighting Oscar nominees who worked behind-the-scenes to make movie magic in 2025.

Listening Party: Durand Bernarr's 'Bloom' Wins Best Progressive R&B Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:40:40 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2025] Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discusses his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album.

How Pregnancy Really Works

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:40:30 +0000

Many people lack clear, reliable information about fertility when hoping to have a child. Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a New York based fertility specialist and author of The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant Now, explains how pregnancy actually works, debunks social media myths, highlights male fertility, and reframes fertility knowledge as empowerment, not pressure.

The Intertwined Histories of Black and Jewish Americans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 19:26:16 +0000

A new PBS documentary series focuses on the intertwined relationships between the Black and Jewish communities in America throughout the centuries. Directors Phil Bertelson and Sara Wolitzky discuss the documentary, "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," which premieres on PBS on February 3.

How Sundance Changed Hollywood, and What the Future of the Festival Holds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 19:26:06 +0000

This year marks a big change the life of the Sundance Film Festival. Founder Robert Redford died in 2025, and 2026 is the final year that the festival was held in Park City, Utah, before moving to Boulder, Colorado. Senior entertainment writers at The Hollywood Reporter David Canfield and Mia Galuppo discuss their new piece, "The Ultimate Sundance Oral History: 'Screaming, Crying and Almost Throwing Up,'" what the festival has meant to indie film in America, and what the future may hold. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with Sundance.

The Best Pancakes in New York (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 19:25:55 +0000

Pancakes are an enigma. The fluffy breakfast item can easily be made dry, underdone, or overmixed. The Infatuation has compiled a new list of the best pancakes in New York, including the viral cakes served at Golden Diner. Infatuation NYC editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore tell us where to get the best pancakes, and listeners share their favorite spot.

100 Years of Black History Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 19:25:45 +0000

This Black History Month is of particularly historical importance, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Month's founding by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead is the current president of ASALH, as well as a professor and the founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Kaye discusses 100 years of Black History Month, and how she's reflecting on the history of ASALH this February.

Giving Second Hand Clothes A Second Life In 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:11:29 +0000

On this Groundhog day what is old is new again. Relying on second-hand clothing is becoming more popular. Some people do it to save the environment, others to engage with their communities. Some simply do it for the fashion. Journalist Emily Stochl reports on the latest trends, shopping tips, and maintenance tricks and discusses how Vintage dealers are building mutual aid networks in Minnesota.

Emma D'Arcy and Tobias Menzies in 'The Other Place'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:11:18 +0000

Actors Emma D'Arcy and Tobias Menzies star in the new play "The Other Place," a modern adaptation of the classical play "Antigone." They discuss the show, running at the Shed from January 31 through March 1.

Get Lit Preview: Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:11:06 +0000

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness, which follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. It's is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, as well as this month's selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

Celebrating Girls Who Matter With Author, and Former NYPR Diversity Officer Brenda Williams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:10:55 +0000

Brenda Williams was a Chief Diversity Officer at New York Public Radio for 29 years before retiring last February. In her next chapter, Brenda has written a children's book, Worthy and Wonderful: A Celebration of Girls Who Matter, inspired by her granddaughters, Kaehla, Demi, Dala, and Dior. Brenda Williams returns to WNYC to talk about her book.

The Schomburg Centennial Book List

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:10:43 +0000

This year marks the centennial of the Schomburg Center, and to celebrate, they've released a new book list titled '100 Black Voices: The Schomburg Centennial Reading List,' with contributions from WNYC's own Alison Stewart. Maira Liriano, associate chief librarian of Schomburg Center's Jean Blackwell Hutson's Research & Reference Division (and the curator of the list), and Brian Jones, NYPL's senior director of reading and engagement, discuss the authors and books featured on the list, and listeners share their favorite books from Black authors.

Will the Grammys Make History?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:31:24 +0000

This Sunday, the Grammy Awards will recognize some of the past year's best music. Associated Press music reporter Maria Sherman talks about the nominated tracks and albums, and previews the event.

The Theater Community's Call to Action

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm, some of the arts' biggest names including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles and Constance Wu will appear on the steps of The Public to perform and protest in solidarity with the people of Minnesota. We speak to Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith, the associate artistic directors of The Public about "The People's Filibuster."

Full Bio: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:06:44 +0000

The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.

The Historic Corners of Yiddish New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:06:27 +0000

Yiddish culture has a long history in New York, and an ongoing presence in contemporary city life. Henry Sapoznik, author of the book, The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City, discusses some of the hidden history of Yiddish life in New York, and listeners share their favorite corner and memories of Yiddish New York history.

What's the Best Soup? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:21:31 +0000

The New York City region has been experiencing heavy snow and frigid temperatures. That means it's a great time to hibernate at home and cook a simmering, layered broth of soup. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Melissa Clark, New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, talks about making the best soup at home, gives us a a few soup recipes to consider, and listeners share what they think is the best soup and why.

Full Bio: Angelica Schuyler

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:21:20 +0000

How Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson Navigated the Red Scare

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:21:06 +0000

A new book tells the story of how famed baseball player Jackie Robinson ended up testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to speak against fellow Black athlete, musician, and actor Paul Robeson. Author Howard Bryant discusses his book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant will be speaking Thursday evening at the Jackie Robinson Museum.

Inside CBS News Under Bari Weiss

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:20:56 +0000

Last fall, Bari Weiss, former New York Times columnist and creator of The Free Press, was hired as the editor-in-chief of CBS News. The hiring came soon after Paramount, CBS's parent company, was purchased by David Ellison, whose father is a supporter and adviser to President Trump. New Yorker staff writer Clare Malone has written a new piece, "Inside Bari Weiss’s Hostile Takeover of CBS News," based on her reporting on the changes happening within CBS News since Weiss was hired. Malone discusses her findings and takeaways on the state of one of America's most storied newsrooms.

Full Bio: The Schuyler Sisters and Revolutionary New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:48:09 +0000

Katherine LaNasa as Nurse Dana on Season 2 of 'The Pitt'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:46:13 +0000

Actor Katherine LaNasa returns to her Emmy-winning role as Nurse Dana on the HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt." She discusses Season 2, which sees Dana return to the ER even after declaring she was going to quit at the end of Season 1.

George Saunders on His New Novel, 'Vigil'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:45:16 +0000

Booker Prize-winning writer George Saunders returns with his first novel since Lincoln in the Bardo. Vigil follows an oil CEO on his death bed, and the spirit of a woman who had descended to help guide him through death. Saunders discusses the novel, out now.

Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:19:58 +0000

Forty years ago today, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke apart in the sky, killing everyone on board. Adam Higginbotham, author of the book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space, discusses how things went so wrong, and the aftermath of the disaster. Plus, listeners share their memory of Challenger.

Producers Wendy & Lisa On Working With Prince

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:24:01 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. We also get a special visit from Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums.

Celebrating Prince with a Special Film Screening

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:23:50 +0000

The trailblazing musician Prince died 10 years ago this coming April. On the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 27, The Schomburg Center in Harlem will be screening the iconic concert film "Prince and the Revolution Live," along with a talkback event to follow with an ethnomusicologist, a curator from the Schomburg, and NYU's De Angela Duff, who previews the event on the air, discusses Prince's artistry, and takes calls from listeners sharing their favorite memories of the music.

How to Hot Pot at Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:23:39 +0000

From the flavorful broths, to endless combinations of thinly sliced meats, vegetables, and noodles, hot pot has something for everyone. And it doesn't always have to mean dining out. You can host a hot pot party at home! James Beard-award winning chef Natasha Pickowicz takes us into the world of hot pot in her new book, Everyone Hot Pot: Creating the Ultimate Meal for Gathering and Feasting, and listeners share their favorite hot pot combinations.

'Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:23:28 +0000

Premiering today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, as part of PBS's American Masters series, the new documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" captures the life of the human rights activist and Night author. Director Oren Rudavsky and Wiesel's son Elisha Wiesel, discuss the film, and the life of the influential survivor.

Get Lit: Tiny Desk Winner Quinn Christopherson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:27 +0000

For our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event, Ocean Vuong requested he be accompanied by musical guest Quinn Christopherson, a Tiny Desk contest winner, who flew in from Alaska overnight to perform some new music, live.

Get Lit: Ocean Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:16 +0000

We air our live conversation with Ocean Vuong from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading his novel, The Emperor of Gladness.

How to Sort a Deceased Parent's Stuff

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:04 +0000

Did your parents have a lot stuff? After parents pass away, figuring out what to do with all of their possessions could be a full time job. And deciding what to keep, give away, or throw away, can take a lot of emotional strength. Becky Robison, author of My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death, gives some advice on how to sort through a parent's possessions after they pass away, or have a conversation with a parent to help them make a plan before they pass. Plus, listeners share their personal experience and questions.

How About That Blizzard?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:10:52 +0000

New York is coping with several inches of snow over the weekend. Weather forecaster John Homenuk, founder of New York Metro Weather, recaps how the storm hit the tri-state area, and listeners share how they spent their snow day, and reflect on their memories of famous blizzards of New York past.

Philip Glass's 'Songs from Liquid Days' Turns 40

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:05:10 +0000

In 1986, Philip Glass released the album Songs from Liquid Days, which he called "a voyage of discovery" into the art of songwriting, working with lyricists like David Byrne, Paul Simon and Suzanne Vega and featuring vocalists including Linda Ronstadt and the Roches. On Sunday, Lincoln Center will celebrate the album's 40th anniversary with the organization New Latin Wave and the Philip Glass Ensemble. Featured vocalists Sasha Gutiérrez, Melisa Bonetti, and Kayla Viviana join us to preview the concert and perform excerpts from the song cycle.

Celebrating the Life of Comedy Legend Mel Brooks

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:04:57 +0000

The new multi-part documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" tells the story of the life and career of the comedy legend and celebrated director, from "Blazing Saddles" to "Spaceballs." Michael Bonfiglio, who directed the documentary with Judd Apatow, discusses the film, and listeners weigh in with their favorite Mel Brooks films.

Jane August is Visiting Every Museum in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:04:45 +0000

New Yorker Jane August is making it her mission to visit every museum in New York. Not just the Met, or MoMA, but museums spread throughout the five boroughs, including smaller, less appreciated museums on more niche subjects. August discusses her project, and listeners share their favorite lesser-known museum in the city.

Sports For Longevity

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:04:33 +0000

New research suggests there are certain sports that are better for improving longevity than others. Simar Bajaj, New York Times reporting fellow discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share the athletic activities that keep them feeling good.

Mark Strong's 'Oedipus' Runs for Office

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:20:32 +0000

In the recent adaptation of the classical play "Oedipus," actor Mark Strong stars as the titular character, a politician who is about to win a major election. Audiences meet Oedipus in his campaign office with his family and his "wife," as disturbing revelations cause him to unravel. Strong discusses "Oedipus," running through February 8.

Namir Smallwood Descends into Paranoia in "Bug" on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:20:21 +0000

In the Broadway revival of the Tracy Letts play "Bug," Namir Smallwood stars as Peter, a kind but paranoid man who begins living in an Oklahoma motel with a woman named Agnes (Carrie Coon). Soon, they both begin to descend into the world of conspiracy theories as Peter begins to become convinced that their room is being bugged. Smallwood discusses the play, which is running through February 22.

A Deep Dive into the Life, Career, and Crimes of Sean Combs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:20:10 +0000

In 2025, rapper and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution in a trial that captured the attention of the nation. But while Combs was acquitted of the more serious charges leveled against him, more people have come forward to share their experiences with the controversial figure. The new documentary series "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Combs, going back to his roots in Harlem, his role in the East Coast/West Coast rap battles of the 1990s, and his alleged abuse of women throughout his life. Director Alexandria Stapleton discusses the documentary, which is available to stream now on Netflix.

Under The Radar's "Watch Me Walk"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:19:59 +0000

What happens when you're a performer and your body doesn't work the way it used to? This question and many more are addressed through a new production as part of the Under the Radar festival. It's called "Watch Me Walk" and it is performed by Anne Gridley, who also wrote it and has hereditary spastic paraplegia. Gridley, along with director Eric Ting, talk about play, which is showing at the Soho Rep through February 8th.

Terrance Cummings’ 'Art for Change'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:14:57 +0000

Terrance Cummings’ 'Art for Change' at the Arts Council of Princeton explores race, class, and shared humanity through vibrant, layered artwork. The exhibition sparks dialogue, challenges perceptions, and runs through Feb. 7th.

Musah Swallah’s Pop-Up Exhibit Brings Ghanaian and Western Art to Chelsea

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:47:27 +0000

Musah Swallah’s pop-up exhibit, 'Between Worlds,' at Ethan Cohen Gallery blends Ghanaian and Western art through vibrant paintings on canvas, wood, and cork, inviting viewers into a cultural dialogue. The show runs through the end of the month.

Gideon Appah's Ghanaian-Inspired Art

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:47:16 +0000

A new art exhibition from visual artist Gideon Appah reflects everyday life in Ghana. The show is called, “Beneath Night and Day,” on display now at Pace Gallery through Saturday, February 28th.

Judit Polgár is the 'Queen of Chess'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:47:06 +0000

The new documentary "Queen of Chess" puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár, a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix.

Quinn Christopherson (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:46:58 +0000

Quinn Christopherson flew all the way from Alaska to join us last night as the Get Lit musical guest with Ocean Vuong. The NPR Tiny Desk winner talks more about his work, and his album, Write Your Name In Pink, plus new music.

The 1984 Subway Shooting That Still Shapes What We Think

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:38:56 +0000

The 1984 shooting of four Black teens by Bernie Goetz was one of New York City's defining moments. Four decades later, we are still grappling with issues it raises about race, gun rights, and vigilantism -- and why we so often resort to violence in order to make ourselves feel safe. CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams, author of the new book Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation, discusses the events and their aftermath.

How Art Shaped Fascist Italy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:38:44 +0000

'The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy' at Poster House explores how Mussolini’s government shaped art and culture through Futurist-inspired propaganda. Photographer and curator B.A. Van Sise discusses the exhibition, on view through Feb. 22.

A Film Set in Natchez, MS Shows a Town Living Its Past

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:38:29 +0000

Natchez explores a small Mississippi town where history and memory collide, following residents grappling with a past that shapes the present. Director Suzannah Herbert discusses the film, which opens at Film Forum on Friday, Jan. 30th.

How to Make a Blended Family Actually Work

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:38:17 +0000

Blended families face unique challenges, including loyalty conflicts and differences in parenting. Psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses how step-families work, why tension is common, and what helps relationships grow, as listeners share their own blended family experiences.

Last Chance to See Rashid Johnson at the Guggenheim

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:08:27 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 18, 2025] Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator. The exhibit closes on January 19.

Why Some Concert Merch Becomes Priceless

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0000

Music merch is more than a concert souvenir now. It’s big business and a hot collector’s market! Music industry strategist Tatiana Cirisano and Mntge Clothing co-founder Nick Adler talk about why tour merch matters, and listeners share their favorite finds.

Your Favorite Train Trips Part 2!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:01:04 +0000

Recently, Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast shared his recommendations for some of the best rail journeys in the US and abroad. The segment got so many calls, he couldn't finish his list, so we asked him back. Hall returns to give the rest of his top picks and listeners are invited to share their most memorable train trips.

'How to be a Rich Old Lady,' Part 2!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:56:47 +0000

We kicked off the show this week with Amanda Holden, a financial expert who focuses on educating every day people--especially women--about how to invest with the goal of being financially independent. Her debut book, How to be a Rich Old Lady, is a step by step guide for those who might find the world of finance complicated and overwhelming. She returns to answer more questions about the nuts and bolts of investing.

Saul Williams on 'Sinners' and His Latest Grammy-nominated Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:35 +0000

Saul Williams is nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his collaborative release, Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Treepeople. It's the venerated multidisciplinary artist's first Grammy nomination, and comes on the heels of his appearance in one of the year's most acclaimed films, Sinners. Williams joins us to talk about both projects.

Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton on Fighting Vampires in 'Sinners'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:29:15 +0000

The mega-hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film.

National Bagel Day!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:26:58 +0000

Today is National Bagel Day and joining us is Sam Silverman, known as New York's "Bagel Ambassador" and founder of Bagel Up and Bagelfest. He shares his picks for the top bagel spots in the city and why, and we invite listeners to call in not only with their favorites but also their go-to order.

Kennedy Center Cancellations and Art in the Second Trump Administration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:24:57 +0000

Last week the Washington National Opera announced that it would find a new home after over 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the latest in a series of high profile departures and cancellations at the national cultural center during Trump's second term and following its board's decision to add the president's name to the building. NPR correspondent Elizabeth Blair joins to discuss the latest news from the Kennedy Center in the context of music and art under the current administration.

The Legacy of the Late Bobby Weir and the Grateful Dead

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:24:31 +0000

David Browne, Rolling Stone contributing writer and author of So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead, joins to talk about the legacy of the late Bobby Weir and the Grateful Dead. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their relationship with the band.

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live In Colorado (A Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:23:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 18, 2022] The world mourned Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir, who died over the weekend. We air part of our conversation about Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live In Colorado, the first vinyl collection from Weirand his band, formed in 2018, of Don Was and Jay Lane.

Train Hour Part 2: Amazing Train Journeys

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:20:35 +0000

Last week we discussed best places to travel in 2026. This week we focus specifically on train journeys both here in the U.S and abroad. Our expert joining is the vice president of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast Tom Hall who recently penned the article, "Best New Train Journeys 2026." He'll share his recommendations and field calls from listeners.

Train Hour Part 1: Train Dreams star Joel Edgerton and Director Clint Bentley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:18:49 +0000

The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." Both join to discuss.

The HawtPlates Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:58:33 +0000

The HawtPlates describe themselves as "a family singing group that was formed in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx." Throughout this month until January 25, they're performing a work called Dream Feed at HERE Arts Center as part of Under the Radar. Family and band members Justin Hicks, Jade Hicks and Kenita Miller-Hicks to perform live in the studio.

How To Deal With Other Theatergoers' Bad Etiquette

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:40:24 +0000

After a viral altercation at a recent production of "Mamma Mia," people might be thinking about theater etiquette, and how to address misbehavior without escalating the situation, or negatively impacting the theater experience. Larry Smiglewski is a Broadway production stage manager, and also a marriage and family therapist. He shares his thoughts on compassion, respect, and dealing with bad behavior in public settings, but especially at the theater. Plus, listeners call in to share their experiences.

'Marjorie Prime' Stars June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, and Danny Burstein as Humans Grappling with Memory and Artificial Intelligence

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:33:37 +0000

In the Broadway play "Marjorie Prime," an elderly woman named Marjorie (June Squibb) is struggling with dementia. In order to help her, Marjorie's daughter (Cynthia Nixon) and son-in-law (Danny Burstein) get Marjorie an artificially intelligent robot designed to look like a younger version of her late husband. But is relying on AI for your memories a good idea? Squibb, Nixon, and Burstein discuss the show, which is running through February 15.

'Abbott Elementary' Star Tyler James Williams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:30:17 +0000

Actor Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom.

Why Waiting for the Next TV Season Takes So Long Now

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:22:08 +0000

Long gaps between season finales and premieres have become standard across television. The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh and journalist and data scientist Rob Arthur teamed up to write an article headlined "The Breaks Between TV Seasons Have Gotten Really Long." They break down why the annual release schedule is fading, what’s driving longer waits between seasons, and how streaming, labor changes, and audience habits are reshaping the TV landscape.

'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Tells a Heartbreaking True Story in a Unique Way

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:16:56 +0000

The new film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the film, which is playing in select theaters in New York.

"Pluribus" Shows A Future Where Everyone’s Happy, and That’s the Problem

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:11:16 +0000

In the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama, "Pluribus," author Carol Sturka, the most miserable person on Earth, must save the world from an extraterrestrial virus that forces happiness onto humanity. Actor Karolina Wydra plays Zosia, an infected human who serves as Carol’s chaperone. She discusses her role, and the show’s season finale.

How to be a Rich Old Lady

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:07:16 +0000

Amanda Holden spent years working in Wall Street before she had an epiphany that she was just making rich people richer. She left to start her own company teaching everyday people how to invest. She discusses her first book, How to be a Rich Old Lady, which is a step-by-step guide on how to invest, even if you don't have a fat paycheck. She joins to discuss.

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble 'Groove In The Face of Adversity' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:17:20 +0000

The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is the new band from native Detroiter, Grammy-winning producer and longtime Blue Note Records president Don Was. Their debut album, Groove In The Face of Adversity, was released this year and on Monday January 12 the group will perform at the Blue Note. Was joins us for a Listening Party.

Director Park Chan-wook on 'No Other Choice'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:17:09 +0000

"No Other Choice," the latest film from director Park Chan-wook, follows a recently laid-off father and husband who resorts to violent means to eliminate the competition as he hopes to reenter the workforce. The film is up for the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; and Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Park joins us.

The 250th Anniversary of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:16:56 +0000

250 years ago tomorrow, a relatively unknown colonist swept up in revolutionary fever, Thomas Paine, wrote and published a pamphlet called Common Sense, criticizing King George III of England. The document would be one of the most sold and circulated written works published in America, before or after independence, and helped tip the scales for Independence from Great Britain, which was realized just 6 months later. For the anniversary, Julie Silverbrook, vice president of Civic Education at the National Constitution Center, reflects on the legacy and present implications of "Common Sense."

Star Tessa Thompson Talks 'Hedda'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:16:46 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 1, 2025] A provocative re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. Thompson and director Nia DaCosta discuss the film.

Cecily Strong and Beck Bennett Go 'All Out' on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:16:06 +0000

Following 2024's "All In: Comedy About Love," writer Simon Rich is back on Broadway with "All Out: Comedy About Ambition," a production of live readings of his short stories by featuring a rotating cast of all-star talent. He talks about the show, along with current cast members Cecily Strong and Beck Bennett.

NYC Winter Jazzfest Preview: Giant Step 35.5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:59:30 +0000

NYC Winter Jazzfest will celebrate the 35.5 year legacy of legendary party promoter, record label and creative agency Giant Step on January 11 at Elsewhere. Giant Step founder Maurice Bernstein and DJ Nickodemus will join to preview the event.

NYC Winter Jazzfest Preview with Freedom Riders

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:59:18 +0000

The jazz collective Freedom Riders celebrates the history of the namesake civil rights activists as well as the musicians who advocated for equality. Their show ‘My Country ’Tis of Thee’ will be part of NYC Winter Jazzfest at LPR on January 12 and features special guests including Arturo O'Farrill, Kurt Elling, and Samora Pinderhughes. The group performs live in WNYC's studio, fronted by vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who also discusses their music, and the event.

Performer Credits:

Carmen Staaf - piano
Joe Dyson - drums
Noah Garabedian - bass
Alfredo Colon - alto sax
Milena Casado - trumpet

Forecasting Food Trends for 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:59:04 +0000

What foods will be in, and what will be out, in 2026? Kim Severson, who covers food and food culture for the New York Times, joins to discuss her latest piece "How We’ll Eat in 2026: More Caution, More Crunch." Plus, listeners share what food trends they like and dislike.

The Most Anticipated Reads of 2026!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:58:52 +0000

A recent YouGov poll found that nearly 40 percent of Americans did not read a single book in 2025. So 2026 is a perfect time to help turn that trend around, and get reading! All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf discusses her most anticipated new books of the year. Plus, stay tuned for a very special announcement.

Singer-Songwriter Annie DiRusso Performs Live in CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:33:55 +0000

The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted this year with the album Super Pedestrian and already has a Tiny Desk concert under her belt. She performs live from WNYC's studios, and discusses her music.

A New Film Examines the Aftermath of The Eaton Fire

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:33:44 +0000

"All the Walls Came Down" is a documentary short — short listed at the 98th Academy Awards — that provides a candid look at the aftermath of 2025's Eaton fire that devastated Alta Dena, California. Writer/director Ondi Timoner, who lost her own home in the fire, discuss the film and her own journey to rebuild, along with the director of My Tribe Rise, Heavenly Hughes, who is working to help neighbors rebuild.

Laughing Toward A More Fulfilling Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:33:30 +0000

Chris Duffy is an award winning comedian with experience working on comedy shows with Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, and host of the podcast "How To Be A Better Human". He discusses his new book, Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy, which explores the science behind laughter, and why it is important.

Top US Travel Destinations For 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:28:15 +0000

Condé Nast Traveler recently published a list of “The Best Places to Go in the US in 2026.” Associate director of articles Megan Spurrell shares their most budget and family friendly travel destinations.

Get Lit Preview: Ocean Vuong on 'The Emperor of Gladness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:24:49 +0000

Our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The story follows a young man named Hai who is struggling with addiction and mental health when he becomes the caretaker for an elderly woman with dementia. Vuong previews the the novel ahead of our January 20th event. Click here to grab your free tickets!

Previewing This Year's 'Under The Radar' Fest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:24:35 +0000

The Under the Radar Festival returns this year with more than 25 examples of groundbreaking stage productions from around the world. The festival's co-creative directors Meropi Peponides and Kaneza Schaal preview the program, which begins tomorrow.

What Lines Are Worth It?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:24:23 +0000

Sometimes long lines for food can be worth it. Tammie Teclemariam, the Underground Gourmet columnist at New York Magazine, joins to discuss her piece "The Best Lines of 2025" and take calls from listeners who want to share what lines they think are worth waiting in.

A Brain Health Challenge for 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:24:13 +0000

Looking for a way to reset your mental health, and activate your brain in 2026? Dana G. Smith of the New York Times is spearheading a five day brain health challenge, with five different activities to help boost your brain. Smith discusses the project, and provides other tips for how to benefit your brain in the new year.

Remembering January 6th, Five Years Later

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:23:59 +0000

Five years ago today, a violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Mary Clare Jalonick, a reporter for the Associated Press, discusses her new book, an oral history of January 6th, titled Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th, and listeners share their memories and thoughts on the event.

What TV To Watch Through Your Winter Hibernation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 19:17:55 +0000

What television shows and streaming series should we look forward to in the new year? Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk shares her recommendations.

What New York Looked Like in 1776

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 19:16:28 +0000

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States of America. Much important revolutionary history occurred right here in New York. To kick off our coverage of America's 250th birthday, Melissa Lauer, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the Fraunces Tavern Museum, paints a picture for us about what New York looked like in 1776, who lived here, and how the city viewed independence from Britain.

The Story of the First Woman to Helm a Merchant Ship

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 19:16:17 +0000

The new book The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World tells the story of Mary Ann Patten, who became the first woman to captain a merchant ship in the 19th century after her husband fell ill in the midst of a voyage. Author Tilar J. Mazzeo discusses the book.

Anna Christie' Stars Michelle Williams at St. Ann's Warehouse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 19:16:06 +0000

Michelle Williams is currently starring in an off-Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play '"Anna Christie." The show centers around Anna, a former sex worker and famous character in the history of American theater. The show's director Thomas Kail ("Hamilton"), who also happens to be Williams's husband, and actors Brian d'Arcy James, who playsChris Christopherson, and Mare Winningham who plays Marthy Owen, discuss their production of "Anna Christie," running at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn through February 1.

Top TV: Dope Thief

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences.

Top TV: The Reluctant Traveler

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2025] Actor Eugene Levy has been pushing himself out of his comfort zone for his documentary travel series, "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy." For Season 3, Levy tackles his bucket list, from celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico to playing cricket in India. Levy discusses the ltest season of the show.

Top TV: Alien: Earth

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 25, 2025] In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream on Hulu.

Top TV: Paradise

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Two-time Emmy nominated actor Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.

Top TV: The Gilded Age

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, in which his character heads to the saloons of the American West to shore up his railroad empire.

Top TV: Dark Winds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 6, 2025] Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returned last spring with its third season, in which Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his loyal deputy Bernadette investigate a case of two missing boys and a possible human trafficking operation. Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Leaphorn alongside Jessica Matten as Bernadette and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, discuss Season 3, and what it means to be a part of the series’s largely Native American cast.

Tracy K. Smith's Hopes For 2026, And Yours

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 18:22:37 +0000

Tracy K. Smith, former poet laureate of the United States, shares some poetry, and her hopes for 2026. Plus, listeners, All Of It producers and Alison share their resolutions and aspirations for the new year.

New Doc About "The Librarians" Fighting Against Book Bans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.

Harris Dickinson & Frank Dillane Talk 'Urchin'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 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.

Fred Hechinger & Bing Liu Talk 'Preparation for the Next Life'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 5, 2025] The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday.

Cillian Murphy Talks 'Steve'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 10, 2025] Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K.

Wunmi Mosaku Talks 'Sinners'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners." She plays Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke, and later has to fight some vampires.

School Lunch After The Cellphone Ban

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:12:03 +0000

WNYC and Gothamist education reporter Jessica Gould shares her reporting on how the cellphone ban at NYC's public school has changed the nature of lunchtime for kids around the city. She also shares her insights on school news to watch for in the new year. Plus, listeners call in with their questions, and to report how the cellphone ban has impacted their students.

How New York Pioneered the Lunch Hour

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:11:50 +0000

Lunch has a long history in New York, and the midday meal has looked different throughout different eras of the city. In today's world of corporate bowls and fast casual spots, we want to know where your go-to lunch places from back in the day, whether it was meeting a friend, hosting a "power lunch," or taking a simple lunch break. In 2012, the New York Public Library organized an exhibit, "Lunch Hour NYC," about the history of lunch in the city. Co-curators Rebecca Federman and Laura Shapiro speak about what they learned.

New Years In NYC (Beyond Times Square)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:11:37 +0000

Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her list of New Years Eve celebrations around the city, and her tips for celebrating at home. Plus listeners call in to shout out their plans to celebrate the start of 2026.

Goodbye, MetroCard

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:11:26 +0000

On December 31, the MTA will stop selling new MetroCards for subway and bus riders, continuing the transition to a contactless tap-and-ride fare system. Jodi Shapiro, New York Transit Museum curator, discusses the end of the MetroCard and its legacy in the history of NYC Transit, and speaks more about the museum's exhibit, "FAREwell, MetroCard," on view now.

Best Podcasting Moments of 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:30:45 +0000

Before the New Year, hear updates from the world of podcasts, including industry trends, new and rising shows, and highlight episodes from 2025. Podcast industry expert Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker, shares her recommendations and insights.

Find Photographer Jamel Shabazz in Prospect Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:30:32 +0000

Photographer Jamel Shabazz grew up in Brooklyn. Naturally, he learned his craft of street photography through one of his favorite place's in his home borough: Prospect Park. This fall, Shabazz released a new photography book, Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025. Shabazz discusses his photographic inspiration in the park, and listeners share their favorite parts to hang out or walk around in Prospect Park.

New PEN America Head Dinaw Mengetsu

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:30:20 +0000

Novelist, writer and Macarthur Fellow Dinaw Mengetsu has been tapped to lead PEN America. He discusses his mission for the organization in the midst of attacks on free speech and efforts to reinterpret history.

The Best Movies of 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:30:09 +0000

What is the best movie you saw in 2025? New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses her list of the best movies of the year, and takes calls from listeners who want to share their favorite movie of 2025.

Wondered What It's Like To Be to a Rockette?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:11:19 +0000

The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution. But what is it like to be a real Rockette, and how does one get the gig? Joining us are Rockettes Kayla Hsu and Maya Addie to talk more about their experience, and listeners share their questions with the dancers.

The Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years On Stage

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:11:03 +0000

The Radio City Rockettes are of course a celebrated New York tradition around the holidays, but did you know the group was formed in St. Louis? This year marks the centennial of The Rockettes. Julie Branam, director and choreographer of the Christmas Spectacular, speaks to the history of the institution, and listeners share their memories of seeing The Rockettes throughout the years.

The Gay Harlem Renaissance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:10:52 +0000

An exhibition at The New York Historical explores Black LGBTQ+ nightlife, arts, and culture during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. Lead curator Allison Robinson and chief historian George Chauncey, author of Gay New York and the DeWitt Clinton Professor of American History at Columbia University, discuss "The Gay Harlem Renaissance", on view through March 8, 2026.

Spending the Holidays Alone Can Be Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:10:40 +0000

The holidays are thought to be a time of gathering with friends and family, but many also spend the season alone, either by choice or not. Being alone especially around the holidays can feel challenging, but it doesn't have to be! Comedian Josh Gondelman, known for his pep talks, discusses how to break the stigma of being lone during the holiday season, and listeners share their stories and tips.

Gene Pressman's Memoir About Barney's

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:35:22 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 8, 2025] Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoir They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys.

Ocean Vuong's Novel 'Emperor of Gladness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:35:03 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt.

Jeff Hiller's Book 'Actress Of A Certain Age'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:34:49 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] "Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.

Dylan Mulveney's Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:34:36 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along with love from many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the videos attracted hate and transphobia. Mulvaney found herself embroiled in a national controversy after her turn as a spokesperson for Bud Light led some to declare a boycott of Bud Light's products. Now, Mulvaney is chronicling her journey into womanhood and national fame in her new memoir, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer.

Kiran Desai on 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:34:14 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 2, 2025] The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City.

Steve Martin and Alison Brown's Banjo Collaboration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:01:42 +0000

[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 new album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.

Doobie Brothers Reunite for 'Walk This Road'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:01:30 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2025] On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.

Lakecia Benjamin's 'Phoenix Reimagined (Live)' (in CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:01:10 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Performance categories for her album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live). The project is a live performance of her 2023 album, Phoenix. Benjamin joins to perform live with her band and discuss her New York upbringing in music.

The War & Treaty's 'Plus One' (Live in CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:52 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty joined us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new album, Plus One.

The Cover-Up' Spotlights Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:14:42 +0000

The new Netflix documentary "The Cover-Up" spotlights the career of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, who is known for breaking stories like the My Lai Massacre and the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Documentarian Laura Poitras discusses the documentary, which is paying now at Film Forum and is streaming on Netflix.

Go Local: Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:14:32 +0000

We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Queens.

What's The Best Holiday Rom-Com? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:51:56 +0000

The Rom-Com is as synonymous with Christmas as the Christmas Tree itself. For the next installment of our debate series, Small Stakes, Big Opinions, we ask the question: What is the best Holiday rom-com and why? Rebecca Alter, Vulture staff writer, gives us her list of favorite movies, and listeners share their picks.

What’s Driving Gen Z’s Return to Movie Theaters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:51:46 +0000

Gen Z moviegoing attendance grew by 25 percent over the last 12 months, according to Cinema United’s Strength of Exhibition report. IndieWire executive editor Ryan Lattanzio breaks down the report’s findings and explains the factors that encourage people to become "habitual" moviegoers, defined as those who see at least six films a year.

The West Village Chorale Gets us in the Holiday Spirit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:29:30 +0000

Christmas is just a week away. Members of the West Village Chorale return once again this year to ring in the holiday spirit and perform some classic carols live. And on Saturday, December 20, you can join the Chorale for their longtime annual free caroling walk around the Village.

50 Years Of Teaching Kids Movement at the National Dance Institute

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:23:07 +0000

The National Dance Institute was founded 50 years ago to provide free dance education to children who would not be able to afford it, and children with physical disabilities that most programs are not equipped to work with. Today, it serves over 6,500 children in the NYC area. Artistic director Kay Gayner and board member Daniel Ulbricht, who is also principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, discuss the organization's mission, and it's work over the past five decades.

Calder's Circus at 100

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:17:45 +0000

The Whitney's exhibit, "High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100" celebrates the centennial anniversary of Alexander Calder's iconic work by bringing it together with other examples of his circus-themed wire sculptures and drawings. Whitney curators Jennie Goldstein and Roxanne Smith discuss the exhibit.

Celebrating Children's Music in 'Happy and You Know It'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:17:34 +0000

The new documentary "Happy and You Know It" celebrates the history of children's music and musicians. Director Penny Lane discusses the documentary, and listeners share their favorite children's musician or song. "Happy and You Know It" premieres on HBO and HBO Max on December 25.

Michael Winograd Plays TANZ! in CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:19:40 +0000

Though it had a relatively quiet 1955 release, the klezmer album Tanz!, from Dave Tarras and the Musiker Brothers, is now considered a landmark of the genre. On the new album, Michael Winograd Plays Tanz! Live In New York City, Michael Winograd celebrates its legacy. He and his band will perform a few pieces live and talk about the album's influence on him, and preview a show Thursday evening at the Center for New Jewish Culture.

A Book Gift Guide for Every Reader

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:15:18 +0000

Looking to give a book as a Christmas gift, but not sure what to get? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf provides a gift guide for every kind of reader, from history lovers to romance novels. Plus, listeners chime in with their own suggestions.

O Brother, Where Art Thou' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:15:11 +0000

25 years ago this month, the Coen brothers' Americana Odyssey "O Brother, Where Art Thou" was released in theaters. While the movie saw a paucity of award recognition, its soundtrack managed to land a Grammy for Album of the Year, giving rise to a major revival of American roots and bluegrass music in the mainstream. Music writer Allison Hussey discusses the soundtrack and its legacy as part of our Silver Liner Notes series, and listeners share their feelings about the film, and the soundtrack.

Actor Tim Blake Nelson's New Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:14:57 +0000

Actor Tim Blake Nelson is known for his work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," "Watchmen" and most recently, "The Lowdown." In addition to his work as a playwright, photographer, director and filmmaker, his second novel, Superhero, a satire about the Hollywood industry of blockbuster films, is available now. Nelson discusses the book and his many other projects.

The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:57:14 +0000

A new book about puzzles claims 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Natan Last, a researcher, policy advisor, writer, and crossword constructor in New York City, joins us to discuss his book, Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle.

Vocalist Kate Kortum Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:57:00 +0000

Recently, vocalist Kate Kortum won NJPAC's Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a prestigious award for Jazz vocalists that includes previous winners like Samara Joy. Kortum is originally from Houston, now embarking on her early career in New York. She discusses her emotions around winning the competition, and performs live from her latest album, Wild Woman. You can also see her perform at Big Band Holidays with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra through December 21.

New Doc About 'Carol & Joy' Kane

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:56:42 +0000

Actor Carol Kane, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Princess Bride and Taxi, lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A new documentary short called "Carol & Joy" spotlights a day in the life of two singular talents as well as touches on the demands of caregiving. Carol and Joy Kane discuss their lives together, along with director Nathan Silver.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Penn Station?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:56:09 +0000

Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its share of problems. New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman and transit hub economics reporter Patrick McGeehan discuss ideal solutions, and practical ones, as well as the obstacles to getting them implemented. Plus, listeners call in with their questions.

Family Recipes to Take to the Grave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:05:59 +0000

Through her Instagram and TikTok account, ghostlyarchive, Rosie Grant documents recipes she finds on gravestones and her own process trying to recreate them. She talks about her recently published the book, To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes, and take calls from listeners who family recipes from their (deceased) loved ones.

Gaten Matarazzo on Growing Up as Dustin on "Stranger Things"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:05:46 +0000

The final season of the beloved sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is underway. Star Gaten Matarazzo, who has been playing Dustin on the show for a decade, discusses the final season and takes calls from listeners.

Cameron Crowe on His Rock Memoir 'The Uncool'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:05:18 +0000

Cameron Crowe discusses his new memoir, The Uncool, which chronicles his time working for Rolling Stone, covering some of the biggest rock bands in the world, as a very young journalist.

Matthew Broderick Stars as 'Tartuffe' off-Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:04:58 +0000

"Tartuffe" is the classic Molière comedy and satire first performed in the 1660s. Matthew Broderick is currently starring in the lead role of a new off-Broadway production of the play at New York Theatre Workshop. Broderick discusses his process for taking on the role, along with Lisa Kron, who plays Dorine, and director Sarah Benson. "Tartuffe" is running through January 24.

A Christmas Album from Old Crow Medicine Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:09:58 +0000

The Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show has a new holiday album, OCMS XMAS. Band members Ketch Secor, Morgan Jahnig and Cory Younts join for a listening party to get listeners in the holiday spirit.

Poet Patricia Smith Wins the National Book Award

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:09:47 +0000

Local New Jersey poet and Princeton professor Patricia Smith has won the National Book Award for her poetry collection, The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems. The collection covers her poetry from 1991 to 2024, and includes poems about jazz, family, Black identity, Hurricane Katrina, and more. Smith discusses the collection, and read some poetry.

Go Local: The Bronx

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:08:50 +0000

We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. Each week through the holiday season, she offers her insights to help explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on the Bronx.

It's Ramen Season!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:08:37 +0000

There's never a bad time for ramen, but with the temperatures dropping winter is the perfect time to warm up with a bowl. Chef, writer and self professed "ramen geek" Sho Spaeth talks about his favorite places to check out in the city, plus listeners call to shout out theirs.

Get Lit: Sarah Kinsley Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:17:42 +0000

As part of our Get Lit event, singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley discussed her career, her album The Escaper, and for a special performance, which includes a unique rendition of her hit song "The King."

Get Lit: Susan Choi's 'Flashlight'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:17:33 +0000

The November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. It follows a family grappling with the aftermath of a father's mysterious disappearance one night on the shores of Japan. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Choi. Missed the event? Watch it in full here!

Introducing the Queer Urban Orchestra

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:16:55 +0000

The Queer Urban Orchestra is a local group and the first orchestra in the city specifically serving the LGBTQ community. Ahead of their Refuge-themed concert, members of the orchestra perform live, and David Bloom, Artistic Director and Conductor, Dave Lohman, Principal Bassoonist, and Brian Shaw, Principal Oboist and Orchestral Manager discuss the mission behind the Queer Urban Orchestra. The group's concert is at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on December 13.

Listeners, Help Plan Alison's Staycation!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:16:43 +0000

All Of It Hostess with the Mostess Alison Stewart is looking forward to a nice long staycation. She and All Of It producer Luke Green, who took his own stretch of local R&R recently, invite suggestions from listeners for things to do and see in the area that might be missed in the bustle of daily life.

The Criterion Channel Celebrates Debut Films from Black Women Directors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:48:13 +0000

All throughout December, Criterion Channel subscribers can stream their new series "Black Debutantes: First Features by Black Women Directors." The series features films such as "Eve's Bayou," "Daughters of the Dust," "Just Another Girl on the I.R.T," and more. Rógan Graham, programmer and film critic, and Ashely Clark, curatorial director at the Criterion Collection, discuss the series.

The Best Movies Set in Hotels with the Criterion Channel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:47:59 +0000

From "The Shining" to "Lost in Translation," so many great films have been set in hotels. And all throughout December, you can stream many of those films on the Criterion Channel, as part of their series "Hotels on Film." Aliza Ma, head of programming for the Criterion Channel, discusses the series, and listeners share their favorite movies set in a hotel.

What's the Best Beatles Album? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:47:48 +0000

Recently, "The Beatles Anthology" documentary series has been remastered and updated with a new episode for Disney Plus, and includes a new companion album of 191 songs. Rolling Stone contributing editor Rob Sheffield joins us to discuss the project, and also field calls from listeners looking to settle the age-old debate: which Beatles album is the best?

As We Say Goodbye to the Penny, a Look Back at the History of Money

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:47:36 +0000

The penny is no more! As we look back at the history of the penny, economist and author David McWilliams provides some context, and examines the history of currency more broadly. He is the author of the new book, The History of Money: A Story of Humanity. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about money throughout the ages.

Breaking Down the Golden Globe Nominations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:31:01 +0000

Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, and Kyle Buchanan, awards season columnist for The New York Times, discusses all the snubs and surprises from the world of film and television, and previews some of the other events and honors from awards season.

Jay Som Performs in CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:30:49 +0000

Jay Som is the solo project of singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer Melina Duterte. In the six years since her last solo record, she's worked with a number of different artists, including most notably boygenius; her work on their album earned her Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, plus a win for Best Alternative Music Album. Now, as Jay Som, she's released Belong, an album that boasts contributions from friends she's made in those years, including Hayley Williams. She and her band perform live in our studio.

Examining Obsessions with David Greene

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:30:34 +0000

In his new podcast "David Greene is Obsessed," former Morning Edition host David Greene speaks with guests about their obsessions, from a collector who has more than 13,000 Barbies to David Arquette's fascination with Bozo the Clown. Greene discusses the show, and takes calls from listeners who want to share their obsessions.

Rian Johnson Talks "Wake Up Dead Man"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:26:27 +0000

The third film in the Knives Out series is called "Wake Up Dead Man," in which Daniel Craig returns to the role of detective Benoit Blanc, trying to solve a Good Friday murder at a Catholic parish in upstate New York. The series' writer and director Rian Johnson talks about the latest installment of his series, which is available to stream on Netflix now.

Gen X Icons Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in 'Waiting for Godot'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 19:14:19 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 13, 2025] Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in Jamie Lloyd's production of "Waiting for Godot" on Broadway. They discuss the show, which is running now through January 4.

Might Gen X Be the Best Generation for Culture?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 19:14:06 +0000

A new piece in T Magazine argues that Gen X has had some of the greatest contributions to American culture in history. Writer Amanda Fortini discusses her article, "Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?" Plus, listeners share their favorite Gen X cultural contributions.

Leslie Jones Finds the Humor in Life with New Comedy Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 18:55:42 +0000

Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with a new comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on aging, fame, and events in her life. Leslie Jones discusses how she's finding the humor in life today. The comedy special is out now on Peacock.

What Does the Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal Mean for the Entertainment Industry?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 18:55:25 +0000

Last week, it was announced that Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. in a $82.7 billion dollar deal with massive implications for the entertainment industry. The deal would leave the streaming service in charge of one of the biggest Hollywood film studios, HBO, and many famous pieces of intellectual property, including Harry Potter and DC Comics. But competitor Paramount is also vying for a deal. Georg Szalai, global business editor at The Hollywood Reporter, discusses what this deal would mean for Hollywood, responses from the industry, and the potential consequences for movie theaters and streaming services.

Holiday Volunteering in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:05:28 +0000

The holiday season is a time for giving, and in that spirit, WNYC is holding a blood drive throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in The Greene Space. We preview that event, share details about how to get involved, and speak with Sapreet Saluja, executive director at NY Cares about the many ways around NYC to volunteer your efforts for those who need help. Plus, listeners call in to share their experiences of how charity and community service play a role in their experience of the holidays.

Go Local: Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:05:16 +0000

Rikers Youth Find Role Model In Pastor & NFL Alum Tim Johnson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:04:32 +0000

A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, joins us to discuss "Fatherless No More."

Celebrating the 100 Year History of 'The New Yorker'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:04:21 +0000

The New Yorker celebrates its centennial this year, and a new documentary, "The New Yorker at 100" takes audiences through the history of the storied publication. Director Marshall Curry talks about the film. Plus, listeners weigh in with their favorite New Yorker articles, covers, and memories.

Cavetown's Benefit Concert for LGBTQ+ Aid

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:37:43 +0000

The musician Cavetown is also founder of the This Is Home Project, which helps support access for LGBTQ+ youth to housing and healthcare. On December 14, he'll host a benefit concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg featuring performances from a number of local artists. He previews the event, and also his forthcoming album, Running With Scissors, out Jan. 16.

A Concert for Doula Training

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:37:35 +0000

Musician and trained doula Domino Kirke will be hosting a concert on Dec. 17 with other 'mama musicians,' including Joan As Police Woman and Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive. She'll discuss the event, which benefits Carriage House Birth, an organization she founded which provides doula training and childbirth education.

Ana Gasteyer Brings Sugar and Booze to Her Holiday Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:37:26 +0000

Comedian Ana Gasteyer discusses her live show "Ana Gasteyer: Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular," which will include performances of holiday classics and her own original holiday songs. Gasteyer will be at Town Hall on December 15 and at the Westport Country Playhouse on December 22.

A New Exhibition Celebrates New York City's Street Food Vendors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:37:15 +0000

A new exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) honors generations of New York’s mostly immigrant street food entrepreneurs and the dishes they have introduced as iconic parts of the city’s cultural and culinary landscape. Museum president Nazli Parvizi and curatorial director Catherine Piccoli preview "STREET FOOD CITY," before it opens Saturday, Dec. 6.

Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:37:02 +0000

Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her new film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. "Hamnet" is in theaters now.

Menopausal & Rocking in 'Riot Women'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 19:13:01 +0000

Sally Wainwright, the award-winning writer and director of the UK series "Happy Valley" and "Last Tango in Halifax," has a new show called "Riot Women," about a group of middle aged women in the north of England who form a rock band for a charity talent show. What starts out as a lark turns into something more meaningful. Wainwright discusses the show, which was recently greenlit for a second season. Riot Women premieres on BritBox January 14th.

The Best Cocktails in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 19:12:52 +0000

Martini, anyone? Who doesn't love a nice cheeky cocktail for happy hour or date night? The New York Times has recently compiled a list of 25 must-try cocktails in the city. Becky Hughes, New York Times Cooking assistant editor and cocktail enthusiast, discusses which drinks made the list, and listeners share where they order their favorite cocktail in New York.

Tom Delgado Explores NYC History Through Comedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 19:10:46 +0000

Tom Delgado is a comedian and history enthusiast. As a licensed New York City tour guide, Delgado takes viewers on neighborhood walking tours on his popular YouTube channel, and also hosts a monthly variety show, "Tom D's Big NY Show," which combines history and comedy. Delgado discusses his background and how he finds the funny in local history, and previews his next show, featuring author Jonathan Mahler, at Caveat on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm.

It's Holiday Party Season! What Should You Bring?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 19:10:37 +0000

Whether you're having people over or going to a dinner party, Casey Elsass, author of What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, has ideas for some of the best dishes and drinks you can make. He discusses the power of "the signature dish," the best winter cocktails and takes listener calls and questions.

Niyū Yūrk' Highlights Middle Eastern and North African History in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 20:26:32 +0000

The New York Public Library exhibition "Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City," spotlights the history of MENA residents of NYC throughout the centuries. Hiba Abid, curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the NYPL, discusses the exhibition, and listeners share their own family history.

How to Live Your Best Retired Life in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 20:26:21 +0000

Retirement is a life transition. Some people leave New York and retire to warmer places like Florida. But what can retirement life look like in NYC? Beth Finkel, AARP's New York State Director, discusses how people can live their best retirement in New York with all that the city offers, and listeners share their questions and suggestions.

Merchants of Joy' Follows NYC Christmas Tree Sellers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 20:24:54 +0000

The new documentary "Merchants of Joy" follows five New York City families as they run their Christmas tree business. Director Celia Aniskovich and subject Ciree Nash of Uptown Christmas Trees discuss the film, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Christmas is for the Birds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 20:13:34 +0000

The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas Bird Count. Now in its 126th year, the CBC is the nation's longest running community science bird project. Jessica Wilson, executive director of the NYC Bird Alliance, explains what it is, the importance of the data it gathers, and how to participate.

Wagner Moura Stars in 'The Secret Agent'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 19:27:56 +0000

The new film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is select theaters now.

How to Make the Best Holiday Cookies with Vaughn Vreeland

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 19:25:05 +0000

Want to make holiday cookies that will impress all of your guests? One place to turn to for inspiration might be the new New York Times cookbook Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat, curated by recipe creator and New York Times Cooking supervising video producer Vaugh Vreeland, who talks about the book shares recipes and takes calls from listeners.

Take It to The Bridge

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 19:24:42 +0000

Historically, bridges have played important roles in some of the most beloved songs in modern music history. But as the music industry has evolved in the streaming and social media world, bridges are less common or important in popular music. Matthew Schnipper, Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture editor, gives us his list of the best bridges in music (as in, musical bridges, as well as songs about bridges), and listeners share their favorite bridges to listen or sing along to.

What's the Best Bridge in New York? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 19:24:32 +0000

New York City's infrastructure is of course dominated by its famous skyline and skyscrapers. But don't forget about the bridges! The city is connected by hundreds of bridges that move cars, trains, pedestrians, and bikers. For this installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, Greg Young, co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses his favorite bridges in the city and some interesting history behind them, and listeners share what they think is the best and most beautiful bridge in New York to cross or view from afar.

Go Local: Manhattan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:10:44 +0000

Local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore, prepares us for the holiday season. She joins us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Manhattan.

The Groundbreaking Case that Helped Make Spousal Rape Illegal

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:10:28 +0000

When Greta Rideout pressed charges against her husband John in 1978, spousal rape was only considered a crime in four states. Rideout was one of the first women to press rape charges against her husband, opening the door for making marital rape a crime across all 50 states. Author Sarah Weinman discusses her new book on the subject, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime.

Capturing the Complicated Emotions of Life Insurance for HIV-Positive People

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:10:16 +0000

The new short documentary film "Cashing Out" examines the complications of buying life-insurance policies for HIV-positive gay men. Matt Nadel, who directed the film for The New Yorker, and subject Scott Paige join to discuss.

‘Hedda’ Director Nia DaCosta and Star Tessa Thompson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:10:05 +0000

A provocative reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. Thompson and director Nia DaCosta discuss the film, now streaming on Prime Video.

New Play 'Queens' About Hustle, Family & The American Dream

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] The new play 'Queens' follows a group of women spanning multiple generations, living in an illegal basement apartment as they hustle for the American dream, until a young Ukrainian woman looking for her mother forces them to face the difficult choices they made to survive. Actors Anna Chlumsky and Marin Ireland talk about the show, alongside playwright Martyna Majok.

Hadestown, Live In The Greene Space

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCST FROM October 30, 2025] The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, and Jack Wolfe perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into the principal roles of the long-running Broadway hit. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.

'Art' on Broadway, with Bobby Cannvale

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2025] The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor Bobby Cannavale, who stars in the play alongside Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden, discusses the show along with director Scott Ellis. "Art" runs through December 21.

'Seat Of Our Pants' At The Public

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM November 5, 2025] A new, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth" called "The Seat Of Our Pants" follows the existential dreads and absurdist twists of the 5,000-year old Antrobus family. Ethan Lipton adapted the show and wrote the music. He'll talks about the new musical, along with members of the cast. "The Seat Of Our Pants" is playing at The Public until Nov. 30.

OK Go's 'And the Adjacent Possible'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 29, 2025] More than a decade since their last album, this year, 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 perform live versions of their music in our studios.

Samia's 'Bloodless'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2025] NYC native and indie rock artist Samia released her new album, Bloodless, in April 25. She talks about the record, and performs songs live in the studio.

Uwade's 'Florilegium'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2025] Uwade became known to the All Of It team and many other listeners when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Her debut album is called Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, performed live in studio five.

DOC NYC: '‘Museum of the Night’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:11:20 +0000

A new film captures the magic of the Theater of the Ridiculous, an eccentric troupe rooted in New York’s queer underground. Director Fermín Eloy Acosta talks about connecting with one of its former members, the Argentine-born artist Leandro Katz, and about his documentary "Museum of the Night," which is part of the DOC NYC film festival.

How Bruce Lee Became a Hollywood Icon (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:11:09 +0000

Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's martial arts training, and his move to California. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's career in Hollywood, his untimely death at 32, and his legacy.

Lorna Simpson At The Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:10:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] Lorna Simpson is a New York-born artist who first made her name as a photographer, but in recent years has turned to painting. The Met has organized a solo exhibition of Simpson's paintings, "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," that displays more than 30 works, made up of found images, or as Lorna calls, her source notes. The exhibition will be showing through November 30.

Sommelier Aldo Sohm Helps You Pick Wine for the Holidays

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:10:48 +0000

Aldo Sohm, the celebrated sommelier for Le Bernardin, discusses his new book, Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings, and provide listeners with tips and tricks for creating great wine pairings this holiday season.

New Cookbook Celebrates the Interconnectedness of Native American & Mexican Food Culture

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:14:55 +0000

"Next Level Chef" winner, Pyet DeSpain discusses her debut cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. The recipes showcase traditional Native American ingredients, techniques and approaches, and how they connect with traditional and modern Mexican cooking.

How Bruce Lee Became a Martial Arts Master (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:14:44 +0000

How Helen Frankenthaler Innovated With Paint

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:13:18 +0000

Artist Helen Frankenthaler was always innovating. A new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores her experimentation with paint over the decades of her career, beginning in New York and later in Darien, where she spent much of her life. Samantha Friedman, curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, discusses 'Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep,' on view through February 8.

The Big Apple's '80s Art Scene In 'Downtown/Uptown'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:13:06 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 15, 2025] A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and Lévy Gorvy Dayan co-founder Brett Gorvy, who both worked on the exhibition, join us to discuss the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13.

How 'Divine Egypt' Showcases Ancient Egyptian Spirituality

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:12:55 +0000

The new exhibit "Divine Egypt" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art brings together nearly 250 works of art from Ancient Egypt that depict the deities they worshiped. Curator Diana Craig Patch discusses the history and artistic value of these objects. "Divine Egypt" is on view through January 19.

Small Stakes, Big Opinions: Best Thanksgiving Side?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:12:03 +0000

For a special Thanksgiving edition of “Small Stakes Big Opinions,” cook, author and Smitten Kitchen founder Deb Perelman joins to debate about the best Thanksgiving side dish, and listeners call in with their turkey adjacent hot takes.

The Early Life of Bruce Lee (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:11:51 +0000

Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's family, and his childhood in China.

Go Local: Staten Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:11:35 +0000

What Are You Grateful For?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:11:25 +0000

In honor of Thanksgiving, All Of It invites listeners to call in and share what they're grateful for. Joining us as a guest is Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful and former director of the organization A Network for Grateful Living.

Breaking Down Rosalía's New Album, LUX

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:12:33 +0000

The new album from Spanish pop sensation Rosalía marks a turn away from her recent reggaeton music and back to her classical music training. On LUX, the artist sings in many different languages, employs dramatic orchestral arrangements, and collaborates with musicians like Bjork. "Switched on Pop" host Nate Sloan and producer Reanna Cruz, discuss the new album and break down their favorite tracks.

'Flesh' Wins the Booker Prize

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:08:19 +0000

The 2025 Booker Prize went to Flesh, a novel about a Hungarian teenager who enters into an affair with a married woman, a relationship that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Author David Szalay discusses his book, fresh off his Booker win.

Grey Gardens Turns 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:08:07 +0000

"Grey Gardens" was recently selected to be in the National Film Registry, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary with screenings at the Maysles Documentary Center on Sunday Nov. 23, 2025. Listeners call in to share their Big and Little Edie story, with the daughter of the filmmaker Albert Maysles, Rebekah Maysles.

The NYPL's Best Books of 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:07:55 +0000

The New York Public Library has released its "Best Books of 2025" List, a comprehensive list that includes books for adults, teens, children and Spanish speakers. NYPL chief librarian Brian Bannon talks about some of the choices, how the books were selected and how readers can get them.

DOC NYC: "Street Smart" Celebrates Maria of 'Sesame Street'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:07 +0000

The new documentary "Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon" follows the life and career of Sonia Manzano, who spent decades playing Maria on "Sesame Street." Her role was a pivotal turning point for Latine representation on television. Director Ernie Bustamante joins to discuss the film, which is streaming online now as part of DOC NYC.

Michael Urie is 'Richard II'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:59:53 +0000

Actors Michael Urie and Grantham Coleman discuss starring in the new production of Shakespeare's "Richard II," which is set in 1980s Manhattan. "Richard II" is running at the Astor Place Theatre through December 14.

Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:59:44 +0000

25 years ago this week, at the turn of the millennium, Eyrkah Badu released her second album, Mama's Gun. The album went certified platinum, and is considered to be one of the best in Badu's career. James Poyser is a keyboardist for The Roots, and one of Badu's closest collaborators who was in the studio with Erykah to make Mama's Gun. Poyser shares his memories of the album, and listeners share their memories of the music, in this installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series.

Should Photos Be Banned in Museums?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:59:32 +0000

The Frick recently became the latest addition to a group of museums that have decided to ban photography in their galleries. Meanwhile, other museums seem to curate their exhibits for maximum play on social media. Should photos be banned in museums? Listeners discuss with Will Pavia, New York correspondent for The Times and the author of the piece "Inside the New York gallery that bans photography."

Catch John Leguizamo in 'The Other Americans'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:22 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 23, 2025] The new play "The Other Americans" was written by John Leguizamo, and stars Leguizamo as a laundromat owner in Queens who is grappling with secrets and trying to keep his business afloat. Things come to a head when his son, Nick, played by Trey Santiago-Hudson, returns from a stay at a mental health facility. Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson discuss the play, which is running at the Public Theater through November 23.

DOC NYC: 'Ask E. Jean'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:05 +0000

Director Ivy Meeropol discusses her new documentary "Ask E. Jean," about E. Jean Carroll's decision to come forward with her accusation of sexual assault against President Donald Trump. "Ask E. Jean" screens on November 20 as part of DOC NYC, including a Q&A with Meeropol.

Sarah McLachlan's 'Better Broken' Tour At Beacon Theater

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:24:57 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 17, 2025] Grammy-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has recently released a new album, Better Broken, the artist's first in 11 years. McLachlan shares excerpts from the album and reflects on her career, which includes being the founder of Lilith Fair. She's in town again to play the Beacon Theater tonight as part of her 'Better Broken' tour.

If It Takes A Village, What Does It Take To Find Yours?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:24:46 +0000

It's often said that "it takes a village." But with our social lives becoming more and more digital, it can take a special, concerted effort to make a village. So how do social cicles become support networks in the modern age? Family columnist Kathryn Jezer-Morton and journalist Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center, re-evaluate 'the village,' and what it means to lean on friends for more than just socializing.

How Samin Nosrat Found Herself Again

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:02:37 +0000

Samin Nosrat's previous cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat, was a runaway success and ultimately became a Netflix show. But while she was shining professionally, Samin was struggling personally. In her much-anticipated second cookbook, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love, she shares how food helped her reconnect with community.

sparkling banana bread (Makes one 8 × 8-inch square)

Packed with both mashed and whole bananas, this is my ideal banana bread. To maximize the ratio of the cinnamon-sugar topping to the moist, flavorful interior, I bake it in a cake pan. In the oven, the topping transforms into a sparkling crust that releases wave after wave of cinnamon aroma with each bite.

For the banana bread

1-1/2 cups (203g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups (288g) well-mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas; see Note)
3/4 packed cup (150g) dark brown sugar
2⁄3 cup (140g) neutral oil
1⁄3 cup (80g) buttermilk or sour cream, at room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature

For the topping

6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
2 very ripe bananas, halved lengthwise

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Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with a parchment sling and spray the parchment.
To make the banana bread, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs until evenly combined.
Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix to combine, making sure to incorporate all the dry flour at the bottom of the bowl.
To make the topping, in a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flaky salt.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and then let the pan drop from a height of 3 inches onto the countertop a couple times to release any air bubbles that might have gotten trapped inside the batter.
Sprinkle the topping in a thick, even layer over the batter, then gently place the banana halves, cut-side up, atop the batter, cutting into pieces as needed to make them fit.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted around the halved bananas emerges clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. (Alternatively, leave the cake to cool in the pan and serve it directly from there.)
Wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Big Freedia's New Gospel Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:49:44 +0000

Earlier this year, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia released her first gospel album, Pressing Onward. She shares songs from the record, and talks about her musical process.

Brendan Fraser Stars in 'Rental Family'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:41:22 +0000

In the new film "Rental Family," Brendan Fraser stars as an American actor who finds a job acting out roles in the lives of strangers in Japan. Fraser and director HIKARI discuss the film, in theaters November 21.

DOC NYC: The Gas Station Attendant

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:41:10 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Karla Murthy talks about her new film "The Gas Station Attendant," a moving and intimate immigrant story about her father, told through their recorded phone calls and home videos. The film is featured at this year's DOC NYC film festival, with screenings on November 19 and 20, to be followed by a Q&A with Murthy, producer Rajal Pitroda, and executive producer DJ Rekha.

Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde on New Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:27:06 +0000

Member of the seminal band Cocteau Twins and co-founder of the record label Bella Union, Simon Raymonde reflects on both experiences, his relationship with his music industry father, and more in the new memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me.

History of The Studio Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:26:54 +0000

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Salamishah Tillet and ARTnews Senior Editor Alex Greenberger talk about the history of the Studio Museum after its grand re-opening nearly eight years after undergoing $300 million in renovations.

DOC NYC: "The Big Cheese"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:21:44 +0000

The new documentary "The Big Cheese" follows cheesemonger Adam Jay Moskowitz's hunt for an American protégé to bring home the top cheese prize at the Mondial du Fromage competition. Thusfar, no American cheesemongers have earned the honor. Director Sara Joe Wolansky discusses the film, which is screening as part of the DOC NYC film festival. On Wednesday, November 19, the 9:15 screening will be followed by a Q&A with Wolansky and film subject Adam Moskowitz.

What Should Be On A Digital Map Of NYC?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:21:32 +0000

In NYC's recent municipal elections, voters weighed in on 6 ballot measures. The measure with the most support at the ballot box tasks a city agency with creating and maintaining a singular digital map of NYC. What might be useful to include on such a map? Public bathrooms? Flood-prone intersections? Third spaces? Listeners call in to share their suggestions. Plus, Noel Hidalgo, founder of the civic software non-profit BetaNYC, and Steven Romalewski, founding director of CUNY Mapping Service at Center for Urban Research, share their insights on the value of interactive urban maps, open civic data and more about urban cartography for the digital age.

Pianist Sean Mason Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:08:08 +0000

Sean Mason is a North Carolina-based composer and pianist who, after beginning his career in New York, decided to return home to discover a new creative path. So it's fitting that his new album is called A Breath of Fresh Air. The album is also accompanied by a short documentary film, photo essay, and video series. Mason discusses the inspiration behind the new album, and performs live ahead of his concert at Miller Theatre at Columbia University on November 15 at 7:30pm.

DOC NYC: 'Mistress Dispeller'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:07:53 +0000

Filmmaker Elizabeth Lo talks about her new documentary "Mistress Dispeller," in which a woman hires a professional to break up her husband's affair. 'Mistress Dispeller' is featured at this year's DOC NYC festival.

Photographer Steve Schapiro Witnessed American History

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:06:23 +0000

Photographer Steve Schapiro was often at the scene. Schapiro photographed historical Civil Rights marches, public figures like Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, and Robert Kennedy, and was also called to photograph films like "Taxi Driver" and "The Godfather." Before Schapiro died in 2022 at the age of 88, he sat down for interviews to reflect on his life and career. The result of those interviews is a new documentary, "Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere," in theaters November 14th and showing for a week at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema. Director Maura Smith, who also happens to be Schapiro's wife, reflects on her husbands legacy with the camera.

Diving Into the Modern Dictionary with Stefan Fatsis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:06:11 +0000

The new book Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary, tackles the history of the dictionary, dives into the process of choosing words to be included in the dictionary, and evaluates the value of the dictionary in our 21st century world. Author Stefan Fatsis discusses the book, out now.

The Art of Quilting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:41:47 +0000

"The Ecology of Quilts" is the current exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum. It examines the history of quilting through the lens of the industry's environmental impact and the growth of the textile industry as a whole. The museum's deputy director and exhibition curator Dr. Emelie Gevalt talks about the exhibit and listeners call in to share their connection to quilting.

Celebrating Wifredo Lam at MoMA

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:41:32 +0000

A new exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams join to discuss "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream," up now through April 11 2026.

Image credit: Wifredo Lam. La jungla (The Jungle), 1942-43. Oil and charcoal on paper mounted on canvas, 7’10 ¼” × 7’6 ½” (239.4 × 229.9 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York © Succession Wifredo Lam, ADAGP, Paris / ARS, New York 2025

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Take on 'Waiting for Godot'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:41:20 +0000

Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in Jamie Lloyd's production of "Waiting for Godot" on Broadway. They discuss the show, which is running now through January 4.

Kara Young and Nicholas Braun Play Childhood Friends in "Gruesome Playground Injuries"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:41:09 +0000

The new revival of Rajiv Joseph's play "Gruesome Playground Injuries" charts the lives and relationships of two childhood best friends, played by Tony winner Kara Young and "Succession" star Nicholas Braun. Joseph, Young, and Braun discuss the show, which is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through December 28.

Rachael & Vilray Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:26:44 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 6, 2025] Rachael & Vilray perform in our studio from West of Broadway, their new album of original songs inspired by the American songbook, classic Broadway showtunes and West Coast jazz.

DOC NYC: Prepare For "Santacon"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:46:22 +0000

The new documentary "Santacon" tracks the growth of the phenomenon of drunken and delinquent Santas taking over New York City, and other cities and towns around the country. Director Seth Porges joins us to discuss the film, which has a world premiere at DOC NYC on Thursday, November 13.

Being Sober During the Holiday Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:42:29 +0000

Eat drink and be merry has a different meaning for those who are sober, especially during the holiday season. Cat Greenleaf, the original host of Talk Stoop, shares tips and mindsets as someone who has been sober for more than 10 years. Her new podcast Soberness investigates the challenges of sobriety in 2025.

Money and Mental Health: Ask a Financial Therapist

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:42:17 +0000

Financial therapy sits at the intersection of psychology and money management, helping people not only understand what they spend, but why. Aja Evans is a financial therapist in private practice, the author of the book Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well Being and the president of the Financial Therapy Association. She talks about what financial therapy is, how it works, and takes listeners' calls and questions.

Iraq Veteran Teams Up With Alex Garland on 'Warfare' Film

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2025] The film "Warfare" draws directly on the memories of director Ray Mendoza, an Iraq war veteran and former Navy Seal who was a part of a mission that went very wrong. Co-directed with Alex Garland, "Warfare" presents a dramatized version of that mission. Mendoza and Garland discuss the film.

A Tribute To The First Western Journalist Killed On Assignment In Ukraine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2025] Photo journalist Brent Renaud became the first American on assignment to be killed while covering the war in Ukraine after he was shot by Russian forces in 2022. In the new documentary short "Armed With Only a Camera," Renaud's brother Craig Renaud puts together footage shot over his career in combat zones to tell the story of his life and work. Craig Renaud discusses the film, along with producer Juan Arredondo who was with Arredondo was with Renaud when he was shot, and was injured in the attack. "Armed With Only a Camera" is streaming now on HBO Max.

New Doc "Drop Dead City," 50 Years After NYC's Fiscal Crisis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM November 21, 2024] The new documentary, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975," tells the history of New York City's fiscal crisis in 1975. Directors Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn discuss the film, which is closing out the DOC NYC film festival.

Standing Up For The 'Right To Read' In New Doc 'The Librarians'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.

Quiara Alegría Hudes on Her New Novel 'The White Hot'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:37:28 +0000

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author Quiara Alegría Hudes discusses her new novel, The White Hot. The novel is written in the form of a letter from a mother to her daughter, explaining why, for a brief period, she decided to leave. Hudes is speaking with Lin Manuel Miranda on November 11 at St. Ann's Church with Books Are Magic, and at Joe's Pub on November 24.

Get Lit Preview: Susan Choi on 'Flashlight'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:37:16 +0000

Our November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. The novel is a finalist for the Booker Prize, and tells the story of a family reeling after the strange disappearance of their father and husband. Click here to find more information about our Get Lit event, and to find out how to borrow your e-copy courtesy of our partners at the New York Public Library.

Previewing the DOC NYC Film Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:37:04 +0000

November 12 kicks off the start of DOC NYC, a film festival dedicated to exclusively featuring documentary films. All month All Of It will spotlight documentaries featured in the festival. The festival's artistic director Jaie Leplante provides a preview of the exciting slate of films featured at this year's DOC NYC. The festival runs through November 30.

Alex Rodriguez the Man vs. ARod the Controversial Sports Personality

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:36:53 +0000

Alex Rodriguez was known as one of the best baseball players of his generation. But his career with the New York Yankees was mired in scandal, and he served a lengthy suspension from baseball for using performance enhancing drugs. ARod sits down to discuss his life and career in the new three-part documentary, "Alex vs. ARod." Director Gotham Chopra discusses the documentary, which airs Thursdays on HBO Max.

Renate Reinsve Stars in 'Sentimental Value'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:35:47 +0000

The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is in theaters now.

Laurie Metcalf Stars In 'Little Bear, Ridge Road'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:05:15 +0000

Laurie Metcalf stars as a sharp-tongued Aunt Sarah in the new Broadway family drama "Little Bear, Ridge Road." The show follows Sarah as she and her long-estranged nephew Ethan, played by Micah Stock re-connect over the sale of a family home, and the unraveling of that family's history. Metcalf, Stocck and playwright Samuel D. Hunter discuss the play.

'Peter Hujar's Day' Adapts Discovered Interview Transcript of Influential New York Photographer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:04:49 +0000

In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day over a 24 hour period. The tape of the conversation has been lost, but a transcript was recently discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum. The transcript has been adapted almost word for word in a new movie adaptation, "Peter Hujar's Day" starring Ben Whishaw playing Hujar and Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz. Director Ira Sachs talks about the film, which premieres in theaters on November 7.

Intergenerational Women Seeking The American Dream In 'Queens'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:04:32 +0000

The new play 'Queens' follows a group of women spanning multiple generations, living in an illegal basement apartment as they hustle for the American dream, until a young Ukrainian woman looking for her mother forces them to face the difficult choices they made to survive. Actors Anna Chlumsky and Marin Ireland talk about the show, alongside playwright Martyna Majok.

Fathers, Daughters, And Professional 'Friends' In 'Jay Kelly'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:04:18 +0000

Filmmaker Noah Baumbach talks about his new coming-of-age dramedy "Jay Kelly," in which an internationally recognized actor, played by George Clooney, encroaches on his daughter's Eurotrip with the help of his "friend" and manager, played by Adam Sandler. The film opens in select theaters Nov. 14 and streams on Netflix Dec. 5.

Small Stakes, Big Opinions: When Is Too Early (And Too Late) For Holiday Cheer?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:02:11 +0000

All Of It producers Jordan Lauf, Luke Green and L. Malik Anderson all have big opinions about the acceptable cadence for autumn and winter holiday decorations. Do you have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get a Christmas tree? How long after Halloween is it OK to leave your spookies up? They, and listeners, share their Small Stakes, Big Opinions on the matter.

Your Favorite 'Little Treat' in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Gen Z loves "little treats," the routine of rewarding yourself with smaller, cheaper snacks throughout the day that provide little moments of joy. Nikita Richardson, editor in the Food section of The New York Times, discusses a new article her team has put together, "New York City Loves a Little Treat. Here Are Our 46 Favorites." She brings us inside "little treat culture" and listeners share their favorite "little treat" in New York.

Love & War' Follows A Photojournalist On The Battle Front, And The Home Front

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:01:50 +0000

Conflict zone photographer Lynsey Addario is the subject of a new documentary premiering on the National Geographic Channel tonight called "Love & War," about balancing her home life with her demanding and often dangerous career. She talks about her life and work.

Ariana DeBose Stars As "The Baker's Wife"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:01:39 +0000

Ariana DeBose talks about the tangled romances and French-inspired music of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein's 1976 musical "The Bakers Wife," which is getting an off-Broadway revival at Classic Stage Company. DeBose stars in the titular role.

The Lowdown' Season Finale

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 20:27:44 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2025] The new FX series "The Lowdown" stars Ethan Hawke as an amateur sleuth who becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of a mysterious death in Tulsa. The show's creator, writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo discusses the series, which aired its season finale yesterday.

'Seat Of Our Pants,' A Musical Adaptation of a Thornton Wilder Classic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 20:27:34 +0000

A new, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth" called "The Seat Of Our Pants" follows the existential dreads and absurdist twists of the 5,000-year old Antrobus family. Ethan Lipton adapted the show and wrote the music. He talks about the new musical, along with members of the cast. "The Seat Of Our Pants" is playing at The Public until Nov. 30.

The Politicization of Adoption in America

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 18:54:25 +0000

Sociologist Gretchen Sisson has spent a decade interviewing women who gave up their parental rights. She discusses her new book, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood.

Recapping Yesterday's Local Elections

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 18:53:38 +0000

New Jersey's new governor-elect is Mikie Sherrill. New York City's mayor-elect is Zohran Mamdani. Not to mention the ballot initiatives. WNYC/Gothamist reporters Liz Kim & Karen Yi recap Election Day, and listeners call in to react to the Election Night results.

Hannah Frances 'Nested in Tangles' in CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:25:29 +0000

Paste Magazine calls Hannah Frances's new album Nestled in Tangles one of "proggy, jazzy, natural abundance" that is "snared with familial trauma." She shares its story, explains its abundance, and plays live in our studio.

A Mother On A Mission In 'A Guardian And A Thief'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:25:07 +0000

The latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Megha Majumdar, A Guardian and a Thief, follows an Indian mother whose plans to immigrate to the U.S. are stalled by the theft of her identification documents. Majumdar discusses the book.

Love Hurts (And So Does This Music)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:24:54 +0000

Lily Allen is the latest musician to work out her private heartbreak in a public way. We talk about the music you want to listen to when you aren't okay, with Matthew Schnipper, the culture editor for WNYC and Gothamist. Hear some music, prepare your tissues tissues on air, and call in with your picks for best breakup songs.

Where Is Your Favorite Public Bench in New York?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:24:43 +0000

The public bench has long been a staple of New York life, in the city's parks, waterfronts, cemeteries, or bus stops. But the New York City Bench may be disappearing, according to reporting from Anna Kodé, reporter for the Real Estate section of The New York Times, and author of the article, "The Slow Death of the New York City Public Bench." Kodé discusses what she found, and listeners share their favorite bench in the city to sit and scroll their phone, read a book, or ponder life's deepest questions.

Deborah Willis Reflects on 25 Years of 'Reflections in Black'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 20:03:47 +0000

In 2000, photographer Deborah Willis released her book, Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers - 1840 to the Present. Twenty five years later, Willis, who is also an NYU professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, is releasing an updated anniversary edition of the book. Plus, Willis has also organized a companion exhibit, "Reflections in Black: A Reframing," on view at Tisch through December 21. Deborah Willis reflects on the anniversary and talks more about preserving Black photography is important.

Get Lit: S.A. Cosby's Dark Thriller 'King of Ashes'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 20:01:49 +0000

Our Get Lit with All Of It October book club selection is the novel King of Ashes by thriller and crime writer S.A. Cosby. It follows a man named Roman Carruthers who returns home to a small town in Virginia to discover that his family is the crosshairs of a local gang. Cosby discusses the novel, live from our Get Lit event. Missed the event? Watch it in full here.

Testosterone Could Help Women's Libido. Why Won't Doctors Prescribe It?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 18:12:47 +0000

Testosterone treatments have been shown to increase sex drive in middle-aged women with low libido. But the FDA has not approved any such treatments, and doctors are reluctant to prescribe them. Susan Dominus, staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, shares her reporting on the subject, and talks about medical priorities and women's health.

Why We’re Obsessed with Murder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:25:22 +0000

America's fascination with true crime seems endless, from hit podcasts and documentaries to bestselling books and Netflix binges. But what’s behind our collective obsession with murder and mayhem? Matt DeLisi, a forensic consultant and Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Iowa State University, joins us to unpack the cultural, psychological, and even political reasons we’re drawn to stories about crime.

Flushing Town Hall Celebrates Día de los Muertos with MexFest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:24:49 +0000

This weekend, Flushing Town Hall hosts MexFest, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring those who have passed and those separated from loved ones through immigration. Artists and co-curators Xtian Ávila and Arantxa Araujo explore the holiday through a participatory altar, storytelling, and performances.

How Edgar Allan Poe Revolutionized Horror Writing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:24:32 +0000

Once upon a midday talkshow, 'fore we hear Sean Carlson read Poe — Halloween tradition, you know, if you have tuned in before — hear about the works enduring, of bleak Edgar, dark and churning; how he set the tone for wording tales that chill us to the core. Dr. Amy Branam Armiento, former president of the Poe Studies Association for the USA and editor of the essay collection Poe and Women: Recognition and Revision, shares her scholarly insights on Edgar Allan Poe.

Where Are The Most Haunted Places In The Tri-State Area?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:24:20 +0000

Reports of paranormal encounters are not uncommon in our area. A new series from New 12 called 'Haunted Tri-State' explores some of the most prominent nearby places that are known for spooky, unexplained experiences. Host Kristie Reeter, anchor/reporter for News12 The Bronx, discusses her experiences from the series. Plus, listeners share their local encounters with ghosts, apparitions and other visitations from the spirit world.

Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club' Live At WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:19:32 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 25, 2025] Hear a celebration of Latin American jazz, with the Tony-winning band from Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club." Music director and winner of the Tony for Best Orchestrations, Marco Paguia leads the band in this hourlong special in The Greene Space, with songs performed by actors Wesley Wray, Da’Von Moody, Mel Seme, Isa Antonetti and Sophia Ramos. Choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado also join to talk about their Tony-awarded work.

Hadestown's New Cast, Live In The Greene Space

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:52:58 +0000

The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown joins Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, and Jack Wolfe perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into the principal roles of the long-running Broadway hit. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.

I Wish You All The Best' a Non-Binary Coming of Age Film

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:43 +0000

A new coming-of-age film tells the story of a non-binary teenager who moves in with their sister after their parents kick them out of the home. Director Tommy Dorfman, who co-wrote the film, joins us alongside star Corey Fogelmanis to discuss the film, "I Wish You All The Best" which releases in theaters Friday, Nov. 7th.

NOTE: Director Tommy Dorfman's pronouns are She/Her. Corey Fogelmanis's pronouns are He/ Him. He plays Ben whose pronouns are they/ them.

Hania Rani Live in CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:32 +0000

The New York Times calls pianist Hania Rani "a shooting star in a genre of pop-inflected minimalist music often referred to as neoclassical, or alt-classical." Next month, she'll release the new piano concerto, Non Fiction, which she previews at WNYC's studios.

Uman's Art on Display Around the City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:21 +0000

The artist Uman has made a career making art inspired by her homeland of Somalia and other East African aesthetics, using rich colors and patterns inspired by textiles. This fall, her work will be on display in a solo exhibition at the Aldrich Museum, as well as in a solo exhibition at the Nicola Vassell Gallery. Uman discusses her art and career.

Ledisi's Dinah Washington Tribute

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:09 +0000

R&B, jazz and soul singer Ledisi started the year off with the spring release of The Crown, an album of original music. She's wrapping the year up with a new album in tribute to the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington, titled For Dinah. She plays some excerpts and talk about the new record for a Listening Party.

What Criminal Profiling Tells Us About Ourselves

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:33:12 +0000

Criminal profiling is one of the most famous tools in our crime-fighting arsenal, and probably our least understood. In her new book, The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling author Rachel Corbett writes about how it got its start in Victorian England, the first attempts by profilers to codify psychological patterns, and what profiling reveals, and what it obscures.

Radiohead's 'Kid A' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:20:37 +0000

Radiohead's fourth studio album Kid A (released October 2, 2000) departed from the group's earlier releases, featuring more slippery, ambient electronic sounds. Rolling Stone called it the "weirdest hit album of that year, by a band poised to be the modern-rock Beatles, following the breakthrough of OK Computer." The magazine also named it the best album of 2000. It was Radiohead's first album to hit number one on Billboard. Steven Hyden, Uproxx cultural critic and author of the book, This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century, discusses the album's legacy, and listeners call in to share what Kid A means to them.

A New Gallery Show for 'The Drag Queens of New York'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:20:18 +0000

30 years ago, The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide was one of the first books from a major publisher to document the history of the city's drag scene. Howl! Arts has mounted a 30th anniversary exhibition of the book, curated in part by the book's author Julian Fleisher. Fleisher and celebrated playwright and drag queen Charles Busch talk about the history and new exhibition, and listeners share their connections to drag in NYC.

Incarcerated Prisoners Expose a Cover-Up in 'The Alabama Solution'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:20:05 +0000

The new documentary film "The Alabama Solution" tells the story of a group incarcerated men in an Alabama prison who join together to attempt to expose the violent conditions they experienced at the hands of prison guards. Directors Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman discuss the film, which is streaming now on HBO Max.

What Makes a Great Music Biopic?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:48:12 +0000

The new film "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" follows Bruce Springsteen at a particular time in his life, as he was writing his album Nebraska. It's a unique take on the music biopic, a genre that has been mocked in films like "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," but is also one of the most beloved and celebrated styles of filmmaking. Stephen Thompson, host, writer, and reviewer for NPR Music, joins to discuss his thoughts on "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" and share some of his favorite music biopics. Plus, listeners share their favorites.

The Making of 'Nebraska' in New Bruce Springsteen Biopic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:48:01 +0000

The new Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White, "Deliver Me From Nowhere," released in theaters over the weekend. The film depicts the making of The Boss's 1982 album "Nebraska." Warren Zanes, author of Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska,' on which the film is based, discusses his thoughts on the film, and what he learned about "Nebraska" from his interviews with Springsteen for the book. Plus, listeners share their memories and stories associated with the album.

Ari'el Stachel Explores His Identity in 'Other'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:40:25 +0000

In his new solo show "Other," Tony Award-winning actor Ari'el Stachel explores the challenges of navigating his background as both an Arab American and a Jewish American. Stachel joins to discuss the show, which runs through December 6.

'Armed Only With a Camera' Celebrates the Life of Journalist Brent Renaud

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:40:13 +0000

Photojournalist Brent Renaud became the first American on assignment to be killed while covering the war in Ukraine after he was shot by Russian forces in 2022. In the new documentary short "Armed Only With a Camera," Renaud's brother Craig Renaud puts together footage shot over Brent's career in combat zones to tell the story of his life and work. Craig talks about the film, along with producer Juan Arredondo, who was injured in the same attack that killed Brent. "Armed Only With a Camera" is streaming now on HBO Max.

Saxophonist Alison Shearer Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:12:47 +0000

Alison Shearer is a New York City-based saxophonist and composer. In October, she released her second album, In The Garden. Shearer performs live in our studio with her band, talks about the ideas behind the album and her relationship the saxophone, and her family connection to Civil Rights-era history: her father, John Shearer, was the second black staff photographer to work for Life magazine.

'Liberation' On Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:12:20 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 24, 2025] The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show.

The Erie Canal Marks 200 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:11:58 +0000

This weekend marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal on October 25, 1825. The canal had a major impact on the economic and maritime power of New York City and State, and opened up global trade to the midwestern United States. Mark Ferrara, professor at SUNY Oneonta and author of the book, The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal, tells us more about the history of the Erie Canal and its legacy in New York.

Stevie Van Zandt on 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' and TeachRock

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:09:53 +0000

While legendary guitarist Stevie Van Zandt isn't playing in the E-Street band with Bruce Springsteen, he heads the nonprofit TeachRock, which offers musical lesson plans to teachers at no cost. "Little Steven" talks about a new milestone the organization just reached and its plans for the future, and discusses the band's portrayal in "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which hits theaters today.

A 'Ragtime' For Our Times

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:49:01 +0000

The new NYC production of "Ragtime" is an epic portrait of American life in the early 20th century. Joshua Henry stars as Coalhouse Walker Jr., a celebrated pianist. Caissie Levy stars as Mother, a wealthy woman living in New Rochelle. And Brandon Uranowitz stars as Tateh, a poor Jewish immigrant from Latvia who arrives in America with his young daughter. For the first half of this conversation the three leads discuss their roles. Then, director Lear DeBessonet shares her approach to staging this massive and complex production, alongside actor Ben Levi Ross, who plays Younger Brother. "Ragtime" is running at Lincoln Center through January 4.

Ethan Hawke Stars in 'Blue Moon'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:48:42 +0000

In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses the role. "Blue Moon" is in theaters now.

An Antarctic Disaster in Quan Barry's 'The Unveiling'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:48:31 +0000

In the new novel The Unveiling, a Black location scout is searching for the perfect spots to film a project about Shackleton's nightmare expedition. But soon she finds herself in a survival situation of her own. Author Quan Barry discusses the novel.

Presenting Local Student Finalists from NPR's 'Student Podcast Challenge'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:22:30 +0000

Every year, NPR organizes its Student Podcast Challenge, where it invites middle and high school students from around the country to submit a short podcast or reported piece. This year, a few of the finalists happened to be from our listening area. Teachers and students from Edgemont High School in Westchester, William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Mount Olive Middle School in Budd Lake, NJ, talk about their pieces and present a sample.

New York Artist David Wojnarowicz Saw Himself in Arthur Rimbaud

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:15:11 +0000

David Wojnarowicz was an influential New York artist and AIDS activist who established himself in the East Village scene in the 70s and 80s. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, which curates work from LGBTQ+ artists, has organized a new exhibition around a series Wojnarowicz made inspired by French poet Arthur Rimbaud. Curator Antonio Sergio Bessa details what you can see in the show, "David Wojnarowicz: Arthur Rimbaud in New York," on view through January 18, 2026.

NYC As Canvas: How Robert Rauschenberg Saw New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:15:02 +0000

The artist Robert Rauschenberg — born 100 years ago Tuesday — strove to incorporate the 'real world" into his work through found objects, magazine images, and his own photographic practice. Now, a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York shows his fascination with the city, and how he viewed it. Curator Sean Corcoran discusses the show "Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World."

Puzzle Mania with NYT's Mini Creator

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:14:37 +0000

Joel Fagliano is the puzzle maker to thank for your obsessive dedication to solving the Mini Crossword. The New York Times Games lead editor joins us to talk about the new book, PUZZLE MANIA!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More. Plus, listeners call in to play some games on the air.

Emma Stebbins, Bethesda Fountain Sculptor and New Yorker You Should Know

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:14:23 +0000

Emma Stebbins is the sculptor behind one of New York's most famous landmarks: Bethesda Fountain. The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has organized the first museum exhibition dedicated to the work of Stebbins, featuring 14 marble sculptures. Heckscher chief curator Karli Wurzelbacher spent more than five years preparing this presentation, and she tells us more about the life of Stebbins and her reputation during the Gilded Age. "Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History" is on view now through March 2026.

Jesse Plemons Stars in 'Bugonia,' the Latest Film From Yorgos Lanthimos

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:14:10 +0000

The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is in theaters October 24.

A Documentary Explores the Life and Career of Martin Scorsese

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:13:58 +0000

The new Apple TV documentary series "Mr. Scorsese" takes an in-depth look at the life and career of Martin Scorsese, featuring conversations with many of his collaborators throughout the years. Director Rebecca Miller discusses the series, which is available to stream now.

A New Musical About Barack Obama

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:49:46 +0000

A musical comedy called '44 The Musical' follows the rise of Barack Obama, as narrated by Joe Biden. Writer and director Eli Bauman talks about the show, alongside actor T.J. Wilkins, who plays Obama.

The Return of Heavyweight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:49:36 +0000

Despite consistently landing atop "best podcasts" lists from a variety of sources, "Heavyweight" was canceled in 2023 when Spotify cut their podcast division. Earlier this year, the production company Pushkin announced they'd be reprising the show, which launched its new season in September. Host Jonathan Goldstein discusses the new season and plans for the future.

Josh O'Connor is an Art Thief in Kelly Reichardt's 'The Mastermind'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:49:25 +0000

In a new film from writer and director Kelly Reichardt, actor Josh O'Connor stars as a man planning an art heist at a local museum. But very quickly, everything that can goes wrong, does go wrong. Reichardt and O'Connor discuss "The Mastermind," in theaters now.

Steve Martin and Alison Brown on Their Banjo Collab 'Safe, Sensible, and Sane'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:46:55 +0000

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 new album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.

Martha Plimpton Investigates a String of Robberies In 'Task'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:58:54 +0000

The new HBO series "Task" follows an FBI task force as they attempt to get to the bottom of a string of violent robberies. Martha Plimpton, who stars in the series as FBI agent Kathleen McGinty, discusses the series ahead of the finale on Sunday October 19.

What It Means To Take In A Shelter Rescue Pet

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:53:28 +0000

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and to mark the occasion, Aurora Velasquez, Eastern regional director of the Best Friends Animal Society talks about the importance of adopting shelter pets. Plus, listeners call in to shout out what their rescue animals mean to them.

Jeremy Piven Previews His Stand-Up Tour

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:53:13 +0000

"Entourage" actor Jeremy Piven has performed in numerous comic roles on TV and in films. He's also been doing stand-up comedy for over a decade. Piven talks about his career ahead of a show at Sony Hall on October 19.

Dorie Greenspan Talks Cakes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:52:58 +0000

Award winning cookbook author and former New York Times columnist Dorie Greenspan talks about her latest book, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes" and answers listener questions about better baking.

Artist and Historian Noelle Lorraine Williams on Her Mission to Preserve Early Black History in New Jersey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:31:28 +0000

Noelle Lorraine Williams is a New Jersey-based artist, historian and director of the African American History Program and the Black Heritage Trail for the New Jersey State Historical Commission. Williams has dedicated much of her career to preserving New Jersey Black history from the 19th century, reminding residents that Black History in the Garden State began well before the Great Migration. Williams discusses the mission behind her work, as well as an ongoing exhibition she's organized at the Newark Museum of Art, "Stay: The Black Women of 19th‑Century Newark."

Nick Offerman on Woodworking for Kids and Families

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:31:13 +0000

Actor and carpenter Nick Offerman shares tips for woodworking that are kid-friendly and fun for the whole family, from his new book, Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery.

Luscious Jackson Re-issues 1994's 'Natural Ingredients'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:30:59 +0000

You'll recognize Luscious Jackson for the music used for jingles and bumpers on All Of It. Now, they are releasing a vinyl re-issue of 1994’s Natural Ingredients plus two extra tracks from the vault. Frontwoman, founder and guitarist Jill Cunniff discusses Luscious Jackson's music, and the re-release.

Lily King on Mastering the Love Triangle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:30:36 +0000

Author Lily King has spent years mastering the art of the love triangle in her fiction. In her new novel, Heart the Lover, a woman grapples decades later with the affects of a love triangle from her time in college.

Uncovered Papers Shine New Light on Personal Life and Political Life of New York Governor William Seward

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:35:37 +0000

William H. Seward is an important figure in the history of New York State. Seward was Governor of New York, and served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State during the Civil War. Thomas P. Slaughter is professor emeritus of history at the University of Rochester, and for over 12 years he and his students digitized and archived 25,000 pages of Seward’s papers recently discovered in baskets and trunks. The result of that project in part is a new book about Seward told through the lens of his family life at home in Auburn, New York. Slaughter discusses what he uncovered in The Sewards of New York: A Biography of a Leading American Political Family.

A Neighborhood Dispute Turns Violent

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:35:22 +0000

The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Depicted in a large part through police bodycam footage, the documentary shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. We speak to director Geeta Gandbhir about the film which debuts on Netflix October 17.

Exploring New York's Art World in the Eighties

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:35:11 +0000

A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and the gallery's co-founder Brett Gorvy, who both worked on the exhibition, talk about the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13.

'Ear Hustle' Comes to New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:34:57 +0000

A new series from the Ear Hustle team called "The Loop," focuses on New York City programs aimed at helping kids caught in the criminal justice system, including a drama club and a unique program at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join to discuss.

Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:19:25 +0000

In the 1950s, the predominantly African-American and Hispanic Manhattan neighborhood once known as San Juan Hill was razed. Lincoln Center was established in its place. Beginning today, the organization will celebrate the neighborhood through the Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival, running to October 29. Composer Etienne Charles discusses his multimedia project, "San Juan Hill: A New York Story," which will be performed on October 23. Plus, Loren Schoenberg, senior scholar of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, explains the history of San Juan Hill.

'Punch' is a Profound Story of Forgiveness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:15:02 +0000

The new Broadway play "Punch" is based on the true story of Jacob Dunne, a British man who unintentionally killed a young paramedic named James Hodgkinson after throwing one fatal punch in a bar fight. Actor Will Harrison plays Dunne, who is surprised when one day, the parents of his victim decide to get in touch with him. Harrison talks about the role alongside playwright James Graham, who adapted the play from Dunne's memoir. "Punch" is running through November 2.

A New Cookbook Celebrates All Seasons

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:14:50 +0000

New York Times best-selling cookbook author Gesine Bullock-Prado discusses her latest book of recipes, called My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the Seasons. From a fall-inspired pumpkin tart or a risotto perfect for spring, the book details some of her favorite dishes throughout the year including desserts.

Jad Abumrad Dives Into the World of Fela Kuti, Afrobeat Creator

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:14:40 +0000

Radiolab founder Jad Abumrad's latest audio venture is a new twelve-part podcast series that explores the life of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, an innovator of the Afrobeat genre. Abumrad recounts highlights from the more than 200 interviews with Fela's friends, family, and fans, and explains what makes Fela's music so interesting and historically important. "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man" will be available on podcast platforms tomorrow.

Retirement Planning For Gen-X

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Oct. 3, 2025] Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the challenges facing Gen X as they begin to prepare to retire, suggests tips for a smooth transition into retirement, and takes listeners' calls.

How Climate Change Changes Homeownership Choices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Sept. 24, 2025] Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme weather, heat, droughts, and floods are important factors to consider. That's true if you're renting too. New York Times finance reporters Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard share the advice from their guide to owning a home and foreseeing climate risks, and take listeners' questions.

Handling Finances After a Loved One Passes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Sept. 22, 2025] If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot to sort through. Katrina Robinson, CEO of Teton Trust joins to share a basic checklist and take listener calls.

Navigating Relationships & Friendships With Income Disparities

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Sept. 11, 2025] When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator Farnoosh Torabi joins us to discuss how to start the conversation and figure out what makes sense -- and how to come up with a plan.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Rasha Nahas Previews Habibi Festival Live in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:45:51 +0000

Habibi Festival returns this week, featuring musicians from across the Southwest Asia and North Africa region performing at Joe's Pub. Palestinian artist Rasha Nahas previews her second show on Saturday, and plays some music live in the studio.

Monet's Eye for Venice at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:33:42 +0000

Artist Claude Monet is most famous for his impressionist paintings of France. But in a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Monet's later paintings of Venice are the star of the show. "Monet and Venice" displays over 100 Monet artworks and other materials. Museum curator Lisa Small explains what makes Monet's paintings of the historic Italian city significant.

How About Them (Uncommon) Apples?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:33:11 +0000

Fall is apple season, and to celebrate, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character: Heirlooms, Modern Classics, and Little-Known Wonders, shares his insights into the cultural, agricultural, and culinary world of apple varieties. Plus, listeners call in with their favorites, and recommend nearby orchards for autumnal apple picking excursions.

Harris Dickinson's Directorial Debut 'Urchin'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:32:57 +0000

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 in theaters October 10.

Latine Debut Novels: 'Mayra' by Nicky Gonzalez

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 18:35:30 +0000

For Hispanic Heritage Month we talk with debut novelist Nicky Gonzalez. Her book Mayra, a thriller set in a mysterious house in the Florida everglades, is longlisted for the First Novel Prize from the Center For Fiction.

Rose Byrne Stars in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 18:32:13 +0000

In the new film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne joins to discuss the movie, which premieres in theaters on October 10.

After the Fire, Red Hook Opens Its Studios

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 18:31:57 +0000

Over 500 pieces of art were destroyed in a fire that ravaged a Red Hook waterfront building in late September. This weekend, despite the loss, the neighborhood will still host Red Hook Open Studios as scheduled and artists will open up their workspaces to visitors for free. Organizers and artists Deborah Ugoretz and Andrea Stanislav preview the event, and artists and business owners in Red Hook call in to share how they're coping after the fire.

Cillian Murphy's 'Steve'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 18:31:24 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 10, 2025] Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K.

Yo Yo Ma Seeks 'Our Common Nature' Through Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 18:40:38 +0000

A new podcast series called "Our Common Nature" follows renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma to as he collaborates with musicians across the US whose compositions deepen our emotional connection to parts of the natural world, including caves, sunrises, mountains. Ana González, WNYC senior producer talks about her work on the series, and about humanity's relationship with nature.

How Design Has Shaped Motherhood and Reproductive Health

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 18:40:26 +0000

A new exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design looks at 150 years of design history, and how certain designs have shaped motherhood and reproductive health. Curators Alexandra Schwartz and Elizabeth Koehn discuss the intersection between design and motherhood, and listeners share designs or products that they associate most with their experience of motherhood or pregnancy. "Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births" is on view through March 15.

A Photographic Love Letter to the City from the HONY Founder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 18:39:07 +0000

In 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton launched the Instagram account, "Humans of New York," which has over 12.8 million followers today. Fifteen years later, he has interviewed more than ten thousand people around the world. Stanton discusses his new collection of nearly five hundred full-color pages of portraits and stories, titled Dear New York.

Sewing 101 and Tips For Upcycling Clothes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 18:37:43 +0000

Former fashions designer Kristine Frailing started the New York Sewing Center 11 years ago, and there's been enough interest that she is opening a center in Montclair, NJ as well. The center offers courses, bootcamps and workshops to help people develop their sewing skills to design garments of their own, or to upcycle and make alterations to existing clothes. Frailing tells us about her journey and answers listeners calls.

Yazmin Lacey Previews 'Teal Dreams' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:25:48 +0000

Later this month, British artist Yazmin Lacey is releasing a new album, Teal Dreams, a follow up to her last project, Voice Notes. Ahead of the release, hear a Listening Party with Lacey, including some unreleased tracks, and a preview of her show tonight in Brooklyn at Cafe Erzulie.

'Mexodus' Tells the Story of the Southern Underground Railroad

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:25:05 +0000

The new musical "Mexodus" uses hip-hop to tell the true story of the Underground Railroad that ran south to Mexico instead of north to Canada. Creators and stars Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson discuss the show, which runs through November 1.

New Jersey Artists Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell at the Montclair Art Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:24:52 +0000

This fall, the Montclair Art Museum has organized two exhibitions featuring local New Jersey artists: Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell. They each discuss their work in "Tom Nussbaum: But Wait, There’s More!" and "Christine Romanell: Sacred Transition," on view now in Montclair.

Bobby Cannavale Stars in 'Art' on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:24:34 +0000

The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor Bobby Cannavale, who stars in the play alongside Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden, discusses the show along with director Scott Ellis. "Art" runs through December 21.

Get Lit Preview: S.A. Cosby on 'King of Ashes'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 18:13:06 +0000

This month's Get Lit with All Of It October book club event is the novel King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby. The story follows a man determined to rescue his family from the clutches of a vengeful local gang, no matter the cost. We air parts of Cosby's conversation with guest host Tiffany Hanssen from earlier this year. To borrow your e-copy and get tickets to our October 28th Get Lit event with Cosby and musical guest Yaya Bey, click here.

Horror Movies of the 2000s on the Criterion Channel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 18:12:56 +0000

For the month of October, the Criterion Channel will spotlight spooky films, including selections from the best horror of the 2000s to a collection of John Carpenter movies. Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses scary movies, plus listeners share their favorite horror films of the 2000s.

The Story of King Records

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 18:12:44 +0000

A new documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records, showcasing racially-diverse artists such as James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and Grandpa Jones. Director Yemi Oyediran discusses his film, "King of Them All: The Story of King Records."

'Born Poor' From PBS Follows Up on a Documentary Filmed 14 Years Ago

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 18:12:29 +0000

Fourteen years ago, director and producer Jezza Neumann followed a group of three Americans kids living below the poverty line. Now, more than a decade later, Neumann returns to these subjects to see how poverty has affected their young adulthood. Nuemann talks bout "Born Poor," which premieres on PBS Frontline on October 7.

¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:17:42 +0000

Puerto Ricans have had tremendous impact on comics industry, but their contributions are often overlooked. A new exhibit at The New York Public Library seeks to change that. "¡Wepa!: Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics" opens on October 4th. Co-curators Paloma Celis Carbajal and Charles Cuykendall Carter join us to preview the exhibit.

Is Gen X Really Ready to Retire?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:11:09 +0000

Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the challenges facing Gen X as they begin to prepare to retire, suggests tips for a smooth transition into retirement, and takes listeners' calls.

'Orwell: 2+2=5' on the Author's Lessons for 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:09:27 +0000

Director Raoul Peck uses excerpts from George Orwell's diary alongside contemporary and historical footage to find new meaning in the author's work for the modern day. "Orwell: 2+2=5" is released in theaters today.

The Librarians' Doc Explores Book Bans & The 'Right To Read' In Texas

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:09:15 +0000

Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.

Kiran Desai's New Epic Novel, 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 18:46:06 +0000

The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City.

An Intersex Professor's Memoir of Fraud and Family

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 18:44:27 +0000

In response to J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy, Georgiann Davis shares the story of how she went from a seventh-grade dropout to a celebrated professor of sociology. The University of New Mexico professor and author of Contesting Intersex: The Dubious Diagnosis joins us to discuss her new memoir, Five Star White Trash: A Memoir of Fraud and Family.

Vibraphonist Joel Ross Previews Hudson Jazz Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 18:42:47 +0000

The Hudson Jazz Festival is taking place this weekend in Hudson from October 3-5. Vibraphonist Joel Ross is performing at Hudson Hall Mainstage on October 5, and Ross brings his vibes in to perform live, preview the festival, and discuss his most recent album, nublues, from 2024.

Gluten Free-Baking is Easier and Tastier Than You Think

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 18:41:04 +0000

Gluten-free baked goods have a reputation of not being as good as a recipe that includes gluten. But after she was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, baker Aran Goyoaga has dedicated herself to elevating gluten-alternative baking. The result of her research and recipe testing is a new book, The Art of Gluten-Free Bread. Goyoaga discusses her story and listeners share their questions about gluten-free baking.

Where To Grab A Cup For International Coffee Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:26:45 +0000

It's International Coffee Day, and to help celebrate, we'll run down some of the best places in the area to enjoy a cuppa joe, with Eater's lead Northeast editor, Melissa McCart.

The Comic Book History of the Cocktail

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:26:28 +0000

In The Comic Book History of the Cocktail, Daily Beast columnist and award-winning author David Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Wondrich shares some of the techniques, recipes, and spirited approaches from the book.

Exploring The Realities Of GLP-1 Medications

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:25:33 +0000

In a new podcast, weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar explores some of the troubling parts of the rise of drugs known as GLP-1s, and what it means for the movement towards body acceptance. Tovar joins us to discuss medical fatphobia, diet culture, the rapid adoption of weight loss drugs, and other topics covered on her podcast, 'GLP-1 Truth Serum.'

Coldplay's 'Parachutes' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:22:11 +0000

It's been 25 years since Coldplay released their debut album Parachutes, launching what would become one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century. Debs Wild was a scout for Universal Records in the late 90s and discover the fledgling band led by Chris Martin. She's also the co-author of the book, Life In Technicolor: A Celebration of Coldplay. She reflects on the band's debut album as part of our series Silver Liner Notes.

The Rise of the Grey Divorce

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:19:56 +0000

Rates of divorce in America are low, and have actually fallen nearly 50% since the 1980's. However, in one group the rates are rising. People over 50 are leaving their marriages in much higher numbers. We speak to relationship researchers Dana Weiser from Texas Tech University and Rosie Shrout at University of British Columbia about this phenomenon termed "the grey divorce" and take listener calls.

The New Novel 'The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:12:06 +0000

The new novel The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore tells the story of a woman who is contemplating making a trip to her home country of Colombia to discover more about where she came from, while being spoken to by the spirits of her deceased ancestors. Author Anika Fajardo discusses her debut novel for adults as part of our celebration of debut novelists for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Taking Instant Ramen to the Next Level at Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:10:03 +0000

Ramen is a staple quick and easy meal. The simple packet of noodles and seasoning can provide a great meal, but there are also ways to zhush up instant ramen. Peter J. Kim, founding director of Museum of Food and Drink and ramen enthusiast, has written a new cookbook, Instant Ramen Kitchen: 40+ Delicious Recipes That Go Beyond the Packet. Kim shares his favorite ways to make ramen at homer, and listener share their ramen hacks.

Jonathan Adler's Ceramics & Designs At MAD

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:09:42 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2025] Jonathan Adler's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of Jonathan Adler," which looks at his ceramic work over the past 30 years.

How to 'Celebrate' with Paul Hollywood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:08:23 +0000

Paul Hollywood, chef and host of "The Great British Bake Off" shares tips on celebrating virtually any occasion from his new cookbook Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round.

Previewing This Year's NYFF

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:58:26 +0000

The New York Film Festival kicked off this weekend with a number of world premieres. Vulture film critic Fran Hoepfner talks about the festival so far, and previews some upcoming screenings, including Bradley Cooper's latest directorial work, a chaotic tale of parental exhaustion starring Rose Byrne and two documentaries about the situation in Gaza.

Get Lit Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:58:13 +0000

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon. The novel follows two Jewish cousins who create a popular comic book hero in the midst of World War II. Chabon joined us for a special Get Lit with All Of It book club event to discuss the novel 25 years later.

Silvana Estrada Live in the Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:07:53 +0000

Silvana Estrada was just nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Singer-Songwriter Song, for "Como un Pájaro," which will appear on her upcoming album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, out October 17. She performs live at WNYC's studio, and previews the album, as well as her upcoming National Sawdust show on Sunday.

A History of Movie Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:50:03 +0000

On Sunday, WQXR’s Elliott Forrest will host Grammy-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin in The Greene Space for a conversation about the history of movie music, covering composers like John Williams, Rachel Portman, and Terence Blanchard. Forrest previews the event and takes listeners' calls about their favorite movie scores and composers.

Pamela Hanson Captures the '90s With Her Fashion Photography

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:49:51 +0000

Photographer Pamela Hanson has captured some of the world's most unique and iconic figures in fashion. Hanson recently released a new photography book, The '90s, featuring the pictures she took for clients, fashion magazines, and supermodels from that time period. Hanson reflects on the fashion and culture of the 1990s and listeners share their favorite '90s fashion item.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show' Turns 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:49:39 +0000

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released in US theaters on September 26, 1975. Adapted from a stage show which premiered in 1973, the story of the film's production is told in a new documentary directed by Linus O'Brien, son of "Rocky Horror" creator Richard O'Brien. Linus talks about "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror," which premieres in theaters today. Plus, listeners talk about their favorite Rocky Horror memories, and what the story in its many forms means to them.

Timothy Olyphant Embodies Artificial Intelligence in 'Alien: Earth'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:33:33 +0000

In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream now on Hulu.

Autumn Plant Care With The Plant Doctor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:33:21 +0000

As summer days shorten and autumn chills start to creep in, how should we be re-tuning our green thumbs for the seasonal changes? Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your favorite houseplants and answer any questions about Fall plantcare.

New True Crime Podcast, 'The Chinatown Sting'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:33:09 +0000

In the 1980's federal agents got a tip about large shipments of heroin coming in through Chinatown. What they didn't know was the ring consisted of women recruited from local mahjong clubs. The host of the new podcast "The Chinatown Sting," Lidia Jean Kott, discusses the little known case that led to the top rungs of organized crime.

The NYC Yarn Crawl

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:32:54 +0000

The NYC Yarn Crawl is this weekend -- an annual fall extravaganza in which fiber craft lovers off all kinds visit knitting stores across Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are events! Discounts! Scavenger hunts! And the opportunity to "touch, squeeze and sniff all the latest yarns," all while in community with fellow knitters. Kiana Malekzadeh, owner of West Village Knit and Needle, one of the stores on the Crawl previews the event.

Explaining Climate Science Through Comedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:46:14 +0000

The series "Climate Town" began when comedian Rollie Williams decided to go back to school for a master's degree in climate science and policy. It's since grown into a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and a podcast, The Climate Deniers Playbook, in which co-hosts Williams and Nicole Conlan sift through climate misinformation. Williams and Conlan share their insights on using comedy to communicate complex and often unsettling truths about climate change.

Living (and Buying a Home) in a Changing Climate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:45:58 +0000

Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme weather, heat, droughts, and floods are important factors to consider. That's true if you're renting too. New York Times finance reporters Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard share the advice from their guide to owning a home and foreseeing climate risks, and take listeners' questions.

The Whitney Investigates the 60s Through Surrealism

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:45:11 +0000

Today marks the opening of the Whitney's major exhibition this fall, "Sixties Surreal." The exhibition displays the work of over 100 American artists made during the years 1958-1972, and makes the case that early 20th century Surrealism inspired a new kind of surrealist influence during a turbulent era of American history. Whitney curators Dan Nadel and Laura Phipps talk about the exhibition, on view through January 19.

What Do You Call Your Neighborhood Amid 'Rebrandings' (Small Stakes Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:44:58 +0000

SoHa, NoBat, NoCal, BoHo, GoCaGa. In NYC, the lines that deliniate one neighborhood from another can be blurry, and it gets even more confusing when 'neighborhood re-brandings' occur. So, why do neighborhoods get re-named or subdivided, and how do these changes relate to things like gentrification, politics and the real estate industry? Greg Young, co-host of The Bowery Boys podcast talks about the history and impact of neighborhood re-brandings. Plus, listeners call in to talk about what it means to them to belong to a neighborhood of a certain name.

Archive of Unknown Universes' Presents Alternate Versions of History

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:35:12 +0000

In the new novel Archive of Unknown Universes, author Ruben Reyes Jr. allows his characters to literally explore alternate versions of history: one version where the Salvadoran war ends in a peace treaty, and another where the government wins. Reyes Jr discuses the novel, his debut.

Free Speech, Politics, The Media Business and Late Night Comedy Shows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:34:59 +0000

NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik and Vulture senior editor Jesse David Fox share their thoughts and reporting about the Trump administration's efforts to tamp down critique from late night comedy talkshow hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.

Comedian Lou Wall's New Show 'Breaking The Fifth Wall'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:34:47 +0000

Comedian Lou Wall discusses their internet age stand-up act, called 'Breaking The Fifth Wall,' which The Guardian called 'silly and profound.'

John Leguizamo's New Play 'The Other Americans'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:34:36 +0000

The new play "The Other Americans" was written by John Leguizamo, and stars Leguizamo as a laundromat owner in Queens who is grappling with secrets and trying to keep his business afloat. Things come to a head when his son, Nick, played by Trey Santiago-Hudson, returns from a stay at a mental health facility. Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson discuss the play, which is running at the Public Theater through October 19.

Angela Flournoy's New Novel About Friendship

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:14:34 +0000

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness. It follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. The novel is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize.

Your Fall TV Guide

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:06:12 +0000

Fall is here, and in addition to pumpkin spice everything, there's a new crop of TV and streaming shows premiering. From hit drama series like 'The Diplomat' and 'Slow Horses' to newcomers like 'The Lowdown' and 'Task', and forthcoming comedies from Tim Robinson and Rachel Sennott, Vulture critic Kathryn Van Arendonk shares her picks of what to watch this season.

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson' at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:02:04 +0000

A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.

In Memory of Agnes Gund

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:56:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2020] Before her passing last week, Art collector Agnes Gund was well known for her philanthropic work, selling prized art pieces to contribute to significant social justice funds. A documentary, “Aggie,” from Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund, her daughter, puts the spotlight on her activism. The two of them join us to discuss the film.

Is Cultural Criticism Dead?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:51:06 +0000

More publications are beginning to rethink how they approach cultural criticism, and some have eliminated those positions altogether. But what do we lose when there are fewer cultural criticisms? Charlotte Klein, a features writer and media columnist for New York Magazine, discusses her recent piece "Do Media Organizations Even Want Cultural Criticism?" Plus, listeners call in to share what value, if any, cultural criticism has brought to their lives.

New Doc 'Speak' About Competitive High School Speech And Debate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:36:21 +0000

“Speak,” new documentary, takes a look inside the world of competitive high school public speaking. Co-directors Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman plus two of the film’s subjects, Esther Oyetunji and Mfaz Mohamed Ali join to discuss.

Sterlin Harjo's New Series 'The Lowdown'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:36:07 +0000

The new FX series "The Lowdown" stars Ethan Hawke as an amateur sleuth who becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of a mysterious death in Tulsa. The show's creator, writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo joins to discuss the series, which premieres September 23.

Managing The Estate After A Loved One Dies

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:35:56 +0000

If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot to sort through. Katrina Robinson, CEO of Teton Trust joins to share a basic checklist and take listener calls.

Full Bio: Nicholas Boggs's 'Baldwin: A Love Story'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story.

[00:00] Baldwin's early life and work
[26:26] Baldwin's career and life in Paris
[51:46] Baldwin's later life and civil rights work

Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and Thieves

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:31:29 +0000

After losing nearly $100,000 to a serial fraudster, former 'Shark Tank' and 'American Ninja Warrior' producer Johnathan Walton decided to pivot to making an investigative podcast, "Queen of the Con." He uncovered dozens of other alleged victims. Now, he has published his first book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and Thieves.

Cuban-American Artist Coco Fusco Receives Her First US Museum Survey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:31:18 +0000

Thursday marks the opening of a new survey at El Museo Del Barrio of artist Coco Fusco. The Cuban-American artist was born in New York, the daughter of a Cuban exile, and has used video, performance, installation, photography, and writing to speak out with her art. Fusco discusses the landmark exhibition, "Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island," on view through January 11.

Phil Hanley On Comedy Wordsmithing With Dyslexia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:30:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] When comedian Phil Hanley hit the first grade, he started to realize that while his classmates were learning to read, he couldn't seem to make any progress. That was the start of a lifelong journey with dyslexia, which caused Hanley to struggle in school, only to find success as a male model and now as a comedian. Hanley discusses his memoir Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith.

Eugene Levy is a 'Reluctant Traveler'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:30:49 +0000

Actor Eugene Levy has been pushing himself out of his comfort zone for his documentary travel series, "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy." For Season 3, Levy tackles his bucket list, from celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico to playing cricket in India. Levy joins to discuss the new season of the show, which premieres on September 19 on Apple TV Plus.

Celebrating 100 Years of Robert Altman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:29:26 +0000

100 years ago this year, celebrated director Robert Altman was born. To celebrate his legacy and influence on film, the Criterion Channel has launched a new September series, Directed by Robert Altman. The series includes films like "The Player," "The Long Goodbye," and "MASH." Sean Fennessey, co-host of "The Big Picture" and curator of the Criterion series, joins to discuss. Plus, callers share their favorite Robert Altman movies.

Full Bio: Baldwin's Work and Activism

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:29:15 +0000

Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. On today's installment, we learn about his literary legacy, his activism, and his final years.

Sarah McLachlan on 'Better Broken,' Her First Album in 11 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:29:07 +0000

Grammy-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has just released a new album, Better Broken, the artist's first in 11 years. McLachlan joins for a Listening Party, and reflects on her career, which includes being the founder of Lilith Fair.

Chronicling the Creation of Lilith Fair

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:28:55 +0000

The new documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" tells the story of the creation of Lilith Fair, an all-female musical festival started by Sarah McLachlan. Director Ally Pankiw discusses the film, which premieres on Hulu and Hulu on Disney + on September 21.

The Fight to Desegregate an Amusement Park in the Summer of 1960

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:51:39 +0000

A new documentary tells the story of an early Civil Rights Movement involving radical Black students, leftist white suburbanites, and a carousel. Emmy-award winning director Ilana Trachtman joins us to discuss her film, "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round" which opens at IFC Center this Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Full Bio: James Baldwin's Years in Paris

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:49:14 +0000

Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. On today's installment, we learn about Baldwin's time in Paris and his relationship with Lucien Happersberger.

Fact Check for the tribute to the late Robert Redford: "Barefoot In The Park" was actually released in 1967.

Noah Wyle & 'The Pitt' Win At The Emmys

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:33:42 +0000

The Max medical drama "The Pitt" has follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency room.Over the weekend, the series took home some significant Emmy awards. Star and executive producer of "The Pitt," Noah Wyle, joins us to discuss playing Dr. Robby, and returning to a medical drama years after starring in "E.R."

Eisa Davis's Performance About Performance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:33:26 +0000

Actor and playwright Eisa Davis discusses her new production, "The Essentialisn’t," which explores race, performance, constraint and liberation.

'Saturday Church' is a Joyful Journey of Faith and Identity

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:55:05 +0000

The new musical "Saturday Church" follows a young man named Ulysses, a New York City kid who finds himself torn between family, faith, and identity when he becomes a part of Saturday Church, a group for LGBTQ+ kids. Director Whitney White, Tony-winning actor J. Harrison Ghee, and actor Bryson Battle discuss the show, which is running at the New York Theater Workshop through October 19.

Spinal Tap II: Older, Not Wiser

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:54:52 +0000

Forty years ago, Spinal Tap first dialed it up to 11 in a genre-defining mockumentary. A lot has happened since then, but the band is back together for one show only. Director Rob Reiner joins us to discuss "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues."

Full Bio: The Early Years of James Baldwin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:48:06 +0000

Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. In today's installment, we learn about Baldwin's early life and relationship with his family.

How to Join a CSA (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:47:54 +0000

Community Supported Agriculture, or a CSA, is a unique way to up your produce game at home. You can buy a direct share of a local farm's production, and receive fresh fruit and vegetables weekly. You might have a friend or family member in the city who has their own CSA, but maybe you're not sure how to go about finding your own. In the latest installment of our What the Hack life hack series, Angelina Montez, editor of Hunter College's NYC Food Policy Center, provides a CSA explainer and listeners shout out their local CSA.

Emmy-Nominated Star and Executive Producer Brian Tyree Henry Stars in 'Dope Thief'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry earned an Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, for his role in “Dope Thief.” The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. "Dope Thief" is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Emmy-Nominated Star Julianne Nicholson Plays a Billionaire in 'Paradise'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Two-time Emmy nominated actor Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.

Emmy-Nominated Star Jason Isaacs' Stay Thailand for 'The White Lotus'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] The last season of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus" was set in Thailand, and follows a group of privileged vacationers at a wellness resort and spa. One of those guests, Timothy Ratliffe, seems to be facing a serious impending legal issue. Actor Jason Isaacs, who received an Emmy nomination for his role as Timothy on the show, joins us to discuss Season Three, and the mysteries of his character.

Emmy-Nominated 'Somebody Somewhere' Star Jeff Hiller's Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] Actor Jeff Hiller is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance as Joel on the HBO show “Somebody Somewhere.” The star discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success.

Emmy-Nominated Actor Michael Urie Stars in 'Shrinking'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Actor Michael Urie is up for an Emmy Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" which has also been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. He joins to discuss playing Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's character, Jimmy, whose friendship has survived coming out, a death and estrangement.

Emmy-Nominated Star Jenny Slate and Showrunner Kim Rosenstock on 'Dying for Sex'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2025] In the Emmy nominated series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The series stars Michelle Williams as Molly and Emmy nominated actor Jenny Slate as her friend Nikki. The show is based on a podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer. Slate and the series co-creator, writer, and executive producer Kim Rosenstock discuss the series, which is streaming now on FX on Hulu.

How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:18:02 +0000

A new cookbook acts as a guide to drinking (and eating) like a Korean! There are recipes for cocktails, bomb shots, drinking food, hangover cures, and simple snacks like salty and sweet Honey-Butter Bar Nuts. Author and journalist Irene Yoo joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Soju Party.

*Irene Yoo has an event with New York Times food columnist Eric Kim and Brooklyn-based writer and artist Carolyn Yoo at Books Are Magic tonight.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Who Makes More? How to Handle Income Disparities in Love -- and Friendships

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:13:58 +0000

When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator Farnoosh Torabi joins us to discuss how to start the conversation and figure out what makes sense -- and how to come up with a plan.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Destroy This House' Chronicles Living with Hoarders

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:07:40 +0000

The new memoir Destroy This House tells the story of author Amanda Uhle's experience growing up with a mother with a hoarding disorder and an unstable father. Uhle joins to discuss, and listeners share their own experience with hoarding.

*Amanda Uhle is speaking September 12 with Books Are Magic.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Rob Thomas on 'All Night Days' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:01:56 +0000

Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas has a new solo album out, titled All Night Days. It's his first since 2019 and was made amidst a move out of Thomas's longtime record label, as well as a separate Matchbox Twenty release. He joins us for a Listening Party.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Actor Dylan O'Brien and Writer-Director James Sweeney Star in 'Twinless'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:08:50 +0000

The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which is in theaters now.

Wyclef Jean at the Blue Note

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:03:05 +0000

Grammy-winning musician and singer Wyclef Jean discusses his four day run of shows at the Blue Note, from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 14.

New NYC Subway Murals Redefine Geography

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:58:24 +0000

A professor has created three artworks at Hunter college station at 68th street that are now a part of the MTA art collection. The murals are called "Liminal Location" and "Tempestuous Terrain." Lisa Corinne Davis joins us to tell us about her practice and her new show at Miles McEnery Gallery called Syllogism.

Cillian Murphy on His New Movie 'Steve'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:54:18 +0000

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K. "Steve" is in select theaters on Sept. 19 and on Netflix Oct. 3.

New Photography Show Depicts Humanity's Impact On Nature

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 19:45:01 +0000

Photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his new show The Great Acceleration at the International Center of Photography, the first major exhibition of the world renowned photographer in New York City in over two decades. The show, which explores industry, property development and other environmental factors at the intersection of nature and civilization, is on view until Sunday, Sept. 28.

A Russ & Daughters Cookbook

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 19:38:03 +0000

The beloved Jewish restaurant Russ & Daughters has been open for more than a century. Now, a new cookbook from the fourth generation co-owners celebrates that legacy. Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper discuss the cookbook Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing and take calls from listeners about their favorite Russ & Daughters memories.

*Federman and Tupper will discuss the book at an event with the James Beard Foundation on Sunday, Sept. 14 and the first ever Russ & Daughters Day celebration will happen on Saturday, Sept. 20.

In "Lurker," A Social Climber Infiltrates A Pop Star's Circle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 19:33:05 +0000

In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” now playing in theaters.

Zosia Mamet Reflects on Her Life in Hollywood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 19:25:50 +0000

Zosia Mamet is most known for her role as Shoshanna in the hit HBO series, "Girls." Mamet is now reflecting on her years growing up in Hollywood with her new book of essays, Does This Make Me Funny?. The book touches on Mamet's experience trying to make it as a struggling actor even while being from a well-connected family, and honest stories about her mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She discusses the book and her writing process.

'Kavalier and Clay' Becomes an Opera (Get Lit Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 21:15:59 +0000

Our September pick for Get Lit with All Of It is Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which, in addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, is being turned into an opera! We'll have Chabon and the opera's librettist Gene Scheer at our NYPL event on Sept. 24, as well as performers from the production. For a preview of the event, we're joined by the opera's composer, Mason Bates.

Stooping an Aria with The Opera Next Door

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 21:02:48 +0000

The Opera Next Door began in 2020 as jam sessions with musician friends when they could only gather outdoors. In 2021 they produced their first opera, Mozart's Così fan tutte. Many stoop concerts have followed and this month they'll stage Don G, an adaptation of Don Giovanni, on a stoop in Bed Stuy (on Sept. 13) and at Shapeshifter Lab in Park Slope (Sept. 17). Co-founders Sasha Gutiérrez and Zack O'Farrill join us to talk about the project.

Emma Rosenblum's New Novel About Evil Private School Moms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 20:56:35 +0000

What do you get when a group of mean mom's at a private school in NYC encounter a new mom who has secrets? Is she dating the principal? How much money does she have? And why do bad things happen whenever she is around? Mean Moms was described as "Emma Rosenblum examines the relationship between money and morals while satirizing an affluent social set."

Remembering Barney's with Former CEO Gene Pressman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 20:51:01 +0000

Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoir They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys.

Wave Hill Marks 60 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 20:42:14 +0000

This year, Wave Hill in Riverdale is commemorating its 60th anniversary. Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Director of Arts and Chief Curator, reflects on the anniversary, guides us through the history of the horticultural space, and previews Celebrate! Arts in the Garden: Wave Hill at 60 happening later this month on Sept. 20-21.

'Preparation For the Next Life' is a New York Love Story

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:23:48 +0000

The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday.

Your Grandparent's New York Story

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:23:36 +0000

Ahead of Grandparent's Day, we ask you to share stories about a grandparent, specifically your grandparent's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, or a story about their life in New York. Von Diaz, author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about grandparents, and gives tips on how to hear and record stories from loved ones.

A Satirical Podcast About Living with Debt

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:23:26 +0000

A narrative podcast uses humor to explore reasons why so many people have personal debt while reflecting on how we talk about those struggling with their finances. 'Debt Heads' podcast co-hosts Jamie Feldman and Rachel Webster join us to discuss the show's origins, their findings, and take listeners' calls about their experiences with debt.

Fabulous Fountains of New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:23:14 +0000

New York City’s fountains are historical landmarks and works of art. Fabulous Fountains of New York looks a the architecture, the stories and the cultural significance around these fountains. Author Stephanie Azzarone & photographer Robert Rodriguez join us to share their favorite stories. Plus, listeners share their favorite fountains in the area.

The Gods of New York' Spotlights the 80s

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 18:32:24 +0000

A new book from Jonathan Mahler posits that the years from 1986 to 1990 were some of the most important, and tumultuous, in New York City history. Mahler discusses the book, The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990.

A Celebration of T. Rex and Marc Bolan in 'AngelHeaded Hipster'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 18:32:13 +0000

A new documentary celebrates the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through archival footage and reinterpretations from musicians like U2, Lucinda Williams, and Father John Misty. Director Ethan Silverman and producer and longtime rock manager Bill Curbishley join us to discuss and take listeners' calls. "Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex" will be available to stream this Friday.

Back To School 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 18:32:02 +0000

WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould talks about some of the issues facing schools this year, including the cell phone ban, AI in the classroom and other 'first day of school' topics.

Reverend Joyce McDonald's Sculptures Receive First Museum Exhibition

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 18:31:52 +0000

Artist Joyce McDonald was born in 1951 and raised in Brooklyn's Farragut Houses. But she didn't start pursuing art until the 1990s, after being introduced to sculpture in an art therapy program while recovering from drug addiction. McDonald, who was also diagnosed with HIV in 1985, found that art gave her a way to express herself, and honed her craft with Visual AIDS, which supports artists living with HIV. Her ceramic pieces and archival materials are the subject of a new exhibit at the Bronx Museum, 'Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald,' on view through January 11. McDonald discusses her life and art, and why she decided to become a minister at the Church of the Open Door.

Happiness & Love,' A Debut Novel About NYC's Culture Machine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:35:22 +0000

Zoe Dubno's debut novel Happiness & Love evolves over one evening in downtown NY, as the protagonist in town for a funeral. She accepts an invitation to a dinner party and spends it eviscerating the 'beautiful people' who she once looked up to. One reviewer called it "a savage, whip-smart, and genuinely hilarious takedown of New York's culture production ecosystem."

Wrapping Up the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:35:12 +0000

Labor Day marked the deadline to complete the 2025 All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Producer Jordan Lauf wraps up the Challenge, shares what readers enjoyed most this year, and shares some of your comments. Plus, calls from listeners who share the best book they read this summer.

Updates on the US Open

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:34:55 +0000

Yesterday marked the quarterfinals of men and women's singles play at the US Open. Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Media. discuses how the Grand Slam has gone so far, and look ahead to the semi-finals,

The Brothers Size' Reunites Andre Holland and Tarell Alvin McCraney

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:26:38 +0000

Actor André Holland and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney previously worked together on the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight." Now, they've reunited for a revival of McCraney's 2005 play "The Brothers Size" about two brothers in the Deep South grappling with the aftermath of incarceration. Holland and McCraney join to discuss the play, which is running at The Shed through September 28th.

Jeremy Zucker's 'Garden State' in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:07:46 +0000

Jeremy Zucker's latest album Garden State takes New Jersey on the road. The NJ-born musician joins us in studio to play songs from his new LP, which finds him revisiting places and memories from his home state. He'll be playing at Brooklyn Steel on October 3.

A Screwball Comedy About Open Marriages

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:58:55 +0000

A new comedy film follows the chaos that ensues between two lifelong friends after one sleeps with the other's wife. Director Michael Angelo Covino and his co-star and co-writer Kyle Marvin, who play husbands whose marriages are both on the rocks, join us to discuss the film "Splitsville" which is playing in theaters now.

A Retired Serial Killer Covers Her Tracks in A New Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:58:42 +0000

A new thriller follows Lottie Jones, a retired serial killer, thought she left her life of crime behind but is forced to revisit her actions after details of her past resurface. Novelist Samantha Downing joins us to discuss her latest book, titled Too Old for This.

Dan Pelosi Wants to Help You Throw a Dinner Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:58:27 +0000

It can feel intimidating to host a dinner party, but cookbook author Dan Pelosi has a new guide to help you create a stress-free evening. His new cookbook is titled Let's Party: Recipes for Celebrating Every Day, and it includes complete menus for dinner parties of every kind. Plus, some great tips for decoration, prepping in advance, and more. Pelosi joins to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Pelosi will be speaking Tuesday night with Books Are Magic at St. Ann's in Brooklyn, at 7 pm.

Andor' Follows The Origins Of Star Wars's Rebel Alliance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 7, 2025] The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, 'Andor,' tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard join to discuss the show.

'Love on the Spectrum' On Romance And Autism

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" dropped its Season 3 this past spring. The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netflix.

'Adolescence' Explores Teen Violence, Gender and the Internet

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2025] We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving it the feel of a play.

Season 2 Of 'Severance' Is Nominated For 27 Emmys

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2025] The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.

Josh Sharp & Sam Pinkleton Present TA-DA Off Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, and August 7, 2025] "ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes with 2,000 power point slides presented. Hear about it from performer Josh Sharp, who leads the show, and director Sam Pinkleton of "Oh, Mary!" Plus, Morgan Bassichis discusses working with Pinkleton on their show 'Can I Be Frank?,' about the life and work of gay comedian Frank Maya, who was one of the first openly gay comedians on network television before he died in 1995.

Isabel Allende's Latest Novel, 'My Name is Emilia del Valle'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War.

Reginald Dwayne Betts New Poetry Collection 'Doggerel'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2025] Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend" as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection.

Making The Most Of The End Of Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Death comes for everyone. Registered Nurse and End of Life specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book, The Good Death, offers guidance for how caregivers can help their loved ones. It also offers practical advice on how to have a 'good death' so that everyone can be involved.

Marking the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:26:57 +0000

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the natural disaster the devastated the city of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, we are joined by Alisa Payne, producer and showrunner of the new Netflix docuseries "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water," which spotlights the stories of survivors. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories of that time.

The Beaches New Album Drops Tomorrow

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:26:43 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 5, 2025] The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in our studio.

Remembering Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri, A Nuyorican Original

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:26:31 +0000

Legendary pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri died this month at his home in Hackensack. He was 88. Palmieri was celebrated for his innovations in jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as using his music to speak out against injustice. Ed Morales is an author and journalist who recently wrote the article, "Eddie Palmieri’s 13 Essential Songs and Albums," in The New York Times. Morales takes us on a journey through Palmieri's music and listeners share their favorite songs.

Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' On Criterion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:25:41 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving businessman named Karsh who invents a way to connect with the dead. Cronenberg discusses, alongside actor Diane Kruger, who stars in the film. "The Shrouds" is now streaming on the Criterion Channel.

A Twelve-Year-Old Girl Seeks a New Life In New Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:28:29 +0000

A new middle grade novel follows a 12-year-old Simi Singh's pursuit of a new place to call home and safety in the United States after leaving behind a life in Northern India. Author Ruchira Gupta, professor at New York University and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide, joins us to discuss her new book, titled The Freedom Seeker.

'Love, Brooklyn’ from Director Rachael Holder and Actor Nicole Beharie

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:28:18 +0000

A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel Holder joins us to discuss "Love, Brooklyn," a cinematic tribute to the beloved New York City borough alongside actor Nicole Beharie who stars in the film.

Christian McBride's Big Band Returns With 'Without Further Ado, Vol. 1'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:27:42 +0000

You know Christian McBride as the voice of NPR's Jazz Night in America, on top of his Grammy-award winning work as a bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride returns to the show for a Listening Party of his latest project, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1, which finds Christian with his Big Band performing alongside featured artists like Samara Joy, Cécile McLorlin Salvant, and even Sting reunited with his Police bandmate Andy Summers. The album is out on August 29. You can also catch McBride performing at The Blue Note September 2-7.

Brooke Baldwin on "Unraveling"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:27:25 +0000

Brooke Baldwin had the career of her dreams. She'd been a CNN anchor for more than a decade and one day she was let go. Her TED TALK and substack titled "UNRAVELING" talks about how to handle a shift in your life, and how sometimes you have to unravel what exists. She tells her story and takes listeners calls.

Two New Books from Peter Mendelsund Explore Human Emotion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:14:52 +0000

Peter Mendelsund is an author, graphic designer, artist, and the creative director of The Atlantic. And this year he has two new books out about human emotion. Exhibitionist: 1 Journal, 1 Depression, 100 Paintings is personal memoir, diary, and showcase of the art he created during a serious bout of depression in 2020. And his new novel Weepers is about a group of professional mourners living in a world gone numb. Mendelsund joins to discuss both books.

UMI Embraces Imperfection in 'people stories'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:14:39 +0000

Musician and vocalist UMI returns to the show, this time for a Listening Party of her new album, people stories, which features songs about people in her life, from friends, fans, and her own self-reflection. She recorded a majority of the album in her home studio, and UMI reflects on her creative process and her recent album release show in Brooklyn.

'Sabzi' Showcases Vegetarian Dishes from the Mediterranean

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:14:06 +0000

Cookbook author Yasmin Khan discusses her latest cookbook, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes, which features vegetarian dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean, and South Asia.

Comedian and Roast-Master Jeff Ross Hits Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:13:43 +0000

Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride." It is running now on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater through September 28.

Raccoon Sighting or Summer Downpour? Your Memories of Shakespeare at the Delacorte

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:21:14 +0000

Audiences at the latest production of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer have been treated to a Delacorte Theater with an 85 million dollar makeover. The renovations mark the end of an era of the original Delacorte Theater, graced by both famous actors and raccoons over the years. Greg Young, co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses the history of the Delacorte Theater, and how the Free Shakespeare in the Park program first began with an unlikely friendship between founder Joe Papp and New York power broker Robert Moses. Plus, listeners share their memories of seeing shows at the old Delacorte.

Previewing the US Open

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:21:04 +0000

The US Open is underway in Queens! Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Magazine, previews the most exciting matchups of the Grand Slam, shares who she thinks might win, and talk about what it will take to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:16:59 +0000

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Born to Run, one of the seminal albums from Bruce Springsteen. Peter Ames Carlin discusses the album and his new book, Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run.

Moses Sumney's Theatrical Stage Debut in 'Twelfth Night'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:16:51 +0000

Singer, songwriter, and actor Moses Sumney discusses making his theatrical stage debut in "Twelfth Night" as part of Shakespeare in the Park. Sumney plays Feste, a jester who becomes involved in a mean-spirited prank. "Twelfth Night" is running at the Delacorte Theater through September 13.

Valerie June Performs 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' Live from CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:07:35 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 21, 2025] Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in the face of adversity. June performs live in WNYC's studio five.

A Historical Fiction Novel About the First Black Woman to Helm 'The Crisis'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:01:24 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 3, 2025] A historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an editor. However, a secret affair with her boss puts her dreams at risk. Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses Harlem Rhapsody.

John Leguizamo Plays An Unexpected Father Figure in Dramatic Comedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:53:43 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In a comedic drama film, stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo plays a man who finds himself in an unlikely friendship with a young woman searching for her estranged father on Facebook. The two of them just happen to have the same name: Bob Trevino. Leguizamo and writer-director Tracie Laymon, who partly based the film on her own experience, joins us to discuss "Bob Trevino Likes It" which is now streaming on Hulu.

Forever Adapts A Judy Blume's Novel Story For TV

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:43:39 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2025] A Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen.

Adam Ross's Novel 'Playworld' About a Lost Child Actor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York.

Briston Maroney Performs From Latest Album JIMMY

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his new album, JIMMY.

Novelist Ocean Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

New Doc About Piano Man Billy Joel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2025] The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of America's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the film, which is streaming on HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.

Designing the Fashion For The Film 'Wicked'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2025] Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made the choice to bring the fashion from the beloved musical "Wicked" from stage to screen. He's nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and joined us fresh off his BAFTA win. This conversation is part of our annual Big Picture series, where we speak with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera.

Music Producer Duo Wendy & Lisa

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career. And, hear a little bit from Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums.

New Doc About Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Ruebens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time.

The Dogist' On Canine Companionship

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] As The Dogist, photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around the world. In a new book, titled This Dog Will Change Your Life, he shares stories about some of the dogs he's met, both as The Dogist and in his private life, and how those interactions have shaped him.

The War And Treaty Perform

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty join us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new album, Plus One.

Zakir Hussain On The Tabla And Binging Indian Music Traditions To The World

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 16, 2024] At this year's Grammy's, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three Grammy awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. He reflects on his career, and his efforts to preserve and spread Indian classical music across genres and around the world.

Jonathan Van Ness, AKA, Professor Van Nasty's 'Sex Education for Adults'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 22, 2025] Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps.

A Graphic Novel About Getting Through Divorce Grief

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 13, 2025] Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from high school. So, she decided to write a book about her experience, What to Do When You Get Dumped: A Guide to Unbreaking Your Heart. The book features illustrations from her daughter, New Yorker cartoonist Hallie Bateman. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.

Dr. Orna Guralnik On 'Couples Therapy'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 27. 2025] Relationships can create the need for difficult conversations about the different ways that two (or more) partners are aligned (or not). Dr. Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst and subject of the reality show "Couples Therapy," discusses communicating across perspectives, the value of couples therapy, and the show's return with nine new episodes, now available to stream.

Bronx High School Big Band Swings By The Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:20:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 2, 2025] This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform live.

Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2025] Bobbito Garcia is an influential New York DJ, author, filmmaker, radio host, and park hooper. He grew up in the city obsessed with the game of basketball, especially the unique culture of New York City outdoor pickup. He discusses his new memoir, Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!: A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul, and listeners share stories about their time spent playing pickup ball in New York.

Bill Sherman On Writing Your Kid's Favorite Songs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 23, 2025] Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," and also co-executive producer behind one of the latest projects from PBS Kids, "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.

Brandee Younger Performs Music From 'Gadabout Season'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:05:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2025] Harpist Brandee Younger returns to the show to perform live and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions and Younger's playing with Alice Coltrane's restored harp.

Morgan Spector Talks 'The Gilded Age'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, and takes calls from our listeners who have questions about the series.

'Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin' (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin.

Part 1: Prideaux discusses Gauguin's childhood in Peru, and explains why she wanted to write a book about an artist who has been controversial among contemporary art fans.

Part 2: Prideaux discusses the beginnings of Gauguin's artistic career, and his meaningful but tumultuous friendship with Vincent Van Gogh.

Part 3: Prideaux discusses how moving to Tahiti influenced Paul Gauguin's life and art.

Folk Songs With Sons Of Town Hall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:27:37 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] We air highlights of the performance half of our September Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Erik Larson. Songwriter and author David Berkeley and songwriter and producer Ben Parker make up the band Sons of Town Hall. The 19th-century inspired duo perform timeless folk music under the aliases George Ulysses Brown and Josiah Chester Jones.

Erik Larson's New Civil War History

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:27:22 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] We air highlights from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club event with best-selling author and historian Erik Larson. He discusses his latest history of the Civil War, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.

Indie Rock From The Ophelias

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:27:10 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 4, 2025] Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. They recently released the album Spring Grove. Lead singer and guitarist Spencer Peppet talks about the group and its music.

Adam Haslett's 'Mothers And Sons'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:26:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 4, 2025] We air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We read Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York City asylum lawyer grappling with the events that led him to become estranged from his mother.

Spike Lee on Heading Back to NYC in 'Highest 2 Lowest'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:47:13 +0000

Spike Lee discusses his new film, "Highest 2 Lowest," which stars Denzel Washington as a high-powered New York City music executive who finds himself caught in a ransom plot. "Highest 2 Lowest" is in theaters August 15.

The Great Gatsby' Turns 100, Old Sport (Classics Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:46:52 +0000

This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, widely considered by many to be one of the greatest American novels ever written. A.O. Scott, critic at large for the New York Times book review, discusses how and why The Great Gatsby became a staple of the American literary canon. Listeners also share their thoughts on The Great Gatsby.

An Intense Psychological Drama Film from Nnamdi Asomugha and Mark Duplass

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:46:09 +0000

A new psychological drama starring Nnamdi Asomugha and Aja Naomi King follows a Black family whose lives are upended when an intruder breaks into their home, sparking a tense investigation. Asomugha, who also produced, directed, and co-wrote the film, will talk about it alongside co-writer Mark Duplass. “The Knife” opens in theaters Friday, Aug. 15.

Well, I'll Let You Go' is a Portrait of A Marriage, and of Grief

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:45:59 +0000

The new play from playwright Bubba Weiler is about a grieving woman. Maggie, played by Quincy Tyler Bernstine, has lost her husband Marv. Marv, played by Michael Chernus, was a great, if not always perfect, husband. But as mourners, family and strangers start to come to Maggie's home, she begins to wonder if she ever really knew her husband at all. Weiler, Bernstine, and Chernus discuss "Well, I'll Let You Go," which is running at the Space at Irondale through September 12.

The 70th Anniversary of 'Lolita' with Kaveh Akbar (Classics Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:31:17 +0000

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, the controversial novel about a man's relationship with a 12-year-old girl. Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr! discusses the complex literary legacy of Lolita, and listeners share their thoughts.

Parks and Rec' Writer Aisha Muharrar Turns to Fiction With 'Loved One'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:31:03 +0000

Writer Aisha Muharrar got her start in television. She wrote for "Parks and Recreation," "The Good Place," and most recently on "Hacks." Now she's turned to book writing, with her debut novel, Loved One. The book tells the story of Julia and her complicated relationship with Gabe, Julia's first crush turned best friend. When Gabe suddenly dies, Julia makes it her mission to gather all of his possessions. Aisha discusses the book, her idea for the story, and her childhood in Bay Shore on Long Island.

Full Bio: Paul Gauguin's Complicated Legacy in Tahiti

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:30:50 +0000

This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In this final installment, Prideaux discusses how moving to Tahiti influenced Paul Gauguin's life and art.

Mireya Ramos Shares the Stories and Sounds Behind Her Solo Album Guerrera (Live from CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:30:35 +0000

New York City–based vocalist and musician Mireya Ramos returns with her third solo album, Guerrera, following more than 15 years of touring the globe with her Latin Grammy–winning band, Flor de Toloache. Released this summer, the album features collaborations with acclaimed artists, including guitarist Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas, producer Mr. Sonic, and vibraphonist/percussionist Felipe Fournier among others. Mireya shares the inspirations behind the project and performs live with her band. Ramos is performing several local shows in the coming days.

Cynthia Nixon In The Gilded Age, And Just Like That

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:34:14 +0000

Actor and former NY gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon discusses her roles in the most recent seasons of "The Gilded Age," and Sex and the City reboot, "And Just Like That," plus some local politics.

Full Bio: Paul Gauguin's Art and Friendship with Van Gogh

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:32:07 +0000

This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In today's installment, Prideaux discusses the beginnings of Gauguin's artistic career, and his meaningful but tumultuous friendship with Vincent Van Gogh.

Classics Week: A New Exhibit Honors Jane Austen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:31:39 +0000

As part of Classics Week, Professor of Literary Studies at Goucher College and co-curator Juliette Wells talks about "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250", the new exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum celebrating the beloved author's life and legacy. The show brings together rare manuscripts, personal letters, and objects from Austen's home in Chawton, England, along with items from collections around the world. Wells reflects on Austen's enduring cultural influence and why her novels continue to resonate with readers today. The exhibit is on view through September 14.

FARE Act At Two Months: How Has Apartment Hunting Changed?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:31:24 +0000

Two months after the implementation of NYC's FARE Act, which regulates the fees and practices of rental brokers and agents in the city, how has the apartment hunting process changed? New York Times housing reporter Mihir Zaveri, talks about how the market has changed, how brokers have been attempting to skirt the rules, and what it means for the future of housing affordability in New York.

Note: StreetEasy did not oppose, but rather publicly supported, the FARE Act.

The Best Classics to Read for the Summer Reading Challenge (Classics Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:32:22 +0000

It is Classics Week on All Of It, spotlighting the big literary anniversaries this year. To kick things off, All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf recommends some of the best classics to add to your summer reading list, especially if you are participating in the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Plus, listeners share their favorite classics.

Full Bio: The Early Life of Paul Gauguin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:32:04 +0000

This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In today's installment, Prideaux discusses Gauguin's childhood in Peru, and explains why she wanted to write a book about an artist who has been controversial among contemporary art fans. "

Adrian Quesada Writes Boleros with a Psychedelic Twist

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:31:51 +0000

Guitarist Adrian Quesada makes up one half of the band Black Pumas, but is currently touring his solo album, Boleros Psicodélicos II, where Quesada invites collaborators to sing boleros with a psychedelic twist. The album came out this summer, and Quesada discusses his idea for the project and performs live with his band, featuring vocalists iLe, Mireya Ramos, and Angelica Garcia.

New Interviews Shed Light on the Son of Sam Killer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:31:15 +0000

On this day in 1977, David Berkowitz confessed to being the Son of Sam killer who terrorized New Yorkers with seemingly random attacks. A new series explores interview tapes with Berkowitz to get a better understanding of the killer and his motivations. Director Joe Berlinger discusses the series "Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes," which is streaming now on Netflix. Listeners also share their memories of this period in NYC history.

Angelique Kidjo Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Nov. 8, 2024] We air highlights from our conversation with 5-time Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event.

Dinaw Mengestu's 'Someone Like Us'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Nov. 8, 2024] We air highlights from our conversation with author Dinaw Mengestu who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event. His new book, Someone Like Us, is about a journalist who returns home to his Ethiopian community in D.C. to uncover family secrets and examine his father's sudden death.

Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from May. 9, 2025] Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

Imal Gnawa Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from May. 9, 2025] Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.

The Day I Accidentally Went to War' with Bill Posley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:27:37 +0000

"Shrinking" writer and comedian Bill Posley discusses his one man show, "The Day I Accidentally Went to War," about his experience enlisting in the military, being deployed, and coming home. The show is running at Soho Playhouse through August 30.

Journalist Barbara Demick Follows A Case Of Twin Separation in 'Daughters of the Bamboo Grove'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:25:50 +0000

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.

'Can I Be Frank?' Takes on the Life of Frank Maya

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:24:24 +0000

In his new show "Can I Be Frank?" Morgan Bassichis interprets the life and work of gay comedian Frank Maya, who was one of the first openly gay comedians on network television before he died in 1995. Bassichis joins to discuss the show, which is running at the Soho Playhouse through September 13.

How to Save Money on Fall Travel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:24:10 +0000

Some say the secret to a great trip is preparation. As travelers wind down their summer vacations, it's time to start thinking about fall. NerdWallet's Smart Travel podcast co-host Sally French helps us stay ahead of the curve by sharing a few travel savings tips for the upcoming season.

Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 18:43:42 +0000

In 2000, Philadelphia poet Jill Scott burst onto the R&B and neo-soul scene with her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which included hits like "A Long Walk" and "Gettin' in the Way." For another installment of our Silver Liner Notes series, John Morrison, writer, DJ, and World Cafe correspondent, reflects on the album's 25th anniversary this summer and listeners share their favorite tracks and memories of listening to Who Is Jill Scott?

Your Most Memorable Family Vacations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 18:43:22 +0000

Traveling can be a great way for families to bond outside of the normal patterns of everyday life. Lonely Planet's Nitya Chambers talks about some of the best family destinations, and shares tips for vacationing with the family. Plus, listeners share their most memorable family trips.

Best Weekend Getaways from NYC (Travel Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 18:43:13 +0000

Looking for a great weekend getaway from the city as we enter the last month of summer? Try one of the locations recommended by Hannah Towey, associate editor at Conde Nast Traveler, in her piece "19 Easy Weekend Getaways From NYC." She shares the destinations on her list, and takes calls from listeners.

Rachael & Vilray Live in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 18:43:01 +0000

Rachael & Vilray return to the studio with West of Broadway, their new album of original songs inspired by the American songbook, classic Broadway showtunes and West Coast jazz.

Maris Jones's Aesthetic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 18:21:18 +0000

Visual artist Maris Jones talks about her campy, retro-fantasy “mini-movies,” her collaborations with major brands and pop star Chappell Roan, and her book, Unlock Your Aesthetic: A Visual Guide To Find Your Vibe.

How To Get Better at Taking Pictures

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 18:21:07 +0000

Want to get better at taking selfies, family pictures, or a street scene with your smartphone? We've got you covered. For the next installment of New York Magazine's Night School newsletter, photo editors from the magazine will give you tips on how to improve your basic photography skills and make all of your friends on Instagram more jealous. Jody Quon, New York Magazine creative director, and Christopher Bonanos, city editor, discuss their "How to Take a Photo" newsletter and listeners share their tips and questions.

How to Plan a Successful Group Trip with Friends (Travel Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 18:20:56 +0000

Planning a big trip with friends means navigating differences in budget, energy levels, desired activities, and other potential sticking points. How can you plan a successful group trip without putting strain on your friendships? Allie Volpe, senior reporter for Vox, discusses traveling with friends. Plus listeners weigh in with their own group trip experiences.

A New Documentary Details the Last Days of Independent Media in Russia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 18:20:44 +0000

A new documentary called "My Undesirable Friends" follows Russian journalists navigating the intense press climate before, during and after the invasion of Ukraine. Director Julia Loktev discusses the film.

NYC's Best Italian Food

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 19:09:00 +0000

Food writer and Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her favorite Italian restaurants across the city. Plus, listeners shout out their favorite Italian eateries in the area.

Decoding CTE

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 19:08:47 +0000

The suspect in last week's mass shooting in midtown claimed to have a condition known as CTE, a traumatic brain injury from repeated hits of the head. CTE has notable been found in the brains of football players like Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. The problem with self-diagnosis is CTE can only be diagnosed during an autopsy. Today we speak with associate professor of neurology at Boston University, Dr. Jesse Mez, who studies CTE and its effects on the brain and the goal to find ways to diagnosis and treat.

How to be an Ethical Tourist (Travel Week)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 19:08:35 +0000

This summer, anti-tourist protests have swept Europe, and other popular tourist destinations. But the popularity of travel has not slowed down. So what are the keys to being a better visitor to a different city or country? Paige McClanahan, author of the book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel, discuss how to be respectful travelers, and listeners weigh in with their thoughts.

The Politics of Hysterectomy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 19:08:24 +0000

A new book reveals that at least one hysterectomy is performed every minute, a procedure that lasts between one and four hours. It features insights from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary individuals who have had, want, or are considering the surgery. Author Andréa Becker, an assistant professor at Hunter College-CUNY, discusses Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy and listener share their experiences with the procedure.

Bandleader And Trumpeteer Anthony Hervey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 31, 2025] Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event.

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' About The Acting World In NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2025] The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We picked Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd.

Hadestown's Reeve Carney Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2025] Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live.

Richard Price's 'Lazarus Man' Follows The Aftermath Of A Building Collapse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 31, 2025] Author Richard Price discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man, which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement building in East Harlem. The novel was our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. We air highlights from the sold-out live event.

Lord Huron Performs Live From Their New Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:00:24 +0000

The indie-folk band Lord Huron joins for a live performance of songs from their new album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1.

Chasing Artistic Success in NYC in 'Lonely Crowds'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:57:20 +0000

The new novel Lonely Crowds follows two best friends who find their relationship challenged as they both pursue artistic success in New York City in the 1990s. Author Stephanie Wambugu joins to discuss her debut novel.

Memoir and Biography Week: The Life of Mike Tyson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:57:10 +0000

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.

Eva Victor's Directorial Debut, 'Sorry, Baby'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:57:00 +0000

Comedian Eva Victor discusses writing, directing, and starring in her feature directorial film debut, "Sorry, Baby." It's a heartfelt look at one woman's attempt to move on from a tragic event. "Sorry, Baby" is in theaters now.

Lincoln Center's Silent Disco Tonight of 'Warriors' Concept Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:15:09 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 22, 2024] Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the 1979 movie 'The Warriors,' which tells the story of a Coney Island gang who need to fight their way back to Brooklyn after they are framed for a murder in the Bronx. Miranda and Davis will be hosting a listening party and silent disco at Lincoln Center on July 30, 2025.

Memoir and Biography Week: Living with an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:09:34 +0000

When he was 38, journalist Jonathan Gluck received a sudden diagnosis of a rare, incurable cancer. He was given 18 months to live. And yet, more than 20 years later, he is still here. Gluck discusses his new memoir about living with a terminal illness, An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope.

'Open Call: Portals' Spotlights Up and Coming NYC Artists

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:09:22 +0000

A new exhibition at The Shed called 'Open Call: Portals' spotlights the work of 12 New York City artists at the start of their careers. Curator Deja Belardo and Darren Biggart, director of civic programs at The Shed, discuss the exhibit, which runs until August 24.

The Swell Season Live in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:09:14 +0000

It's been more than 15 years since the last album from The Swell Season. The duo, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, behind the award-winning movie and stage musical "Once" join us to perform new songs live in our studio.

Memoir and Biography Week: 'Marsha' by Tourmaline

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:06:56 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 22, 2025] We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a conversation about New York City LGBTQ+ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson with Tourmaline, author of the new book Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.

Live Trivia with Ken Jennings!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:02:12 +0000

Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!" joins the show for an hour to discuss his role on the show and his new book of trivia, The Complete Kennections: 5,000 Questions in 1,000 Puzzles. Listeners have the chance to complete some of these trivia questions live with Ken on the air.

A New Look at the Life and Career of Jeff Buckley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:01:31 +0000

Director Amy Berg talks about her new documentary on the life, music, and lasting influence of Jeff Buckley. The film, "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley," explores the mythology that’s grown around Buckley in the decades since his death, and features never-before-heard recordings and insights from those who knew him best. Berg discusses the challenges telling an artist's story when it's been defined by mystery and absence. The film releases in theaters on August 8. Listeners reflect on their connection to Buckley’s music and legacy.

The 2025 Public Song Project Recap!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:31:09 +0000

All Of It producer Simon Close recaps the 2025 Public Song Project, which aired a radio special revealing its winners over the weekend. This Saturday, August 2, at 1 PM you can see the Public Song Project live in concert with the Brooklyn Public Library! Join us on the steps of the library's main branch in Grand Army Plaza for a free show.

Recommending Great Memoirs and Biographies (Summer Reading Challenge Check-in)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:15:27 +0000

It's time to check in on the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge! We are dedicating this week to one of the Challenge categories-- "read a memoir or biography." All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf kicks things off with a list of recommendations for great memoirs and biographies to read this summer to help you complete the challenge. Plus, listeners share their recommendations.

Should Podcasts Be Videos? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:45:48 +0000

Many podcasts are now recording video as well as audio, from hit interview shows like "Call Her Daddy" to the entire slate of New York Times audio podcasts. But why is an audio medium turning to video? And what do listeners think? Nick Quah, the podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, joins to discuss. Plus, we take calls from listeners with their opinions on the subject for our latest installment of "Small Stakes, Big Opinions."

Patty Griffin: 'Crown of Roses' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:35:42 +0000

Patty Griffin's 11th studio album Crown of Roses is a personal record that finds her reflecting on the death of her mother and her own cancer treatment. She will be at Sony Hall on July 29. She joins us for a Listening Party.

Your Favorite New York Slices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:04:25 +0000

As part of our summer food series, we're diving into one of NYC’s most iconic eats: pizza. Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, joins us to share some of the best slices and pizzerias across the five boroughs. Plus, listeners call in with their go-to NYC pizza spots.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Nat Ward Photographs Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:55:06 +0000

In 2018, photographer Nat Ward stumbled upon Ditch Plains beach in Montauk, and he found a vibrant energy that he couldn't resist capturing. Ward spent four summers photographing Ditch Plains and the people who enjoy the beach, and he discusses his resulting photo collection, "Ditch: Montauk, New York, 11954," featuring 49 photographs that are also on view at Montauk Historical Society's Second House Museum through Labor Day.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

New Doc About Ukrainian Dancers' First Post-Invasion Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:46:23 +0000

The new documentary "Match in a Haystack" follows members of Ukraine’s contemporary dance troupe as they prepare for their first performance since Russia invaded. Director Joe Hill and producer & movement director Stefanie Noll discuss the making of a film in a country at war --- and why dance and art matter in a time of crisis.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

2000 Meters to Adriivka' Spotlights the Soldier Experience in Ukraine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:41:02 +0000

Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov joins to discuss his new documentary, "2000 Meters to Adriivka." The film follows an assault brigade of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to take back control of the small village of Adriivka. "2000 Meters to Adriivka" is in theaters today, and will premiere on PBS later this year.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Where to Find NYC's Best Tacos

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:31:41 +0000

New York Times "Where to Eat" writer, Luke Fortney discusses all the best places to get a taco in the city. Listeners call in with their favorite taco recommendations.

New Book Celebrates The Ups And Downs Of NYC's Hudson River Waterfront

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:31:07 +0000

Architectural historian William Hennessey has a new book called Along the Hudson: Walking Manhattan's Western Waterfront which traces the ups-and-downs of development along Manhattan’s western waterfront.

Obongjayar Blends Afrobeat, Electro-Pop, and Raw Emotion (A Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:30:57 +0000

A recent Rolling Stone headline called Obongjayar “the Afrobeat innovator who can rock a stadium with no fear.” He joins for a Listening Party to talk about Paradise Now, which blends electro-pop with intimate storytelling.

New Doc Celebrates Meredith Monk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:30:39 +0000

In a new documentary, the likes of Bjork and David Byrne attest to the influence and importance of pioneering multi-disciplinary artist Meredith Monk. The film follows Monk, now in her 80s, as she creates her latest immersive work. "Monk in Pieces" will open in theaters on July 25. Meredith Monk joins us alongside director Billy Shebar.

The Best NYC Ice Cream

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:31:35 +0000

The Infatuation, known for their restaurant recommendations, has compiled a summer essential: “The Best Ice Cream in New York City.” Editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore discuss their favorite places to get scoops.

Why Minor League Baseball Hits Different

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:31:25 +0000

Sure, you could spend hundreds of dollars to take your family to a Mets or a Yankees game. Or you could spend a fraction of that amount to experience the enduring goofiness of minor league baseball, which takes itself a lot less seriously -- and has more interesting food. Benjamin Hill covers the minor leagues for MiLB.com, and Rex Doane (who is a senior producer at WNYC by day) is a serious fan. They discuss the joys of minor league baseball.

'Videoheaven' Memorializes the Video Store

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:31:14 +0000

The new film "Videoheaven" presents a kind of video-essay about the history of on-screen portrayals of video stores, now mostly extinct. Writer and director Alex Ross Perry, who himself worked at Kim's Video, discusses the film alongside editor Clyde Folley. "Videoheaven" will screen on August 12 at Alamo Drafthouse, with a Q&A with Perry to follow.

The Historic Discoveries Unearthed By The Gateway Tunnel Project Construction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:30:52 +0000

The Gateway Program is a $16 billion project to build new tunnels under the Hudson River to improve service for Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. But as the project prepares to break ground, they have uncovered some mysterious — and some historically illuminating — obstacles, including a totally unaccounted for staircase to nowhere, pig bones from the Meatpacking District's meatpacking days, and a bevy of wires, cables, and other infrastructure dreamed up by the engineers of yesteryear. Stephen Nessen, transit reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the discoveries, and how Gateway crews will have to work around these buried treasures from the past.

The Best of NYC's Burgers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:09:16 +0000

This week, guests discuss the best places to get NYC favorites. Today, food critics, Robert Sietsema and Melissa McCart, discuss their favorite burgers in the city and listeners call in with their favorite spots to get a burger.

Your Summer Job Stories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:05:40 +0000

In the summertime, millions of teenagers nail down a summer job, some more random, boring, odd, and mundane than others. As we are in the thick of summer, All Of It producers Kate Hinds, Jordan Lauf and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen reflect on the summer jobs of their past, and listeners share their summer job stories and how they were shaped by the experience.

Remembering Poet, Musican and 'Cosby Show' Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:05:23 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 11, 2023] To honor the life of the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, we present part of his conversation about his Grammy-nominated spoken-word album, Hiding In Plain View. The poet, musician and beloved 'Cosby Show' actor died on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Gary Shteyngart's New Novel "Vera, or Faith"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:05:15 +0000

The latest novel from author Gary Shteyngart is told from the perspective of Vera, a kid who wants to keep her parents from splitting up, and to figure out where her birth mother has gone. It's titled Vera, or Faith, and the book is out now.

The Best Food of 2025 (So Far)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:28:26 +0000

New York Magazine's Matthew Schneier & Tammie Teclemariam break down the best bites of the year so far. Whether you're hungry for a new dining spot or curious about where to find the Big Apple's best onion rings, these professional NYC foodies will share their expert recommendations.

Why Are So Many People Plagued by Headaches?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:28:17 +0000

There is so much scientists and doctors still don't know about why humans get chronic headaches, and the best way to treat them. Author and science journalist Tom Zeller Jr. discusses his new book, The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction―and a Search for Relief. Listeners call in to share their own experiences with headaches.

Heathers: The Musical' Returns to NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:19:32 +0000

Actors Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes star in the new off-Broadway revival of "Heathers: The Musical," based on the 1988 teen crime comedy film. They'll talk about the show, the film it's based on, and why the musical is ripe for revival.

Omar’s Latest Album 'Brighter The Days' (A Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:19:24 +0000

UK soul legend Omar’s latest album, Brighter The Days, features collaborations with India Arie, Giggs, and more. He joins us for a Listening Party and to reflect on his career.

The 40th Anniversary of Live Aid

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:04:37 +0000

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the start-studded benefit concert aimed to help raise money to assist with the famine in Ethiopia. Director Thomas Pollard discusses his new four-part docuseries "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took On the World," which premiered on CNN on July 13.

Post-Apocalyptic Thriller '40 Acres'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:41:28 +0000

The new thriller '40 Acres' follows an African-American and Indigenous-American blended family tending to and protecting their farm in Canada after a post-apocalyptic event has wiped out all livestock and caused society to crumble. Star Danielle Deadwyler and writer-director R.T. Thorne discuss the film and its themes.

Summer in the City: Make The Most of Manhattan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:41:20 +0000

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rossilynne Culgan, the 'Things To Do' editor at Time Out New York, talks about her favorite summer attractions from around Manhattan. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots and upcoming events.

Brazilian Artist Liniker Performs Live and Talks 'CAJU' Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:43:56 +0000

Latin Grammy-award winning Brazilian artist Liniker is town this week for her free show at Lincoln Center on July 18. Ahead of the concert, she performs live in our studio, discusses her latest album, CAJU, and reflects on what it meant to her to be the first transgender woman to ever win a Latin Grammy.

'Billy Joel: And So It Goes'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:04:25 +0000

The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Long Island's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the project, which premieres episode one Friday evening on HBO and HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.

Steve Nieve Previews New York Summer Shows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:04:17 +0000

Steve Nieve is the longtime keyboard player for Elvis Costello and his various bands. He discusses his career and relationship with Costello, and previews a string of summer concerts in our area this summer, performing alongside singer and percussionist Kessada.

Summer In The City: Food and Fun on Staten Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:04:06 +0000

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Pamela Silvestri, food editor at the Staten Island Advance, talks about her favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots on Staten Island.

The Life of Groundbreaking Designer Virgil Abloh

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:32:23 +0000

Groundbreaking fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the first Black American artistic director of a luxury French fashion house when he became the artistic director of the menswear ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton. He died in 2021 at the age of 41. Biographer Robin Givhan discusses her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh.

Summer In The City: Things To Do In Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:23:08 +0000

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today John Major, author of the book 111 Places in Brooklyn That You Must Not Miss, talks about his favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.

Getting the Best Out of Summer Produce in the Kitchen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:22:32 +0000

Have more zucchini from the garden than you know what to do with? Melissa Clark, New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, gives tips on how to get the best out of the abundance of summer produce the kitchen, and listeners share their ideas and questions.

'ta-da!' Off Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:22:21 +0000

"ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes with 2,000 power point slides presented. Hear about it from performer Josh Sharp, who leads the show, and director Sam Pinkleton of "Oh, Mary!"

Emmy Nominee Cristin Milioti On Playing An Anti-Hero In 'The Penguin'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:26:32 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 12, 2024] The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" earned 24 Emmy nominations in this year's awards. Actor Cristin Milioti, who has now been Emmy-nominated for her role as Sofia, a member of the Falcone crime family, joined us for a Watch Party to discuss the final episode.

Brandee Younger Performs Live From 'Gadabout Season'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:26:24 +0000

Harpist Brandee Younger returns to All Of It to perform live, and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions and Younger's playing with Alice Coltrane's restored harp.

A Story of Change and Cheesecake on the Upper West Side

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:26:14 +0000

Mark Kurlansky is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose books span fiction and non-fiction but share food-related subjects, with titles like Salt, Milk, and Salmon. He'll talk about his latest novel Cheesecake, which takes place entirely on the Upper West Side, and follows a Greek coffee shop facing rent increases that adds an ancient Roman recipe to its menu. Acclaim, imitators, and competition follow.

Summer in the City: What To Do In The Bronx

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:26:06 +0000

Our Summer in the City series continues, spotlighting great things to do in each borough. Today a look at opportunities for summer fun in the Bronx. ET Rodriguez, local journalist and NYC tour guide, shares her picks for the best things to check out in the Bronx, and we take calls from listeners.

Has Sports Betting Changed Professional Athletics Forever?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:31:33 +0000

New York and New Jersey are some of the states who have profited the most from legalized sports gambling. But at what cost to residents, and to the sports they love? Journalist Danny Funt, author of the forthcoming book Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, speaks about how sports betting has changed the culture of fandom, and altered the experience of professional athletes.

Summer In The City: What To Do In Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:31:19 +0000

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rob MacKay of the Queens Tourism Council kicks off the series with the top attractions the World's Borough has to offer this season. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.

With His Camera, Larry Fink Documented 60 Years of American Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:31:08 +0000

The Center for Photography at Woodstock calls Larry Fink (1941-2023) "one of the last great humanist photographers." CPW has organized an exhibition of Fink's photographs, which depict his immersion in New York’s Beat scene, the Civil Rights movement, and Manhattan nightlife. "Larry Fink: Sensual Empathy," is on view at CPW in Kingston, New York through August 31. Curator Lucy Sante and CPW executive director Brian Wallis discuss the show and the importance of Fink's photographs.

Season 2 of "The Retrievals" Seeks Solutions to Women's Surgical Pain

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:30:58 +0000

C-sections are among the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. But despite interventions aimed at numbing the pain of the procedure, many women can still feel the painful surgical process while it's taking place. In the second season of the New York Times podcast "The Retrievals," Susan Burton tells the stories of some women who have been through this horrific experience, tries to understand why anesthesia sometimes fails, and explores approaches to solving this problem.

What The Red Scare Can Teach Us Today

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:02:48 +0000

The Hollywood Ten was a group of screenwriters and directors who were jailed in 1947 for refusing to answer questions about their beliefs and associations during a hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Their story is told in a new exhibit at New York Historical, titled "Blacklisted: An American Story." It explores the intersection of politics, art, culture and social dynamics during Hollywood's red scare. The exhibit also looks at Broadway and New York's theater community also responded. Curator Anne Lessy joins us to discuss.

What's Your Favorite Movie of the 21st Century

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:02:37 +0000

The New York Times is spending the summer ranking 100 of the best movies of the 21st century so far, based around the voting of over 500 directors, actors and producers in Hollywood. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, discusses the list, his favorite 21st century movies, and listeners share their picks.

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NYC Summer Read: 'The Doorman'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:02:27 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] The new novel The Doorman follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone discusses his new thriller.

When To DIY, And When To Hire A Professional

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:02:14 +0000

Dan Medley is a contractor and the founder of Team Handy Dan. He also teaches people the basics of home repair. He offers tips from how to build a home toolbox to how to assess when you can do a job yourself, and when to call a professional.

Has Insomnia Become a Public Health Emergency?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:31:32 +0000

Jennifer Senior used to have no trouble sleeping. Until she did. In her new article for The Atlantic, called "Why Can’t Americans Sleep? Insomnia has become a public-health emergency," she looks at how insomnia is now tenacious and pervasive. She joins us to discuss her reporting, and talk about how America is actually making its sleep crisis worse.

The 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Trial

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:32:06 +0000

July 10 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Scopes Trial, which centered on the ability to teach the theory of evolution in public schools. We reflect on the legacy of this monumental case and its relevance today, with Brenda Wineapple, author of the book Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation.

Beach Reads Week: Katie Yee's Heartbreak Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:23:26 +0000

We continue our week of beach reads with a debut novel from Katie Yee, called Maggie: Or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar. The story follows a woman who finds out her husband has been having an affair with a woman named Maggie... and that she has also been diagnosed with cancer. Yee discusses the novel, which is out on July 22, and will be speaking on 'pub day' at Yu and Me Bookstore at the NYPL Chatham Square Branch, and on July 24 with Books Are Magic at the Melissa Joy Manning Jewelry Store.

Jonathan Adler's Ceramic Art At The Museum of Arts and Design

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:16:08 +0000

Jonathan Adler's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of Jonathan Adler," which looks at his ceramic work over the past 30 years.

Beach Reads: 'The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:20:55 +0000

Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's latest novel The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits follows sisters Zoe and Cassie as they skyrocket to early‑2000s pop stardom, only for a tragedy to end their meteoric rise and shatter their bond. Years later, after going their separate ways, Zoe's teenage daughter tries to engineer a reunion. Weiner talks about her new book.

How 1990s NYC Skateboarding Culture Birthed 'Supreme'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:20:45 +0000

In the 80s and 90s, New York City's skateboarding scene was wild and gritty, and seemingly unable to be commercialized. And then the streetwear brand Supreme came along. Director Josh Swade discusses the new 30 for 30 documentary “Empire Skate,” which tells the story of 1990s New York City skate culture that inspired a global brand.

How The Zombies Went from English Teen Rockers to Hall of Famers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:20:35 +0000

The Zombies were core to the British Invasion of the 1960s, with songs like She's Not There, and Time of the Season. "Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary" explores how the English teenagers became Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Lead singer Colin Blunstone discusses the group's story, and takes listener calls, along with the film's director Robert Schwartzman. On Wednesday evening at Gramercy Theatre, there will be a screening of the film followed by Q&A and unplugged performance with Blunstone and Schwartzman's band, Rooney.

New Play Explores Love & Hip Hop Amid The Afghan War

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:20:24 +0000

Duke is an international hip hop star who is visiting US troops in Kabul. Roya is his interpreter. In the new play set against a war-torn Afghanistan in 2016, can their chemistry matter more than their differences? Stars Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur discuss the new play 'Duke & Roya', alongside director Warren Adams.

Frances Valentine Co-Founder Elyce Arons Reflects on Her Friendship with Kate Spade

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:18:12 +0000

Before Kate Spade’s tragic death, she and Frances Valentine co-founder Elyce Arons had been best friends for 37 years. Arons reflects on their bond in her new memoir, titled We Might Just Make It After All, and shares memories of their decades-long friendship.

'The Ghosts Of Gwendolyn Montgomery,' By Clarence A. Hayes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:17:53 +0000

A mystical adventure awaits Gwendolyn Montgomery, an NYC power publicist, who finds herself caught in web of murder. Clarence Haynes discusses his book The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, which has been described as "a fresh, authentic voice in urban fantasy and horror."

A Few Recipe Suggestions To Keep Your Kitchen Cool

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:14:10 +0000

When it’s too hot to cook, easy, no-oven recipes can be a lifesaver. New York Times associate editor Margaux Laskey recently published a list of "100 Easy Summer Recipes for Right Now." She talks about her favorites, and listeners share their go-to hot-weather meals.

ADHD Diagnoses Have Been Rising Steadily. Why?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:14:02 +0000

ADHD diagnoses are soaring. For some kids, it's a lifesaver. But recent research about ADHD shows that it might be more of a mismatch between your brain and your current circumstance -- and that labeling kids with ADHD has some downsides. In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?" He discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share their experiences with ADHD diagnoses.

Beach Reads: Laura Lippman's "Murder Takes a Vacation"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 19:39:37 +0000

You may know Laura Lippman for her Tess Monaghan series of mysteries. In her latest novel, Murder Takes a Vacation, we meet Muriel Blossom, who once worked with Tess. Now retired and widowed, she takes her first trip to Europe, which promptly goes awry. Lippman discusses her new work, which The New York Times calls "a rollicking adventure of the highest order."

Summer Reading Challenge Check-In: Beach Read Recommendations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 19:02:58 +0000

Our second Summer Reading Challenge is underway! This week, All Of It producer Jordan Lauf discusses some beach reads that could fit in the five Summer Reading Challenge categories. Listeners weigh in with their recommendations. Click here to sign up for the Challenge!

Summer Television Preview

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 19:00:16 +0000

We are previewing the sights and sounds of summer. We've talked about movies, music, and podcasts. Now Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to talk about some of the season's most anticipated TV shows, from a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to Love Island USA. Plus listeners share what they excited to be watching this season.

Diane Arbus Turned Her Camera on New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 18:58:51 +0000

This summer, you can see the largest New York exhibition ever put together about local post-war photographer Diane Arbus. For "Diane Arbus: Constellation," Park Avenue Armory has amassed more than 450 Arbus photographs. Curator Matthieu Humery and photographer Neil Selkirk, a former student of Arbus and the only person allowed to make prints from her negatives, talk about the exhibition, on view through August 17.

'Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation' (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 5 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography, Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. You can listen to all three parts of our series in full.

Charles Sumner, Part 1: Sumner's upbringing in a diverse neighborhood in Boston, and how that experience led him to become an abolitionist.
Charles Sumner, Part 2: Sumner's experiences as a statesman during the Civil War, the caning incident, and questions about his sexuality.
Charles Sumner, Part 3: Sumner's relationship with the Lincolns, and life after the Civil War.

Fredrick Douglass Full Bio: "What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July?"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Today for the Fourth of July, we learn about the life of Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist born into slavery who famously asked, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

We present our Full Bio conversation with Yale historian David Blight, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.

Frederick Douglass, Part 1: Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person and how he learned to read
Frederick Douglass, Part 2: How Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North
Frederick Douglass, Part 3: How Douglass's views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s
Frederick Douglass, Part 4: Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing
Frederick Douglass, Part 5: His allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass
Frederick Douglass, Part 6: The reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America

Local Art Alert: Rashid Johnson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Local Art Alert: Amy Sherald

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 9, 2025] New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” the artist's first solo exhibition at a major New York museum. She discusses her practice, the stories of some of her most iconic portraits and the fifty paintings dating back to 2007 that comprise the exhibition, which is on view at the Whitney through August 10.

Local Art Alert: Nanette Carter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 28, 2025] Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.

Local Art Alert: The Frick Has Reopened!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection, including what exhibits to check out.

Local Art Alert: Jesse Krimes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Jesse Krimes was interested in art at an early age, but got caught up in the criminal justice system in his early 20's. He spent 6 years in prison, including some time in solitary confinement. Since his release, he has pursued his own art career, and worked to help incarcerated people use art as a tool for self-expression and rehabilitation. Now he has his own exhibition at The Met. His solo show is called "Corrections," and runs through July 13. He'll discuss his work and his Brooklyn-based organization, The Center for Art and Advocacy, which provides resources for formerly incarcerated artists.

Local Art Alert: Early Photography at The Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition "The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910," on view at the Met through July 20.

What to Watch at the Movies (2025 Summer Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:23:39 +0000

As summer kicks off, a fresh wave of films is hitting screens big and small. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us to break down her list of films to see in the next few weeks, from "Superman" to "The Naked Gun."

Full Bio: Charles Sumner After the Civil War

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:23:28 +0000

For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. In today's installment, we learn about Sumner's life after the Civil War.

Bobby Finger's 'Four Squares' Now In Paperback

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:23:12 +0000

[REBROADCAST from July 2, 2024] Bobby Finger, author and co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast discusses his second novel, Four Squares. which is now out in paperback. The story is set in the West Village of the 1990s, where Artie, a gay man working a tedious advertising job meets the love of his life, Abraham. The story interweaves through several stages of Art's life, including as an elderly man seeking belonging and connection in New York City.

Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:22:58 +0000

Dr. Jessica B. Harris, author of High on the Hog, shares her new cookbook Braided Heritage, exploring how Indigenous, European, and African traditions shaped American cuisine, with 90+ recipes for today’s home cook.

Looking for Podcast Suggestions? (2025 Summer Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 18:19:47 +0000

Looking for some new podcast suggestions for the summer? Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker shares her standout picks, from recent hilarious fiction to sharp cultural commentary that are perfect for road trips, beach days, or just beating the heat.

Full Bio: Charles Sumner Works to Preserve the Union

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 18:19:33 +0000

Eleri Ward Previews Debut Album Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 17:58:54 +0000

Eleri Ward's recent stage credits include starring in Florence Welch’s "Gatsby" music at the American Repertory Theatre. Now the actor and singer-songwriter is preparing to release her debut album, Internal Rituals, in September. She joins us to perform a preview of it live in the studio.

Bobbito Garcia's Life in Basketball

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 17:50:42 +0000

Bobbito Garcia is an influential New York DJ, author, filmmaker, radio host, and park hooper. He grew up in the city obsessed with the game of basketball, especially the unique culture of New York City outdoor pickup. He discusses his new memoir, Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!: A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul, and listeners share stories about their time spent playing pickup ball in New York.

What is the Song of the Summer? (2025 Summer Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:39 +0000

Summer’s just getting started, and Switched on Pop's Nate Sloan joins us to share standout new tracks from Sabrina Carpenter to Grupo Frontera that are already defining the sound of summer 2025.

Full Bio: The Early Life of Senator Charles Sumner

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:29 +0000

Make Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream at Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:19 +0000

A new cookbook from Nick Morgenstern, the owner of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, teaches readers how to make these delicious gourmet ice cream flavors at home. Morgenstern discusses the cookbook and takes calls from listeners.

Morgan Spector on 'The Gilded Age'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:10 +0000

"The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, and takes calls from our listeners who have questions about the series. "The Gilded Age" airs Sunday evenings on HBO.

Memories of Cherry Grove Through Film, Photos, and Firsthand Stories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:30:43 +0000

Cherry Grove Archives Collection celebrates Fire Island’s LGBTQ+ legacy with a new podcast, art walks, and a drag pageant film. Creative Director Parker Sargent shares how these projects preserve and share this vital community history.

Crowd-Pleasing Desserts to Share with Pride

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:29:52 +0000

In honor of NYC Pride Weekend, baker Justin Burke talks about Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride, a cookbook inspired by queer potlucks. He shares recipes like Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler, Lemon-Thyme Bars, and Hummingbird Blondies, along with reflections on joy, pride, and chosen family.

What's Happening This Pride Weekend?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:29:40 +0000

NYC Pride festivities will be taking place over the weekend. Co-chair of NYC Pride, Kazz Alexander, talks about the events in this year's program, and about the importance of Pride in 2025.

Bi-State Beach Bonanza: The Best Beaches in NJ and NY

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:29:12 +0000

New York and New Jersey have hundreds of miles of coastline, and hundreds of great beaches to choose from. New Jersey journalist Brian Donohue, and Time Out New York's Rossilyne Culgan talk about their favorites, and we'll take your suggestions and calls.

Trophy Boys' Spotlights an All-Boys Debate Squad

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:37:08 +0000

The new play "Trophy Boys" follows an undefeated debate team from an all-boys school who must face off against their sister school for their final debate. The question at the center of the debate: has feminism been good for women? Playwright and actor Emannuelle Mattana and actor Louisa Jacobson discuss the show, which is running at the MCC Theater through July 27.

Madison McFerrin's New Album SCORPIO (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:36:11 +0000

Madison McFerrin returns with her sophomore album SCORPIO. She joins for a Listening Party.

Don't Overlook Beauford Delaney's Drawings

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:36:02 +0000

James Baldwin once called his friend, artist Beauford Delaney, a "spiritual father." Delaney was born in Tennessee, and arrived in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, before following other Black artists to Paris in the 1950s. This summer, The Drawing Center is presenting a new exhibition of Beauford Delaney's drawings, the first New York retrospective of Delaney's work in over thirty years. "In the Medium of Life: The Drawings of Beauford Delaney" is on view through September 14, and Laura Hoptman, executive director, and Rebecca DiGiovanna, assistant curator, discuss why Delaney's drawings are important to understand his practice.

"Adults" Showrunner Stefani Robinson and Actor Amita Rao

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:35:53 +0000

"Adults" showrunner Stefani Robinson and actor Amita Rao, who plays “Issa,” talk about the new series, which follows a group of slightly unhinged, dysfunctional best friends in their 20s as they navigate ambition, codependence, and growing up together and apart in New York City.

The Best Cheap Date Ideas That Are Actually Fun

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:57:22 +0000

A cheap date doesn't have to mean boring. In fact, it opens up a lot of possibilities. It can get you out of your comfort zone and into a shared experience that's adventurous, playful, and educational (especially if you go searching for New York City Easter eggs). Danielle Kam wrote the article "40 Cheap Date-Night Ideas That Aren’t Cringe" for The Cut. She shares her suggestions, and takes listeners questions and stories.

Susan Choi's New Novel 'Flashlight'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:57:12 +0000

The new novel Flashlight tells the story of how one father's disappearance during a walk on the beach with his young daughter changes the course of the family's life forever. Author Susan Choi discusses her new novel.

Maris Kreizman and Josh Gondelman Talk Partnership, Hope and Life Together

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:52:16 +0000

Maris Kreizman and her husband, comedian Josh Gondelman, join us together to talk about different approaches to hope and optimism, and how they make their partnership fun and fulfilling.

Maris Kreizman Wants to Burn It All Down

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:52:07 +0000

Author and culture critic Maris Kreizman discusses her new book of essays, I Want to Burn This Place Down. The book chronicles her own journey through politics, as she becomes disillusioned with the current political system and begins to believe radical change is necessary. The book will be published on July 1.

Josh Gondelman's New Comedy Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:51:58 +0000

Comedian Josh Gondelman discuses his new comedy special, "Positive Reinforcement," which debuts on YouTube on June 27.

Buena Vista Social Club' Brings Broadway to WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:57:22 +0000

As part of New York Music Month and its Radio City series, we bring you a celebration of music via a live-onstage radio broadcast with the Tony-winning band from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club. Music director and winner of the Tony for Best Orchestrations, Marco Paguia leads the band in this hourlong special in The Greene Space, with songs performed by actors Wesley Wray, Da’Von Moody, Mel Seme, Isa Antonetti and Sophia Ramos. Choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado also join to talk about their Tony-awarded work. This is a free event, available via livestream as well. The rest of the band at this event includes Renesito Avich, David Oquendo, Roman Diaz, Javier Diaz, and Pedro Giraudo.

Rhiannon Giddens On 'You're The One' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:49:13 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 19, 2023] ] Last time she joined us on the show, Pulitzer Prize winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discussed her album, You're the One, her first record of all original songs. Giddens joined us in studio for a Listening Party, and a conversation about her prolific career.

chlothegod Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:49:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performed in WNYC’s Studio Five, and talked about her work.

Uwade's Classics-Inspired Debut Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:48:49 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2025] Uwade became known to the All Of It team and many other listeners when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Her debut album is called Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, performed live in studio five.

A Taste Of Broadway, Live From The Greene Space

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:51:15 +0000

On Tuesday, All Of It will host a free, live, in-person event in The Greene Space with members of the cast, orchestra and creative team behind the hit Broadway show 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which documents how the titular ensemble of mostly Cuban musicians collaborated on an album that would spark an international revival of Latin music. RSVP here. Reservations do not guarantee seating, which is 'first-come, first-served'. The program will start at 12 noon; Doors at 11:30.

To preview tomorrow's event, we present some highlights from a similar event in April, "Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' At WNYC." Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis perform the music of Alicia Keys.

An EMT's Memoir 'A Real Emergency'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:49:39 +0000

Joanna Sokol spent years as an EMT, including working as a wilderness EMT and a ski patroller. She also has worked in the desert in Reno and in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Now she chronicles 15 years of her experience as a paramedic in her new memoir, A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance. Sokol discusses, and listeners call in to speak about their time working as an EMT.

Announcing the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:49:31 +0000

This summer, from June 23rd to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our second summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!

The deadline to register as a participant is July 1st! Click here to sign up!

Participants will select and read at least one book in ALL FIVE of the following categories...

A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
A book about or set in New York City
A memoir or biography
A recent debut novel
A book published in 2025

You can download and fill out or print this PDF form to keep track of your selections.

You can also share your selections with us, and keep us updated on your summer reading progress, by tagging us in posts on Instagram, and we’ll repost you! Tag us @allofitwnyc and use the hashtag #AOISummerReadingChallenge.

Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive a prize.

All summer long, our host Alison Stewart will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well. Visit the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge page for more info on how to participate, and more book recommendations from Jordan.

Best Album Covers of All Time

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:49:23 +0000

Earlier this month, the Recording Academy announced that next year's Grammy Awards will include a category for Best Album Cover. Joe Lynch, East Coast executive digital director at Billboard, explains the change, shares his thoughts on the role of album art in music, and take your calls for the best album covers of all time.

Bill Sherman's Behind Some of You and Your Kid's Favorite Songs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:49:14 +0000

Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," producing the "Hamilton" cast album, and also music director behind "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers on PBS Kids. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.

Juneteenth Weekend: John Lewis's 'Good Trouble'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Nov. 2024] Our November 2024 Full Bio selection was John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the US Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble."

Juneteenth Weekend: Shirley Chisholm's Life and Trailblazing Career

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from March 2023] For our Full Bio selection in March 2023, in honor of Women's History Month, we learned about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the new biography Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics.

Juneteenth Special: A Biography of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 2023] On Juneteenth, listen to our special presentation of all six installments of a Full Bio conversation about King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig, in recognition of King's fight for rights a century after enslaved people were emancipated.

S.A. Cosby's New Thriller 'King of Ashes'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:55 +0000

Writer S.A. Cosby discusses his latest thriller, King of Ashes. It follows a man named Roman who returns home to try and save his family from the revenge of angry gang members. Cosby will discuss the book on June 18 at Barnes and Noble's Upper West Side location.

Love and Lust Without Limits: The Rise of Queer Romance Novels

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:46 +0000

Romance novels are experiencing a surge in popularity, and the sales of LGBTQ+ novels in particular are taking off. Leah Koch is the owner of the Ripped Bodice, a romance bookstore in Brooklyn. She talks about her favorite queer romance novels, and takes listener's calls about theirs.

Why Artist Ben Shahn Embraced Nonconformity

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:37 +0000

This summer, The Jewish Museum is examining the life and work of a local artist who dared to be different. Ben Shahn was born in present day Lithuania in 1898, but immigrated to Brooklyn as a boy after his father was exiled to Siberia. Shahn began a life of using his art to respond to historical moments with social realism, from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War. Dr. Laura Katzman, professor of art history at James Madison University, and Dr. Stephen Brown, curator at the Jewish Museum discuss, "Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity," on view through October 12.

Radiolab Marks 50 Years of 'Jaws' With Shark Stories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:29 +0000

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of when "Jaws" first terrorized a generation of children in the movie theater. Radiolab is commemorating the anniversary with a week of programming dedicated to sharks, from understanding our fears of sharks, to our recent shark-related scientific discoveries. Producer Rachael Cusick and Radiolab managing editor Pat Walters discuss Swimming With Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks, and listeners share their memories of seeing "Jaws" or questions they have about one of humanity's most feared predators.

The IFC Center Celebrates 20 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:28:52 +0000

20 years ago today, the IFC Center opened with a mission to play the best independent films from the United States, and around the world. Harris Dew, vice president and general manager of the IFC Center, discusses the last two decades of movies at the IFC Center, and previews the special programming happening this evening, and over the course of the next few months. Listeners call in to share their memories of the best movies they've seen at the IFC Center.

Listening Party: Renée Elise Goldsberry on Her Debut Album and 'Hamilton' at 10

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:28:43 +0000

Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry has released her debut album, Who I Really Am, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of "Hamilton" on Broadway. Goldsberry joins for a Listening Party, and discusses playing Angelica Schuyler a decade ago.

Toni Morrison The Editor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:28:35 +0000

You know Toni Morrison the writer, but what about Toni the editor? As she rose in literary fame, Morrison also worked in publishing as a senior editor for Random House, the first black woman to hold such a title in the company. Dana A. Williams, professor of African American literature and dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, discusses her new book about Toni Morrison's career as an editor, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, which includes stories about the authors she shaped, and her efforts to change publishing for the better.

A New Documentary About Marlee Matlin's Trailblazing Life and Career

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:28:27 +0000

Marlee Matlin made history in 1987 as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award. After decades of advocacy within Hollywood and within the Deaf community, Matlin's film "CODA" took home the Oscar for Best Picture in 2022, and her co-star Troy Katsur became the second Deaf actor to win an Oscar. A new documentary follows Matlin's trailblazing life and career. Matlin and director Shoshannah Stern discuss "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," in theaters June 20.

100 Pieces of Art' with the Queens Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:49:13 +0000

For the final installment of the ongoing series 100 Pieces of Art, Sarah Cho, assistant curator at the Queens Museum, recommends 10 pieces of art you should go see in New York City. Listeners share their thoughts on their favorite pieces of art in the city.

Celine Song on Her New Romantic Drama 'Materialists'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:49:00 +0000

The new film from Celine Song, the writer and director of "Past Lives," follows a New York City matchmaker who is torn between her ex-boyfriend and the man who is perfect on paper. Song talks about the film, "Materialists," in theaters now.

Roommate Court Will Come To Order

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:48:37 +0000

Can you leave your dishes in the sink "to soak?" How much notice do you need to give before hosting an overnight guest? How much noise is too much after midnight? Comedian Michael Abber, host of the web series 'Roommate Court,' discusses how he thinks about the issues that arise when two independent adults share a home, and listeners call in to have their roommate disputes mediated and adjudicated.

Jess Walter Tackles Conspiracy Theories in 'So Far Gone'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:48:20 +0000

In his latest novel, author Jess Walter focuses on the ways conspiracy theories can tear a family apart. So Far Gone follows a grandfather living off the grid who re-enters his family's life to try and locate his daughter, who has gone missing and might be with a dangerous militia group. Walter talks about the book ahead of an event tonight at Symphony Space at 7 pm.

Remembering Two Music Giants, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:19:26 +0000

This month, the music world lost two giants: Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone, and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Both died at the age of 82. Music journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Spin Magazines Alan Light discusses the life, careers, and legacies of Stone and Wilson. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories for both icons.

Your Dad's New York Story

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:19:16 +0000

Ahead of Father's Day, we ask you to share stories about your dad, specifically your dad's New York story. That could mean dad's immigration story, or the story of how he started his business, or a story about his life in New York he would always recount to you. Michael Garofalo, StoryCorps chief content officer and host of the "StoryCorps" podcast, discusses some of his favorite StoryCorps stories about fathers.

Just Kids' Spotlights Families of Trans Children Facing Difficult Choices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:19:08 +0000

The new documentary "Just Kids" follows three families who live in states where gender-affirming care for minors has been made illegal. These families must decide whether to move in order to secure treatment for their trans children. Director Gianna Toboni discusses the film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival over the weekend and is screening as part of the Festival on June 13.

She Runs the World' Spotlights Olympian Allyson Felix

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:19:00 +0000

Allyson Felix is the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in history. But when she got pregnant, her sponsor Nike said her value had declined. The new documentary from directors Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill is called “She Runs The World” tells the story of her fight for fair pay. It’s a Spotlight Documentary at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Examining the Career of Barbara Walters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:32:47 +0000

The new documentary "Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything" chronicles the iconic journalist's groundbreaking rise to an evening news anchor at a time when women were shut out of television journalism. Director Jackie Jesko discusses the film, which is running now at the Tribeca Film Festival and will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on June 23.

How 'The Day After' Changed The Way Americans Considered the Dangers of Nuclear War

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:32:34 +0000

On November 20, 1983, over one hundred million Americans tuned into ABC to watch a television movie that had a crucial impact on how the country thought about the danger of nuclear weapons. "The Day After" starred Jason Robards, and was set in Lawrence, Kansas. The movie imagined what might happen if nuclear war was to break out, and it didn't hold back on showing realistic and gruesome details. Film Forum is now screening a documentary, "Television Event," about the making of the infamous film. Director Jeff Daniels discusses one of the most controversial movies ever made and listeners share their memories of seeing "The Day After" for the first time.

Dulé Hill and Patricia McGregor on 'Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:32:13 +0000

The new play "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" focuses on the final night of the groundbreaking television show, "The Nat 'King' Cole Show," as Cole contends with what to do with this last moment in the spotlight. Actor Dulé Hill discusses starring as Cole, and director and co-writer Patricia McGregor joins to discuss bringing the story to life. "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" is running at the New York Theatre Workshop through June 29.

How to Build a Better World

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:31:55 +0000

AJR band member, climate advocate, and educator Adam Met joins us to discuss his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.

Marc Ribot Live In Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:28:48 +0000

Celebrated guitarist Marc Ribot has released his first album of lyrical music. It’s called Map of a Blue City. Ribot joins us live in studio to perform.

Durand Bernarr in Full Bloom (A Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:28:20 +0000

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discussed his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album ahead of his concert at Warsaw in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th.

A New Documentary Celebrates Raoul's

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:27:32 +0000

The new documentary "Raoul’s: A New York Story," puts the spotlight on the beloved SoHo French bistro, opened by two brothers in 1975. Directors Greg Olliver and Karim Raoul, who is also the son of Serge Raoul, discuss the film, which is playing now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Listeners call in to share their thoughts and memories of Raoul's as well.

A Drama About the Later Seasons of Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:27:07 +0000

A new drama series follows a group of longtime friends as they face challenges in their friendships, marriage, and life. Co-creator Tracey Wigfield and star Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss "The Four Seasons" which is now streaming on Netflix, and has been renewed for a second season.

The Reunited Doobie Brothers Talk 'Walk This Road'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:21:25 +0000

On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.

'Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print' Celebrates Ms. Magazine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:19:16 +0000

The new documentary "Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print" celebrates the legacy of Ms. Magazine, but also examines some of the publication's missteps. Directors Cecilia Aldarondo, Alice Gu, and Salima Koroma discuss the film, which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival June 10.

Exploring the Life of Trailblazing Staten Island Photographer Alice Austen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:19:06 +0000

Staten Island photographer Alice Austen was groundbreaking for her non-conformity to gender norms, and her street photographs of New York from the 1890s. Bonnie Yochelson, author of the new book Too Good To Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen, discusses Austen's career.

Rob Franklin's Debut Novel 'Great Black Hope'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:18:57 +0000

The new novel Great Black Hope follows Smith, a wealthy Black Stanford graduate, who discovers that his class can only protect him so much after he is arrested for cocaine possession. Author Rob Franklin discusses the novel, his debut. Franklin will be speaking with Katie Kitamura at PUBLIC Hotel on June 10 and with Roxane Gay at Word Up Community Bookstore on June 25.

Jeff Hiller's New Memoir 'Actress of a Certain Age'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 18:34:52 +0000

"Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.

Sally Ride's Groundbreaking NASA Mission Came With a Cost

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 18:34:41 +0000

In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a result of her groundbreaking mission, but throughout her life, she kept one aspect of her identity a secret. A new documentary, "Sally," tells the complex story of Sally Ride, including interviews with Tam O’Shaughnessy, Sally’s life partner for 27 years. Director Cristina Costantini discusses "Sally," which premieres on National Geographic on June 16.

Recapping the 2025 Tony Awards

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 18:34:29 +0000

New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards. Plus, listeners call in with their thoughts and share their favorite Broadway shows of the year.

Riz Ahmed and David McKenzie on Their New Thriller 'Relay'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 18:34:22 +0000

The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz Ahmed stars in the film. He discusses the movie alongside director David McKenzie. "Relay" is screening now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters August 22.

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods Star in "Gypsy"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods have earned Tony nominations for their roles as Mama Rose and Gypsy in the revival of "Gypsy." They discuss bringing this show back to life, and the complexities of casting this story with Black actors.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Fall in Love in 'Maybe Happy Ending'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Darren Criss. Criss and co-star Helen J Shen discuss the show, which follows two obsolete robots who fall in love.

The Music of 'Real Women Have Curves' LIVE

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 8, 2025] Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba, Aline Mayagoitia, and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio.

Sarah Snook Tackles 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat.

The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play 'Purpose'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jon Michael Hill. Hill and playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins discuss the show, which reveals the secrets within the family of a Civil Rights icon.

John Proctor is the Villain' Captures the Lives of Teenage Girls

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.

The Beaches Perform Live From Their New Album 'No Hard Feelings'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 20:02:57 +0000

The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in studio.

'For Venida, For Kalief' Commemorates Kalief Browder and His Mother

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 18:13:18 +0000

Tomorrow marks ten years since the death of Kalief Browder, who as a teenager was held for three years on Riker's Island, including in solitary confinement, without being convicted of a crime. A new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival follows the movement to seek justice following Browder's death. The film also commemorates Browder's mother, Venida, who died not long after Kalief, through her poetry. Director Sisa Bueno discusses "For Venida, For Kalief," which premieres tomorrow.

Queer Cinema in Hollywood's Censored Golden Age

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 18:13:07 +0000

A new book explores the perseverance of queer cinema between the 1930s and 1960s, when Hollywood was subject to the restrictive Motion Picture Production Code, otherwise known as the Hays Code. Michael Koresky, author and editorial director for the Museum of the Moving Image, joins us to discuss Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness.

Jasmine Amy Rogers on Bringing Betty Boop to Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 18:12:54 +0000

Tony-nominated actor Jasmine Amy Rogers discusses her role bringing the cartoon Betty Boop to life in the new Broadway musical "Boop!"

Full Bio: Ron Chernow on the Big Issues that Dominated Mark Twain's Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 18:35:09 +0000

Our Full Bio series continues with a conversation about Mark Twain with biographer Ron Chernow. Today, Chernow discusses the big issues that dominated Twain's life, from politics to racism.

Tony Nominee Tom Francis on 'Sunset Boulevard'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 18:34:54 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 13, 2024] Broadway actor Tom Francis has earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the acclaimed revival of "Sunset Boulevard." He discuses how he got the part, working with director Jamie Lloyd, and what it's like performing part of the musical live on the streets of New York.

Producer's Note: On Thursday morning, after this conversation aired, it was announced that Sunset Boulevard will be extended through July 20.

The Cult of SoulCycle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 18:34:47 +0000

A new podcast explores how SoulCycle came to capture the hearts, minds, and bodies of many New Yorkers passionate about fitness. Host Jess Rothschild discusses her show "Cult of Body and Soul," and we take calls from listeners.

'Outrageous' Tells the Story of the Mitford Sisters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 18:32:47 +0000

The new BritBox series "Outrageous" is based on the true story of the Mitford sisters, a group of British siblings who went on to live prominent and scandalous lives throughout Europe. One even became involved with Adolf Hitler. Writer Sarah Williams discusses the show, along with Joanna Vanderham, who stars as Diana Mitford. "Outrageous" premieres on BritBox on June 18.

Full Bio: Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:49:50 +0000

Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new biography of celebrated American author Mark Twain as part of this month's Full Bio conversation. Today, we discuss Twain's early life and the beginning of his career as a writer.

100 Pieces of Art' with the Bronx Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:48:24 +0000

We continue our series "100 Pieces of Art" celebrating the must-see works of art in the city. Eileen Jeng Lynch, director of curatorial programs at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, discusses her list of 10 works of art to see, and listeners call in to recommend their favorite works of art in the city.

Note: There were technical difficulties during this conversation that made it difficult to understand the guest. We apologize for the issues.

Daniel Dae Kim and David Henry Hwang on the Tony-Nominated Revival of 'Yellowface'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:48:15 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play "Yellowface" from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star Daniel Dae Kim a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Hwang and Kim discuss the show, which follows a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor as an Asian character in his new play. A recording of "Yellowface" is now available to stream on PBS as part of their Great Performances series.

Forever' Adapts A Judy Blume First-Love Story For TV

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:48:08 +0000

A new Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen.

"Operation Mincemeat" Turns a Real World War II Mission into a Tony-Nominated Musical

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:33:15 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The musical "Operation Mincemeat" tells the true story of a World War II operation involving two MI-5 officers and one dead body. It is now nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stars and writers of the show Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, and Zoe Roberts discuss the new musical and their comedy group Spit Lip.

Get Lit: Reeve Carney Performs New Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:33:08 +0000

Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live.

Get Lit: Katie Kitamura on 'Audition'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:32:57 +0000

The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We spent the month reading Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd. Missed the event? Catch it here.

Bowl EP' is a Skate Park Romance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:32:48 +0000

The new play "Bowl EP" transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching for the new for their rap group, but over the course of the day, they might find something else entirely. Playwright and director Nazareth Hassan discusses "Bowl EP" along with actors Felicia Curry and Essence Lotus. It is running at the Vineyard Theater through June 15.

Why We're Drawn to Conspiracy Theories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 18:49:03 +0000

In the new CNN podcast series "Persuadable," misinformation journalist Donie O'Sullivan seeks to understand how and why people fall down conspiracy theory rabbit holes and what we can do to pull them back out.

Puberty Hits Harder These Days

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 18:48:54 +0000

Middle childhood (between toddlerhood and the teenage years) often gets overlooked. But for kids ages 6-12, the pressures of adolescence are arriving earlier. Puberty is happening earlier, social media has led to emotional turbulence, and kids today are facing different challenges than the previous generation. Clinical psychological Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler talks about her new book The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (ages 6-12) and takes listeners' calls.

Matt Berninger's New Solo Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 18:48:45 +0000

The National frontman Matt Berninger releases his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk, today. He'll perform at Webster Hall tonight and Rough Trade Below tomorrow. He stops by the studio to talk about the new release.

Grandparents Are Taking on More Childcare Than Ever. How Do They Feel About That?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 18:48:37 +0000

Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is this trend affecting grandparents and their retirement? We speak with Faith Hill, author of the recent Atlantic piece "Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit," alongside Frances Dodds, author of the New York Times Magazine piece "My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids." We also hear from listeners regarding their experience on this topic.

25 Years Since Aimee Mann's 'Bachelor No. 2' (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:32:52 +0000

Aimee Mann released her third album, Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, on May 2, 2000. It featured some songs from her soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" alongside newer tracks and became one of the best reviewed albums of the decade. For our series Silver Liner Notes, writer Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about the album's legacy and take listeners' calls.

OK Go in the Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:32:42 +0000

More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age join us in-studio to perform live.

Thank Ron Delsener For New York's Most Famous Concerts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:32:34 +0000

Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener. Director Jake Sumner speaks about his new documentary that tells the story of Ron Delsener's life, from a childhood in Queens to a life in the music industry. The film also features interviews with artists whose concerts Delsener helped promote, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, and more. "Ron Delsener Presents" is in theaters May 30.

Tony Nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence on 'Just in Time'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:32:26 +0000

2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical "Just in Time," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars as Darin, while Lawrence plays singer Connie Francis.

Recapping This Year's Cannes Film Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:14:45 +0000

The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's programming, and talks about how attendees have responded to this year's cinematic works.

Nanette Carter Returns Home to Montclair With New Solo Exhibition

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:14:36 +0000

Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.

Empower The Village's Upcoming Juneteenth Art Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:14:25 +0000

Ayo Sanderson Wilson discusses the work of the organization Empower The Village, an organization which aims to uplift Black people, businesses and communities. The group will hold its Juneteenth celebration and arts show at the Montclair Arts Museum.

Summer Reads: Long Island Compromise

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:14:15 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] The novel Long Island Compromise from Taffy Brodesser-Akner is now out in paperback. It follows a very wealthy Long Island family coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping scheme. Brodesser-Akner discusses the book as part last summer's Get Lit with All Of It book club.

The Names' Explores the Effects of Domestic Violence

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:14:00 +0000

In the new novel The Names, a woman named Cora is stuck in an abusive marriage. She has a new baby son, and is faced with three choices. She could name him Gordon after her husband, which is what he wants. She could name him Bear, which is what her daughter wants. Or she could name him Julian, which is what she wants. The book explores three different versions of the future of this family, depending on what name Cora chooses. Author Florence Knapp discusses her novel.

Demystifying 'Couples Therapy' With Dr. Orna Guralnik

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:26:08 +0000

Relationships can create the need for difficult conversations about the different ways that two (or more) partners are aligned (or not). Dr. Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst and subject of Showtime’s "Couples Therapy," discusses communicating across perspectives, the value of couples therapy, and the show's return with nine new episodes, now available to stream.

The Struggles of Motherhood in the Digital Age

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:26:01 +0000

When New York Times culture critic Amanda Hess was pregnant with her first child, she found herself sucked into the internet, comparing her experience to those of other moms online. Her new memoir, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, explores the challenges of becoming a parent at this moment. Hess discusses the book, and parents call in to talk about their own relationship with the internet.

Sam Cooke's Daughter Carla Cooke Keeps His Music Alive

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:25:54 +0000

Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Sam Cooke. She has dedicated her career to singing her father's music, hoping to keep it alive for younger generations. She sings some Sam Cooke live in our studio, and discusses her upcoming show at 54 Below, “Carla Cooke: Celebrating Sam Cooke.”

Pasta Salad Summer with Dan Pashman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:25:46 +0000

James Bead Award-winning host of The Sporkful and pasta shape inventor Dan Pashman shares tips for stepping up your pasta salad game for the summer. Plus, listeners' call with their pasta salad hot takes.

Summer Read: Playworld, by Former Child Actor Adam Ross

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York.

Remembering The 1964-65 New York World’s Fair

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 27, 2025] An exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant director of archives and collections Lynn Maliszewski, discusses the new show “A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary,” on view through July 13.

'Cabaret' Stars Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2024] Country singer Orville Peck continues his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July.

Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 27, 2025] Earlier this year, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated on the album, to unpack its significance.

What To Bring To The Cookout, Dinner Party, or Other Summer Gatherings

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:27:18 +0000

It’s the season for barbecues, backyard parties and other gatherings, and after receiving an invitation, many guests will follow up with the age-old question: “What should I bring?” Food writer and cookbook author Casey Elsass shares recipes and party etiquette advice from his new book What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life.

'The Meathead Method' Of Barbecuing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:27:09 +0000

In his new book The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking, author and chef Meathead shares barbecue recipes, new techniques, and the science behind grilling.

Make Paulie Gee's Pizza at Home with a New Cookbook

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:26:58 +0000

At the age of 56, Paulie Giannone decided to leave his career in corporate I.T. to follow his dream of creating a pizza restaurant. He partnered with his wife, Mary Ann, and launched Paulie Gee's, a Greenpoint pizzeria that has expanded into shops all over the city. And now, they are sharing their beloved recipes with home cooks. Paulie and Mary Ann discuss their new cookbook, Pizza From the Heart: 100 Recipes for Pies, Pasta, Salads, and More.

What is the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in NYC?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:26:50 +0000

What is the tastiest chocolate chip cookie in all of New York City? The team at The Infatuation endeavored to find out, conducting a blind taste test of some of the top candidates. Senior editor Sonal Shah and senior staff writer Molly Fitzpatrick discuss their results, and listeners shout out their favorite chocolate chip cookie in the city.

A Look Into the Private Life of Pee-wee Herman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 18:17:48 +0000

The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time. "Pee-wee As Himself" premieres on HBO and Max on May 23.

Briston Maroney Performs LIVE

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 18:17:41 +0000

Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his brand-new album, JIMMY, ahead of his May 22 and May 23 concerts at Pier 17.

Van Gogh's Flowers Brought to Life at the New York Botanical Garden

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:24:22 +0000

This summer, the New York Botanical Garden is inviting you to enjoy the flowers of Van Gogh. In the exhibition, "Van Gogh’s Flowers," the Botanical Garden has brought Van Gogh's paintings to life with flower installations. Joanna Groarke, NYBG’s vice president for exhibitions and programming, speaks more about the show, and previews the "Starry Night evenings" that feature live music and performance art. "Van Gogh’s Flowers" opens to the public on May 24 and runs through October 26.

Tourmaline on the Life of Marsha P. Johnson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:24:13 +0000

Artist and activist Tourmaline discusses her new book, Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, which chronicles the life of the transgender activist and icon. Tourmaline will be speaking with Elliot Page at the Barnes and Noble Upper West Side location on May 27.

New York's Revolutionary History at the Fraunces Tavern

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:07:52 +0000

The Fraunces Tavern was a favored watering hole for those Founding Fathers who lived here in New York before and during the Revolutionary War. The Fraunces Tavern Museum is now celebrating that history with its new exhibit, "Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation." The exhibit contains objects that help tell the story of the American Revolution in NYC, and in the Fraunces Tavern specifically. Scott Dwyer, executive director of the Fraunces Tavern Museum, and collections manager Lisa Goulet, discuss the history, the exhibit and what it means to run a working restaurant in a historical landmark.

Can The Liberty Repeat Last Year's Success?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:07:45 +0000

The WNBA has never been more packed with stars. The New York Liberty are hoping for another successful season after winning the championship last year, the first in franchise history. Jackie Powell, Liberty beat reporter for the women’s sports website The Next, previews what to expect this year from the team.

Lincoln Center's "Summer For The City" Series

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:01:50 +0000

Lincoln Center's vice president of artistic programming Jordana Leigh previews their annual Summer For The City series, including mostly free or pay-what-you-can ticketing for events that center global voices and new perspectives.

Big Season For Arts Events On Little Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:01:40 +0000

Little Island's producing artistic director Zak Winokur talks about the summer events and performances being hosted there, including ones centering the works of writer James Baldwin and musician Arthur Russell, and a special presentation of Radiolab Live.

What's The Status Of The Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial, And What Could Be Next?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:01:32 +0000

Legal analyst Catherine Christian goes over the latest updates from the sex trafficking and abuse trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, discusses the recent testimony and evidence presented to the jury, and the legal postures that both the prosecution and the defense teams could take.

The Making of Maren Morris's 'Dreamsicle' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:26:15 +0000

Maren Morris has spent her career bouncing between country and pop. Her latest album Dreamsicle embraces the latter more than her previous LP, without breaking away from her Nashville roots entirely. Morris joins us for a Listening Party.

A New NYC Thriller, 'The Doorman'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:26:00 +0000

The new novel The Doorman follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone discusses his new thriller, published today. Pavone will be speaking on May 20 at McNally Jackson Seaport.

Lorna Simpson Turns to Painting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:19:04 +0000

New York-born artist Lorna Simpson began her career as a photographer, but has recently spent her time painting. Her new solo exhibition at the Met is called "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," which is how she refers to the found images that comprise her more than 30 works on view. The exhibition is open now through November 2.

Artist Candida Alvarez's Five-Decade Career on Display at El Museo del Barrio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:18:48 +0000

Puerto Rican artist Candida Alvarez emerged in the New York art scene of the late 1970s, when it was dominated by white men. She talks about her five-decade career, her new gallery show at GRAY, and first large-scale museum survey, "Circle, Point, Hoop," on view at El Museo del Barrio through Sunday, Aug. 3.

Sugar, Sugar!' Performing Arts Series In Domino Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:10:47 +0000

Domino Park in Williamsburg has launched a new free four-week performance arts series. it’s called “Sugar, Sugar!” and it launches on June 4th. Annabel Thompson, co-founder of the creative strategy and producing group Public Assembly, and Ellpetha Tsivicos, founder of the production company One Whale’s Tale, preview their events, and discuss their collaboration.

Ian Frazier Wins Gotham Book Prize For 'Paradise Bronx'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:10:39 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2024] Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the "Boogie Down" Bronx which just won the Gotham Book Prize. The book, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusses what he discovered during his walks and what sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.

Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:10:29 +0000

James Beard Award-winning Somali-American chef Hawa Hassan, talks about her new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War. The book features essays and over 75 recipes that explore the intersection of food and survival in geopolitical conflict zones including Yemen, Afghanistan, Liberia and El Salvador.

Loisaida Festival Celebrates Puerto Rican Artists On The LES

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:10:19 +0000

The annual Loisaida Festival celebrates a Puerto Rican artistic community on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 25, and features musicians like artists Jessie Montgomery, Joe Bataan, and Ana Macho, with honors for the late documentarian Marlis Momber. Loisaida Center executive and artistic director Alejandro Epifanio Torres previews the Sunday, May 25 event.

Eurovision's Homecoming Weekend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:10:10 +0000

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest took place over the weekend in Switzerland, the country where it all began in 1956. Paul Jordan, whose doctoral thesis about the music competition earned him the nickname "Dr. Eurovision," recaps this year’s performances. Plus, listeners share their favorite songs and artists.

The Black Wolfe Tone: a One-Man Play About a Black Irishmen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:05:06 +0000

The one man show "The Black Wolfe Tone" looks at the identity of a Black Irishman named Kevin, who is a "guest" at local psychiatric hospital. How did he end up there? The solo role is performed by Kwaku Fortune. "The Black Wolfe Tone" was commissioned through Dublin's Fishamble: The New Play Company and the Irish Rep, which is hosting its world premier.

Memoir Of A Theater Kid

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:04:40 +0000

Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, whose credits include "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Hamilton," reflects on his early love of theater and the path that led him to Broadway in his new memoir Theater Kid.

Superfine' Exhibit Explores Black Style At The Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:04:32 +0000

African Studies professor and curator Monica Miller discusses The Met’s new exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores fashion as a form of identity, distinction, and expression in African American life.

Carl Hiaasen's New Florida Fever Dream Novel, 'Fever Beach'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:04:25 +0000

The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen lampoons white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture, with Florida as the story's cultural backdrop. Hiaasen discusses the novel, titled Fever Beach ahead of a speaking engagement Thursday evening at the Strand.

What Would You Wait In Line For?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:23:00 +0000

New York Times reporter Matt Yan discusses his recent piece about the long lines that spring up around establishments in NYC that have recently become popular or gone viral. Plus, listeners talk about what they'll wait for, and how they feel about sharing sidewalk space in their neighborhoods with folks willing to wait.

Farmer's Markets Are Cropping Up For The Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:21:14 +0000

Now that spring has sprung, you may be seeing more and busier farmer's markets around your neighborhood. Liz Carollo, assistant director of Food Access & Agriculture for GrowNYC, the organization responsible for the city's greenmarkets, will talk about the different markets around the area, and the importance of access to healthy food. Plus, greenmarket customers and merchants share their experiences.

Crafted Cocktails for the Home Bartender

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:21:07 +0000

Best known for the "It" film franchise and the satirical superhero series "Gen V," Nicholas Hamilton is also a musician and viral mixologist with a large TikTok following, for whom he crafts cocktails and reviews ready-made drinks. He talks about his new cocktail book, Sipsy-Doozy: 100+ Respectfully Crafted Cocktails for the Home Bartender. On Tuesday, June 3, he will appear at The Up & Up in the West Village for a signing and tasting.

The Rise of Choreographer Kyle Abraham

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:20:58 +0000

Choreographer Kyle Abraham's first collaboration with the New York City Ballet was in 2018. This month, he premieres his fourth project. It's called "When We Fell," a work he created during the pandemic that was only performed on film because of lockdowns and social distancing. He speaks about performing that piece live, running his own dance company called A.I.M and his style of dance which he describes as a "post-modern gumbo."

Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:09:22 +0000

Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee.

Asian Heritage Chefs Who Cooked for U.S. Presidents

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:09:14 +0000

A new book spotlights the Asian heritage chefs who have served U.S. presidents for more than a century from Navy stewards to Executive White House chefs. It’s titled Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste. Authors Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang discuss the book and the history.

Sinners' Star Wunmi Mosaku on Slaying Vampires

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:57 +0000

Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners" has been the runaway film hit of the year so far. Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in the film as Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke... and later has to fight some vampires. "Sinners" is in theaters now.

The Cronut Inventor's Newest Culinary Adventure

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:47 +0000

Pastry chef and entrepreneur Dominque Ansel shook up the baking world in 2013 when he created the Cronut (a croissant-like confection shaped like a donut) in his Soho bakery. Several cookbooks and international bakery openings later, he once again has created a hybrid of sorts. His new bakery is called Papa D'Amour, and blends Asian and French baking traditions in honor of his half-French, half-Taiwanese family. Ansel discuses the inspirations for his new bakery, and his latest baking book, Life’s Sweetest Moments. He'll also answer baking questions from callers.

How ChatGPT is Changing Education

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:43:13 +0000

As AI technology like ChatGPT continues to advance, more and more college and high school students have begun using the technology to help them with assignments... or to just do it for them. Intelligencer features writer James D. Walsh discusses his new piece, "Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College." Plus, students and educators share how ChatGPT has changed their relationship with education.

Matteo Lane Talks Pasta, Humor, and His New Comedy Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:43:03 +0000

Stand-up comedian Matteo Lane admits he has no business writing a cookbook and yet... Your Pasta Sucks: A "Cookbook," includes 30 recipes, including his "foolproof" homemade pasta, presented with humor. He joins us to discuss the book and his new comedy special, "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special," streaming on Hulu this Friday.

Good Night, and Good Luck' Resonates Today

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:42:53 +0000

The new Broadway play "Good Night, and Good Luck" has earned five Tony nominations for its portrayal of the standoff between newscaster Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy. Director David Cromer discusses how he used video technology to help bring this story to life. Plus, actor Glenn Fleshler talks about playing TV producer Fred Friendly.

The Tony-Nominated Play 'John Proctor is the Villain'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:42:45 +0000

The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.

Do Emergency Sirens Have to Be So Loud?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:21:46 +0000

When and why did emergency sirens get so loud? These are questions that Ben Naddaf-Hafrey, senior producer for Pushkin Industries, tried to answer in a recent episode of Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" podcast. Naddaf-Hafrey lives opposite a fire station in Brooklyn, which means he is often exposed to the high decibels of an engine's siren. But, as he discovered in his reporting, loud sirens may not be as effective in saving lives as we think. Naddaf-Hafrey discusses what he found and listeners share their experiences with sirens on the streets of New York. Click here to read some of his in-depth reporting on this subject.

New Memoir: "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:21:33 +0000

Culture writer Niko Stratis discusses her new memoir, The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman, which traces her life from a childhood in the Yukon, her careers as a construction worker and journeyman glazier, her challenges with alcohol, her journey through gender identity, and the transformative power of music.

Artist Sheree Hovsepian on Her Solo Show 'Figure Ground'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:21:23 +0000

Local artist Sheree Hovsepian discusses her solo exhibit at Uffner & Liu, "Figure Ground," which displays her latest works, including new bronze sculptures, and her new monograph, which will be released May 28th.

Get Lit Preview: Katie Kitamura on 'Audition'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:21:12 +0000

Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel Audition by Katie Kitamura. The story follows a successful actress struggling through a new play... and the much younger man who suddenly comes into her life. Kitamura discusses the novel ahead of our May 29th Get Lit event.

Click here to borrow your e-copy and to get free tickets to the event!

Knickmania Has Hit New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:21:00 +0000

The Knicks play the fourth game of their playoff series against Boston tonight at Madison Square Garden Monday evening. Sports and culture writer Priya Desai talks about why this particular match up has been so captivating and why New York fans are feeling hopeful. Plus, listeners call in to discuss the series so far, and their predictions for Game 4.

Imal Gnawa Performs (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 17:54:49 +0000

Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.

Get Lit: Laila Lalami on 'The Dream Hotel'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 17:54:39 +0000

Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

The Teachers That Shape Us

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 17:52:26 +0000

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, author Sarah Ruhl tells us about the teachers who shaped her, as detailed in her new essay collection, Lessons From My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present. Listeners shout out a teacher who made a big impact on their life.

A Disabled Mother Writes About the Challenges of Parenting in an Inaccessible World

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 17:49:40 +0000

Author Jessica Slice is a mother, and she is also disabled. She writes about the misconceptions about what disabled parents are capable of, as well as the challenges she faces as a disabled mother, in her new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, and listeners share their experiences.

How to Pack and Save Money on Baggage Fees

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 17:59:58 +0000

Travelers looking to save on baggage fees might start with smarter packing. Sally French, NerdWallet writer and co-host of the "Smart Travel" podcast, shares tips on packing, travel points, ID rules, and destination ideas.

Do Emergency Sirens Really Have to Be So Loud?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 17:58:36 +0000

Note: This conversation was interrupted by the breaking news that a new pope has been selected. Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Tune in on Monday when we'll continue our scheduled discussion about sirens.

Cast Of Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves' Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 17:58:24 +0000

Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba, Aline Mayagoitia, and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio.

Sir Woman Performs Live from CR5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 18:37:37 +0000

Fresh off of their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Sir Woman joins us for a special live performance in WNYC's Studio Five and to discuss the inspiration behind their new double album, If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t. The band also has a concert tonight at Racket NYC at 7 p.m.

The History of Board Games

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 18:37:27 +0000

For thousands of years, humans have loved to play board games, from the advent of chess to Settlers of Catan. What makes board games so special? Author Tim Clare discusses his new book, Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human, and listeners share their favorite board games.

Crowdsourcing Local Day Trip Getaways

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 18:37:19 +0000

With nicer weather continuing to develop, and the school year approaching its end, many people will be looking for day trips getaways in our area. WNYC and Gothamist transportation reporter Stephen Nessen shares his tips for public transit options to help you plan your trip, and listeners call in to share their favorite day trips.

New Star Wars Series 'Andor' Returns for Second Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 18:37:05 +0000

The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, "Andor" tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard discuss the show.

The Schomburg Center Celebrates its Centennial

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 18:53:49 +0000

100 years ago this week, the New York Public Library opened a special collection at its 135th Street branch in Harlem called the Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints, now known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. On May 8, the Schomburg Center opens a new exhibition, "100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity." Director Joy Bivins discusses the history of the Center, Arturo Schomburg's legacy, and plans for the centennial celebration.

Revisiting 'Conclave' Ahead Of The Papal Election In Rome

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 18:53:41 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 19, 2024] Ahead of the proceedings tomorrow in which the leadership of the Catholic Church will elect a new pope, we present our past conversation about the Academy Award-winning film "Conclave," with director Edward Berger and actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.

Why Are Some Families Full of Highly Successful People?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 18:53:33 +0000

Why are some families full of exceptionally talented and intelligent siblings? Is it nature, or nurture, or some combination? Susan Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, discusses her new book The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. And listeners weigh in on their own experiences and observations.

Mei Semones and John Roseboro Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 18:53:25 +0000

Two local singer-songwriters whose influences include bossa nova and much more will co-headline Music Hall of Williamsburg tomorrow night. Last week, Mei Semones released her baroque- and j-pop-inflected debut album Animaru. "Post-bossa" guitarist John Roseboro's most recent album Fools was released in late 2024. Semones and Roseboro join us live in the studio to perform a song from each and team up for a special duet.

St. Louis Blues: Bonus Track from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:28:18 +0000

This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform some live numbers in WNYC's studio, including this one called "St. Louis Blues," which did not air during the original conversation.

From Solitary Confinement to a Solo Show at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:28:03 +0000

Jesse Krimes was interested in art at an early age, but got caught up in the criminal justice system in his early 20's. He spent 6 years in prison, including some time in solitary confinement. Since his release, he has pursued his own art career, and worked to help incarcerated people use art as a tool for self-expression and rehabilitation. Now he has his own exhibition at The Met. His solo show is called "Corrections," and runs through July 13. He'll discuss his work and his Brooklyn-based organization, The Center for Art and Advocacy, which provides resources for formerly incarcerated artists.

Bells Larsen Duets with Past Self on 'Blurring Time' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:27:56 +0000

On Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen's new album, Blurring Time, half the vocals were recorded at the beginning of his transition journey. The other half were recorded after testosterone had brought his voice to a lower register. Larsen blends his two voices in moving harmonies that touch on the passage of time, identity, and relationships others and oneself. He joins us for a Listening Party.

Lili Taylor Finds Peace Through Birdwatching

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:27:49 +0000

Fifteen years ago, actor Lili Taylor took a sabbatical and spent time at her house in upstate New York. There, in the quiet, she started to listen. As she writes, "I started to hear birds. It was as if I'd switched my studio input from one dimension to Dolby stereo." It changed her perception of the world. In her new book of essays Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing, she writes about her encounters with the natural world, what she has gained by paying attention to her surroundings, and how her connection with nature helps her find peace and calm.

Isabel Allende on Her Latest Novel, 'My Name is Emilia del Valle'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:27:41 +0000

Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War.

Isabel will be speaking at Symphony Space on May 6 at 7 pm.

Spring Biking Around NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 18:35:49 +0000

May is National Bike Month, and many riders are thinking about how to make the most of biking in New York City as the weather gets warmer, from scenic routes for a more pleasant commute, to planning weekend riding tips. Organizers Emily Jacobi, Mae Francke and Anna Berlanga from the organization Transportation Alternatives share insights from their work across the boroughs. Plus, listeners share their favorite places to ride.

The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Big Band Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 18:35:39 +0000

This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform some live numbers in WNYC's studio. Plus, Penelope Smetters-Jacono, director of Bands at Celia Cruz, and Todd Stoll, Jazz at Lincoln Center Vice President of Education, discuss the importance of education in jazz. Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington festival is open to the public May 7-11.

'Daughters' Documentary Wins A Peabody

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 18:35:32 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Aug 13, 2024] A documentary tells the stories of four young girls 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 discuss the film, along with one of the subjects, the program's 'fatherhood coach' Chad Morris.

Karen Russell's New Dustbowl Yarn, 'The Antidote'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 18:35:24 +0000

Celebrated writer Karen Russell discusses her latest novel, The Antidote, which follows members of a Dust Bowl town and the long-kept secrets many of them would prefer to forget.

Tony Nominations Announced Today

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 18:33:00 +0000

The nominations for the Tony Awards are out today. We speak with Vulture and New York Magazine's theater critic Jackson McHenry about the surprises, snubs and expected nods.

How to Talk About the Hard Stuff With a Friend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 18:29:56 +0000

Psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of the book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends talks about how to navigate honest conversations with friends from setting boundaries to expressing hurt, and offers advice on handling conflict with care. Listeners share their stories and ask questions about having difficult conversations about friendship.

Brooklyn Chic? Bohemian Black-Tie? Wedding Dress Codes Are Getting Weirder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 18:29:35 +0000

If you received a wedding invite with a bizarre and confusing dress code recently, you're not alone. According to Bride's Magazine, wedding dress codes are getting wackier. Gabby Rello Duffy, Brides Magazine senior editorial director, discusses this trend, and helps listeners seeking fashion advice for their wedding attendances this year.

Author Laila Lalami Previews This Month's 'Get Lit' Book

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 18:29:22 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2025] In the new novel The Dream Hotel, one woman’s dreams are analyzed by AI, interpreted, and used against her.The novel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration. They claim that her dreams reveal that she is likely about to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. We’ve selected The Dream Hotel as our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event.

To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.

The "Debt Gala's" Red Carpet Celebration Lampoons Healthcare Cost

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 18:29:08 +0000

The Met Gala is coming up, and so is "The Debt Gala," which parodies celebrity culture and Avant Garde fashion to raise money and awareness about the issues surrounding healthcare costs. Debt Gala co-founder Molly Gaebe and comedian, writer and actor Joyelle Nicole Johnson, who got involved through her own experiences with medical debt, discuss the event, and the issue it's meant to highlight.

Valerie June Bonus Track: 'The Life I Used To Live'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:52:18 +0000

Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in the face of adversity. June joined us for a conversation recently, and recorded an exclusive bonus track in WNYC's studio five. So today, we present Valerie June's cover of Lightnin' Thomas's 'The Life I Used To Live.' June will play The Town Hall on May 6.

Best Cinnamon Buns In NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:51:57 +0000

It's not just you, cinnamon buns are everywhere in New York City, from chains like Cinnabon to small bakeries that specialize in special flavors like pistachio or blueberry lemon. The Infatuation, a food culture website, recently listed their picks for the best cinnamon buns in the area, and staff writers Willa Moore and Molly Fitzpatrick will share their favorites on the air. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their favorite cinnamon buns.

Closing Out Poetry Month with Morning Edition

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:51:41 +0000

This National Poetry Month, the WNYC Morning Edition team has been airing some of your submitted poems based on a weekly theme. To close out Poetry Month, producers Amanda Rozon and Verónica Del Valle recap the series, and share some submitted poems.

Cartoonist Harry Bliss On Grieving His Dog Through Drawing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:47:12 +0000

When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries, reflections on his often dysfunctional family and his career.

Bliss will be in conversation with New Yorker cartoon editor Emma Allen at P&T Knitwear on April 30 at 6:30.

What 'Sinners' Means For Black Cinema

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:46:58 +0000

Cultural scholar, professor and filmmaker Dr. Stephane Dunn talks about the new film "Sinners," including its on-screen themes about race in the American south, and the behind-the-scenes deal that some in Hollywood are calling 'unprecedented' that allows director and writer Ryan Coogler creative control and ownership over the film. Dunn discusses the film, how its production fits into the history of Black film, and what impact it might have on the industry going forward.

The Importance of Community Libraries

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:56:00 +0000

The new documentary "Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of the librarians who made a simple idea happen. From the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who deal with the constant threat of funding cuts, closures and book bans, directors Lucie Faulknor and Dawn Logsdon discuss their film.

Sarah Snook Plays 26 Roles in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:16:14 +0000

Emmy-winning actor Sarah Snook discusses her athletic turn as 26 different characters in a one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," running now at the Music Box Theater.

Poetry with Guggenheim Fellow Traci Brimhall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:16:03 +0000

As Poetry Month wraps up, poet Traci Brimhall, who is currently serving as the poet laureate of Kansas and the Guggenheim's poet in residence speaks about some of her favorite poems for this moment. Plus, listeners call in with their favorites.

How One Author and Book Blogger Coped with Suicidal Ideation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:15:52 +0000

Note: If you are experiencing psychological distress or thoughts of ending your life, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Arianna Rebolini was a successful book blogger, the former book editor at Buzzfeed, and a newly minted debut novelist. But she still couldn't keep her depression at bay. She writes candidly about her struggle with suicidal thoughts in her new book Better: A Memoir About Wanting to Die.

chlothegod Feels Different Every Day (Live from CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:13:29 +0000

KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performs live in WNYC’s Studio Five.

The Power Of Canine Companionship With 'The Dogist'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:09:00 +0000

As "The Dogist," photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around the world. In a new book titled This Dog Will Change Your Life, he shares stories about some of the dogs he's met, and how those interactions have shaped him. He'll talk about his work as The Dogist, discuss the book, and talk with listeners sharing love for their own canine companions. Weiss Friedman will be at the Gramercy Theatre on June 3.

Did Early 2000s Pop Culture Undermine Feminism?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:06:29 +0000

In her new book, The Atlantic writer Sophie Gilbert argues that early 2000s pop culture presented toxic views of women, and was a backlash regression from the progress made in the 1990s. She discusses the book, titled Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on how early 2000s culture shaped them. Gilbert will be speaking at the 92Y on April 30 at 7:30 pm.

From Empire State to the Chrysler Building: A History of Art Deco In NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:06:17 +0000

One hundred years ago today, an international exhibition opened in Paris called, "“L’Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs.” 16 million people attended the months long show, and the exhibition is credited with launching the famous Art Deco architectural movement that now defines the New York City skyline. Francis Morrone, architectural historian and NYU adjunct instructor, dives deeper into the history of New York Art Deco and listeners share their favorite local Art Deco building.

Andrew Lloyd Webber On This New Phase of His Career

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:19:04 +0000

Musical theater legend Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen a resurgence of his work, as creative teams both in New York and London have worked on high profile revivals of his work. Webber discusses the Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard," "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," the recently announced "Evita" revival, and his collaboration with director Jamie Lloyd. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about his prolific career.

Listeners Share Their Weekend Plans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:18:51 +0000

Listeners call in to share what they'll be getting up to this weekend.

What The Hack: Nature in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:18:41 +0000

New York may be known as a concrete jungle, but it's also a fish spawning ground, a migratory bird rest stop, and home to all kinds of life, including flora, fauna and whatever category “dog vomit slime mold” fits into. In their new book Wild NYC: Experience the Amazing Nature in and Around New York City, naturalist and science writer Ryan Mandelbaum profiles some of the species with whom we share our urban environment. The book also describes the city's natural history, and includes suggestions for day trips and excursions that can bring you closer to nature here in the five boroughs.

The Spring Season's Best TV Shows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:18:31 +0000

Vulture critic Nick Quah talks about the most exciting TV shows airing this season, including “Black Mirror,” “The Last of Us,” and “Andor.” Plus, listeners call in about the shows you’re watching this season.

Poet Robin Walter Celebrates Poetry Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:27:20 +0000

Our series of Poetry Month conversations continues with Robin Walter, whose debut collection Little Mercy was awarded the 2024 Academy of American Poets' First Book Award.

Why Are So Many Young People Being Diagnosed with Cancer?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:27:13 +0000

Lately, studies have show that rates of cancer are rising among young people, including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. But what is behind this rise? We speak with journalist Jamie Ducharme, who wrote a piece titled “The Race to Explain Why More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer” for Time Magazine. Plus Dr. Trisha Pasricha, who writes the Ask the Doctor column for the Washington Post, discusses this story from a doctor's perspective. Plus, listeners share their own experience with cancer at a young age.

Uwade Performs Her Debut Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:27:05 +0000

Uwade gained a widespread notoriety when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Now she's set to release her debut album Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, joins us to perform live in studio five.

New Novel Explores the Inner Lives of Hollywood Power Agents

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:26:57 +0000

A new novel, written by a former Hollywood agent, tells the story of three women who rise to the top of the entertainment business in the 1980s. Author Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas talks about Climbing in Heels, which has been optioned for TV.

Morocco's Bab L'Bluz Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:58:40 +0000

Morocco's Bab L'Bluz fuses traditional Gnawa with rock and psychadelia. Spin Magazine says their latest album, Swaken, defies the "limits of style and space-time." We catch them in the middle of a U.S. tour and they perform live in our studio.

X, TikTok, and the AI Revolution Explained

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:58:32 +0000

In the past month, President Donald Trump extended the TikTok ban deadline, Elon Musk sold X (formerly Twitter) to his company xAI, and AI has become a fixture on nearly every major social network. Clare Duffy, a CNN tech writer and host of CNN Audio’s “Terms of Service with Clare Duffy” explains what it all means, and listeners call in with their questions.

From Long Island, To San Francisco, To Australia, Photographer Dona Ann McAdams Looks Back at 50 Years of Pictures

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:58:25 +0000

These days, photographer Dona Ann McAdams lives on a goat farm in Vermont. But a new exhibit of her work incorporates five decades of her photography from around the world. "Dona Ann McAdams: 'Black | Box'" is on view at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery through June 7. She discusses her practice, explains how her childhood growing up in Ronkonkoma on Long Island informed her interest in photography, and shares stories from her adventures in California and New York, including her gig as the longtime staff photographer of Performance Space 122. Dona will be at Park Avenue Armory on Friday April 25 at 3 pm for a photography show event, and will also be in conversation with poet Eileen Myles at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery on Thursday May 15 at 6:30 pm.

Solo Music From MUNA's Katie Gavin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:58:17 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 11, 2024] The lead singer of the hit band MUNA, Katie Gavin has struck out on her own to make her debut solo album, What a Relief. We present her live performances from WNYC's performance studio ahead of her shows this week at Radio City Music Hall and Market Hotel.

Becoming Eve' Explores the Life of a Trans Rabbi

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:18:57 +0000

The new play "Becoming Eve" is based on the memoir of the same name from Rabbi Abby Chava Stein. It explores her journey from growing up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to coming out as a trans woman. The play stars Tommy Dorfman as Stein. Stein and Dorfman discuss "Becoming Eve," which is running at the New York Theater Workshop through April 27.

Put Your Fridge To Work: 100 Icebox Recipes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:18:49 +0000

Icebox desserts are no-bake or low-bake desserts that assemble quickly and set in the refrigerator. Plus they have a unique history dating to when Americans were modernizing their kitchens and embracing electricity. Bobbie Lloyd is the CEO and chief baking officer at Magnolia Bakery. She joins us to talk about some of the recipes in the new cookbook The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts: Classic and Creative Icebox Desserts with a Magnolia Bakery Twist. She’ll also share how to adapt them, and field listener's calls and questions.

Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding
Banana pudding has been around since the late 1800s, when faster steam ships meant bananas could make their way to US ports. It was first made with sponge cake, but by the 1920s, cake was replaced with vanilla wafers. For this recipe, I use Nabisco Nilla wafers and strongly recommend you don’t make any substitutions to ensure you get the same crave-worthy texture of this iconic dessert.

MAKES 4 to 5 quarts; serves up to 16

INGREDIENTS
PART ONE

1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, preferably Jell-O
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ cups (300g/10.6oz) ice-cold water

PART TWO

3 cups (720g/24oz) heavy cream

ASSEMBLY

1 (11oz) box Nilla wafers
4 large or 6 small bananas, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE PART ONE: Place the pudding mix into a 4-quart bowl and set aside.
In a 2-quart liquid measuring cup or bowl with a spout, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and water until smooth.
Slowly pour the liquid into the bowl with the pudding mix while whisking constantly until thoroughly combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula and stir until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes. The pudding can be made ahead up to 24 hours.
MAKE PART TWO: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, whip the heavy cream on medium speed for 1 minute, until the cream starts to thicken, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
With the mixer running on low speed, add the pudding mixture a spoonful at a time. Mix until well blended and no streaks of pudding remain. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
TO ASSEMBLE: Select either a trifle bowl, a 9 × 13-inch pan, a wide glass bowl with a 4- to 5-quart capacity, or individual bowls.
If using a trifle bowl, spread one-quarter of the pudding over the bottom of the bowl, then layer with one-third of the cookies and enough banana slices to cover the cookie layer. Repeat the layering twice more. End with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with additional vanilla wafer cookies or cookie crumbs.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. The cookies should be tender when poked with a knife. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.

From The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Lloyd. Copyright © 2025 by Magnolia Intellectual Property, LLC. Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

A Look At New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:18:41 +0000

A new exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant Director of Archives and Collections Lynn Maliszewski, discusses the new show “A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary,” on view through July 13.

From Tiny Desk to Global Sound

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:42 +0000

Josh Rogosin is the engineer responsible for shaping the sound of NPR's “Tiny Desk.” Now, he runs “Global Sound Concerts,” a music series which travels the world, producing videos in the cities and locations that matter to artists. He's also a judge for WNYC's Public Song Project (which you too can join through April 28). Tonight, he'll be at the New York Public Library’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library to lead a free masterclass on recording and mixing. Jenna Li, program manager for NYPL's Studio 40 and Technology Training, also joins us to talk about the the NYPL's recording resources for local musicians.

Valerie June Performs 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:34 +0000

How to Add Colors to Your Home (Tastefully)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:22 +0000

A house without color is a boring one. But it can be difficult and stressful to pick and match the right colors while also avoiding your living room turning into a kindergartner's art project. Laura Perryman, color consultant and author of the new book, The Rainbow Home: Over 200 Ideas and Tips for Adding Color to Your Home, shares strategies to incorporate more color into our interior design, and listeners share their thoughts and questions.

Whitney White's 'Macbeth in Stride'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:13 +0000

A new show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music explores what it means to be a powerful woman through the lens of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Writer and performer Whitney White discusses her show "Macbeth in Stride," running now at BAM through April 27. Plus, White discusses directing the Broadway musical "The Last Five Years."

Poet Tracy K. Smith Reads Live and Hears Your Favorite Poems

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:54:30 +0000

National Poetry Month continues with readings from former National Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, and listeners share their favorite poems.

Rashid Johnson Leaves No Medium Uncovered to Pursue His Art

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:39:31 +0000

Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator.

We Had a World' Based On Secret Recordings of A Dying Grandmother

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:39:21 +0000

When his grandmother was dying, playwright Joshua Harmon secretly recorded the last conversation he ever had with her. Those recordings have inspired the new off-Broadway play, "We Had A World," starring Andrew Barth Feldman (Joshua), Joanna Gleason (Renee), and Jeanine Serralles (Ellen). Harmon, Feldman, and director Trip Cullman discuss their production, running at the New York City Center Stage II through May 11.

New York Magazine Celebrates Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:39:09 +0000

The latest issue of New York Magazine is dedicated to the legends of Broadway including Liza Minelli, Patty Lupone and Andre DeShields. We speak with NY Mag's Editor-in-Chief David Haskell as well as Mark Seliger, photographer who shot the cover subjects--who were photographed in their most famous costumes.

How to Bounce Back from Losing Your Job

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:33:31 +0000

Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author of the book The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, talks about reclaiming her identity after losing a job that defined her. Listeners call in and share their stories about rebounding after a job loss.

Samia Performs Live From 'Bloodless'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:33:22 +0000

NYC native and indie rock artist Samia releases her new album, Bloodless, on April 25. She joins us for a special preview, and performs songs live in the studio.

Flavors And Recipes As A Gateway To The Past

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:33:11 +0000

A flavorful bite of a beloved family dish can bring us back to our childhoods. But food can help us experience an even farther past. Max Miller, host of the YouTube channel 'Tasting History,' and author of the cookbook Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes, hunts around historical primary sources for early versions of modern classics, or menus from different chapters of history, from the bean porridge served to competitors in the gladiatorial arena to the upscale menus offered to wealthy travelers on the Titanic or the Hindenburg. Miller talks about his research and why food can help us experience a taste of so many different lives from long ago. Plus, listeners ask about the histories of their favorite dishes and ingredients.

A History of Ward's Island Told Through Marginalized New Yorkers Sent to Live There

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:32:53 +0000

For almost two centuries, New York has used Ward's Island as a space to house its most marginalized residents. Philip T. Yanos, a professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, grew up on the island in the 1970s on the grounds of the Manhattan State Hospital, where his dad worked as a psychiatrist. Yanos has written a new book, Exiles in New York City: Warehousing the Marginalized on Ward's Island, and he discusses his research and listeners who've visited or lived on Ward's Island share their stories.

Author Saratoga Schaefer Imagines a 'Serial Killer Support Group' in New Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:29:16 +0000

Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, Serial Killer Support Group, about a woman who infiltrates a group for serial killers to avenge her sister's death.

Exploring the Earliest Days of Photography at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:29:08 +0000

A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition "The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910," on view at the Met through July 20.

How to Experience a 'Good' Death

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:29:00 +0000

Death is one of the only sure things about life. Registered nurse and "end of life" specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book, The Good Death, offers guidance for how caregivers can help their loved ones. It also offers practical advice on how to have a 'good death' so that everyone can be involved.

David Cronenberg and Diane Kruger Explore Grief in 'The Shrouds'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:28:35 +0000

Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving businessman named Karsh who invents a way to connect with the dead. Cronenberg discusses, alongside actor Diane Kruger, who stars in the film. "The Shrouds" is in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Friday April 18 and nationwide April 25.

Tony Nom Favorite: 'Death Becomes Her'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:10:58 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2024] Broadway star Megan Hilty joins us to discuss starring in the Broadway musical,"Death Becomes Her," an adaptation of the beloved Robert Zemeckis film. The show is running now at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Tony Nom Favorite: 'Oh, Mary!'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:10:51 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2024] In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at the Lyceum Theatre. Director Sam Pinkleton joins us to discuss the Broadway transfer, alongside actor Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Abraham Lincoln.

'Hell's Kitchen' Brings Broadway to WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:10:42 +0000

The cast and creative team from Broadway's "Hell's Kitchen" join us live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis perform the music of Alicia Keys. Music supervisor Adam Blackstone and music consultant Tom Kitt talk about orchestrating those songs for the Broadway stage. This is a free event, and part of our Listening Party Live series.

The Frick is Back!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:11:53 +0000

Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection, including what exhibits to check out. The Frick opens to the public on April 17.

Vegetarian Recipes For Your Next Dinner Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:10:28 +0000

A new cookbook, All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That'll Keep the Party Going, provides suggestions for dinner party hosts looking to satisfy all of their guests' hunger needs. Author Mamrie Hart shares a few recipes from her debut cookbook, and listeners share some of their favorite vegetarian dishes.

Chef Roy Choi on How to Eat Healthier Without Sacrificing Flavor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:07:50 +0000

James Beard award-winning Chef and LA icon Roy Choi is releasing his first cookbook in over a decade. The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life includes Roy's recipes that allow for you to still pursue those, let's say, glutinous cravings, while still maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Choi discusses the cookbook, his philosophy on home cooking, and reflects on the impact of Kogi BBQ, his popular fusion food truck.

'Love on the Spectrum' Features Neurodivergent People Navigating the World of Dating

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:05:49 +0000

The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" is back for Season 3! The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netflix.

Cooking For Your Seder

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:12:25 +0000

With the first nights of Passover coming up this weekend, listeners might be thinking about what to cook for their Seder tables. Jake Cohen, the cookbook author behind Jew-ish, and I Could Nosh, shares his tips, tricks and recipes for Passover cooking. Plus, listeners call in with their secrets for spicing up their charoset, or making the most of matzoh brei for the bread-less week ahead.

How to Improve Your At-Home Margaritas

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:10:55 +0000

It may be officially Spring, but the weather outside is still grey and dreary. Want to manifest some sunshine in your life? Try margaritas. Author Caroline Pardilla, digital content editor for Imbibe magazine, has written a new book, Margarita Time: 60+ Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails, Served Up, Over & Blended. She discusses her love of margs, and her tips for making them extra tasty. Plus, listeners share their favorite recipes.

How the Whiting Awards Have Discovered New Literary Talent for 40 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:03:48 +0000

For 40 years, the Whiting Awards have been discovering up-and-coming literary talent, and awarding them with substantial grants. Past recipients include Michael Cunningham, Jonathan Franzen, Hernan Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Michael R. Jackson, Mary Karr, and more. This week, the 40th Annual Whiting Awards handed out grants to a new class of writers. Courtney Hodell, director of literary programs with the Whiting Foundation, discusses her role overseeing the awards, and how the Foundation has become so adept at identifying emerging literary talent.

Documenting John & Yoko's Political and Personal Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:50:22 +0000

A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon’s first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5 million for children abused at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Director Kevin MacDonald joins us to discuss the film, “One to One: John & Yoko” which opens in theaters today.

Why Artist Debbie Taylor-Kerman Decided to Drop Her Career and Pursue Her Dream

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:47 +0000

During the pandemic, Debbie Taylor-Kerman made a big decision. She decided to quit her settled career in the commercial art licensing industry to become a full-time artist. Her most recent work is the subject of a new exhibition at Heath Gallery, "More Love Now", on view through May 3. Taylor-Kerman discusses her story, including her childhood in Scotland to arriving to New York in 1991. She will be hosting an Artist Talk at Heath Gallery on April 12 from 2-4pm.

Get Lit Preview: 'The Dream Hotel' by Laila Lalami

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:40 +0000

The new novel The Dream Hotel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration, which probes people’s dreams with Artificial Intelligence. They claim that Sarah’s dreams reveal that she is likely to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. The Dream Hotel is our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event. To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.

Why is it so Difficult to Diagnose Women with Autism?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:32 +0000

Women with autism have been consistently undiagnosed and under-researched. Author Gina Rippon’s new book explores why, and how has this skewed our understanding of what autism is and how it presents. She’ll discuss Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls, and take calls from listeners on the subject.

'The Pitt' Season 1 Finale Airs Tonight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:24 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb 11, 2025] The Max medical drama "The Pitt" follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency room. Tonight, the finale of Season 1 airs at 9 pm, with a second season on the way. Star and executive producer of "The Pitt," Noah Wyle, joins us to discuss playing Dr. Robby, and returning to a medical drama years after starring in "E.R."

Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada Star in 'Cabaret'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:16 +0000

Last week, country singer Orville Peck made his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July.

Amy Sherald’s 'American Sublime' Portraits at the Whitney

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:57:24 +0000

New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” the artist's first solo exhibition at a major New York museum. She discusses her practice, the stories of some of her most iconic portraits and the fifty paintings dating back to 2007 that comprise the exhibition, which is on view at the Whitney through August 10.

Odes to the Daffodil, and Other Poems For A New York Spring

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:57:17 +0000

Each season in New York brings a particular charm, and for many, 'spring' signifies romance and optimism. Poet Vincent Katz has published a new collection, Daffodil: And Other Poems, with meditative poems on the intersections between nature and the Big Apple. As part of our Poetry Month coverage, Katz discusses his writing practice and shares selections from his collection.

Dance Like A New Yorker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:57:10 +0000

For over two centuries, New York City's social dance scene has given rise to trends that have been both popular and controversial, leading to a notorious law that regulated and banned dancing at many nightlife establishments. A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York looks at the history of the city's dance scene, and how the dance floor is often a place where different cultures collide and thrive. Co-curators Sarah Henry and Derrick León Washington discuss the exhibit "Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor," which opens on April 11.

Vietnamese Americans Are Detained in New Novel 'My Documents'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:57:02 +0000

In Kevin Nguyen's latest novel, a series of violent attacks leads the United States government to incarcerate all Vietnamese Americans in various camps throughout the country. The novel, titled My Documents, follows a group of cousins sent to different camps who attempt to figure out how to change their circumstances. Nguyen talks about his book ahead of an April 9 event at Books Are Magic.

How The Academy of American Poets is Celebrating Poetry Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:03:06 +0000

For the second week of Poetry Month, Ricardo Maldonado of the Academy of American Poets, will read some of the poems that are resonating with him today, and explain how his organization is celebrating poetry in April. Plus, listeners share their favorite poems.

Malai Celebrates South Asian Flavors in Ice Cream

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:02:58 +0000

Ice cream fans in Brooklyn, are likely familiar with Malai in Carroll Gardens, which is known for incorporating South Asian flavors into their ice cream. Founder Pooja Bavishi has written a new cookbook, Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors, and she discusses her story. Plus, listeners share their experience enjoying Malai ice cream and South Asian frozen desserts.

Pooja is hosting a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Party & Book Signing at Malai tomorrow at 6pm.

Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza Immerse Audiences in 'Warfare'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:00:16 +0000

The new film "Warfare" draws directly on the memories of director Ray Mendoza, an Iraq war veteran and former Navy Seal who was a part of a mission that went very wrong. Co-directed with Alex Garland, "Warfare" presents a dramatized version of that mission. Mendoza and Garland discuss the film, which is in theaters April 11.

A Stage Four Cancer Patient Discovers Her Sexuality in 'Dying for Sex'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 18:58:48 +0000

In the new FX series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The series stars Michelle Williams as Molly and Jenny Slate as her friend Nikki. The show is based on a podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer. Slate and the series co-creator, writer, and executive producer Kim Rosenstock discuss the series, which is streaming now on FX on Hulu.

A Nice Indian Boy' Opens in Theaters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:31:37 +0000

A new romantic comedy, based on the play by Madhuri Shekar, follows an introverted doctor, Naveen, who invites his white orphan artist boyfriend, Jay, home to meet his traditional East Indian family. Actors Karan Soni, who plays Naveen, and Zarna Garg, who plays Naveen's mother join us alongside director Roshan Sethi to discuss "A Nice Indian Boy," which opened in theaters this weekend.

A Descent Into Lewy Body Dementia in 'Counting Backwards'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:31:27 +0000

In the new novel Counting Backwards, a woman named Addie becomes concerned when her devoted husband, Leo, starts having vivid hallucinations. When he is eventually diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, her world, and their marriage, is turned upside down. The novel is based on author Binnie Kirshenbaum's own experiences with her husband. Kirshenbaum discusses the novel.

Do You Ever Like to Dine Solo?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:31:16 +0000

Solo restaurant reservations are on the rise, even if many restaurants still limit a reservation to a table for two or more. Priya Krishna, reporter and video host for The New York Times food section and NYT Cooking, looked into why there is such a stigma when it comes to eating out alone. Krishna discusses her reporting and listeners share their favorite spots to dine solo.

Carrie Coon Talks White Lotus' Season 3 Finale

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:31:06 +0000

The finale for ‘The White Lotus' season 3 aired over the weekend. Actor Carrie Coon plays Laurie Duffy, a corporate lawyer from New York getting over her recent divorce on a girls' getaway. Coon discusses the show's third season, and how Laurie's friendships were strained by their trip to Thailand.

Full Bio: SNL Creator Lorne Michaels

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. For this weekend podcast special, we present the entirety of our 3-part conversation with Morrison.

'Purpose' Follows the Family Drama of a Civil Rights Icon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:19:31 +0000

A new play from Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins follows the family of an aging Civil Rights icon named Solomon Jasper, a famous activist, preacher, and the patriarch of the Solomon family. But Solomon has some secrets, and so does his son, Nazareth, played by Jon Michael Hill. When Nazareth comes home to celebrate his mom's birthday, all of these secrets threaten to come to the surface. Jacobs Jenkins, Lennix, and Hill discuss "Purpose," which is running at the Helen Hayes Theater through July 6.

How Are Gen-Xers Reinventing Their Careers?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:19:24 +0000

New York Times reporter Steven Kurutz talks about his recent article, “The Gen X Career Meltdown,” and discusses how his generation has felt the pressures of changing technologies and office cultures in the workplace, and how they have adapted to those changes. Plus, Gen-X listeners share their experiences with big career shifts.

Get Lit: The Ophelias Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:19:15 +0000

Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Today they release the album Spring Grove and kick off a tour, with a Brooklyn show this Saturday. Lead singer and guitarist Spencer Peppet talks about the group and its music.

Get Lit: Adam Haslett's 'Mothers and Sons'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:19:07 +0000

Hear highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York City asylum lawyer grappling with the events that led him to become estranged from his mother. Missed the event? Click here to watch in full!

Spring Gardening And Composting Tips

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 18:19:39 +0000

Shauna Moore, director of horticulture for Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explains how to get the most out of spring’s bloom in your garden, and discusses the new requirements and best practices around NYC’s new composting requirements.

Molly Osborne Stars as Desdemona in Broadway's 'Othello'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 18:18:26 +0000

Kenny Leon's production of "Othello" is now on Broadway, starring Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as the scheming Iago. Opposite these two men is Molly Osborne, who plays Othello's wife Desdemona, the focus of Iago's plot. She discusses the role and the production, which is running through June 8.

Last Chance To Catch 'Liberation' Off-Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 18:18:18 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb.24, 2025] The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show, running now at the Laura Pels Theatre through April 6.

Judy Greer Stars in Michael Shannon's Directorial Debut, 'Eric LaRue'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 18:18:11 +0000

Actor Michael Shannon has made his feature film directorial debut with the new movie "Eric LaRue." The film follows Janice, the mother of a teenage boy who has shot and killed three of his classmates. Janice is struggling with her grief, and with her husband's newfound faith in the wake of this tragedy. Shannon, writer Brett Neveu and Judy Greer, who plays Janice, discuss "Eric LaRue," in theaters Friday April 4.

The Band Gets Back Together in 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 18:26:01 +0000

In the new movie "The Ballad of Wallis Island," an eccentric lottery winner living on an island plots to get his favorite indie duo back together for a private concert. Tim Key plays Charles, the lottery winner, and Tom Basden plays Herb McGweyer, one half of the duo. Key and Basden discuss writing and starring in the film, alongside director James Griffiths. "The Ballad of Wallis Island" is in select theaters now.

Full Bio: How Lorne Michaels Makes SNL Happen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 18:25:51 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we discuss Lorne Michaels as a manager, a casting agent, and a successful showrunner.

New Novel About The Existential Angst Of Early 30s 'Adulting' in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 18:25:41 +0000

After years covering entertainment for Vanity Fair, Josh Duboff began writing his debut novel, Early Thirties, in 2019 as a way to reflect on his own journey as an ambitious 20-something in New York City.

New Poems and Old Favorites For National Poetry Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 18:25:33 +0000

East Harlem-born Puerto Rican poet Willie Perdomo, the former State Poet of New York, is curating poets.org’s National Poetry Month series, consisting of one newly published poem per day from a contemporary poet. Perdomo will discuss the series, and the purpose of National Poetry Month. Plus, listeners share their favorite works of poetry, particularly works they lean on through uncertain times.

'Operation Mincemeat' Crosses the Pond and Takes Broadway by Storm

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 18:40:42 +0000

The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" has been a sensation on London’s West End, and now the comedy has landed on Broadway. The show is based on the true story of a daring and implausible British intelligence mission to trick the German forces. David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoe Roberts, who co-wrote and star in the musical, discuss bringing the show to the U.S.

From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 18:40:16 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 16, 2025] The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his new album, he teams up with a legend of a previous generation: No ID. Saba talks about his new collaborative album, From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID, which was recently released.

Navigating Family Estrangement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 18:39:57 +0000

Twelve years ago, author Eamon Dolan cut ties with his mother, a decision that became the subject of his New York Times op-ed on estrangement and his new book, The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement. Dolan discusses his experience and research on family estrangement, and listeners share their experiences with difficult family members.

Full Bio: Lorne Michaels and the Creation of SNL

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 18:39:02 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. So for this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn how Michaels created Saturday Night Live.

Equalizers: Women Behind The Boards At WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:46:29 +0000

As part of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production, several of the audio engineers who make WNYC sound great share their experiences in the audio broadcast industry. Hear Julianna Fonda, Liora Noam Kravitz, Irene Trudel, Shayna Sengstock, Jennifer Munson and Amber Bruce explain their roles, and what drives their work.

Full Bio: Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:28:01 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn about Michaels's early days in Canada, and how he first fell in love with comedy.

A New Generation’s ‘Eyes on the Prize’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:27:52 +0000

A 1987 series called "Eyes On The Prize" explored the contours of civil rights struggles in the U.S., including segregation and the voting rights. A new installment, called "Eyes on the Prize III" explores movements for racial justice from 1977 to 2015. Executive producer Dawn Porter and filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir discuss the film series, which is now streaming on MAX.

The Gritty Films of 60s and 70s New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:27:42 +0000

In 1966 the Mayor's Office of Film was established to try and encourage local filmmaking, in the hopes that it might help boost the economy. What resulted were films that presented a raw and unfiltered version of the city on the edge of crisis. Starting April 1, the Criterion Channel will feature a collection of films under the headline "Fun City: NYC Woos Hollywood, Flirts with Disaster," featuring films like "Dog Day Afternoon," "Cotton Comes to Harlem," "The Panic in Needle Park," and more. Writer and film critic J. Hoberman, who served as a film critic for the Village Voice and curated the Criterion series, discusses this period of film history. Hoberman’s forthcoming book is called The 1960s New York Avant-Garde: Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop.

The Art of the SNL Portrait

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:27:34 +0000

Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews is responsible for most of the cast portraits featured each week on Saturday Night Live. She shares her approach to capturing stills of the comedians, including how concepts like ‘comedic timing’ translate to still photography, and discusses her new book The Art of the SNL Portrait.

Pianist and Record Producer Patrice Rushen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Singer, pianist and producer Patrice Rushen holds the distinction of being the first woman musical director of the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards. A producer of her own releases, she's also worked with many other artists, notably producing Sheena Easton's jazz standards album No Strings.

Lauren Christy On Avril Lavigne's Debut, And The Matrix

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2025] Lauren Christy co-founded the writing/production trio The Matrix, whose work on Avril Lavigne's debut album earned the group their Producer Of The Year Grammy nominations. Christy is the first of only three women nominated for POTY in the 21st century. Christy is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.

DJ and Producer Tokimonsta On Music After Brain Surgery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In 2016, DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries for Moyamoya disease, after which she had to relearn how to speak and hear music. In 2019, she became the first Asian-American woman nominated for Best Dance / Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards. Her new album is called Eternal Reverie. She joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."

2025 Producer Of The Year Nominee Alissia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 3, 2025] The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated this year, making her only the third woman in the 21st century to make the shortlist. To kick off our series, Alissia talks about her approach to producing music. She is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.

Production Duo Wendy & Lisa

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. Plus, Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums, shares some tales from the studio.

Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with Jennifer Egan and Helen Fielding

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:40:56 +0000

This year marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, whose novels have been beloved, riffed on, and adapted for centuries. We discuss her work and legacy with Helen Fielding, whose book Bridget Jones’s Diary drew direct inspiration from Austen, and with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan. Listeners also share their thoughts on the beloved author.

Artist Jack Whitten's New Major MoMA Retrospective

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:40:48 +0000

MoMA has just opened a major retrospective of artist Jack Whitten. “Jack Whitten: The Messenger” features more than 175 works spanning the 1960s to the 2010s. Whitten, who died in 2018, was known for his bold abstraction and deep exploration of materiality. MoMA Curator Michelle Kuo and Whitten’s daughter and archive steward Mirsini Amidon discuss the show, on view through August 2.

The Life and Times of Folk Legend Janis Ian

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:40:40 +0000

A new film chronicles the life of folk legend Janis Ian — from jamming in '60s Greenwich Village and rising to fame in the '70s, to facing financial struggles in the '80s, coming out in the '90s, and her recent advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Ian joins us alongside director Varda Bar-Kar to discuss “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,” which hits theaters this Friday.

This conversation is guest hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

Exploring the Mind of Groundbreaking Performer Andy Kaufman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:40:33 +0000

The new documentary “Thank You Very Much” takes a look at the life of groundbreaking comedian and performer Andy Kaufman, a man whose work has always defied expectations. Director Alex Braverman discusses the film, which includes rarely-seen footage of Kaufman and opens in theaters tomorrow.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

What's the Reason Women Don't Play Baseball?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:17:42 +0000

Tomorrow is Opening Day for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Kaitlyn Tiffany, staff writer at The Atlantic, is a big baseball fan, but she's increasingly wondered about why there aren't more opportunities for women to play the game. She discusses her recent article, “Why Aren't Women Allowed to Play Baseball?” and female listeners share their experiences on efforts to play and navigating being a female fan of America's pastime.

Equalizers: Engineer and Producer Trina Shoemaker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:17:23 +0000

Trina Shoemaker is a multiple-Grammy-winning engineer and producer. Her work on Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions made her the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Her credits range from Tanya Tucker to Queens of the Stone Age, to new music releases from Julien Baker and Torres. She discusses her career in today's instalment of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production.

Amor Towles' Short Stories In 'Table For Two'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:17:13 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 23, 2024] Best-selling author Amor Towles, has a short story collection, Table For Two, featuring six stories he wrote in New York set during the turn of the millennium. The book also includes a novella following Evelyn Ross, a character from Towles' first novel, Rules of Civility, as she travels to 1930s Los Angeles to try and make it in Hollywood. Table For Two will be out in paperback next month.

Colum McCann's New Novel 'Twist'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:17:01 +0000

Kirkus Reviews says Colum McCann's latest novel, Twist, is "another astounding novel from a fiction master." The story follows an Irish writer who is a assigned a story about the people who repair the underwater cables that help transmit information around the globe. Soon, the writer finds himself more embedded in the lives of these people than he ever imagined. McCann discusses the novel ahead of his event Wednesday evening at St. Joseph's with Phil Klay.

Elizabeth Olsen on 'The Assessment's' Dark Sci-Fi Vision of Parenthood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:30:33 +0000

A new sci-fi thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen is set in the not-so-distant future, where a couple hoping to have a child must undergo a seven-day evaluation to determine their fitness as parents. Olsen joins us to discuss her role as a prospective mother in “The Assessment,” now in theaters.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A Visual History of Nuclear Debate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:30:26 +0000

A new exhibition at Poster House explores the history of nuclear technology, showcasing both advocacy and opposition from the 20th century. Chief Curator Angelina Lippert and independent curator Tim Medland discuss the show, “Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace,” on view through Sunday, September 7.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Equalizers: Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:30:18 +0000

Emily Lazar is a locally based audio engineer who became the first woman to win Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) at the 2016 Grammys for her work on Beck’s Colors. She is also the founder of the nonprofit We Are Moving the Needle, which supports female recording industry professionals, audio engineers and producers, and founder of the NYC-based company, The Lodge. Lazar discusses her work in today’s installment of our Women’s History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Mostly Meatless Recipes for the Veggie-Curious

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:30:10 +0000

Whether it's for health or environmental reasons, more people are trying to cut down on their meat intake — but it can be hard to give it up entirely. The new cookbook Mostly Meatless: Green Up Your Plate Without Totally Ditching the Meat includes recipes that make vegetables and grains the star of the show — while giving meat an occasional cameo. Dan Souza of America’s Test Kitchen shares recipes and techniques.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Almost Beefless Beef Stew
Serves 4 to 6
Total Time: 2 hours

Why This Recipe Works
The hallmark of an excellent beef stew is exceedingly tender meat swimming in a deeply savory broth. This is usually achieved by using a large cut of meat, so we wondered if there could, or should, be space for such a dish in a book that aims to reduce meat consumption. Early tests seemed to confirm our skepticism—until we tried blade steaks, which consistently turned tender and were convenient to buy in small amounts. The chunks distributed plenty of richness to our medley of vegetables: potatoes, carrots, peas, and pearl onions. However, our glossy sauce seriously lacked beefiness. To rectify this, we turned to ingredients adept at building up tasty browning. Garlic, anchovies, and tomato paste created a flavor-rich base for our stew. We also added a pound of mushrooms, taking care to drive away moisture to concentrate their flavor. Our final recipe had over 4 pounds of veggies and under a pound of meat, yet every bite brimmed with beefy flavor. Use extra small Yukon Gold or red potatoes measuring less than 1 inch in diameter. You can substitute Yukon Gold or red potatoes that are 1 to 2 inches in diameter; just be sure to halve them before adding to the stew in step 4.

Ingredients

2 (6- to 8‑ounce) blade steaks, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed and cut into 1½‑inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved if small or quartered if large or medium
¾ teaspoon table salt, divided
1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 anchovy fillets, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine, divided
2½ cups chicken or beef broth
1 pound extra-small potatoes
4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias
1½ cups frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat beef dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer to bowl.
Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt to fat left in pot and cook, covered, over medium-high heat until mushrooms have released their liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and cook until mushrooms are well browned, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer mushrooms to bowl with beef.
Add onion, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt to now-empty pot and cook until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and anchovies and cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until no dry flour remains, about 30 seconds.
Slowly add 1 cup wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in broth, potatoes, and beef-mushroom mixture and any accumulated juices. Bring to simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 hour.
Remove pot from oven. Stir in carrots and pearl onions and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of pot, until carrots are tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
Stir in peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons wine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Stew can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

Why You Suddenly Care About March Madness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:39:36 +0000

It’s that period of time in which millions of people try to balance their work lives with... surreptitiously watching hours of live basketball. Yes, it's March Madness, and even people who don't normally care about college sports are obsessed with their brackets. Sports reporter Priya Desai explains why it's having a cultural moment — and we want to know how you got into it.

*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.

'Buena Vista Social Club' Heads to Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:32:44 +0000

The new musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is now on Broadway after an acclaimed off-Broadway run. The show follows a group of Cuban musicians coming together to record the now-famous 1997 album Buena Vista Social Club. Marco Ramirez wrote the book for the musical, and Natalie Venetia Belcon stars as Omara, a vocalist convinced to come out of retirement to work on the album. Ramirez and Belcon discuss the production, which is running now at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.

*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.

Equalizers: Ariel Loh on Producing, Mixing, and Mastering

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:32:36 +0000

Ariel Loh is a locally based producer and mixing/mastering engineer. At the beginning of 2025, she became the first openly trans Asian-American woman to win a Grammy for her work on the track "Deliver" She joins us for another installment of our Women’s History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.

*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.

Praise Kier and Recap 'Severance' Season Two With Us

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:32:28 +0000

After years of waiting, the wild rollercoaster ride that is "Severance" just aired its second season finale. Erin Qualey, a freelance writer and licensed therapist, has been recapping each episode of the season for Vulture. She analyzes the finale with us, and listeners share their theories, thoughts, and predictions for season three.

*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.

What Are You Reading This Spring?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:14:27 +0000

Spring has sprung, and as we turn the page on another season, we'll explore some of the best new forthcoming and recently released books. All Of It Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her most anticipated new reads this winter. Plus, we take listeners' book recommendations.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

What Are You Doing the First Weekend of Spring?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:51:44 +0000

Often on Fridays, we invite listeners to share like to hear what they're doing over the weekend. On this first weekend of Spring, listeners shout-out their weekend plans. Plus, producer Luke Green previews his weekend, including watching the NCAA March Madness tournaments and organizing a Team All Of It bracket pool.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Equalizers: Engineer and Activist Karrie Keyes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:51:36 +0000

Audio engineer Karrie Keyes started her career at 18 years old and has worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and many more artists. She discusses her collaborative work, and also her organization SoundGirls, a non-profit amplifying women in the music industry, for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

"Adolescence" Explores The 'Manosphere' and Teen Violence

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:51:29 +0000

We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving it the feel of a play.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Wine in the Wilderness' with Grantham Coleman, and Olivia Washington

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:26:14 +0000

Tony-winning actor LaChanze makes her directorial debut with a new revival of "Wine in the Wilderness," an Alice Childress play set in the midst of 1964 riot in Harlem. Grantham Coleman stars as Bill, an artist who is working on a triptych on Black womanhood. His final model is Tomorrow Marie, played by Olivia Washington. And soon their meeting will be about much more than art. Coleman, and Washington discuss "Wine in the Wilderness," running at the Classic Stage Company through April 13.

How The Altons Capture the Sound of Southern California Soul

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:25:21 +0000

In February, The Altons, a Southern California-based band, released their debut album on Daptone Records, Heartache in Room 14. Vocalists and front-persons Adriana Flores and Bryan Ponce discuss the story of their group, and we listen to some tracks for an All Of It Listening Party. The Altons play tonight at Racket NYC at 8pm.

At Bonnie's, Chef Calvin Eng Brings his Cantonese-American Cooking to Your Table

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:22:35 +0000

Calvin Eng is the Brooklyn-born chef and founder of Bonnie's, a popular Cantonese-American restaurant in Williamsburg that opened in 2021. The restaurant blends Eng's Cantonese background and American upbringing with dishes like Italian combo fried rice and clam chowder jook. Eng has written a new cookbook, Salt Sugar MSG, with recipes inspired by what he serves at his restaurant, and background into why he named his restaurant after his mother, Bonnie. Eng tells us more about his story.

Equalizers: Terri Lyne Carrington

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:22:27 +0000

Musician, composer and producer Terri Lyne Carrington talks about her career and approach to music as part of the Women's History Month series Equalizers: Women In Music Production.

The War And Treaty Coming To Irving Plaza

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:25:12 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 20, 2025] The married musical duo The War And Treaty centers the complexities of love in their music, and even dropped their latest album Plus One on Valentine’s Day. Tanya Trotter and Michael Trotter share some live performances from our studio. They will be performing at Irving Plaza on April 8.

Journalism, Performed: Reporting On Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:25:01 +0000

WNYC and Theater of War Productions have teamed up for a series of live readings and discussion series bring actors together with journalists to bring important and complex reporting to life. This month, the series features a December 2023 article from The Atlantic by Rebecca Johns called A Diet Writer’s Regrets, which reflects on weight loss, social pressure, and the unintended consequences of diet culture. On March 22, WNYC will air a recording of the live event, in which actor Hope Davis performs a reading of the article, followed by a conversation with Johns and Theater of War Artistic Director Bryan Doerries, who discuss the series, and its latest installment.

Bonus Track: Theo Croker's 'Prelude III" From 'Dream Manifest'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:24:52 +0000

This week, jazz trumpeter Theo Croker takes the stage at SMOKE Jazz Club from Wednesday, March 19, through Sunday, March 23, for a special preview of his upcoming album. He stopped by WNYC's studios for a live performance and a conversation about Dream Manifest, set for release in June 2025. You can hear the full conversation and more music from our conversation on Tuesday. Today, we present a bonus track.

Ikura of J-Pop Band YOASOBI Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:24:43 +0000

The J-pop duo YOASOBI have earned fans around the world, sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall, and played at Lollapalooza and Coachella. The J-Pop duo's lead singer Ikura performs an exclusive set in our studio, featuring acoustic versions of their hit songs.

A Murder Mystery in the Center of the Opioid Epidemic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:24:35 +0000

The new Peacock series, "Long Bright River," is based on the best selling novel by Liz Moore and is set in an Philadelphia area known for high opioid rates. It tells the story of an awkward cop, played by Amanda Seyfried, investigating the deaths of known prostitutes in the area while also searching for her own sister, also an addict. Seyfriend joins along with showrunner Nikki Toscano to discuss making the series.

Equalizers: TOKiMONSTA's 'Eternal Reverie'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:35:18 +0000

In 2016, DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries for Moyamoya disease, after which she had to relearn how to speak and hear music. In 2019, she became the first Asian-American woman nominated for Best Dance / Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards. Her new album is called Eternal Reverie. She joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."

Trumpeter Theo Croker Previews His Album, 'Dream Manifest' (Live from CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:35:11 +0000

This week, jazz trumpeter Theo Croker takes the stage at SMOKE Jazz Club from Wednesday, March 19, through Sunday, March 23, for a special preview of his upcoming album. But first, he stops by for a live performance and a conversation about Dream Manifest, set for release in June 2025.

John Leguizamo Plays An Unexpected Father Figure in New Dramedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:35:04 +0000

In a new film, stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo plays a man who finds himself in an unlikely friendship with a young woman searching for her estranged father on Facebook. The two of them just happen to have the same name, Bob Trevino! Leguizamo and writer-director Tracie Laymon, who partly based the film on her own experience, joins us to discuss "Bob Trevino Likes It" which opens in theaters this Friday, March 21.

Recipes To 'Wow' Your Social Feed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:34:56 +0000

The "phone eats first" trend is about cooking or ordering your food with an eye toward a visual presentation worth sharing on social media. Author Allyson Reedy has written a new cookbook, The Phone Eats First Cookbook: 50 of Social Media's Best Recipes to Feed Your Feed...and Then Yourself, all about the most viral recipes. Reedy discusses how Instagram and TikTok have changed our food culture and listeners share their favorite recipes that they first saw online.

BIRRIA TACOS
Dahianna | @_cookingwitd
Serves 6
It was the Instagram post heard ’round the world in 2018, when an L.A. influencer posted a picture of his dinner from a neighborhood quesabirria taco truck. Almost instantly, influencers were scouring their own ’hoods for birria tacos, clamoring for that perfect shot of glistening, griddled tacos being dunked into Styrofoam cups full of dark pools of chile-infused goodness. Talk about gussying up #tacotuesday. Demand skyrocketed, with influencers piquing our interest for a dish that, prior to 2018, was barely known to most outside of Mexico.

Birria tacos started popping up on Mexican restaurant menus across the country, and food bloggers began posting recipes for DIY tacos and
Frankenfoods like birria ramen. This recipe slow simmers dried guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin to out-birria the rest.

HASHTAG PAIRING: #birriatacos #tacotime #whenidipyoudip #tacoboutawesome #birriaiswhyimbroke

PHOTO TIP: With brownish foods like tacos, add pops of color with onion, cilantro, and lime 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast

6 cloves garlic
5 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
5 dried chiles de arbol, stems and seeds removed
4 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
4 bay leaves
½ medium white onion
½ carrot
1 tablespoon beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 yellow corn tortillas
3 cups grated Chihuahua, Oaxaca, or Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving

In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef, garlic, chiles,
bay leaves, onion, carrot, and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over
medium heat, then simmer for 30 minutes.
With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the garlic, chiles, bay
leaves, onion, and carrot and place in a blender. Add about ½ cup
of cooking liquid and puree. Add the broth, oregano, cumin, sugar,
and salt and blend until thoroughly combined. Strain through a
fine-mesh sieve back into the pot with the beef and the remaining
cooking liquid.
Stir to combine, cover, and cook over low heat until the beef
shreds with a fork, about 3 hours.
Transfer the beef to a cutting board, allow to cool slightly, and
shred it with two forks.
To make the tacos, heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet over
medium-low heat. Dip a corn tortilla halfway into the broth in the
pot. Place on the griddle and top with ¼ cup cheese and about
½ cup shredded meat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of broth to the
griddle, fold the taco, and cook until the cheese melts and the meat
sizzles. You can make several tacos at a time.
When ready to serve, ladle broth into small individual bowls for
dipping and top the broth and the tacos with chopped onion and
cilantro. Serve with lime halves on the side.

Brian Tyree Henry Stars in 'Dope Thief'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:09:08 +0000

Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. "Dope Thief" airs on Apple TV + on Fridays.

Equalizers: Patrice Rushen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:34:30 +0000

Singer, pianist and producer Patrice Rushen holds the distinction of being the first woman musical director of the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards. A producer of her own releases, she's also worked with many other artists, notably producing Sheena Easton's jazz standards album No Strings. Rushen joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."

Groundbreaking Photojournalist At The Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:34:21 +0000

Consuelo Kanaga was one of the first women to be hired as a staff photojournalist for a major American newspaper. She used her camera to document social issues such as racial injustice, urban poverty, and labor rights, particularly in Black communities. However, the The Brooklyn Museum – which owns the most extensive collection of her photographs – argues her work is still overlooked. A new exhibition, “Consuelo Kanaga: Catch the Spirit,” sheds light on Kanaga's legacy. Co-curators Pauline Vermare and Drew Sawyer discuss the show, on view at the Brooklyn Museum through August 3.

A Memoir About Living with Dyslexia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:34:13 +0000

When comedian Phil Hanley hit the first grade, he started to realize that while his classmates were learning to read, he couldn't seem to make any progress. That was the start of a lifelong journey with dyslexia, which caused Hanley to struggle in school, only to find success as a male model and now as a comedian. Hanley discusses his memoir Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith.

Hans Zimmer on his Diamond of a Career

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:39:12 +0000

Composer Hans Zimmer has contributed scores to films such as “Dune,” “Gladiator” and “Inception.” He now has his own film: “Hans Zimmer and Friends: A Diamond in the Desert.” Part concert film, part documentary, it features Zimmer performing his most famous works, and commentary from colleagues such as Christopher Nolan and music industry stars like Billie Eilish and Pharrell. Hans joins us in studio to discuss.

Jason Isaacs Heads to Thailand in 'The White Lotus' Season Three

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:39:03 +0000

Season Three of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus" is set in Thailand, and follows a group of privileged vacationers at a wellness resort and spa. One of those guests, Timothy Ratliffe, seems to be facing a serious impending legal issue. Actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Timothy on the show, joins us to discuss Season Three, and the mysteries of his character.

Trans Activist and Influencer Dylan Mulvaney on Becoming a Right-Wing Lightning Rod

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:38:56 +0000

Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along with love from many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the videos attracted hate and transphobia. Mulvaney found herself embroiled in a national controversy after her turn as a spokesperson for Bud Light led some to declare a boycott of Bud Light's products. Now, Mulvaney is chronicling her journey into womanhood and national fame in her new memoir, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer.

Celebrating New York's Covid Essential Workers Five Years On

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:38:49 +0000

This week All Of It is reflecting on the five year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 quarantine. We finish with the stories of New York's essential workers, compiled in a new book from Manhattan borough historian Robert W. Snyder, When the City Stopped: Stories from New York's Essential Workers. Snyder discusses what he learned from collecting personal accounts from the city's workers who were on the front lines.

COVID Positive: What ‘Good’ Came Out Of The Pandemic?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:31 +0000

On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we look at how it shaped the world we know today. Did you take up a new hobby, find a passion, meet your soulmate or just learn something about yourself? What lessons or what growth did you experience? We speak with writer and comedian Josh Gondelman and take listener calls.

The Life and Death of Artist Michael Stewart

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:24 +0000

In 1983, artist and DJ Michael Stewart was beaten and choked by New York City Transit Authority police after allegedly spray painting in the 14th Street subway station. After 13 days in a coma, he died in Bellevue Hospital. The new book from writer Elon Green seeks to share more about Stewart's life in New York, and explores the aftermath of his brutal death. The book is called The Man Nobody Killed: Life, Death, and Art in Michael Stewart's New York.

Equalizers: Linda Perry, Record Producer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:16 +0000

4 Non Blondes vocalist and Songwriters Hall of Famer Linda Perry is one of a handful of women nominated for the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical which has never been awarded to a woman. Perry is also the co-founder of EqualizeHer, an organization aimed at addressing gender inequality in the music industry. She joins us for another installment of our March series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.

Watch Party: ‘Paradise’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:08 +0000

Note: There were audio issues at the beginning of this conversation, which were resolved by the 5 minute mark.

The Hulu series “Paradise” follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Emmy-winner Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.

March Get Lit Preview: Adam Haslett, 'Mothers and Sons'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:29 +0000

Our March Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett. The story follows an NYC-based asylum lawyer who is forced to confront a violent night from his past that left him estranged from his mother for 20 years. Haslett joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our April 2nd Get Lit event. Click here to borrow the book and grab your free tickets!

'Paradise Bronx' Up For Gotham Book Prize

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:22 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Sep 18, 2024] Writer Sandy Frazier spent fifteen years walking around the Bronx, getting to know the borough, its history, and its people. His book based on those walks is called, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York’s Greatest Borough, which is a finalist for the 2025 Gotham Book Prize.

Need to Write a Funny Speech Soon? We've Got You Covered

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:14 +0000

Everyone needs to give a speech at some point in their life, and every speech can benefit from some humor. But trying to write a funny speech is a dangerous game. Veteran comedy writers Carol Leifer ("Seinfeld," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Hacks") and Rick Mitchell ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show") have written a new book, How to Write a Funny Speech: for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place. They discuss the ins and outs of comedy in speeches, and how to strike the right balance.

Christian Slater, Calista Flockhart, and Cooper Hoffman on Their Off-Broadway Dysfunctional Family Drama

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:06 +0000

Actors Christian Slater, Calista Flockhart, and Cooper Hoffman discuss playing members of the Tate family in the current revival of the 1977 Sam Shepard play "Curse of the Starving Class." Slater plays Weston Tate, a destructive alcoholic. Flockhart plays his wife, Ella, who is hoping to sell the family's property to make ends meet. Hoffman plays their son, Wesley, who is left to pick up the pieces. "Curse of the Starving Class" runs at the Pershing Square Signature Center through April 6.

How COVID Changed Work

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:36:59 +0000

On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we reflect on how the crisis shaped the world we know today. We speak with New York Times writer Jessica Grose about the virus' impact on workplaces and attitudes about essential work and the value of labor. Plus, listeners call in to share how their work lives have changed as a result of the pandemic.

How COVID Changed Relationships

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:17:12 +0000

On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we look at how it shaped the world we know today. Vox writer Allie Volpe talks about how the virus affected relationships from dating to friendships. Plus, listeners share how their relationships changed throughout the crisis.

Peer Support And ‘Renegade Grief’ After Loss

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:17:02 +0000

Carla Fernandez lost her father to cancer the same year she turned 21, and subsequently hosted a dinner party for some friends who’d also experienced loss at a young age. This gathering launched a global community and support group for those navigating grief, from which she has learned the lessons distilled in her new book, Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss.

New Cookbook of Ghanaian Cuisine From ‘Top Chef' Finalist

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:16:55 +0000

Eric Adjepong is a Ghanaian-American, native New Yorker, "Top Chef" finalist, and author of the new cookbook, Ghana to the World. He talks about the unique flavors and traditions of Ghanaian cuisine, and how to make, among other dishes, the perfect jollof rice.

Equalizers: Producer, Singer-Songwriter Paula Cole

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:16:47 +0000

Musician and producer Paula Cole won Best New Artist at the Grammys in 1998, and that year, was nominated in the rest of the “Big Four” categories (Best Album, Song and Record of the Year). She also made history as the first woman nominated for Producer of the Year without a male collaborator. Cole talks about her career and approach to music as part of the Women's History Month series Equalizers: Women In Music Production.

How Joshua Miele Turned an Acid Attack into a Career In Accessibility

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:20:01 +0000

A new memoir from Amazon’s principal accessibility researcher and MacArthur fellow Joshua Miele recounts how the acid attack that blinded and scarred him as a child led to a career at the intersection of design, technology, and accessibility. Miele talks about his life, his work and his book Connecting Dots: A Blind Life.

Early COVID Memories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:19:54 +0000

Five years ago this month, the pandemic arrived in New York. The city declared a state of emergency, and began a series of shutdowns. We'll mark this anniversary on the show all week long, and today we want to know: what are your memories of the start of the shutdown? WNYC/Gothamist reporter Arun Venugopal talks about his experiences reporting during this time, and listeners call in to reflect on the beginning of the pandemic.

Equalizers: Songwriter/Producer Lauren Christy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:19:29 +0000

Lauren Christy co-founded the writing/production trio The Matrix, whose work on Avril Lavigne's debut album earned the group their Producer Of The Year Grammy nominations. Christy is the first of only three women nominated for POTY in the 21st century. Christy is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.

The Science of Sleep

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:19:22 +0000

We set our clocks forward over the weekend for Daylight Saving Time, affecting our circadian rhythms. Lynne Peeples, scientist and author of the book, The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms, talks about ways to improve sleep by understanding our bodies and environment.

Get Lit: esperanza spalding and Bilal Perform

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 22:25:22 +0000

Grammy award-winning vocalist and producer Bilal and Grammy-winning jazz bassist esperanza spalding shared the stage at our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.

Get Lit: Imani Perry on 'Black in Blues'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 22:25:13 +0000

Imani Perry discusses her new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, which looks at Black American history by examining the significance of the color blue. Perry discussed the book at our sold-out February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We present these highlights.

'Eephus' Highlights the Joys of Baseball

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 22:25:06 +0000

In the new film "Eephus," a recreational baseball league in Massachusetts comes together to play one last game before their baseball diamond is razed to make room for a new school. Writer and director Carson Lund talks about the film, which is in select NYC theaters (IFC Center, and Film at Lincoln Center) today.

Equalizers: Wendy & Lisa On Producing Prince and the Revolution

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 22:24:59 +0000

Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. Plus, Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums, will share some tales from the studio.

Julian Lennon’s “Reminiscence”

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 19:13:24 +0000

Musician and photographer Julian Lennon new exhibition, “Reminiscence” explores themes such as humanity, nature, and interconnectedness. The show opens today, and will be showing at Fremin Gallery through Sunday, April 6th.

Betty Gilpin Steps In As New Mary In ‘Oh, Mary!’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 19:13:18 +0000

Actor Betty Gilpin talks about taking over for Cole Escola as the lead of the hit Broadway farce “Oh, Mary!” which follows the exploits of Mary Todd Lincoln, left alone in the White House to dream of being a cabaret performer, while her husband Abe is away tending to the men on the front lines of the Civil War.

A Gilded Age Queer Love Story in 'Mutual Interest'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 19:13:10 +0000

The new novel Mutual Interest is set in New York City during the Gilded Age. Author Olivia Wolfgang-Smith discusses the story, which follows three queer soap manufacturers who re-think society’s ideas of “partnership” around their own romantic and business interests.

Navajo Police Investigate Human Trafficking In “Dark Winds” New Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 19:13:02 +0000

Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returns March 9 with its third season, in which Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his loyal deputy Bernadette investigate a case of two missing boys and a possible human trafficking operation. Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Leaphorn alongside Jessica Matten as Bernadette and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, preview the show’s upcoming season, and discuss what it means to be a part of the series’s largely Native American cast.

Brooklyn’s Hottest Nightlife Spot This Weekend: The Library

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:26:26 +0000

Over the past decade, the Brooklyn Public Library has hosted a late-night event that’s part-performance and part-pop-up third space. Night At The Library, which will run at BPL’s main branch at 10 Grand Army Plz from 7 p.m. Saturday night to 2 a.m. According to the event’s website, this year’s theme is “The Sky Above Brooklyn –The Philosophy of the Sublime,” through which organizers aim to demonstrate that “the reality we experience is only a small part of a much bigger picture.” Adwoa Adusei, manager of BPL’s Library for Arts and Culture, explains how the evening’s programs will speak to that theme.

How Spotify Came to Dominate the Music Industry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:26:17 +0000

In their 15 years on the scene, Spotify has reshaped the way that people listen to music. A new book explores what the streaming company did to get so powerful, and how it is continuing to alter the music landscape, often in ways that disadvantage the artists it claims to support. Journalist Liz Pelly discusses the reporting from her book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.

Liz Pelly will be in conversation with WNYC's John Schaefer at the New York Public Library's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on March 11.

The Camera Lens as a Mirror for Family History in 'My Mother and Eye'

Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:26:07 +0000

A new exhibition called “Carmen Winant: My Mother and Eye” presents 35mm photographs of the artist’s 2001 trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in collage alongside the frames of Super 8 footage Winant’s mother captured during her 1969 trip from Los Angeles to Niagara Falls. Photographer and archival artist Carmen Winant talks about using images as an inter-generational bridge, and what it means to be displaying those images on bus stop shelters around New York, Chicago and Boston. The exhibition is on view through Sunday, April 6. Click here to see the NYC viewing locations.

How New York Arose from the Sea

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:25:51 +0000

A new three-floor exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and archival records shows how New York City’s path to becoming a global financial and cultural hub was shaped by its role in maritime commerce. South Street Seaport Museum president Capt. Jonathan Boulware and director of collections and exhibitions Martina Caruso preview “Maritime City,” which opens Wednesday, March 12

'Taking Manhattan' Traces the Transfer of the City from the Dutch to the English

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 19:11:03 +0000

The latest book from Russell Shorto explores the historical conflict between the Dutch and the English over the island of Manhattan, as well as the story of the indigenous people who had long occupied the land as it was being contested by the two European nations. Shorto shares his insights from Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America.

Bronx Poet Roya Marsh Reflects on Black Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 18:57:41 +0000

Bronx-born activist and poet Roya Marsh discusses her second collection of poems, titled savings time which tackles themes like police brutality, urban gentrification and queer identity. Marsh discusses her latest work, a follow up to her first collection, dayliGht, which was nominated for the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Poetry.

Reginald Dwayne Betts Explores Race & Masculinity Through Poems About Dogs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 18:57:31 +0000

Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend," as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection.

Tables of Contents Makes Literature Edible

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 19:11:10 +0000

The Brooklyn-based Tables of Contents hosts events that feature a menu inspired by books, from classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, to newer releases like Marlon James’ Black Leopard Red Wolf. Chef Evan Hanczor, founder of Tables of Contents, talks about his career, ToC’s new ‘community cookbook,’ and how food can help connect us to literature.

Equalizers: Alissia On Her ‘Producer Of The Year’ Nomination

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 19:11:03 +0000

Today we launch our Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production, featuring interviews with women who work behind the scenes of the music industry as audio technicians and producers. The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated this year, making her only the third woman in the 21st century to make the shortlist. To kick off our series, Alissia talks about her approach to producing music.

Tea Tips And Hot Takes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 19:10:55 +0000

What tea is the best? Is loose leaf better than tea bags? How long should we steep for? Is boiling, or almost-boiling water best? What teas call for a splash of milk, or a drizzle of honey? Michael Harney, master tea buyer, blender, and vice president of Harney & Sons, shares his exper-TEAS. Plus, listeners ask questions and share their preferences about tea.

Recapping the Oscars with Louis Virtel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 19:10:46 +0000

Oscar-fanatic Louis Virtel, co-host of the “Keep It” podcast, recaps all the surprises and exciting moments from this year's Academy Awards, the capstone to a very unpredictable awards season. Plus, listeners share their reactions to Sunday’s red carpet coverage and awards ceremonies.

'Wicked' Production Designer Nathan Crowley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 18, 2025] As part of filming the "Wicked" screen adaptation, the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked."

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

'The Brutalist' Cinematographer Lol Crawley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 4, 2025] "The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses his work, and how camera hardware, light and color can be an important part of storytelling.

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

'Conclave' Editor Nick Emerson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 7, 2025] The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson discusses his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing.

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

'The Substance' Makeup Artist Pierre-Olivier Persin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 13, 2025] The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses what went into Demi Moore's on-screen transformation from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether.

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

'Gladiator II' Costume Designers Janty Yates and David Crossman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 6, 2025] Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty Yates, who won the 2001 Academy Award for her work on the original "Gladiator," and David Crossman, who worked on the military film's costumes. They discuss the research, artistry and character implications of their work.

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

'Nosferatu' Costume Designer Linda Muir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from February 5, 2025] It was costume designer Linda Muir's job to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire in the film "Nosferatu." She discusses her Oscar-nominated work to bring director Robert Eggers' vision to life.

Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.

In 'Junie' a Woman Confronts Her Sister's Ghost (Debut Day)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:11:59 +0000

In the new novel Junie, a young enslaved woman, consumed by grief at her sister's death, manages to wake her sister's ghost from the grave. The ghost pushes Junie to discover terrifying secrets about life on the Bellereine Plantation in Alabama. Author Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her book as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.

Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!' (Debut Day)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:07:52 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 23, 2024] In the debut novel from poet Kaveh Akbar, Martyr!, a man who has lost everything becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming a martyr, until he meets a dying woman who has decided to spend her final days talking to people at the Brooklyn Museum.

Chasing Dreams and Friendship in 'Loca' (Debut Day)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:07:44 +0000

In Loca, best friends Sal and Charo navigate life, love, and migration in 1990s New York. Author Alejandro Heredia discusses his debut novel, exploring identity, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a new city.

A Woman Creates Her Perfect Man in 'Blob' (Debut Day)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:07:37 +0000

A new novel follows a young woman named Vi who finds a strange blob, and manages to shape it into her dream man with unforeseen consequences. Author Maggie Su discusses her book, Blob: A Love Story, as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.

Writer Ada Calhoun's Debut Novel 'Crush' (Debut Day)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:07:27 +0000

In writer Ada Calhoun's debut novel, a happily-married woman finds herself with a new crush after her husband suggests they open their marriage. Calhoun joins us to discuss Crush: A Novel, as part of our day celebrating debut novels.

'Trace/s' Connects Slavery in Brooklyn With Present Day Families

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:06:16 +0000

A new exhibition at The Center for Brooklyn History traces Brooklyn's ties to slavery by presenting artwork and archival material from its special collections. Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian of the Brooklyn Public Library, discusses the show and how the material connects to Brooklyn's present day. Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn is on view through August 30.

Bringing the Fashion of 'Wicked' From Stage to Screen (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:06:08 +0000

Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made the perfect choice to bring the fashion from the beloved musical "Wicked" from stage to screen. He's nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and joins us fresh off his BAFTA win. This conversation is part of our annual Big Picture series, where we speak with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera.

Jesse Eisenberg On His Oscar Nominated Screenplay For 'A Real Pain'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:05:59 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM January 16, 2025] Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is streaming on Hulu.

Steely Dan's 'Two Against Nature' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:05:51 +0000

Steely Dan released their eighth studio album Two Against Nature on February 29, 2000, after a 20 year album gap. The following year, to the surprise of many, it won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. To discuss the album's 25th anniversary in our series Silver Liner Notes, we're joined by New Yorker staff writer Amanda Petrusich and Elliot Scheiner, an engineer who worked on the album and others by Steely Dan. Plus, listeners call in to talk about the album's impact on them.

Remembering Roberta Flack

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:28:18 +0000

The documentary "Roberta," now streaming on PBS, provides a portrait of the life and career of the celebrated vocalist Roberta Flack, who died on Monday, February 24. Director Antonino D’Ambrosio discusses the life and work of the legendary singer.

The Art Of Gossip

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:28:11 +0000

A new book called You Didn’t Hear This From Me: Notes On The Art Of Gossip, explores humanity's relationship to gossip, and what it suggests about our desire to seek out the truth. Journalist, author and former host of the Normal Gossip podcast Kelsey McKinney, shares what she's learned about the social value of the rumor mill.

'Our Ancestors Were Messy' Podcast Transforms Historical Black Newspaper Gossip Columns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:28:04 +0000

A new Black History comedy podcast dives into the gossip columns of black newspapers during the golden age of the Black press. Our Ancestors Were Messy was self-produced and financed by creator and host Nichole Hill, who discusses the show, the gossip she found, and why learning about our ancestors messy drama is just as valuable as what you can learn in a textbook.

Yes, Tinned Fish is Everywhere

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:27:57 +0000

The popularity of tinned fish is rising rapidly in the American diet, thanks in part to social media influencers. A new cookbook, The Fishwife Cookbook: Delightful Tinned Fish Recipes for Every Occasion, comes from Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co., a women owned tinned fish company. Co-founder Becca Milstein discusses the cookbook and recipes to use tinned fish at home, and we take your calls.

Broadway Exhibition Showcases Black Excellence on Stage

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:27:49 +0000

A new exhibition at the Museum of Broadway honors Black theater trailblazers through costumes, archival material, and history. Musical theater artist and historian Ben West discusses Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway and how Black artists have shaped the New York theater scene. The exhibition is on view through March 16.

A Listening Party with Michael Imperioli's Band, ZOPA

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:11:55 +0000

When actor Michael Imperioli isn't starring in shows like "The White Lotus," he's playing with his rock band Zopa, who put out a new album on Friday, Diamond Vehicle. Imperioli joins us with bandmates Olmo Tighe and Elijah Amitin for a Listening Party.

Exploring Harlem’s Historic Venues and Landmarks

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:11:47 +0000

As part of our series on Harlem for Black History Month, we learn about venues and places of historical significance from Carolyn Johnson, founder of Welcome to Harlem, which hosts walking tours of the neighborhood. Johnson also created the Monopoly spinoff board game, Harlem-Opoly, featuring historical sites and figures of the Renaissance era.

Revisiting the Women's Lib Movement in 'Liberation' Off-Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:11:39 +0000

The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show, running now at the Laura Pels Theatre through March 30.

Orin O'Brien, First Woman Hired for NY Phil, Profiled in Oscar-Nominated Short

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:11:33 +0000

The documentary, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra," is nominated for an Academy Award this year for Documentary Short Film. It tells the story of double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first female musician hired to play in the New York Philharmonic. O’Brien retired from the Philharmonic in 2021, after she was first hired by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1966. Director Molly O'Brien (who is Orin's niece), discusses her aunt's story and the short film, streaming now on Netflix.

Tell Us Your Weekend Plans!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:36:11 +0000

What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Cold Weather Cooking

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:36:03 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan 23, 2025] Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Rest in Peace, Flaco

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:35:55 +0000

This weekend marks one year since beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, tragically died. Flaco first made headlines in 2023 after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. A new exhibition at the New-York Historical, The Year of Flaco, traces Flaco's story and the surrounding phenomena his escape created. Rebecca Klassen, associate curator of material culture at the New York Historical, discusses the show and we take your calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Benmont Tench Live in the Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:35:47 +0000

Legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench will release his new solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7. It's his first solo album in a decade. This week he's at Cafe Carlyle through Saturday. Tench stops by to play some music live from our studio.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The War And Treaty's New Album 'Plus One' (Live from CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:52 +0000

The married musical duo The War And Treaty dropped their latest album Plus One on Valentine’s Day. Tanya and Michael Trotter share some live performances from our studio.

Osgood Perkins Adapts Stephen King's 'The Monkey'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:19 +0000

Writer and director Osgood Perkins talks about his new film adaptation of a Stephen King short story called The Monkey, which will be showing in theaters beginning Friday, Feb. 20, which follows the carnage that a cursed wind-up toy leaves in its wake.

One Man's Mission to Slang Pies and Save Lives

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:55 +0000

West Philadelphia native and serial entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi founded Down North Pizza to help reduce recidivism by offering jobs to formerly incarcerated individuals. Recently, he published a new cookbook, We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives, offering 68 recipes for award-winning Philadelphia-style pizzas, wings, and shakes. Abdul-Hadi joins us to discuss and share some recipes.

How Art Spiegelman and 'Maus' Changed Comics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:48 +0000

Art Spiegelman is the author of Maus, the graphic novel that changed how we read comics, and how we understand Holocaust literature. A new documentary called "Art Spiegelman : Disaster Is My Muse," tells the story of Spiegelman's life, from his childhood in Rego Park raised by holocaust survivors, to the current-day efforts by some to ban Maus in schools. Art will join me next alongside the film’s co-directors Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin.

Imani Perry's New Book 'Black in Blues' (A Get Lit Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:34:46 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 3, 2025] National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People. It's an exploration of the relationship between Black Americans and the color blue, from the indigo dye trade to R&B. Perry will join us for a book club event on February 26. Grab tickets here!

Author Eric Puchner's Novel, 'Dream State'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:34:02 +0000

Called "gritty, glittering and exuberant" by the Boston Globe, the new novel, Dream State, tells the story of love and family over a 50 year period. We speak to author Eric Puchner.

Artist Allison Janae Hamilton's New Solo Show in Chelsea

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:33:00 +0000

In her new exhibition, Allison Janae Hamilton draws on her upbringing in the rural American South to explore environmental justice, folklore, and mythology through immersive sculptures, photography, and video. She joins us to discuss her show, Celestine, which is on display at Marianne Boesky Gallery through March 8.

Bartees Strange, 'Horror' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:32:00 +0000

Bartees Strange embraces fear on his new album, Horror. He joins us for a Listening Party, before a show at Rough Trade on February 21.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Play 'English' Returns for a Broadway Run

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:30:45 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 21, 2025] The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright Sanaz Toossi discusses the show alongside actor Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe, who star in the comedy. "English" is running at the Todd Haimes Theater through March 2.

Arts Funding in a New Administration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:29:27 +0000

Recently, the National Endowment of the Arts announced it is eliminating fundraising programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and underserved communities. New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson discusses his reporting around the news and what it means for local arts organizations, as well as a recent unionization push in off-Broadway theaters. Plus, he previews the spring Broadway season and takes your calls.

Harlem-Centric Books for Black History Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:52:01 +0000

For Black History Month this year, All Of It is focusing on the vibrant and historically influential community of Harlem. Today we discuss some of our favorite Harlem-based books with librarian Dana Bello, who works at the Countee Cullen branch of the NYPL in Harlem. And we take your calls about your favorite Harlem based books and authors.

Nathan Crowley on Designing the 'Wicked' Sets (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:50:41 +0000

The "Wicked" screen adaptation blew away audiences for many reasons. One underrated aspect of the film is that the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked" as part of our series, The Big Picture, spotlighting Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera.

Small Stakes, Big Opinions: The Subway Edition

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:13:56 +0000

For our latest installment of our call-in series, "Small Stakes, Big Opinions," we focus on the great equalizer: the NYC Subway. Call to shout out your favorite line and why, vote whether dogs should be on the subway and your take on buskers (yes, that includes Showtime!) Josh Gondelman joins to give us subway opinions.

The Subway Sun and Your Subway Poster Memories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:07:30 +0000

A new exhibition at the Transit Museum looks at the artists behind an enduring New York metro PSA, The Subway Sun. Curator Jodi Shapiro talks about Shining a Light on The Subway Sun: The Art of Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones and take your calls.

Best Picture Nominee: Anora

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 12, 2025] Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora," which is also nominated for best picture. She plays the titular character, a stripper who believes she's beginning a new life when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.

Best Picture Nominee: A Complete Unknown

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 13, 2024] Actor Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." His performance has been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award, while the film is nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Best Picture Nominee: Nickel Boys

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 12, 2024] The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida. Filmmaker RaMell Ross discusses writing and directing the new film adaptation of the novel, "Nickel Boys," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, and shares how his background in documentary filmmaking helped him create a unique take on this novel.

Best Picture Nominee: Conclave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 19, 2024] The film "Conclave," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, tells the story of a dramatic papal election. Director Edward Berger joins us to discuss alongside actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.

Best Picture Nominee: I'm Still Here

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 10, 2025] Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in the new Brazilian film "I'm Still Here," which is the first ever Brazilian film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Torres joins us, alongside director Walter Salles, to discuss the film, which tells the story of a woman determined to find out the truth about the disappearance of her husband in the midst of Brazil's military dictatorship.

Best Picture Nominee: The Brutalist

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 17, 2024] The film "The Brutalist," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, stars Adrien Brody as a celebrated architect who tries to build a new life in America after fleeing Europe following World War II. Brody and writer/director Brady Corbet join us to discuss the film.

Composing For 'The Brutalist' (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:47:41 +0000

One of the most memorable aspects of the epic film"The Brutalist" is the moving and dramatic score. Composer Daniel Blumberg discusses his work on the film, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score. He joins us as part of "The Big Picture," our series of conversations with the Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.

What's the Best SNL Sketch of All Time?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:40:53 +0000

In honor of the "SNL 50" special airing this weekend, we take some time to reflect on the best sketches of the past 50 years of "Saturday Night Live." From cowbells to Wayne's World to What Up With That? we talk about it all with Abigail Covington, writer and contributing editor at Esquire Magazine. She's the author of the piece "50 Best Saturday Night Live! Sketches of All Time" for Esquire. Plus, we take your calls!

Need a 'Hot Date' for Valentine's Day?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:38:08 +0000

A new cookbook takes a look at the history of the date, a stone fruit with a long history, and compiles both savory and sweet date recipes. On Valentine's Day, we speak to author and illustrator Rawaan Alkhatib about her book, Hot Date!

An Exploration of Single Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:33:01 +0000

In her early forties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson provides an honest exploration of single life through personal experiences and insights in her new book, Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms. Slawson discusses what she found and takes your calls about single life.

'The Substance' Makeup Artist on Transforming Demi Moore and Respecting the Balance (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:41:30 +0000

The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup played a key role in the film, as we see Demi Moore transform from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses his work on the film as part of "The Big Picture," our series of interviews with Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.

Join Us For A Listening Party Live, with The War and Treaty

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:31:38 +0000

Thursday, February 20, 7 PM: Join us for a Listening Party Live with The War and Treaty! We'll hear live music and break down their brand-new album, Plus One, out February 14. Join us in The Greene Space next Thursday. Get your tickets, here.

Monica Barbaro on Transforming into Joan Baez in 'A Complete Unknown'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:30:40 +0000

Actor Monica Barbaro earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as folk singer Joan Baez in the film "A Complete Unknown." She joins us to discuss the role, and how she learned to sing and play guitar like Baez.

'What to Do When You Get Dumped'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:30:33 +0000

Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from 30 years prior. So, she decided to write a book about her experience, What to Do When You Get Dumped: A Guide to Unbreaking Your Heart. The book features illustrations from her daughter, New Yorker cartoonist Hallie Bateman. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.

Event: Hopkins and Bateman will be at Books Are Magic tonight at 7 pm.

100 Pieces of (Street) Art

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:30:24 +0000

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 month we speak with Jaime Rojo and Steven P. Harrington, co-founders of the online street art community Brooklyn Street Art, about 10 pieces of street art they think all New Yorkers should see.

Sly Stone, The Black Genius

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:13:14 +0000

In the 1970s, no group loomed as large as Sly and the Family Stone. Led by the charismatic and musical savant Sly Stone, no one looked or sounded quite like the band. But the pressures of stardom and being "the first" took a toll, and Stone became a footnote in the lore of funk music history. A new documentary, "Sly Lives: the Burden of Black Genius," from Oscar-winning producer Joseph Patel, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson ("Summer of Soul"), examines the life and legacy of Sly. Patel joins to discuss the documentary, which begins streaming on Hulu tomorrow.

How to Write, According to New York Magazine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:13:06 +0000

New York Magazine has a launched a new newsletter, Night School, that delivers six-week courses from their writers to your inbox. The first course is How to Write, and New York executive editor Genevieve Smith discusses the lessons she plans to share with readers, from finding a writing voice to crafting better emails, and takes your calls.

A Cruel Love' Tells Story of Ruth Ellis, the Last Woman Executed in the UK

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:12:56 +0000

In 1955 London, a glamorous model and nightclub hostess shot and killed her aristocrat lover and was sentenced to death for the crime. Her name was Ruth Ellis, and her life and crime has fascinated the British public for years, and led to the elimination of the death penalty in the UK. Ruth's story is now the subject of a four-part drama series on Britbox, starring Lucy Boynton. We speak to Boyton and showrunner Kelly Jones about "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story."

Mikey Madison is 'Anora'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:12:47 +0000

Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora." She plays the titular character, a stripper who believes she's beginning a new life when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.

A Space Science Roundup With Brian Cox

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:09:07 +0000

Particle physicist and science communicator Brian Cox takes questions on the nature of the universe, and shares his insights on the study of the sun, the upcoming 'planetary parade,' and the 100-year anniversary of Edwin Hubble's confirmation of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.

Food Writer Kiera Wright-Ruiz Connects to Her Latinx Roots Through Recipes and Stories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:09:00 +0000

In her new cookbook, My (Half) Latinx Kitchen: Half Recipes, Half Stories, All Latin American, food writer and recipe developer Kiera Wright-Ruiz reflects on her journey to embrace all of her cultural identities: Latinx, Asian, and American. She includes recipes such as Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo, Peruvian Ceviche with Leche de Tigre, and Okonomiyaki Quesadillas.

Wright-Ruiz discusses the book before her talk at P&T Knitwear tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Sara Gran's New Choose Your Own Adventure Book

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:08:52 +0000

In her new short story collection, Little Mysteries: Nine Miniature Puzzles to Confuse, Enthrall, and Delight, beloved mystery author Sara Gran both reinvents the mystery genre and returns to one of its quirkiest tropes. Kirkus Reviews calls it a "charming, gritty explorations of the greatest mysteries of all: Who are we, and what is this life?” Sara Gran joins us to discuss her book, out today.

Noah Wyle Returns to the ER in 'The Pitt'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (noah_wyle, health, storytelling, television) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:08:45 +0000

Years after starring in "ER," actor Noah Wyle is back in the emergency room, this time as Dr. Robinavitch in the Max original series "The Pitt." The show follows Dr. Robi and his team over the course of one 15 hour shift in an ER in Pittsburgh. Wyle joins us to discuss the series, which airs on Max Thursday nights.

2025 Gotham Book Prize Finalist Yasmin Zaher

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:44:31 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] Writer Yasmin Zaher's debut novel,The Coin is a 2025 Gotham Book Prize finalist! The story is about a teacher obsessed with cleanliness who gets caught up in a Birkin bag reselling scheme. She joins me to discuss.

Planning a Palentine's Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:44:23 +0000

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, but so is Palentine's Day on February 13. Palentine's Day is a moment to spend time with friends and celebrate those platonic loved ones in your life. Lauren Phillips, senior editorial and strategy director for Better Homes and Gardens, gives us some ideas to celebrate the day and take your calls.

Valentine's Day on a Budget

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:44:15 +0000

Valentine's Day is this Friday, and however you plan to spend the day, there can be a lot of pressure to impress. But going all out for that special someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to clean out your wallet. To give you a few days to prepare, Gabby Rello Duffy, senior editorial director of Brides magazine, discusses some budget-friendly date ideas, and we take your calls and questions.

Figure Skating in Harlem Followed in New Documentary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:44:07 +0000

A new five-part docuseries follows the young girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and international showcases. "Harlem Ice" director Samantha Knowles discusses the series, which begins streaming on Disney+ this Wednesday, February 12.

Caspar David Friedrich at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:43:58 +0000

For the first time, a major exhibition of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich has come to the United States. Curators Alison Hokanson and Joanna Seidenstein discuss the exhibit, Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature, on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through May 11.

Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 19:28:09 +0000

25 years ago this weekend, Joni Mitchell released her turning point concept album, Both Sides Now. The record saw Mitchell revisiting two of her own songs 40 years later, amid a number of American Songbook standards. For the next installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series, we reflect on this album within Joni Mitchell's career with Ann Powers, NPR music critic and author of Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell.

Fermenting and Pickling 101

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 19:26:42 +0000

Kitchen fermentation lets you leverage the power of chemistry and biology to create unique flavors and textures in your food, and extend shelf life. Arielle Johnson, co-founder of Noma's fermentation lab and author of the book, Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking The Art and Science of Flavor, shares her insights into the science of food, flavor and fermentation.

Let's Jam!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 19:25:42 +0000

We end the show this week on a sweet note by talking about jam. Whether it's raspberry or strawberry, chutney or marmalade, we want to know what your favorite jam flavor is and why. Jessica Quon and Sabrina Valle, co-founders of The Jam Stand, discuss their love of jam, offer advice on how to make our own jars at home, and take your calls.

Editing the Election of a Pope in 'Conclave' (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 19:25:30 +0000

The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson joins us to discuss his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing. This conversation is part of our series "The Big Picture," interviews with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.

Nicole Zuraitis Adapts Edna St. Vincent Millay

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 19:17:10 +0000

The Grammy Awards were last weekend and plenty of former All Of It guests were in attendance, including Nicole Zuraitis, who, with and Dan Pugach took home the award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

Nicole also served as a judge for the Public Song Project, performed at our concert at Lincoln Center, and recorded a song for our album: an adaptation of the Edna St Vincent Millay poem, “The Philosopher.” You can hear a version of it by getting your own copy of the Public Song Project vinyl, by donating to WNYC. To celebrate their win, we present Nicole Zuraitis at WNYC playing a musical mash-up of two Millay poems: “The Philosopher” and “Travel.”

How 'Flow' Captured Hearts, and a Golden Globe

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 19:16:57 +0000

The Latvian animated film "Flow" has become a beloved fan-favorite, and took home the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. It is now nominated for an Academy Award. Director Gints Zilbalodis discusses the film, which follows a cat and his friends as they try to survive a flood.

Dressing Ancient Romans in 'Gladiator II' (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 19:16:49 +0000

Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty Yates and David Crossman. Yates won the Oscar for her work on the original "Gladiator," and she has now teamed up with Crossman, who worked on the military costumes. We discuss their work as part of our series "The Big Picture," conversations with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to create movie magic in 2024.

A Faith Ringgold Painting Travels From Rikers to the Brooklyn Museum in New Documentary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 19:16:42 +0000

A new documentary, "Paint Me A Road Out Of Here" tells the story of a group effort to transfer a Faith Ringgold painting from Rikers to a museum. The film features interviews with Ringgold, who died last year at the age of 93. Director Catherine Gund and formerly incarcerated artist Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, one of the leaders of the effort, discuss the documentary, premiering tomorrow at Film Forum.

Tank And The Bangas' Grammy Award-Winning Spoken Word Collection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 19:16:34 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Aug. 12, 2024] Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Samara Joy, Beyoncé, and New Orleans-based band Tank and The Bangas all won big at the Grammy's last weekend! In celebration, we air highlights of our conversation about their award-winning 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 joined for a live performance in Studio 5.

How to Dress a Vampire with the 'Nosferatu' Costume Designer (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:47:54 +0000

Costume designer Linda Muir had to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire in "Nosferatu." She joins us to discuss her Oscar-nominated work bringing director Robert Eggers' vision to life as part of our series "The Big Picture," featuring conversations with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to create some of the best movies of the year.

Creating the World of 'Nosferatu' (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:47:47 +0000

Director Robert Eggers is known for his dedication to historical accuracy in his films. Production designer Craig Lathrop has been working with Eggers since his first film, "The Witch," and is now Oscar nominated for his work on the horror film "Nosferatu." He joins us to discuss bringing 19th century Germany to life as part of our series The Big Picture, featuring conversations with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to create the best movies of the year.

Novelist Hanif Kureishi Wrote His Way Through Recovery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:47:39 +0000

One day in Rome, novelist Hanif Kureishi collapsed, and woke up in a hospital room paralyzed. He began to write about his difficult recovery through a series of dictated statements to family and friends. That experience is now compiled in a new memoir, Shattered. Kureishi joins us to discuss his story.

Ira Madison III On The Pop Culture Moments That Raised Him

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:47:31 +0000

A new collection of essays from critic, writer, and host of the Keep It podcast, Ira Madison III, documents the key pop culture moments that kicked off his interest in the subject (and later his career), and shaped his coming-of-age as a Black gay man in Milwaukee. Ira joins us to discuss Pure Innocent Fun.

Laundry Hacks with the Laundry Evangelist (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:47:23 +0000

As part of our 2025 "What the Hack" series, we speak with Patric Richardson, aka 'The Laundry Evangelist,' about the best way to wash clothes for fabric durability, environmental sustainability and for your own health.

'The Brutalist' Cinematographer on Shooting in VistaVision (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:35:34 +0000

"The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses the film as part of our annual series The Big Picture, which features interviews with below-the-line Oscar nominees.

LaGuardia Airport's Makeover Detailed in New PBS NOVA Doc

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:26:15 +0000

There was a time when New York's LaGuardia airport was the butt of infrastructure jokes. Now, it's often cited as one of the best airports in the country. A new documentary as part of the PBS NOVA series details the engineering work that went into the makeover. We speak to writer and producer Joby Lubman about "Extreme Airport Engineering," streaming now on PBS.

A History of Black Craft

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Robell Awake is a designer, chairmaker, researcher, and educator. He's written a new book, A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects, that tells the stories of important yet underappreciated Black chairmakers, welders, dressmakers, basketmakers and more. Awake discusses his research and shares his own journey as a chairmaker.

Editing 250 Hours of 'Wicked' (The Big Picture)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:14:50 +0000

Film editor Myron Kerstein had the monumental task of taking 250 hours of footage and turning it into the two part movie musical "Wicked." The film is now nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, and Kerstein is nominated for his editing work. He joins us to discuss how it all came together as part of our series The Big Picture, where we speak to Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to make the best movies of the year.

Get Lit Preview: Imani Perry on 'Black in Blues'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:30:03 +0000

National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People. It's an exploration of the relationship between Black Americans and the color blue, from the indigo dye trade to R&B. Perry will join us for a book club event on February 26. Grab tickets here!

No Buy 2025 (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:29:39 +0000

A "no buy 2025" challenge is sweeping social media, with thousands of content creators posting videos about what they are NOT buying. As part of our "What the Hack" series, we speak with reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara, who has written about this trend for The Wall Street Journal. And we want to hear from you about what you're not buying.

Historical Fiction About the First Woman to Helm 'The Crisis,' A Black Literary Powerhouse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:29:31 +0000

A new historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an editor. However, a secret affair with her boss puts her dreams at risk. Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses Harlem Rhapsody, which publishes tomorrow.

Improving Your Knitting Skills (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:29:23 +0000

Learning to knit or crochet can feel overwhelming, but there are some tips and tricks. Not to mention a whole community of fiber artists who want to support you. Kiana Malekzadeh is the owner and operator of West Village Knit & Needle, where she also teaches classes. She joins us to talk about getting started and take your calls.

Anthony Hervey Performs Live (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:10:00 +0000

Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event.

Author Richard Price on 'Lazarus Man' (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Author Richard Price discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man, which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement building in East Harlem. The novel was our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. We air highlights from the sold-out live event.

'All the Water in the World' Follows a Settlement on the Roof of the AMNH

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In the new novel All the Water in the World, the effects of climate change have caused much of Manhattan to flood. The story follows a family living in a settlement on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History. But when the floodwaters begin to rise, the family has to escape and see if they can save anything from the museum. Author Eiren Caffall joins us to discuss.

'Gypsy' with Audra McDonald and Joy Woods

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:55:00 +0000

Actors Audra McDonald and Joy Woods discuss starring as Rose and her daughter Louise in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Gypsy," running now at the Majestic Theatre.

Plantcrazii Creator Lloyd Rose Has A Cookbook for Island Vegans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:28:40 +0000

A new cookbook, Island Vegan: 75 Flavorful Recipes from the Caribbean: Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, Dominican Republic & More, celebrates the flavorful cuisine of the Caribbean without the meat. Author Lloyd Rose discusses his book and answers your questions about vegan cooking.

Kay Sohini on Beautiful, Ridiculous New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:28:33 +0000

Kay Sohini is a South Asian researcher, writer, and graphic novelist based in New York City. In her new graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, she provides an intimate portrait of the city through her lens as an immigrant, survivor, writer, foodie, and an optimist. Sohini discusses her story and we take your calls about the things you love about New York City.

D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:28:25 +0000

25 years ago this week, D'Angelo released his now classic album, Voodoo, ushering in a new era of R&B in the 2000s. For the next installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series, we reflect on Voodoo's legacy with Naima Cochrane, journalist and NYU assistant arts professor, and we take your calls and listen to some tracks.

Blue Man Group’s Founders on Closing in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:28:16 +0000

Blue Man Group will end its hometown run on February 2, after more than 30 years at Astor Place. Two of the show’s founders Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton talk about the history and future of Blue Man and take your calls.

Anne Frank's 'Secret Annex' Comes To NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:22:04 +0000

For the first time, an exhibit reconstructing the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family evaded Nazi persecution is on view in New York. Ronald Leopold, executive director of the Anne Frank House, discusses the importance of Frank's story, and how it resonates today.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

Joy Oladokun's 'Observations From A Crowded Room' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:21:56 +0000

When Joy Oladokun was 10 in a rural town in Arizona, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar. Now, the singer-songwriter has released her fifth studio album, Observations From A Crowded Room. Oladokun joins us for a Listening Party ahead of her show at Irving Plaza tomorrow at 7.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

The Lasting Impact of The Great Migration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:21:48 +0000

This Black History Month, PBS is airing a four-part documentary on The Great Migration, hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The first part of "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" aired last night, and directors Julia Marchesi and Nailah Ife Sims discuss the series and how the Great Migration continues to play out in our cities today. Check your local PBS listings for specific broadcast dates.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

How a Subprime Mortgage Crisis Led to the Rise of Crime in East New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:21:38 +0000

A new book posits that the roots of the rise in crime in East New York, Brooklyn, can be linked directly to a subprime mortgage scandal decades earlier. Author Stacy Horn discusses her new book, The Killing Fields of East New York: The First Subprime Mortgage Scandal, a White-Collar Crime Spree, and the Collapse of an American Neighborhood.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.

Mali Obomsawin’s Music for Oscar-nominee ‘Sugarcane’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:28:59 +0000

Mali Obomsawin had a prolific 2024, releasing two collaborative albums — with Jake Blount, and as Deerlady with Magdalena Abrego — and composing the score for the documentary “Sugarcane,” which is now nominated for an Oscar. Obomsawin talks about her various projects and performs live.

The Rise and Fall of Women in Rock in the ’90s

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:28:52 +0000

A new book from journalist Tanya Pearson, Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the ’90s, explores the surge of female rock stars in the 90's and why their popularity waned into the 2000s. Pearson discusses her book alongside musician Tanya Donelly and we take your calls.

Neko Case Looked Back At Her Childhood In Order To Move Forward

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:28:43 +0000

Singer-songwriter Neko Case is known for her beautiful voice and her fierce and haunting lyrics that convey emotional truths. In her new memoir, The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You, she charts her evolution from being "raised by two dogs and a space heater" in rural Washington state by two teenage parents, to becoming an internationally acclaimed musician. She discusses her book as well as her latest project, writing songs for a musical theater adaptation of "Thelma and Louise."

*Neko Case will be in conversation with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic tonight at 7.

David Koepp's Ghost Story Told From the Ghost's POV

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:28:36 +0000

"Presence," a new film directed by Steven Soderbergh, flips the horror genre on its head by telling the story from the ghost's point of view. It's written by David Koepp. Koepp's had success with blockbusters like "Mission Impossible" and "Jurassic Park" and he discusses his latest project and what it was like working with the prolific director, and actor Callina Liang talks about playing the lead role.

The Moth Wants Your Story!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:58:44 +0000

The Moth wants WNYC Listeners to be part of their upcoming storyteller season. Executive producer and director Sarah Austin Jenness joins to take calls from listeners about their "Only in New York" stories for a chance to appear on a Moth event hosted by our own Alison Stewart.

MoMA Examines Revolutionary Designs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:58:36 +0000

What do Post-Its, Spanx, Telfar’s Shopping Bag, and the Accessible Icon symbol have in common? Their revolutionary design. MoMA has organized a new exhibition, Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, which displays products from the museum's collection with unique and memorable design that forever changed our culture. Curator Paola Antonelli discusses the show, on view through October 18.

How to Be More Selective With Your Screen Time (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:39:12 +0000

A growing number of experts have been sounding the alarm about increased screen time, especially for children and teenagers. As part of our series, What the Hack, psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, who studies the role of social media in adolescents’ mental health and development and writes the popular newsletter Techno Sapiens, provides a few tips to manage your screen time.

The Significance of Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:38:15 +0000

Earlier this month, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated on the album, to unpack the significance of the album.

A Celebration of Chinese Shadow Theater at Flushing Town Hall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:48:20 +0000

A new shadow puppetry exhibition by the Queens-based Chinese Theatre Works rings in the Year of the Snake! Ellen Kodadek from Flushing Town Hall and Stephen Kaplin from Chinese Theatre Works discuss Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America, which is on display through February 23.

*This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The Latest on the Tik Tok Ban

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:48:13 +0000

Last week the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban TikTok in America and a few days later, the app briefly went dark. But on President Trump's first day he vowed to delay the ban. We'll learn about the reason for the anti-TikTok legislation, if Trump can legally stop the ban, and how the loss of TikTok might affect digital creators with Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter from the New York Times who covers the tech industry. We'll also take listener calls.

*This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

300 Paintings' with Sam Kissajukian

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:48:05 +0000

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new comedy show, "300 Paintings," takes audiences on a hilarious and moving tour of some of that art, which also serves as a journey through his own mental health. He joins us to discuss the show, which is running at the Vineyard Theater through February 23.

*This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The Long Awaited Return of 'Severance'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:47:58 +0000

The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.

*This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

'Edges of Ailey' at the Whitney

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:14:36 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view through February 9.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Oscar Nomination Reactions with Louis Virtel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:12:48 +0000

This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Easy Cold Weather Meals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:10:18 +0000

Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter. And we take your calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Remembering David Lynch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:08:35 +0000

The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us to reflect on Lynch's career and legacy with listeners' calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, King of Haiti

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:29:12 +0000

Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before dying by suicide. Biographer Marlene L. Daut unpacks the complicated truths behind Christophe's life in her new book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe.

Jonathan Van Ness on 'Sex Education for Adults' Comedy Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:27:21 +0000

Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps tomorrow, and the current season of "Queer Eye."

Stephanie Hsu's Exes Keep Dying in the Comedy Series, 'Laid'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:25:18 +0000

In the new comedy "Laid," Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby Yao, a 33-year-old single woman who is searching for a perfect love story, however she finds herself at the center of a mystery when her exes begin dying. Hsu joins us alongside co-creator Nahnatchka Khan to discuss the series, streaming on Peacock.

Divinity Roxx Performs Live and Talks Grammy Nomination

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:21:56 +0000

This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for World Wide Playdate. Roxx joins us with her band for a special live performance!

BONUS TRACK: Donald Vega Performs 'Disturbios'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:04:07 +0000

Grammy-nominated pianist Donald Vega performed live on our show last week and discussed his album, As I Travel. Donald recorded an extra bonus track for us, titled "Disturbios," about his connection to his home city of Los Angeles. He dedicate this performance to those suffering from the L.A. wildfires.

The Mysterious Woman Who Pioneered the Rape Kit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:03:58 +0000

In the 1970s, a woman named Marty Goddard pioneered the rape kit, a new, standardized way to collect evidence following a sexual assault. Then, a man got credit for creating the kit, and Goddard disappeared. Journalist Pagan Kennedy has spent the last few years trying to track Goddard down and tell her story. Kennedy discusses her new book, The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story.

Peter Berg's 'American Primeval'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:03:51 +0000

Known for directing big hits like "Deepwater Horizon" and "Friday Night Lights," Peter Berg is known for intense and gritty stories. His latest is a Netflix limited series, "American Primeval," set in the American West in 1857. Berg speaks with Alison about the collision of religion, homesteading, greed and violence depicted in the series.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Play 'English' Heads to Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:03:43 +0000

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright Sanaz Toossi discusses the show alongside actor Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe, who star in the comedy. "English" is running at the Todd Haimes Theater through March 2.

Nick Cave and Barkley Hendricks at Jack Shainman Gallery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:03:34 +0000

Jack Shainman Gallery has opened a new venue in Chelsea featuring work from artist Barkley Hendricks. In addition, there's a new Nick Cave exhibition in the original Tribeca location. We speak with Cave about his latest, Jack Shainman about his gallery, and Elisabeth Sann, who curated the Hendricks show.

A Special MLK Day Presentation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Today, we present an encore 'Full Bio' conversation with author and historian Johnathan Eig, whose book "King: A Life" is the first comprehensive, modern biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in decades.

First, we'll hear about Eig's research and writing process, plus the early life of "Little Mike," King's time as a student at Morehouse and the professors who had an impact on him.
Then, hear about a young King's romantic interests and his marriage to Coretta Scott, whose activist work predated his own. We also focus on 1955, the year in which the King family moved to Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to move from her bus seat, and King was drafted to lead a movement.
Then, we'll hear about MLK's advisors, such as Bayard Rustin, Ralph Abernathy, and Stanley Levison, and discuss some of King's lesser known protests.
And finally, we'll explore King's relationships, his disagreements with activist contemporaries, and how his work, including nearly 30 civil disobedience arrests, impacted his mental health. And finally, a look at King's civil rights efforts and priorities in the last months of his life.

Are Videos Killing Podcasts?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:16 +0000

Last year, more podcasts than ever decided to start turning on cameras to record video along with their audio content. In a time when the podcast industry is struggling, what impact will video have on the future of audio content? Nick Quah, podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, joins us to discuss his recent piece "Will Video Kill the Audio Star in 2025?" Plus we get some podcast recommendations.

The Twitter Menswear Guy Takes Calls

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:08 +0000

Derek Guy has become the internet’s favorite menswear expert through his blog and Twitter account, Die, Workwear!, posting informative threads and acerbic critiques. He joins us to talk about fashion and take your calls.

A Live Performance from New Age Funk Musician Josh Stokes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:01 +0000

Baltimore artist Josh Stokes' most recent album, Won't Stop Rockin', features heavy Blues, Jazz, and experimental influences. He joins us to talk about the new album, his New Age Funk sound, and for a special live in-studio performance.

The Best Bakeries in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:44:52 +0000

The New York Times recently released their list of the best bakeries across the country. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the best bakeries here in our beloved city. Joining us to share hers and take your calls is New York Times Food editor and writer of the "Where to Eat" newsletter, Nikita Richardson.

The Logistics of Death

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:28:40 +0000

There's a lot of information about how to handle grief after someone dies. But often the sadness surrounding death is compounded by the sheer volume of tasks you have to take care of after, say, your parents die. Becky Robison created the website "My Parents Are Dead: What Now?" as a guide for others after she had to work her way through the labyrinth. She joins us to help us get organized and take your calls.

'The Bibi Files' Follows the Investigation into Netanyahu's Alleged Corruption

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:22:25 +0000

The new documentary film "The Bibi Files" tells the story of the corruption investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. Director Alexis Bloom joins us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on jolt.film.

Jesse Eisenberg on 'A Real Pain'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:20:47 +0000

Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is in theaters now.

Saba Previews No ID Collaborative Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:20:39 +0000

The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his forthcoming album, he teams up with a legend of a previous generation: No ID. Saba stops by to preview the album, From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID.

Comedian Gary Gulman Tackles Personal Insecurities in 'Grandiloquent'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:37:27 +0000

Comedian Gary Gulman discusses his new comedy show, "Grandiloquent," about personal insecurities. It is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through February 8.

Behind the Lives of Family Vloggers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:37:17 +0000

Family vlogging, and vlogging in general, is an entire online entertainment ecosystem that millions of people watch every day. But the ethics of family vlogging are murky. A new documentary, "An Update On Our Family," profiles some family vloggers, and delves into the controversy of the Stauffer family as an example of the potential consequences of the industry. Rachel Mason, director and executive producer, discusses her three-part documentary, the first episode of which is airing tonight on HBO.

Vintage Finds For 'No Buy January'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:25:02 +0000

It’s “No Buy January!” We talk about thrift shopping with Pre-Loved podcast host Emily Stochl and take calls about your favorite vintage finds.

Pianist Donald Vega Performs Live and Talks Grammy Nomination

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:24:53 +0000

Pianist and Juilliard professor Donald Vega is nominated for his first Grammy as a bandleader this year for his album, As I Travel, in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. Vega performs live with his band, and discusses his story, from a childhood emigrating from Nicaragua to America, to playing alongside the legendary bassist Ron Carter.

'The Fire Inside' Tells the Story of Gold Medal Boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:41:05 +0000

A new film tells the story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who became the first woman in United States history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Actor Ryan Destiny, who plays Shields, joins us alongside director Rachel Morrison to talk about bringing this story to life on-screen. "The Fire Inside" is in theaters now.

Making Sense of NFTs in 'Minted' Documentary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:40:57 +0000

The new PBS Independent Lens documentary, "Minted," examines the NFT market craze, from its meteoric rise to its dramatic fall and its possible future in another Trump administration. We're joined by the film's director, Nicholas Bruckman and a featured artist in the film, Kina Matahari.

New Books to Read This Winter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:40:50 +0000

New year, new books! Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her most anticipated new reads this winter. Plus, we take your book recommendations.

How To Be Prepared For An Emergency

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:05:59 +0000

In light of the tragic fires in Los Angeles, team AOI wanted to share with listeners some practical advice about how to prepare for different kinds of emergencies. We speak with Jason Lyons, regional manager of individual preparedness for the Red Cross of Greater New York, on how to protect your family, pets and home in the event of a disaster.

A Japanese Journalist Investigates Her Own Sexual Assault in 'Black Box Diaries'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:05:52 +0000

In the new documentary film "Black Box Diaries," Japanese journalist Shiori Itō chronicles her personal experience with sexual assault. After she accused a prominent associate of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Itō's story sparked a version of the #MeToo movement in Japan. She joins us to discuss her experience, and the new documentary. "Black Box Diaries" is available to stream now on Paramount Plus.

From 'Severance' to 'The Pitt,' What to Expect from TV in 2025 (Review/Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:05:45 +0000

It's a new year and that means a new slate of TV on the horizon. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk previews some of the shows she's watching from the anticipated return of "Severance" to the new medical drama "The Pitt."

What's the Best Cheese? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:05:38 +0000

What is the best cheese? We seek to answer this seemingly impossible question by inviting you to weigh in for the latest installment of Small Stakes, Big Opinions. Plus, we speak with third-generation cheesemonger Adam Jay Moskowitz, owner and operator of The Cheesemonger Invitational, Maker to Monger and Larkin Cold Storage.

Ideas to Winterproof Your Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:24:28 +0000

If you own a home, the winter can be a pain when it comes to keeping out the cold and saving energy. Socks stuffed under doorways and window panes, anyone? Courtney Mason, general manager and vice president for The Spruce, gives tips on how to winterproof our homes and take your calls.

How to Appreciate Your Houseplants this Winter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:24:20 +0000

Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Naturally, it is time to talk plants. Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your favorite houseplants and answer any questions about winter plantcare.

'I'm Still Here' with Golden Globe-Winner Fernanda Torres and Director Walter Salles

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:24:13 +0000

Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in the new Brazilian film "I'm Still Here." She joins us, alongside director Walter Salles, to discuss the film, which tells the story of a woman determined to find out the truth about the disappearance of her husband in the midst of Brazil's military dictatorship. "I'm Still Here" is in theaters Jan. 17.

Jackson Arn's 10 Favorite Pieces of Art in New York (100 Pieces of Art)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:24:06 +0000

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. New Yorker art critic Jackson Arn shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

Your Travel Hacks (What the Hack)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:26:27 +0000

In our last segment we discussed some of the best places to travel to this year. Now, we'll learn how to put those miles and points to work towards your travel goals. On this installment of "What the Hack" Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, shares some tips on the best ways to earn and use travel points.

Where to Go in 2025

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:26:18 +0000

Twenty years ago, The New York Times printed a special feature with their picks for where to travel. It has since become a yearly staple called '52 Places to Go.' The latest dropped this week, and editor Stephen Hiltner discusses the best places to travel in 2025. Plus, listeners call in to share their travel plans.

A Presidential Historian Remembers Jimmy Carter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. To learn more about his life and his legacy as president, we present an encore broadcast of our Full Bio conversation about Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter, author of the biography, His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.

The New Novel 'Playworld' by Adam Ross About a Lost Child Actor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 19:35:48 +0000

Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York. Ross joins us to discuss.

Lakecia Benjamin Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 19:35:41 +0000

Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Performance categories for her album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live). The project is a live performance of her 2023 album, Phoenix. Benjamin joins to perform live with her band and discuss her New York upbringing in music.

Songs that Explain the 2000s with Rob Harvilla

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 19:35:33 +0000

As we hit the first quarter of the century, let's bring things back to the early aughts. Rob Harvilla joins us to discuss the new season of his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the '90s: The 2000s. We'll talk about the pivotal songs of the decade, from Amy Winehouse to 50 Cent, and take calls about what you think were some of the most important songs of that decade.

Michael Urie Talks 'Shrinking'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 19:35:25 +0000

Actor Michael Urie is up for a Critics Choice Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." He plays Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's character, Jimmy, whose friendship has survived coming out, a death and estrangement. He joins to discuss the second season, which just wrapped over the holidays.

A Preview of Public Song Project: A People’s Concert

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:21:09 +0000

Public Song Project: A People’s Concert is tomorrow at Joe's Pub! Basement Bhangra founder and project contributor DJ Rekha joins us to preview their set. Plus, producer Simon Close on other songs you'll hear tomorrow and more on the 2025 Public Song Project. Get your tickets at wnyc.org/publicsong.

Catherine Russell's 'My Ideal' (A Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:21:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 27, 2024] Grammy-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for My Ideal, a duet release with pianist Sean Mason. Russell joins us for a Listening Party.

Metrograph's New Print Magazine for Film Lovers and Beyond

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:20:53 +0000

Metrograph recently unveiled a new biannual print publication for cinephiles and cultural connoisseurs which features contributions from novelist Yiyun Li, cartoonist Daniel Clowes, filmmaker Ari Aster, and actors Steve Martin and Simon Rex alongside others. Editors Annabel Brady-Brown and Kelli Weston discuss the publication, and take calls from listeners about their own moviegoing experiences.

Orrin Evans at NYC Winter Jazzfest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:14:00 +0000

Jazz pianist Orrin Evans just received his third Grammy nomination and will be performing at City Winery on Friday as part of NYC Winter Jazzfest. He joins us live in the studio to perform and preview his show.

Roy Wood Jr. on His New Stand-Up Special 'Lonely Flowers'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:13:52 +0000

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. discusses his new stand-up special, "Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers" which premieres on Hulu on Jan. 17. He also discusses hosting the new CNN comedy news show, "Have I Got News For You."

Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 21:33:55 +0000

A Museum of the City of New York exhibition displays previously unseen treasures from its major collection of graffiti-based art which was donated by the artist Martin Wong 30 years ago. Curator Sean Corcoran and artist Lee Quiñones, who was a friend of Wong's, join us to discuss the show, Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection.

What's New at the Guggenheim

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 21:19:49 +0000

New Year, new leadership. Alison speaks to Mariet Westermann, the new director of the Guggenheim, about her vision to take the storied museum forward as well as the current exhibition on Piet Mondrian on view through April 20.

Artist Trenton Doyle Hancock Engages With Philip Guston at The Jewish Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 21:03:54 +0000

Today we're spotlighting art you can see in museums around our area. We continue with an exhibition at The Jewish Museum that places the work of contemporary artist Trenton Doyle Hancock in conversation with the late artist Philip Guston, famous for his satirical drawings of KKK members. Doyle discusses his involvement in the show alongside Jewish Museum curator Rebecca Shaykin. Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston is on view through March 30.

Ralph Ellison the Photographer at The Gordon Parks Foundation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 20:27:37 +0000

Today we're spotlighting art you can see in museums around our area. We finish with a show presented by The Gordon Parks Foundation that examines the photography of a friend of Gordon's: Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man. Programs director Michal Raz-Russo discusses Ellison's work and the special relationship between Ellison and Parks. Ralph Ellison: Photographer is on view at The Gordon Parks Foundation in Pleasantville through February 7.

'Suffs' on Broadway Closes This Weekend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 20:54:04 +0000

Broadway's"Suffs" tells the story of the fight for women's suffrage, led by National Woman's Party founder Alice Paul. The show won Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Original Score, as well as a number of nominations including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role (Nikki M. James) and Best Direction (Leigh Silverman). James and Silverman join us. "Suffs" is running at Music Box Theatre through Jan. 5.

Get Lit Preview: 'Lazarus Man' by Richard Price

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 20:43:43 +0000

Get Lit with All Of It is back this month! We've selected Richard Price's new novel, Lazarus Man as our book club pick for January. Price joins us for a preview conversation about the novel, which tells the story of a group of people who find themselves displaced after their tenement building collapses in East Harlem

Are Cold-Water Plunges Good for You?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 20:40:24 +0000

NewYork-Presbyterian's podcast Health Matters rang in the New Year with a conversation about the Polar Bear Plunge. Now, host Courtney Allison and sports rehab medicine expert Dr. Asad Siddiqi join us to discuss the appeal, experience, and possible health benefits of cold-water plunging.

Culture Wars within a School Board in 'Eureka Day'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 20:29:32 +0000

In the hilarious Broadway play "Eureka Day," mumps break out among the student body at a private school in Berkeley, California, and stir up virulence among its executive board, as they debate school policy on vaccines and more. Actors Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, and Thomas Middleditch join us. "Eureka Day" runs through Jan. 19 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

What the Hack?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 20:18:23 +0000

In our new series "What the Hack?" we give listeners life hacks for a myriad of situations. The Inaugural edition features hacks for living in NYC, from subway tips to how to avoid crowds and save money. Christopher Bonanos joins to share his favorites and we'll take listener calls.

Public Domain Day and the Public Song Project at Joe's Pub!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 19:27:04 +0000

A new year means a new trove of public domain material. Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, returns to talk about some of the new works entering this year. Plus, producer Simon Close joins for an update on the 2025 Public Song Project and next week's event at Joe's Pub!

Resolutions For A 10% Happier New Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 19:26:56 +0000

Dan Harris, host of the self-improvement podcast 10% Happier, shares his thoughts on New Year's Resolutions, including what kinds of resolutions are designed for success, and strategies for staying motivated to stick to them. Listeners call in to share their resolutions.

What's the Best Advice You've Gotten?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 18:42:24 +0000

As we start a new year, we look back at some of the best advice we've received and how it might encourage us in the new year. Social Q's advice columnist Philip Galanes is along for the ride, and we take your calls.

New Year, New Hobbies with Gretchen Rubin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 18:38:46 +0000

The New Year can be a good time to pick up a new hobby! We discuss the importance of hobbies, and how they can improve your life and your mental health, with author Gretchen Rubin, founder of The Happiness Project. Plus, we take your calls.

Nour Harkati Blends North African Music With Indie Rock

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Dec. 6, 2024] Moulena, the new album from Tunisian musician Nour Harkati, blends North African traditional music alongside influences from his new home, New York City. Harkati joins us to perform live in the studio.

The Next Generation Takes The Jazz Baton

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from] Earlier this year, we were lucky to be joined by 26 students from Staten Island’s Susan E. Wagner High School jazz band. After we wrapped our on-air conversation, the band recorded two bonus songs, "Almendra" and "Who Me?," which we present today.

Dorie Greenspan's Cookie Tips

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Dec. 16, 2020] Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and cookie expert, joins us to talk holiday cookie baking and take listener calls. One of her most recent cookbooks is Dorie's Cookies.

What Kids Can Learn In The Kitchen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from April 29, 2024] Priya Krishna has helped audiences fall in love with cooking. In her latest cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures, the New York Times food reporter helps children of all ages and comfort levels to cook international cuisine. Krishna joins us to talk about the book. Plus, we take calls from our listeners about any tips and tricks about cooking in the kitchen with kids.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

'Bodega Bakes' Brings Corner Store Recipes To Your Kitchen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Sept. 30, 2024] James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from listeners.

Tips For Your NYE Cocktail Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Nov. 28, 2023] The holiday season is also the season for entertaining. We discuss some new takes on the Hot Toddy, Spritzes, Eggnog and more with Carey Jones and John McCarthy, bartenders and authors of the new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist. We also take your calls and questions.

Zoë Kravitz’s Directorial Debut 'Blink Twice'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 21, 2024] In the thriller "Blink Twice," a mysterious billionaire invites a group of friends to a tropical weekend getaway where things are not what they seem. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Zoë Kravitz, who joins to discuss the movie which is now streaming on Sling TV and MGM+.

A Biopic About Model Turned WWII Journalist Lee Miller

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 25, 2024] A biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director Ellen Kuras and actor Kate Winslet, who stars as Lee, discuss the film which is now streaming on Hulu.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’ ‘Warriors' Concept Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 22, 2024] Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis join us to discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the 1979 movie "The Warriors," which tells the story of a Coney Island gang who need to fight their way back to Brooklyn after they are framed for a murder in the Bronx.

A Listening Party with John Legend for His Album 'My Favorite Dream'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 5, 2024] EGOT winning musician John Legend has just released his debut family album, My Favorite Dream, produced with Sufjan Stevens. The album also features contributions from Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen and children Luna and Miles. Legend joins us for a Listening Party.

Regina Spektor's 'Home, Before and After'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from Aug. 21, 2023] Regina Spektor stopped by our studio to perform some songs live last year to preview her 2023 summer tour.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A Flavor Scientist Explains Cooking

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from March 14, 2024] A book explores the science of food, and explains how concepts from chemistry, biology and psychology can help bring more flavor and flexibility into the kitchen. It's called "Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking The Art and Science of Flavor." Arielle Johnson, flavor scientist and co-founder of Noma's 'fermentation lab' shares her insights from a lifetime of studying what makes things taste good.

Where Have All The Third Spaces Gone?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from June 7, 2024] Our lives are lived in three places: home, work – and a third place. Usually it’s not a place that bridges the first two, like a library, bookstore, park, cafe, barbershop, dog park. But they're becoming increasingly rare. Writer Allie Volpe joins to discuss the importance of third spaces and what its decline could mean for everyday people. She's the writer of the theVox article,If you want to belong, find a third place.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Writing Good Commencement Speeches

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from June 25, 2024] Guest host Kousha Navidar is headed to his alma mater to give a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2024. To prepare Kousha, we're joined by Riley Roberts, a professional speechwriter. The two break down their favorite commencement speeches, and ask listeners about their favorites.

The Strange World Of Underwater Ocean Sounds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST from June 27, 2024] Instead of thinking of the ocean as a silent body of water, a new book demonstrates how important sound is in the lives of sea creatures. Author and science writer Amorina Kingdon joins us to discuss, Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water.

'Didi' Tells the Story of a Taiwanese-American Teen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2024] Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang's latest feature film, "Didi," is a slice of life story about Chris, an impressionable teenager living in Fremont, California. It's summer, and the 13-year-old spends his time aimlessly skateboarding and flirting with his crush on Myspace. Chris often clashes with his immigrant mother whose rigid expectations for her son clashes with his own desires and ambitions. Wang joins to discuss his feature directorial debut, which is streaming on Peacock.

Horror Meets Sci-Fi in 'I Saw the TV Glow'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2024] "I Saw the TV Glow" is a new horror-meets sci-fi thriller about a teen who gets drawn into a mysterious TV show and loses his grip on reality. We speak with star Justice Smith and director Jane Schoenbrun about the film, which The Guardian calls "stunning" and "devastating."

'Patrice' Documentary Follows One Jersey Couple's Fight for Nuptial Rights

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have disabilities, and if they decide to marry, their government benefits will be cut. A new documentary "Patrice: The Movie" follows the couple's attempts to fight back against these rules. Director Ted Passon and Jetter join us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on Hulu

'Saturday Night' Recreates the First Episode of 'SNL'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 10, 2024] The new film "Saturday Night" dramatizes the creation of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. We speak with writer and director Jason Reitman, along with actor Gabriel LaBelle, who stars as a young Lorne Michaels. "Saturday Night" is streaming on Apple TV.

June Squibb Joins the Show!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2024] 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."

'My Old Ass' Star Maisy Stella and Director Megan Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 11, 2024] In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella, receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," streaming on Prime Video.

Caroling with the West Village Chorale

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:08:16 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM December 13, 2024] The West Village Chorale perform some Christmas Carols live in-studio to get us in the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve.

A Christmas Day Movie Preview

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:08:01 +0000

A number of buzzy films are opening this Christmas both in theaters and on streaming services. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore shares her recommendations and we take your calls about what films you like to watch over the holidays.

There's an App for That!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:07:33 +0000

Going to a holiday party? Hosting one? Or maybe just want to try something new? Don't want to commit to a main dish? Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell shares some appetizer recipes and take yours calls.

A Holiday Cocktail Hour

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:07:23 +0000

It's holiday entertaining season. Whether you're attending a party, hosting one or looking for gifts for the wine lover, Food and Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle joins to share his recommendations. Plus, we speak with senior drinks editor Prairie Rose, who will discuss cocktails from classics to trendy, and we take your calls.

Tell Us About Your Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:14:01 +0000

As 2024 comes to a close we here at All Of It want to know, what defined your year and what are you grateful for? Chris Duffy, host of the How to Be a Better Human podcast, joins Alison to discuss her unexpected health emergency and what she is grateful for and take your calls.

Revisiting Alison's Conversation with Her Neurosurgeon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:12:57 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2024] In February of this year, our host Alison Stewart underwent emergency brain surgery, which revealed a serious infection pressing on her language center. Now, she's back on the live show, and ready to talk about her surgery and recovery process. She kicks things off by interviewing her own neurosurgeon, Dr. Randy D'Amico of Lenox Hill Hospital, about her case and the process of treating her infection (which included AWAKE brain surgery!)

Big Hearts in the Big Apple: Finding Your Volunteer Match

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:32:29 +0000

The holidays are a season of giving, and there’s no better time to lend a helping hand to those in need. Sapreet Saluja, executive director of New York Cares, joins us to discuss how you can get involved with volunteer opportunities across NYC. From coat drives to meal deliveries, learn how to make a meaningful impact in your community this season.

How to Behave Yourself This Holiday Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:14 +0000

During the holidays, you might interact with people you don't usually interact with. Nick Leighton, etiquette expert and co-host of the Were You Raised By Wolves? podcast, stops by to give tips on how to deal with that relative you don't see eye to eye with, how to be a gracious host, gift giver and visitor this season. Plus, he takes your calls.

Dial-A-Pep Talk with Josh Gondelman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:23:18 +0000

Josh Gondelman is a comedian, writer, and the author of a newsletter, "That's Marvelous." In it, he dispenses wisdom and pep talks, and he joins us to give needy listeners a boost.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

A Guide To Making Holiday Traditions Secular, And Sacred

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:20:11 +0000

Whether or not religion is a part of your holiday season, there's great meaning to be gleaned from the secular traditions surrounding the winter solstice. Author and podcaster Sasha Sagan (daughter of the late science communicator Carl Sagan), shares her thoughts on having holiday spirit without a spiritual ideology. Pulitzer-winning composer David Lang also joins to discuss his hymn-inspired choral piece "poor hymnal," which has its New York premiere at Lincoln Center on Saturday.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

Making a New York Winter Fun, Outside or Inside

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:18:23 +0000

The winter solstice is upon us! How do you like to enjoy the city in the winter as opposed to the other seasons of the year? All Of It producers give their picks for things to do in the city as the cold descends upon us, including The Public Song Project: A People's Concert at Joe's Pub on January 8, and we take your calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

Khruangbin on their Best New Artist Nomination

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:15:24 +0000

Five albums deep, rock trio Khruangbin are finally getting their due from the Recording Academy with a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Bandmembers Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer, and DJ Johnson join us for a Listening Party for their latest album, A La Sala.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

'Conclave' with Stanley Tucci and Edward Berger

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:33:43 +0000

The film "Conclave" tells the story of a dramatic papal election. Director Edward Berger joins us to discuss alongside actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.

Struggling with an Eating Disorder in the Marines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:31:14 +0000

Bailey Williams was struggling with an eating disorder before she joined the Marines, but her recruiter did not seem concerned. While in the Marines, Bailey's disordered eating only intensified. She joins us to discuss her memoir about that period of her life, Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines.

Remembering Tabla Prodigy Zakir Hussain

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:29:08 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 16, 2024] At this year's Grammys, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. Hussain died this week at the age of 73, and so to celebrate his life, we revisit our conversation with him earlier this fall. He reflected on his big year and his efforts to preserve and spread Indian classical music. You can also find his special performance on New Sounds here.

Outgoing Director Tom Viola Says Goodbye to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:28:39 +0000

After 36 years, Tom Viola, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS executive director, is retiring from the organization at the end of the year. Under his leadership, Broadway Cares has awarded more than $300 million in grant funding to the Entertainment Community Fund and to local organizations around the country. He joins to reflect on his memories of early years of Broadway Cares, their fundraising mission, and take your calls.

How to Win Holiday Cookie Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:18:20 +0000

It's holiday baking season and in honor of WNYC's employee cookie swap happening today, we consult with Eric Kim, New York Times food and cooking columnist, about some of the best festive recipes. We also take your calls.

The Breakup of R.E.M. (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:16:47 +0000

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today, we discuss the breakup of the band.

Celebrating The New Yorker's Cartoonists

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:15:32 +0000

From legends like Roz Chast and Jack Ziegler to contemporaries like Liana Finck and Edward Steed, a new book pays tribute to the artists of The New Yorker who have long brought readers joy, humor, and satire. Photographer Alen MacWeeney and New Yorker contributor Michael Maslin join us to discuss assembling the book, At Wit’s End: Cartoonists of The New Yorker, which is out now.

'September 5' with Peter Sarsgaard and Leonie Benesch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:14:12 +0000

The new movie "September 5" follows a group of ABC sports journalists who find themselves unexpectedly thrust into covering an international crisis when a group of Israeli athletes are held hostage during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Stars Peter Sarsgaard and Leonie Benesch join us to discuss the film, which is in select theaters now and nationwide January 17.

Spies Are People Too

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:18:31 +0000

This year, there's been a proliferation of TV and film on streamers featuring spies, from "The Diplomat," to "The Agency" to "Slow Horses." And these aren't the usual James Bond/ Jason Bourne lone actors with shiny gadgets, they're spies with families, partners and lost loves. We discuss the new kind of spy with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and take your calls.

R.E.M. Ascend (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:18:25 +0000

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today we discuss the early years of the band and how they became a massive success.

Michael Fassbender heads up 'The Agency'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:18:16 +0000

Academy-Award nominated actor Michael Fassbender plays a CIA operative dealing with the effects of being undercover for 6 years in the new series, "The Agency." Inspired by the French series "The Bureau," the show follows a spy who may have been compromised by falling in love. Fassbender joins us to discuss.

'The Brutalist' with Adrien Brody and Brady Corbet

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:18:09 +0000

The new film "The Brutalist" stars Adrien Brody as a celebrated architect who tries to build a new life in America after fleeing Europe following World War II. Brody and writer/director Brady Corbet join us to discuss the film, which is in theaters December 20.

How to Support Loved Ones Facing Addiction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:25:21 +0000

The end of the year is often filled with holiday cheer, however, it's sometimes fraught with stress and anxiety for those struggling with their sobriety. To help us support loved ones facing addictions to drugs and alcohol, Dr. Lisa Borg and Dr. Mark Willenbring provide a few helpful tips before we head into the holidays.

The Foundation of R.E.M. (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:25:13 +0000

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today, we discuss the early lives of the band members and the band's origins.

The New Erotic Thriller 'Babygirl'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:25:06 +0000

The new erotic thriller "Babygirl" stars Nicole Kidman as a CEO who puts her career and family at risk when she begins an affair with an intern. We speak with writer and director Halina Reijn about the film, which is in theaters on Christmas Day.

Bringing 'Nosferatu' Back to Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:24:58 +0000

A new remake of the classic vampire film "Nosferatu" lands in theaters on Christmas Day. Acclaimed horror director Robert Eggers joins us to talk about adapting the story, with its star Lily-Rose Depp, who plays an updated version of the protagonist Ellen Hutter.

'A Complete Unknown' with James Mangold and Edward Norton

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:38:45 +0000

Actor Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." His performance has been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award, while the film has earned Best Picture nominations from both organizations. Norton joins us, along with director and writer James Mangold, to discuss the project.

50 Years of the Greenwich Village Caroling Walk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:38:38 +0000

This Sunday, the West Village Chorale is hosting its 50th annual Greenwich Village Caroling Walk, a free event to join the community and walk and carol around the neighborhood. To get us in the holiday spirit ahead of the walk and their winter concert on December 20, members of the Chorale perform for us live.

Comedian Janine Harouni's 'Man'oushe'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:38:31 +0000

Arab-American comedian Janine Harouni thought she knew everything about her family, until a DNA test upended the family's understanding of their own history. Her new comedy show, "Man'oushe," discusses this revelation, her pregnancy, and her experience being raised on Staten Island. The show is running at the SoHo Playhouse through December 21.

'Sunset Boulevard' Star Tom Francis on THAT Epic Scene

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:38:24 +0000

The new Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard" is delighting critics and audiences alike, many of whom were left astounded by the opening of the second act, which featured a song performed live on the streets of New York City. Tom Francis, who performs that scene and stars in the production as Joe Gillis, joins us to discuss the show and how he makes that special live moment happen night after night.

Community, and Commiseration On A Stalled Subway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:20:47 +0000

On Wednesday evening, some strapphangers were stranded underground for about two hours before being evacuated on foot. One of those straphangers was All Of It producer Luke Green, who shared stories from the sometimes harrowing, sometimes humorous subway ride.

Making Music for Fostered Dogs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:20:40 +0000

Drummer and composer Dan Pugach has been fostering dogs for over a decade. His latest album is named after a pup he adopted and cared for until her death in 2018. Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence features Pugach's wife and Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and has earned itself a Grammy nod for Best Jazz Performance. Pugach and Zuraitis join us for a Listening Party and take your calls about dog fostering and adoption.

Adapting 'Nickel Boys' for the Screen with RaMell Ross

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:20:31 +0000

The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida. Filmmaker RaMell Ross discusses writing and directing the new film adaptation of the novel, "Nickel Boys," and shares how his background in documentary filmmaking helped him create a unique take on this novel. The film is in select theaters starting December 13.

Patience and Fortitude: The Life And Political Career Of Mayor La Guardia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:20:22 +0000

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. He was a Republican mayor in a liberal city who wasn't afraid of speaking out for what he believed was right. His decisions also have a huge impact on how our city looks and moves today. He unified our subway system, created NYCHA, and also was Mayor during the rise of the controversial figure, his Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. La Guardia also had a significant presence on WNYC airwaves during his tenure. His weekly "Talks to the People" broadcasts averaged 2 million listeners. He spoke directly to New Yorkers about issues that affected them, from the price of groceries, to war defense training, to more light hearted moments like when he read the comics to children during a newspaper strike. Join us for Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC, where we'll dive into the WNYC archives and get to know Mayor La Guardia, his early life, triumphs and faults, along with Terry Golway, author of the book, I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters.

FLO's Debut Album, 'Access All Areas' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:25:02 +0000

FLO is one of the hottest girl groups to emerge in music in the last few years, with hits like "Cardboard Box" and "Fly Girl." The band has just released their debut album, Access All Areas, and members Jorja Douglass, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer join us from the UK for a Listening Party.

Carol Kane Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 'Between the Temples'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:24:54 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 20, 2024] In a new dramatic comedy, a cantor, played by Jason Schwartzman, experiences a crisis of faith but finds a new sense of purpose when his grade school music teacher, played by Carol Kane, becomes his adult bat mitzvah student. Schwartzman and Kane join us alongside filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss the film, "Between the Temples," which is streaming now Apple TV.

Katie Gavin of MUNA Performs Live From Her Debut Solo Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:24:46 +0000

The lead singer of the hit band MUNA, Katie Gavin, has struck out on her own to make her debut solo album, What a Relief. She joins us to discuss, and to play live songs from the new album. Gavin will be playing tonight at Bowery Ballroom.

Reacting to the 2025 Golden Globe Nominations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:24:37 +0000

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations were released this week, and Nate Jones, Vulture senior writer who covers film and co-author of the article, "The Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the 2025 Golden Globe Nominations,” discusses his reactions to the nominations and we take your calls.

'Zurawski v Texas' Follows Women Denied Abortion Access

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:55:17 +0000

The new documentary, "Zurawski v Texas," follows three women in Texas who were denied abortion care, even while facing potentially life-threatening health challenges. The film also follows them as they decide to bring their case to the Texas Supreme Court. Director Maisie Crow discuss the documentary, which will be screening at the Hamptons Doc Fest tonight.

Ravi Coltrane Performs Live and Previews Coltrane Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:55:09 +0000

This month, Smoke Jazz Club in Manhattan is celebrating its 12th annual Coltrane Festival, in honor of the late great John Coltrane. John's son, saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane, is participating in this year's festival December 11-15 with Gadi Lehavi and Elé Salif Howell, and he joins to perform live and preview his residency. The Coltrane Festival runs at Smoke Jazz Club December 11-January 5.

Merriam-Webster's 2024 Word of the Year: Polarization

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:55:02 +0000

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary just released their 'Word of the Year.' Editor Peter Sokolowski talks about why Merriam-Webster selected that word, what words he considers "runners up," plus some of the new words added to the dictionary in 2024. And listeners call in to share the words that mattered to them this year.

Exploring the Mysterious Racial Gap in Psychosis Rates

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:54:55 +0000

Psychologists and researchers are still trying to understand why Black Americans suffer psychosis and schizophrenia at twice the rate as white Americans. We're joined by Daniel Bergner, author of the New York Times Magazine piece, "America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates." We're also joined by Deidre Anglin, a professor of psychology at The City College of New York who studies this racial gap.

Suzanne Vega Performs a Brand-New Song (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 21:09:38 +0000

Singer-songwriterSuzanne Vega performs live from our Get Lit with All Of It book club event, including her hit song "Tom's Diner" and a brand new song from her forthcoming new album.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner on 'Long Island Compromise' (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 21:09:30 +0000

Bestselling author, journalist, and showrunner Taffy Brodesser-Akner joins us to discuss her new novel, Long Island Compromise, about three wealthy children who are still coping with the fallout from their father's kidnapping decades ago. The novel was our Get Lit with All Of It book club selection from November. We air highlights from the sold-out live event.

Glenn Ligon's 10 Pieces of Art to See in New York (100 Pieces of Art)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 21:07:31 +0000

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 favorites. This month features Brooklyn-based artist Glenn Ligon who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see, and we take your calls.

Megan Hilty in 'Death Becomes Her'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 21:07:23 +0000

Broadway star Megan Hilty joins us to discuss starring in the new Broadway musical, "Death Becomes Her," an adaptation of the beloved Robert Zemeckis film. The show is running now at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Booker Prize Winner Samantha Harvey on 'Orbital'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:13:08 +0000

British author Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel Orbital. It follows one day in the lives of six astronauts orbiting the earth in the International Space Station. Harvey joins us to discuss the novel.

Nour Harkati's 'Moulena' (Live from CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:13:01 +0000

Moulena, the new album from Tunisian musician Nour Harkati, blends North African traditional music alongside influences from his new home, New York City. Harkati joins us to perform live in the studio and will be celebrating the album's release with a concert at Public Records on December 11.

Don't Want to Cook? You Still Gotta Eat.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:12:53 +0000

You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible is a cookbook for those of us who don't have time to cook. If you can open a can or press play on the microwave, this is the cookbook for you! Author and Philadelphia Inquirer deputy food editor Margaret Eby joins us to discuss easy meals for a hectic life.

Reasons to Love New York in 2024, According to New York Magazine

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:12:45 +0000

New York Magazine has just released the 2024 edition of its annual "reasons to love New York" series, and this year features 39 reasons, from "Because the Threat of Prison Forced Eric Adams to Do His Job," to "Because Portal Was Hilarious." Choire Sicha, New York Magazine editor at large, discusses the list, why he's grateful for New York in 2024, and takes your calls.

Louise Erdrich's 'The Mighty Red' Is A Kirkus Nominee

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:19:32 +0000

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich discusses her new novel, The Mighty Red, about a group of people who come together in North Dakota to attend a wedding, including a man determined to steal the soon-to-be-wife away.

Bonus Track: Immanuel Wilkins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:19:25 +0000

New York-based alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Immanuel Wilkins recently released his second album, Blues Blood. Wilkins returned to All Of It to talk about the album and perform live with his quartet, which features Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. Today, we presented a full live track that was not aired along with the original conversation.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on the New Film 'Hard Truths'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:19:17 +0000

In “Hard Truths,” the latest film from Mike Leigh, Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Pansy Deacon, an angry, tightly wound woman. The intense performance has already earned a Best Actress nod from the New York Film Critics Circle, and awards season buzz. Jean-Baptiste joins us to talk about the role.

Percival Everett's 'James,' Winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:19:10 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM March 19, 2024] Author Percival Everett had a big year, with the adaptation of his novel Erasure, "American Fiction," taking home the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now, he's written a new novel, a retelling of the story of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who joins Huck's journey. Everett joins us to discuss James.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A Doc About the First Trump Administration's Separation Policy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:19:02 +0000

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris revisits the Trump administration's family separation policy in his new documentary film, "Separated." Based on NBC News Political and National Correspondent Jacob Soboroff’s book, Separated: Inside an American Tragedy, Morris interviews government officials about the true purpose of the policy. Morris and Soboroff join us to discuss the film before it airs on MSNBC this Saturday.

Cafe Gitane at 30 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:18:56 +0000

The beloved French-Moroccan restaurant Cafe Gitane has provided a home to artists and creatives for 30 years. Now, a new coffee table book celebrates the anniversary with recipes, photos, and stories. Isobel Lola Brown, author of the book, and Luc Lévy, owner of the Cafe, join us to discuss Cafe Gitane: 30 Years. Plus, we take your calls.

Bonus Track: Sarah Kinsley

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 15:47:06 +0000

NYC-based musician and Columbia grad Sarah Kinsley joined All Of It recently to share some live music from her debut album Escaper . Today, we shared a bonus track from her session, called My Name Is Dancing.

The History of Pets in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 20:09:33 +0000

A new exhibition at the New-York Historical Society looks at centuries of New Yorkers and their animals and how each impacted the other. From indigenous groups like the Mohawk, who had a spiritual connection with some animals, to settlers who brought European hunting culture, to New Yorkers who featured their pets prominently in painted family portraits, Pets and The City also explores the legislative side of how New York has used the law to protect animals as well as govern their behavior. Curator Roberta Olson joins us to discuss the show, on view through April 20.

Truman Capote Turns 100

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 20:09:23 +0000

Author and socialite Truman Capote would have turned 100 this year. To celebrate and discuss Capote's literary legacy, authors Jay McInerney and John Burnham Schwartz join us, and take your calls. McInerney and Burnham Schwartz will be speaking at an event at the 92Y this evening, alongside Sloane Crosley.

Paul Schrader on 'Oh, Canada'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 20:09:14 +0000

Prolific filmmaker Paul Schrader returns as writer and director of the new film, "Oh, Canada," starring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi as a documentary filmmaker different stages of his life. Schrader joins us ahead of its release on December 6.

Note: Towards the end of the interview there is a euphemism that might not be appropriate for all audiences.

Chuck Scarborough Signs Off From NBC 4 New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 20:09:05 +0000

After over 50 years on the job, recently, veteran WNBC anchor and journalist Chuck Scarborough announced he plans to retire and sign-off the air for good, with his last broadcast taking place on December 12. Scarborough is most known for his partnership with fellow anchor Sue Simmons, or known to New Yorkers as "Chuck and Sue." Jerry Barmash, broadcaster and author of the book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, discusses his reaction to the news and tell us more about Scarborough's long and successful career, and we take your calls.

NPR's Books We Love 2024

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 20:01:03 +0000

NPR's host of "Book of the Day" AndrewLimbong joins to talk about the 2024 edition of "Books We Love" as well as how the app can be the perfect gift finder for the readers on your list. Plus we take listener calls to recommend their favorites.

Uncovering Shen Yun's Alleged Abusive Practices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 20:00:55 +0000

Last week, a former dancer from the Shen Yun Performing Arts group filed a lawsuit accusing the group of trafficking in illegal child labor. It's the latest development in a series of investigations, undertaken by the New York Times, into abusive practices by the dance troupe. Times journalists Nicole Hong and Michael Rothfeld, who have been covering the story all year, join us to discuss.

Actor Jude Law and Director Justin Kurzel Talk 'The Order'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 20:00:48 +0000

In a new film "The Order," Jude Law plays an FBI agent who tracks down a domestic terrorist gang planning an armed uprising against the U.S. government. Law joins us alongside the film's director Justin Kurzel to discuss. "The Order" opens in theaters this Friday.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan on New Comedy Special and Tim Walz SNL Impersonation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 20:00:40 +0000

Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins us to discuss his new comedy special, "The Skinny," and to talk about playing Governor Tim Walz on "Saturday Night Live."

Lyrics Born's Farewell Album, 'Goodbye, Sticky Rice' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:15:15 +0000

In 2022, Rolling Stone called Lyrics Born's 2003 album, Later That Day one of "the 200 greatest albums of all time." Now, after 30 years in the rap game, the Bay Area rapper, singer and producer has decided to retire with his album, Goodbye, Sticky Rice. This news comes after he launched his popular YouTube cooking show, “Dinner in Place” during the pandemic, made appearances in Ali Wong and Randall Park’s “Always Be My Maybe” in 2019, and in Boots Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You” in 2018. Lyrics Born joins us for a Listening Party and to talk about his love for cooking.

The Most Influential Cookbooks

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:15:08 +0000

Last week, The New York Times published the latest installment of their "25 Most Influential" series with a look at the most influential cookbooks from Moosewood to The Joy of Cooking. We speak to editor Kurt Soller about the project and take listener calls about the cookbook that changed their lives, or at least got them in the kitchen.

The Books That Saved Glory Edim, Founder of the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:15:01 +0000

Glory Edim, creator of the popular Well-Read Black Girl book club, has written a new memoir, Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me, about her life and the books and authors that meant the most to her at certain periods of her life. Edim discusses her childhood as the daughter of Nigerian immigrants and why authors like Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, James Baldwin, Ntozake Shange and Toni Morrison spoke to her growing up. Plus, we take your calls.

A Small Business Gift Guide This Holiday Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:14:56 +0000

On "Cyber Monday," we bring you a list of small local businesses to support in your holiday shopping. From gifts for hard to please teens to the friend with wanderlust, Caroline Weaver, founder of The Locavore Guide, shares some suggestions of where to go and we take your calls.

Talking Turkey with NYT's Melissa Clark

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:56:24 +0000

NYT Cooking writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark joins to talk turkey, whether you're cooking it for the first time or looking for ways to shake things up. She'll share tips and take listener calls.

Jazzmeia Horn Performs Live from 'Messages'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:54:37 +0000

In October, New York-based vocalist Jazzmeia Horn released her latest album, 'Messages.' She joins us in-studio to perform from the album live with her band ahead of her shows at Jazz Forum in Tarrytown on Friday and Saturday.

A Forgotten Fantasy is Revived at The Shed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:52:46 +0000

In the 1980's, artist and curator André Heller invited over thirty renowned visionaries including Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Sonia Delaunay to design rides, games, and attractions for Luna Luna, which opened to the public in Hamburg, Germany, in 1987. However after its closure, the park’s treasures were forgotten in storage in Texas for 36 years. Chief Creative and Experience Officer Michael Goldberg joins us to discuss the restoration of the materials and bringing Luna Luna back to life at The Shed. Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy will close in New York City on Jan. 5.

Navigating Complicated Family Dynamics Over The Holidays

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:51:11 +0000

In some families, going home for the holidays can come with difficult emotions, challenging dynamics, and other family matters. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Dr. Geoffrey Greif, a social worker, professor, and author of many books, including "Adult Sibling Relationships," " In-law Relationships: Mothers, Daughters, Fathers, and Sons," and "Out of Touch: When Parents and Children Lose Contact after Divorce," provides insights for making the most of your holiday family time, and takes calls from listeners about their particular concerns.

Preserving Your Favorite Family Recipes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:48:04 +0000

Family recipes passed down from generation to generation are sacred in many households. But sometimes it's hard to get a recipe that was never written down, or try to get a certain recipe from a family member before it's too late. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Valerie Frey, author of Preserving Family Recipes: How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions, gives us some tips on how to preserve our food heritage, and take your calls.

Chess Piece: The Elián González Story

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:45:03 +0000

25 years ago this Thanksgiving, five-year-old Elián González was found floating alone on an inner tube a few miles off the coast of Florida. He had left Cuba with his mother and a group of other migrants, but their boat capsized, leaving Elián the only survivor. His great uncle in Miami wanted him to stay in the U.S. His father wanted him to return to Cuba. The international custody battle then became its own mini cold war. The story is told in the new podcast, "Chess Piece: The Elián González Story." Host Peniley Ramirez joins us to discuss.

Best Podcast to Listen to this Holiday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:41:40 +0000

Traveling to see friends and family this week? Planning on spending hours in the kitchen? Or maybe you just are looking to relax with this holiday? If so, a podcast might be in order. We'll speak to Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker, about the best podcasts to listen to this holiday, and we'll take listener calls.

Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Fall in Love in 'Maybe Happy Ending'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:38:11 +0000

Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen join us to discuss starring in the new, original Broadway musical, "Maybe Happy Ending." They play Oliver and Claire, two retired helper robots who find themselves falling in love. "Maybe Happy Ending" is running now at the Belasco Theater.

The Screenwriter of 'Challengers' and 'Queer' on His Massive Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:41:59 +0000

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes has written two of the year's hottest tickets, "Challengers" and "Queer," both directed by Luca Guadagnino. They are his first-ever feature films. He joins us to discuss both of the movies, working with Guadagnino, and more.

Red Hot's Latest Compilation Album Celebrates Queer and Trans People

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:41:51 +0000

A new 46-track album celebrates celebrates queer and trans artists while exploring queer and trans experiences through music. Featuring artists like Sam Smith, Faye Webster, and André 3000, the album includes a combination of covers and original compositions. Producers Elia Einhorn, Terrance Thomas, and Red Hot A&R assistant Agnes Walsh join us for a Listening Party.

Thurston Moore: 'Flow Critical Lucidity' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:41:44 +0000

A little less than a year after releasing the memoir Sonic Life, Thurston Moore has put out the solo album, Flow Critical Lucidity. Moore will be in conversation at the 92nd Street Y on December 1 and National Sawdust for a Grammy Museum discussion and performance on December 2, followed by a residency at The Stone December 4-7. He joins us for a Listening Party.

Kyle Buchanan on 'Glicked'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:41:37 +0000

Last weekend two major motion pictures premiered in theatres, "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2." Both have A list stars and major marketing campaigns, reminiscent of last summer's double header of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." But this year has been a year of some box office disappointments from "The Fall Guy" to "Megalopolis." We speak to New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan about the phenomenon as well as get an update on Oscar buzz.

Jake & Abe Perform Live from their New Album, 'Finally!'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:32:22 +0000

Keyboardist Jake Sherman and drummer and producer Abe Rounds became friends after joining the legendary Meshell Ndegeocello’s ace touring band. Now, Jake & Abe have released their first album as a duo, Finally! The two musicians join us to talk about the new project and for a special live performance in studio.

One Month Left to See 'The Hills of California'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:32:15 +0000

In the new play "The Hills of California," a group of four sisters are raised by their single mother in northern England to be a singing group like the Andrews sisters. Decades later, three of those sisters gather as their mother lays dying, waiting to see whether their estranged sister will come home from California, where she has moved to pursue a singing career. Playwright Jez Butterworth joins us to discuss the show, which he wrote for his partner Laura Donnelly. Donnelly stars as both the mother and the daughter who lives in California, and joins us alongside Butterworth. Director Sam Mendes also joins. "The Hills of California" is running at the Broadhurst Theater through December 22nd.

'Slumlord Millionaire' Focuses on New Yorkers Fighting for Tenants' Rights (DOC NYC)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:32:05 +0000

Rounding out our weeklong partnership with DOC NYC, we speak with the directors behind the new film "Slumlord Millionaire." The documentary follows New Yorkers from all different parts of the city fighting against corrupt and abusive landlords. Director Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez join us to discuss the film, which you can stream through DOC NYC until December 1.

120 Years of the Subway Celebrated at the New York Transit Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:31:55 +0000

How would you complete the sentence, "The subway is...?" A new exhibition from the New York Transit Museum, The Subway Is..., celebrates 120 years since the opening of the New York City subway by displaying archival photos, objects, and cars from throughout the system's history. Museum curator Jodi Shapiro is with us to discuss some of the surprising history on view in the show, and we take your calls.

Directors Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden on ‘The Black Sea’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:09:35 +0000

In a new film,"The Black Sea," a young Black man from New York City finds himself stranded in a small Eastern European coastal town after losing out on a new job opportunity."The Black Sea" opens in Metrograph Theaters tomorrow, and directors Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden, who also stars in the film, joins us to discuss.

The World of 'King Lear' According to Kenneth Branagh

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:09:27 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 29, 2024] Kenneth Branagh, perhaps the world's most celebrated living Shakespearean actor, discusses starring as King Lear in the new production at the Shed running through December 15.

'Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975' (DOC NYC)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:09:19 +0000

The new documentary, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975," tells the history of New York City's fiscal crisis in 1975. Directors Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn join us to discuss the film, which is closing out the DOC NYC film festival.

The End of The Star-Ledger in Print

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:09:11 +0000

The Star-Ledger, the Pulitzer Prize-winning local New Jersey newspaper based in Newark, recently announced it will end print editions in 2025 and become an exclusively digital service. The news comes perhaps as no surprise as local print journalism continues to struggle financially around the country. But The Star-Ledger has played an important role in the history of New Jersey culture and politics as the state's largest newspaper. Nancy Solomon, WNYC senior reporter, gives us her reaction to the news, and we're also joined by Micah Rasmussen, director of The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics.

Dating is Comedy Gold

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:44:33 +0000

Ten years ago, Lane Moore turned her dating horror stories into a comedy show called "Tinder Live!" She is marking its anniversary with a national tour that comes to New York on November 22. She joins us in studio to discuss along with actor Janeane Garofalo, who will join Lane on stage.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

The World According to Award-Winning Songwriter Allee Willis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:44:19 +0000

Hall of Fame songwriter and music producer Allee Willis gained recognition for co-writing songs such as Earth, Wind & Fire's hit "September," the score to "The Color Purple" musical, and the "Friends" theme song, "I'll Be There For You." Sadly, she passed away in 2019 but left behind a treasure trove of footage which made it to a new documentary, "The World According to Allee Willis." Director Alexis Spraic joins us alongside executive producer Prudence Fenton, who was also Allee's longtime partner, to discuss the film which is playing in theaters now.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Brooklyn Religious Leaders Try to Diffuse Tensions in the Documentary 'All God's Children' (DOC NYC)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:43:51 +0000

Two religious leaders in Brooklyn became concerned about rising tensions between Black and Jewish residents, and try to launch a new effort to create more understanding between the two communities. But that experiment proved more difficult than they imagined. The new documentary "All God's Children" follows Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman, and celebrates its world premiere as part of DOC NYC. We speak with the Rabbi and Reverend, along with director Ondi Timoner.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

The Avett Brothers Perform Live From Their New Musical 'Swept Away'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:43:40 +0000

The new Broadway musical "Swept Away" uses the discography of The Avett Brothers as the soundtrack to a harrowing tale of a shipwreck, and the costs of survival. Scott and Seth Avett and bassist Bob Crawford join us for a live performance of some songs from the musical, which is running now at the Longacre Theater.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band's 'Like A Tree It Grows' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:47 +0000

Igmar Thomas is a New York-based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader of the jazz ensemble, Revive Big Band. Thomas and the band have just released their debut album, Like A Tree It Grows, which reimagines compositions from Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, and more for a big band format. Thomas is with us for a Listening Party and to discuss his career, his process, and his experience as Music Director for acts like LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, The Fugees, Nas, and Lauryn Hill.

'Once Upon a Mattress' Stars Ana Gasteyer on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:40 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 12, 2024] Ana Gasteyer returns to Broadway in "Once Upon a Mattress," now running at Hudson Theatre through November 30. We speak talk to Gasteyer about her role as Queen Aggravain (including her violin skills), her work on "Loot," and her feelings about the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

How NYC Schools Have Left Kids With Dyslexia Behind (DOC NYC)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:32 +0000

A new documentary follows a group of NYC schoolchildren with dyslexia who find themselves struggling within the school system, until parents decide to do something about it. Director Anna Toomey joins us to discuss "Left Behind," which is screening this week as part of DOC NYC.

The First History of De La Soul from Marcus J. Moore

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:25 +0000

In 1989, a little known rap group from Long Island changed hip hop forever. With the release of their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul were thrust into the mainstream, inspiring an entire generation of young nerds who liked music, art, and fashion. Journalist and author Marcus J. Moore was one of those kids, and he's with us to talk about his new book, High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul, the first comprehensive history of his favorite band.

'Anxiety Club' Spotlights Comedians Who Put Mental Health in Their Act (DOC NYC)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:28:08 +0000

Mental health is a serious matter, but sometimes it does help to laugh at it. A new documentary spotlights a group of comedians who have found ways to work mental health into their acts, even as they struggle with anxiety. Director Wendy Lobel joins us to discuss "Anxiety Club," screening this week as part of DOC NYC.

Daniel Dae Kim on Starring in 'Yellow Face' Revival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:26:02 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2024] Daniel Dae Kim stars in David Henry Hwang's farcical play "Yellow Face," about an Asian American playwright who mistakenly casts a white actor in an Asian role in his own production. Kim and Hwang join us to discuss the production, which runs through November 24.

New Doc Talks Yacht Rock

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:25:53 +0000

A new documentary traces the history of "yacht rock," the retroactive label associated with the smooth rock music of bands and musicians like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Toto, and Steely Dan. The doc recently screened at DOC NYC and premieres on HBO on November 29. Garret Price, the director of "Yacht Rock: A Documentary," joins us along with JD Ryznar and Steve Huey, two of the creators of the webseries that coined the term.

Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:25:45 +0000

With Thanksgiving around the corner, New York Times Cooking and Food editor in chief Emily Weinstein joins to share her tips for making side dishes and for the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we want to know from you: what's the best side dish and why?

Jesse Malin on Stroke Recovery and Benefit Concert

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:30:07 +0000

On December 1 and 2, musician Jesse Malin will be honored with two tribute shows at the Beacon Theatre, featuring Lucinda Williams, The Hold Steady, and more artists. In May 2023, Malin suffered a spinal stroke which has left him paralyzed below the waist. Malin joins us to preview the show, and discuss his recovery as well as a recent benefit album, Silver Patron Saints, featuring Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, and other contributing artists.

Jimmy O. Yang and Charles Yu on 'Interior Chinatown'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000

The novel Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu won the National Book Award, and was acclaimed for its genre-bending story of a background actor named Willis Wu, who finds himself inadvertently a witness to a major crime. Now, the book has been adapted into an original series, starring comedian Jimmy O. Yang. Yu is the showrunner. Yang and Yu join us to discuss the show, which premieres on Hulu on November 19.

'We Live in Cairo,' A New Musical About the Egyptian Revolution

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:29:53 +0000

A new musical at the New York Theatre Workshop, "We Live in Cairo," tells the story of six activists who participate in the Egyptian Revolution, and must cope with the fallout. Brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour, known as The Lazours, join us to discuss writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical. We're also joined by actor Ali Louis Bourzgui, who stars as Amir, a kid who writes an anthem for the revolution. "We Live in Cairo" was just extended through Wednesday, November 27.

Why We Listen To The Same Song Over And Over Again

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:29:45 +0000

Music is often one of the things that helps us get through tough times. Listeners call in to shout out the music they keep returning to whether they're looking for motivation or peace, after the election and ahead of the holidays. Plus, Professor Elizabeth Margulis, director of the Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University, explains the neuroscience of repeat music listening.

Laura Marling: 'Patterns in Repeat' (Live in CR5)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:01:59 +0000

Laura Marling describes each of her records as a "time-stamped chapter of my life," with the latest one, Patterns in Repeat, being her first release as a new mother. She joins us to perform songs from the record live in our studio.

Reflections on Two Decades of Modern Love

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:01:47 +0000

Just over 20 years ago, the first Modern Love essay ran in the New York Times. The column has since published thousands of essays, and Modern Love has grown to include a podcast, live performances, and more. Editor Daniel Jones and podcast host Anna Martin join us to reflect on what they’ve learned about love and the stories that have impacted them most, and we take your calls.

One Author Revisits Their 90s Memoir About Being Diagnosed with 'Gender Identity Disorder'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:01:39 +0000

In 1997, Dylan Scholinski published the memoir, The Last Time I Wore a Dress, which chronicled their time as a teenager being institutionalized and diagnosed with "Gender Identity Disorder." Scholinski, who is non-binary, writes about the treatment they endured while trying to be "cured" of their feelings about their gender. Now, the memoir has been re-released and updated with a new epilogue. Scholinski joins us to discuss the book, and their views on how trans issues and gender issues played a role in the 2024 election.

Lynn Whitfield and Christine Swanson on 'Albany Road'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:01:31 +0000

The new movie "Albany Road" tells the story of a New York executive (Renée Elise Goldsberry) forced to share a car with the mother of her ex-fiancé (Lynn Whitfield). On the ride, she discovers that the mother has been keeping a big secret. Whitfield and writer and director Christine Swanson join us to discuss the film, which premieres November 15.

Brooklyn Artist Chitra Ganesh at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:18:50 +0000

This hour, we speak with a few of the artists selected for a new show at the Brooklyn Museum, The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, which displays work from over 200 local artists in celebration of the museum's 200th anniversary. Chitra Ganesh discusses her piece on view, "All the Farewells," and how growing up Brooklyn informed her artistic pursuits.

William Cope Moyers on Recovering From Painkiller Addiction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:48:49 +0000

William Cope Moyers was a crack addict and an alcoholic who turned his world around, wrote a memoir and became a public face of Hazelden Betty Ford rehab center, until he made a trip to the dentist and was prescribed pain killers. His new book, Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery, details his fight back to sobriety.

Brooklyn Artist Melissa Joseph at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:46:05 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 23, 2023] Melissa Joseph is a Brooklyn-based artist who previously worked as a high school art teacher and textile designer, and now works in felt as an artist. Her piece, “Olive’s Hair Salon” is part of a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum called, “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition,” which displays work from over 200 local artists who live in the borough as part of the museum’s 200th anniversary celebration. The show is on view through January 26. Joseph joins us in studio to discuss the show and her practice.

Brooklyn Artist Tabitha Whitley at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:45:58 +0000

This hour, we speak with a few of the artists selected for a new show at the Brooklyn Museum, The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, which displays work from over 200 local artists in celebration of the museum's 200th anniversary. Tabitha Whitley grew up and still lives in Bushwick, and she discusses her piece on view, "Botanic Luncheon," and her creative practice.

'Say Nothing' Series Adapts Patrick Radden Keefe's Book on The Troubles for the Screen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:45:48 +0000

Based on the bestselling nonfiction book by Patrick Radden Keefe, a new series, "Say Nothing" tells the story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and specifically the kidnapping and disappearance of a mother of 10 at the hands of the IRA. We speak to Keefe about adapting the book into a series, director Michael Lennox and actor Maxine Peake, who plays Dolours Price, an unrepentant IRA soldier. "Say Nothing" begins streaming on Hulu tomorrow.

How Disney Channel Once Dominated Tween Culture

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:26:02 +0000

In the early 2000s, no television channel was as dominant among tweens as the Disney Channel. But now, the station's popularity has started to fall off. What happened? We talk with Ashley Spencer, author of the new book, Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire.

The Life of Irish Literary Legend Edna O'Brien

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:25:54 +0000

Kicking off this year's DOC NYC festival is the new film, "Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story." Director Sinead O'Shea joins us to discuss her work capturing the life of the Irish literary legend, who she interviewed just weeks before her death earlier this year. The film has its U.S. premiere at DOC NYC tomorrow evening.

The 15th Anniversary of DOC NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:25:47 +0000

The documentary film festival DOC NYC is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Next week, we will feature a conversation about one documentary per day, but first we are joined by the festival's programmers to give us a preview of the entire slate of films. Jaie Laplante, artistic director and Bedatri D. Choudhury, features programmer, join us to discuss.

Joan Marcus on Her 25 Year Career in Theater Photography

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:25:40 +0000

If you've ever seen a photo of a Broadway show, there's a good chance it was taken by theatrical photographer Joan Marcus. She joins us to discuss her 25 year career, which includes capturing classics like "Wicked," "Rent," "Hamilton," and more.

Cristin Milioti on 'The Penguin' (Watch Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:25:26 +0000

The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" aired the season one finale on Sunday. Actor Cristin Milioti, who plays Sofia, member of the Falcone crime family, joins us for a Watch Party to discuss the final episode. Plus, she takes your calls.

Charles Bock on Life as a Single Father

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:42 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2024] Author Charles Bock didn't have being a father on his list of high priorities. But when his wife dies of cancer, leaving him a single father to a three-year-old daughter, he realizes it's time to step up. He recounts his experience with single fatherhood in the new memoir, I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love. We discuss with Bock, and take calls from our listeners, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.

Joy Neumeyer's Memoir, 'A Survivor's Education: Women, Violence, and the Stories We Don't Tell'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:31 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 28, 2024] When Joy Neumeyer was a graduate student at Berkeley, she found herself in a physically abusive romantic relationship with a fellow student. That relationship leads her to leave campus, and attempt to pursue a Title IX case against her ex. But many felt that it was her boyfriend who was the real victim. Neumeyer recounts her experience, and the pitfalls of Title IX, in her new memoir A Survivor's Education: Women, Violence, and the Stories We Don't Tell.

How to 'Unhide' Yourself

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:23 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2024] Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the memoir, Singlehandedly. Her most recent book, Unhide and Seek, offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us.

Elizabeth Olson Stars in 'His Three Daughters'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:16 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 25, 2024] In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson and writer/director Azazel Jacobs. The film is available to stream now on Netflix.

Connie Chung on New Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:03 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 17, 2024] Trailblazing journalist and television news anchor Connie Chung joins us to discuss her new memoir about her life and career. It's titled Connie: A Memoir.

'John Lewis: A Life' (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 9 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Famously throughout his life and career, Congressman and activist John Lewis preached getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." When Lewis died on July 17, 2020 at the age of 80, America lost a titan of the Civil Rights movement. A leader of SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a speaker at the March on Washington in 1963, and one of the many activists who were brutally beaten at the infamous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma in 1965, Lewis was a hero to many for his dedication to fighting for the rights of Black people always within the framework of non-violence.

For the latest installment of our Full Bio series, we spoke with David Greenberg, author of the new biography, John Lewis: A Life. Greenberg interviewed Lewis as well as 250 people who knew him or worked with him, including former President Obama. Here you can listen to all three parts of our conversation:

John Lewis, Part 1: The early years of John Lewis, from a childhood in rural Alabama, to becoming the first member of his family to go to college, to his entrance as a student into the fight for civil rights.
John Lewis, Part 2: How John Lewis became involved in SNCC, and the drama that led up to his famous speech at the March on Washington.
John Lewis, Part 3: John Lewis enters politics in Atlanta and Congress, and his reputation as a politician and legislator.

A Special Performance from Angelique Kidjo (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 19:15:43 +0000

We air highlights from our conversation with 5x Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event for a special live performance.

Author Dinaw Mengestu on 'Someone Like Us' (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 19:15:34 +0000

We air highlights from our conversation with author Dinaw Mengestu who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event. His new book, Someone Like Us, is about a journalist who returns home to his Ethiopian community in D.C. to uncover family secrets and examine his father's sudden death.

A Brooklyn Choir Showcases Music From Local Songwriters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 19:15:26 +0000

The Brooklyn Choir Project merges traditional choir singing with the energy and ethos of New York’s indie music community, tackling new choral arrangements of tunes by a diverse group of local songwriters whose styles range from alt-folk to Indian classical and West African art rock. Choir organizer Jaren Feeley, as well as local songwriters and other members of the choir, join us to sing in-studio and talk about building community through music ahead of the choir’s first performance next week on Thursday, November 14th at 7pm at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn.

Wesley Morris on Quincy Jones

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 19:15:16 +0000

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, known for working with such icons as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson, died this week at the age of 91. New York Times art and culture critic Wesley Morris joins us to discuss Jones' legacy and take listener calls.

The Met's American Wing Turns 100

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:56:16 +0000

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial this year, with a special installation beginning November 8. Sylvia Yount, Lawrence A. Fleischman curator in charge of the American Wing, joins us to discuss the anniversary and history of the space.

John Lewis the U.S. Congressman (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:56:08 +0000

Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the U.S Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day Three, we reflect on why John Lewis decided to run for public office for both the Atlanta City Council and the U.S. Congress, and the kind of reputation he earned as a politician in Washington.

A Post-Apocalyptic Play Set in a Warehouse Parking Lot

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:55:59 +0000

A new Off-Broadway play set in the not-so-distant future follows a group of warehouse workers traveling from job to job to avoid the encroaching coastlines. Playwright Sarah Mantell joins alongside actors Deirdre Lovejoy and Pooya Mohseni to talk about the production, "In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot" which is running at Playwright Horizons through November 17.

100 Pieces of Art with Thelma Golden

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:55:50 +0000

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. Our November segment features Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum of Harlem, who shares 10 pieces she thinks all New Yorkers should see.

The Guggenheim Examines 'Orphism in Paris'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:50:21 +0000

This Friday marks the opening of a new major exhibition at the Guggenheim examining an artist movement that inspired the museum's own iconic building design. Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930 displays over eighty pieces and examines an abstract form known as Orphism, pioneered in Paris in the early 20th century as artists moved away from Cubism. Curators Tracey Bashkoff and Vivien Greene tell us more about the significance of Orphism and the show, on view through Mar. 9.

John Lewis Speaks at the March on Washington (Full Bio) (Day Two)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:50:13 +0000

Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the US Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day Two, hear about how John Lewis dedicated himself to Civil Rights, his commitment to non-violent protest, his participation in the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, and the injuries he sustained during the infamous Selma March.

How Jimmy Breslin Changed Journalism

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:50:05 +0000

A new biography of Jimmy Breslin demonstrates how he helped usher in an age of New Journalism, and broke new ground with his decades of crime reporting throughout the city. Author Richard Esposito joins us to discuss Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth.

Election Night Recap

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:49:32 +0000

Kai Wright joins Alison to reflect on Election Night and we take listener calls.

Where Did You Get Your Election News?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 20:04:56 +0000

Information has become so siloed that it's easy for misinformation to spread. We'll discuss the role of media in the 2024 election with NPR's David Folkenflik and take your calls.

How to Deal With Election-Related Stress

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 20:03:05 +0000

Nearly 70-percent of Americans said this year's presidential election was a "significant" source of stress, according to a poll by the American Psychological Association. Vox senior reporter Allie Volpe and psychotherapist Jneé Hill talk about how to deal with election-related stress and take calls from listeners.

John Lewis Begins to Get in Good Trouble (Full Bio) (Day 1)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 20:02:57 +0000

Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the U.S Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day One, we learn more about the early life of John Lewis, growing up in rural Alabama and how he was the first member of his family to attend college.

Slow Burn Revisits the Rise of Fox News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 20:02:49 +0000

Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast, host Josh Levin revisits the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power through interviews with former hosts, reporters, producers, opponents, and Fox’s victims. Levin joins us to discuss this season and take calls from listeners.

A Play About a Son and His Father Torn Apart By January 6th

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2024] 18-year-old Jackson Reffitt made national news for his decision to turn his father in to the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. A new play dramatizes the investigation and resulting trial, using the words from statements, evidence, and court transcripts. Reffitt joins us to discuss, alongside the play's creator and director Stephen Sachs, and Patrick Keleher, who plays Reffitt in the play. "Fatherland" is running at New York City Center through November 10.

A Couple’s Memoir of Providing Abortions Before, After, and During Roe

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 3, 2024] Before Roe v. Wade, Dr. Curtis Boyd decided to dedicate his career to providing safe, but illegal, abortions in Texas and New Mexico. It was at one of those clinics that he met his wife, Glenna Halverson-Boyd, who became a counselor to women seeking an abortion. The couple write about their decades of providing abortion care and advocacy in their new memoir, We Choose To: A Memoir of Providing Abortion Care Before, After, and During Roe. The Boyds join us to discuss as part of our political book series, Get Po-Lit-ical.

Politics in the Manosphere

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances, the former president and his veep nominee have been booking appearances within the "manosphere," a term used to refer to a loose collection of websites, podcasts, and influencers associated with men's issues and, often, misogyny. NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben discusses her reporting on the world of "dude influencers.”

QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2024] The QAnon conspiracy theory has taken hold of many Americans in the last few years, many of whom truly believe there is a cabal of pedophiles running the country, and Donald Trump is the only one who can stop them. A new book investigates how QAnon has torn some families apart. Author Jesselyn Cook joins us to discuss The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family as part of our political book series, Get Po-Lit-ical.

The Rise of the Latino Far Right

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America and undocumented immigrants. A new book explores why so many more Latino voters have been drawn to far-right movements. Author and journalist Paola Ramos joins us to discuss her new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America, as part of our series, Get Po-Lit-ical.

What's the Best Bagel in New York? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:42:46 +0000

Today we try to answer the ever evolving yet age old question: Where's the best bagel in New York? For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we tackle this question with Becky Hughes from the New York Times and discuss her recent article, "The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now," as well as other debates like, to toast or not to toast?

Running Inspiration Before the NYC Marathon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:37:04 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 16, 2023] The NYC Marathon is this Sunday, so we revisit a conversation about running, no matter what your fitness level is. Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans. Inspired by his own journey with running, Evans now has a book titled Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.

A New Novel Based on the Barbizon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:36:57 +0000

The Barbizon Hotel was a place of freedom and upward mobility for many ambitious young women in the 20th century, including women like Sylvia Plath and Grace Kelly. The debut novel from former Dear Prudence advice columnist Daniel Lavery tells the story of people working and living at a similar kind of hotel. Lavery joins us to discuss the book Women's Hotel.

A New Documentary on the Life of Luther Vandross

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:36:50 +0000

“Luther: Never Too Much,” is a new documentary that chronicles the life of the late singer Luther Vandross, from his days as a regular on Sesame Street to his Grammy-award winning solo career. We’re joined by two of his long time collaborators, vocalist and songwriter Fonzi Thornton and musician Marcus Miller as well as the film’s director, Dawn Porter.

Maira Kalman on 'Still Life With Remorse'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:36:43 +0000

Tracing her family’s story from her grandfather’s birth in Belarus and emigration to Tel Aviv—where she was born—artist and writer Maira Kalman considers her unique family history, and the relationship between recollection, regret, happiness, and heritage in her new book, Still Life With Remorse.

Understanding the Mystery of Legendary Rapper MF DOOM

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:56:00 +0000

When MF DOOM passed away suddenly in 2020, the music world grieved for one of the most legendary and mysterious rappers in the genre. DOOM, who grew up on Long Island, was known for performing in a mask, concealing his identity, and creating multiple cult-classic underground albums like Operation: Doomsday, Madvillainy, and MM..FOOD. Journalist S.H. Fernando Jr. has written a new biography of the influential rapper, The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap's Masked Iconoclast, and he discusses his research with us ahead of his book event tonight at the Brooklyn Museum in conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib.

A Pop Star's Battle With Catfishing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:52:22 +0000

In the new true crime documentary “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” Director Erin Lee Carr investigates the 15 years long scam that has ensnared pop star Tegan Quin. Carr joins to discuss.

The Legacy of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' at 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:52:15 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's horror masterpiece, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." The iconic slasher film broke new ground in horror cinema and became a primary influence for many of the filmmakers that followed, most recently Ti West's popular film "X." We discuss the legacy of the film, and take calls, with Erik Piepenburg, who writes a monthly horror column for the New York Times.

A History of Horror in American Culture

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:52:05 +0000

Happy Halloween! American writers, artists, and filmmakers have had an interest in the spooky and macabre for centuries. A new book traces that history and the role horror has played in American culture from the Salem witch trials to today. Author and Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber joins us to discuss, American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond.

A History of Puerto Rico

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:34:05 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2024] The Trump campaign continues to face backlash after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist jokes about Puerto Rico at a rally at Madison Square Garden last Sunday. We take some time to reflect on the history of the island, and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City. Author Jorell Meléndez-Badillo joins us to discuss his new book, Puerto Rico: A National History.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

'Trick Or Treat': Consumer Candy Trends For Halloween

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:33:57 +0000

With Halloween looming and costumed kids preparing to demand sugary treats from their neighbors, Jackie Peiser, retail reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the latest trends in the candy industry, including the impact of climate change on chocolate prices, and why gummy products are becoming more popular. Plus, listeners call in to share what they love about their favorite candies.

The Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Performs 'Blues Blood' Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:33:50 +0000

Earlier this month, New York-based alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Immanuel Wilkins released his second album, Blues Blood. Wilkins returns to All Of It to talk about the album and perform live with his quartet, which features Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums.

How We Learn and Lose Language in 'Linguaphile'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:33:42 +0000

In the new book, Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love, linguist Julie Sedivy traces her interest in communication through the lifecycle of language learning and loss—how kids first encounter it, how our speech diminishes in old age, and everything in between. Sedivy joins us and takes calls from listeners about their personal experiences with language. You can read more about Alison's own story of language recovery following her brain surgery in a recent profile of her by the New York Times.

Leslie Jamison on Finishing Her Friend's Novel About Peggy Guggenheim

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:31:02 +0000

Before she died tragically young of cancer, author Rebecca Godfrey was working on a novel about the life of Peggy Guggenheim, famous art collector. Godfrey asked her friend, fellow author Leslie Jamison, to finish the novel after her death. Jamison discusses the novel, Peggy, and the complications and challenges of finishing a dear friend's work. Jamison will be speaking tomorrow night at The Center for Fiction.

Sasheer Zamata Talks 'Agatha All Along'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:30:54 +0000

The new series "Agatha All Along," a spinoff of the Marvel universe's "WandaVision," is a dark comedy that follows the titular occultist, played by Kathryn Hahn, as she attempts to reassemble her coven, which includes the sorceress Jennifer Kale, played by Sasheer Zamata, who joins All Of It to discuss the show.

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn's 'Quiet in a Room Full of Noise' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:30:44 +0000

In 2022, vocalist Dawn Richard and musician Spencer Zahn released their first collaborative album, Pigments. Now, the duo returns with their latest project, Quiet in a World Full of Noise, which Paper Magazine calls "melancholy." Richard and Zahn join us in studio to discuss the new album which is out now before performing at National Sawdust in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow.

Kenneth Branagh Brings 'King Lear' to The Shed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:30:36 +0000

Kenneth Branagh, perhaps the world's most celebrated living Shakespearean actor, discusses starring as King Lear in the new production at the Shed running through December 15.

The Story of the 1898 Wilmington Coup Told in New Documentary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:13:36 +0000

126 years ago next month, a massacre was carried out against Black citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, in what would become the only successful coup d'etat in American history. The film "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" documents the history and consequences of that massacre. The documentary premieres on PBS on November 12. Filmmakers Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein join us.

'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway Extended Through January

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:13:14 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2024] In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at the Lyceum Theatre through September 15. Director Sam Pinkleton joins us to discuss the Broadway transfer, alongside actor Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Abraham Lincoln.

BONUS: Amythyst Kiah Performs 'I Will Not Go Down'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:13:06 +0000

Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah released her latest album, Still + Bright, on Oct. 25th. Ahead of the release, Kiah, also a member of the supergroup Our Native Daughters, performed a few songs from the album. You can listen to the full conversation, and enjoy a bonus track she recorded in our studios which has not been previously aired.

The Four Horsemen Team on Opening a Michelin Star Restaurant

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:12:58 +0000

10 years ago, four friends with no restaurant experience, including LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, decided to open The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg. A decade later, and with a Michelin star under their belt, the team has published a new cookbook that also dives deep into what it took to make the restaurant work. We are joined by head chef Nick Curtola and restaurant manager Amanda McMillan to talk about the new book, The Four Horsemen: Food and Wine for Good Times from the Brooklyn Restaurant.

New Play By 'Ted Lasso' Creator Brendan Hunt Gets A Reading At Symphony Space

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:12:49 +0000

Brendan Hunt is an actor, co-creator of the TV series "Ted Lasso," and a playwright. His new play, "The Art Couple," will get an all-star reading at Symphony Space tonight as part of their "At Play" series. Hunt joins us to discuss.

Artist Keith Jackson's New York Solo Debut

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:29 +0000

Today is the opening of artist Keith Jackson's new show, his New York solo debut, at Charles Moffett. For much of his life, Jackson, who grew up in Missouri and now in lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin, worked as a building contractor. But in the last few years, he's dedicated himself to painting full-time. This new show, The Provocateurs, displays paintings inspired by Jackson's study of a 1939 sharecropper demonstration in Southeast Missouri, near where he was raised. Keith Jackson tells us more about his practice and the show, on view through November 30.

Bill T. Jones Revisits 'Still/Here'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:21 +0000

In 1994, choreographer, dancer and director Bill T. Jones stirred up controversy with his work "Still/Here," a performance piece that used dance, video, photos, music, and more to tell the stories of people grappling with terminal illness, including many who were dying of AIDS. Now, 30 years after the work first premiered at BAM, Bill T. Jones and his company will be returning for a recreation of that performance. Jones and original "Still/Here" company member Arthur Aviles join us to discuss the performance, which is running at BAM from October 30 through November 2.

Sarah Kinsley Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:14 +0000

NYC-based musician and Columbia grad Sarah Kinsley released her debut album Escaper last month and wrapped her US tour at Webster Hall last week. Next month she'll set off for Europe, but before then she joins us in the studio to perform live.

Jeff Hiller on the Final Season of 'Somebody Somewhere'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:06 +0000

It's time for the final season of the acclaimed HBO series "Somebody Somewhere." Actor Jeff Hiller, who stars in the show as Joel, the best friend of main character Sam, joins us to discuss the final season, which premieres on Sunday.

Author Jeff VanderMeer Wasn't Quite Finished With Area X

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:16:10 +0000

Jeff VanderMeer returns to his provocative Southern Reach series with a surprise fourth (and he says final) installment, Absolution. He joins us to discuss ahead of his event on Thursday night in conversation with Emily St. John Mandel at 7:30pm at St. Joseph's University, New York,

Acclaimed Pastry Chef Clarice Lam's Debut Cookbook 'Breaking Bao'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:16:02 +0000

In 2020, pastry chef Clarice Lam opened the acclaimed Japanese-Italian restaurant Kimika, which was a James Beard Foundation Award semi-finalist for Best New Restaurant. Now, she has released her debut cookbook, Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond. Lam joins us to discuss.

A WNYC Inspired Greenpoint Diner

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:15:54 +0000

Last year, just off Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, a new diner opened inspired by the history of radio and WNYC, which used the land for transmission towers for over fifty years. Radio Star is inspired by the radio era of the 1940s, including vintage fixtures and furniture from the time period. Owner Sara Conklin tells us about what's on the menu, her original vision for her restaurant and its connection to WNYC.

Playwright Dominique Morisseau on Haitian-American Identity in 'Bad Kreyòl'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:15:46 +0000

In playwright Dominique Morisseau's "Bad Kreyòl," a first-generation Haitian-American travels to Haiti to reconnect with a relative, exploring the relationships between the characters and the countries they reside in. Morisseau discusses the show, which is running through December 1 in a world premiere at the Signature Theatre.

The Brooklyn Museum Celebrates 200 Years with Updated American Art Wing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:11:50 +0000

In honor of the museum's 200th anniversary, the eight galleries of the American Art wing of the Brooklyn Museum have been reinstalled and "reoriented" with a more diverse collection where "Black feminist and BIPOC perspectives act as through lines in this vast presentation." We're joined by Stephanie Sparling Williams, Andrew Mellon Curator, American Art, to discuss.

Louise Erdrich's New Novel 'The Mighty Red'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:11:38 +0000

How to Bring African Heritage Into Your Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:11:31 +0000

Nasozi Kakembo is a designer with studios in Brooklyn and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as a "a design bridge between my East African heritage and my American upbringing." She works specifically with artisans to highlight ethical decor. Kakembo discusses her new book, The African Decor Edit, which looks at the ways you can bring your heritage into your home.

Comedian Cat Cohen on Comedy Special, Album, and 'Only Murders in the Building'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:11:24 +0000

Actor and comedian Cat Cohen discusses her new comedy special, "Come For Me," and her role as one of the Brothers Sisters on the latest season of "Only Murders in the Building." She will also discuss her debut album, Plus One, which will release with Elektra Records on November 14.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Turn 'The Warriors' Into a Concept Album

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:15:25 +0000

Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis join us to discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the 1979 movie "The Warriors," which tells the story of a Coney Island gang who need to fight their way back to Brooklyn after they are framed for a murder in the Bronx.

The Life and Times of Stephen Bruno, Author and Park Avenue Doorman

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:15:17 +0000

Before he became a New York City doorman, Stephen Bruno's story begins in the Bronx. Growing up as an academically gifted kid, Bruno's path didn't necessarily go as planned. In his new memoir, Building Material: The Memoir of a Park Avenue Doorman, Bruno describes how he went from being broke and flunking out of college to landing a prestigious doorman job for a fancy Park Avenue building. He also shares stories about New York that only doormen might get to witness. Bruno, now an author as well as still a doorman on Park Avenue, is with us to discuss his story.

'Suffs' on Broadway Celebrates Women Voters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:15:09 +0000

Broadway's "Suffs" tells the story of the fight for women's suffrage, led by National Woman's Party founder Alice Paul. The show won Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Original Score, as well as a number of nominations including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role (Nikki M. James) and Best Direction (Leigh Silverman). James and Silverman join us. "Suffs" is running at Music Box Theatre through January 5.

Artist Edra Soto's Monument to Puerto Rican Communities in Central Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:13:47 +0000

Award-winning artist Edra Soto has an ongoing series of installations based on rejas, wrought iron screens frequently seen outside homes in Puerto Rico. Graft is the latest installation and is on view at Doris C. Freedman Plaza in Central Park through August 2025. Soto joins us to discuss her work as part of a commission through the Public Art Fund.

Jenny Slate's New Book, 'Lifeform'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:16:41 +0000

Comedian, actor, and author Jenny Slate joins us to discuss her new collection of essays, Lifeform, about love and new motherhood. Jenny will be speaking tomorrow night at Town Hall.

An 'Our Town' Presented Modern and Classic on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:16:30 +0000

The latest Broadway revival of the Thornton Wilder classic "Our Town" is both familiar and modern, under the direction of Kenny Leon. Leon joins us to discuss alongside actor Zoey Deutch, who stars as Emily. "Our Town" is running now at the Barrymore Theatre through January 19.

Public Song Project... on Vinyl! (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:16:12 +0000

You can now listen to the Public Song Project on a record player near you! We've curated an LP of this year's standout tracks -- from artists including Bela Fleck, Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, Rhiannon Giddens, and The Lemon Twigs -- and put them on a limited edition vinyl pressing. Producers Simon Close and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen join for a Listening Party.

New York Nico's Illustrated Guidebook

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:16:02 +0000

New York Nico, "the Unofficial Talent Scout of NYC" as his bio says, is publishing his debut book on his hometown. New York Nico's Guide to NYC spotlights Nico's 100 favorite NY institutions and the personalities that keep them interesting.

Photographer Anastasia Samoylova on Headlining at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:48:49 +0000

Photographer Anastasia Samoylova has made a career of capturing colorful portraits of life in South Florida. Now, she is co-headlining an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the first living woman photographer to do so since Helen Levitt in 1991. She joins us to discuss the show, Floridas: Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans, which is running through May 11. Plus, we discuss her new monograph, Adaptation, out this month.

Getting the Best out of Apples in the Kitchen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:47:01 +0000

Autumn is apple season. Looking for inspiration in the kitchen with all the apples in the house? Genevieve Ko, New York Times deputy editor and columnist for the Food section and NYT Cooking, gives advice on cooking and baking with apples this season, and we take your calls.

What's the Best Apple? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:45:15 +0000

Chances are you're going apple picking or frolicking in an orchard this long weekend. But before you pick your trees, we want to know: What's the best apple variety and why? For the next installment of our debate series, Small Stakes, Big Opinions, Hunter Lewis, Food and Wine editor in chief, gives us his list of his favorite apples and we take your calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Halcyon Days for New York Sports (but not Football)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:42:14 +0000

If you’re a New York sports fan, this has been a very exciting fall. Both the Yankees and the Mets are in the playoffs, and the Liberty are in the finals. If your life right now is about postseason sports, give us a call and tell us what team you're supporting. And if you live in a divided household -- one that contains BOTH Mets and Yankees fans -- let us know how you make it work. But if sports isn't your thing, we want to know what you're doing this weekend -- and whether it will involve leaping llamas. We'll explain more.

How to Costume, from an Expert

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:26:12 +0000

With Halloween around the corner, we wanted to ask an expert about the craft that goes into costume making, as well as get some recommendations for fabrics and ideas of what a layperson could make. We'll speak with Associate Costume Designer Amanda Whidden, who has worked on costumes for "Into the Woods" and "Wicked" on Broadway, about her career—and get some tips.

Amythyst Kiah Performs Live and Previews New Album, 'Still + Bright'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:26:02 +0000

Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is releasing her new album, Still + Bright, on Oct. 25th. Ahead of the release, Kiah, also a member of the supergroup Our Native Daughters, performs a few songs from the forthcoming album for us and discusses her songwriting practice.

'The Hills of California' is a Story of Broken Dreams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:25:55 +0000

In the new play "The Hills of California," a group of four sisters are raised by their single mother in northern England to be a singing group like the Andrews sisters. Decades later, three of those sisters gather as their mother lays dying, waiting to see whether their estranged sister will come home from California, where she has moved to pursue a singing career. Playwright Jez Butterworth joins us to discuss the show, which he wrote for his partner Laura Donnelly. Donnelly stars as both the mother and the daughter who lives in California, and joins us alongside Butterworth. "The Hills of California" is running at the Broadhurst Theater through December 22nd.

Connie Chung on Her Trailblazing Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:25:47 +0000

Trailblazing journalist and television news anchor Connie Chung joins us to discuss her new memoir about her life and career. It's titled Connie: A Memoir.

Julia Turshen Helps You Figure Out What Goes with What

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:54:45 +0000

Bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss her latest cookbook, What Goes with What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities, which helps home cooks figure out how to nail a perfectly balanced meal every time.

Tabla Player Zakir Hussain Reflects on Record Breaking Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:54:36 +0000

At this year's Grammys, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three Grammy awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. Hussain is currently on tour with his son, Rahul Sharma, and Hussain stops by to reflect on his big year and his efforts to preserve and spread Indian classical music. Hussain is playing in Ridgefield, CT on Oct. 17th, and Symphony Space in New York on Oct. 20th.

The Return of Jane Pratt

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:54:26 +0000

In the 90's, Jane Pratt launched the influential magazine Sassy, then went on to publish XO and Jane--women's magazines that combined thoughtful and often pioneering journalism with fashion and beauty. Now after the "death" of print, Pratt is returning to editorial with "Another Jane Pratt Thing," which launched September 26th on Substack. She joins to discuss.

The Rise and Fall of Victoria's Secret

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:53:34 +0000

Last night marked the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which had been on pause for a few years. Once a dominant women's underwear and lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret has struggled to keep up with modern notions of beauty and desirability... and the former CEO, Les Wexner, became embroiled in the scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Co-author Lauren Sherman joins us to discuss her new book, Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. The book was co-written with Chantal Fernandez.

Temporary Changes To NYC's 'Champagne Of Tap Water'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:34:41 +0000

Earlier this month, part of the Delaware Aqueduct, which supplies most of New York City's tap water, is closing for maintenance, and residents might notice their water tastes or smells different. Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of NYC's Department of Environmental Protection, discusses the city's water sourcing, and what it might mean for its famously perfect and delicious tap water. Plus, listeners call in to share whether they've noticed differences in their tap water, and to share how NYC's water is a point of local pride.

Reggae and Afro-Caribbean Migration from Costa Rica to Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:33:58 +0000

A new book explores the significance of music as a form of cultural expression for Caribbean communities. It's titled, Vibes Up: Reggae and Afro-Caribbean Migration from Costa Rica to Brooklyn. Author Sabia McCoy-Torres, who is also an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology and Africana Studies Program at Tulane University, joins us to discuss.

Families Divided By QAnon (Get Political)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:33:47 +0000

The QAnon conspiracy theory has taken hold of many Americans in the last few years, many of whom truly believe there is a cabal of pedophiles running the country, and Donald Trump is the only one who can stop them. A new book investigates how QAnon has torn some families apart. Author Jesselyn Cook joins us to discuss The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family as part of our political book series, Get Political.

'Fatherland' Dramatizes a Son and His Father Torn Apart By January 6th

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:33:39 +0000

18-year-old Jackson Reffitt made national news for his decision to turn his father in to the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. A new play dramatizes the investigation and resulting trial, using the words from statements, evidence, and court transcripts. Reffitt joins us to discuss, alongside the play's creator and director Stephen Sachs, and Patrick Keleher, who plays Reffitt in the play. 'Fatherland' is running at New York City Center through November 23rd.

A Memoir Of Grieving A Young Partner

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:25:19 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 25, 2024] Amy Lin was newly married when her husband collapsed suddenly while running a half-marathon, and died. In her new memoir, Here After, Lin writes about the grief of losing her partner at such a young age, and how she managed to continue on. Lin joins us to discuss the book as part of our series Mental Health Mondays, and take calls from people who have experienced a similar loss.

Mental Health And Our Eating Habits

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:25:11 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 22, 2024] In his latest book, Judson A. Brewer, psychiatrist and associate professor at Brown University, shares everything he’s learned over the past two decades of studying habit change and shows readers how to abandon unhealthy eating habits while creating better ones. Brewer joins us to discuss his book, The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry and How to Stop.

A Biography Of Brain Surgery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:23:48 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM SEPT. 26, 2024] We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new cutting-edge research into minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, attending neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss his new book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery.

A Surge in Breast Reductions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:28:51 +0000

Recently, New York Times reported a 64-percent surge in elective breast-reduction surgeries among women since 2019. New York Times correspondent Lisa Miller wrote the piece, titled "The Power of a Smaller Breast," and joins us to discuss her insights.

'Band People' Tells the Stories of the Musical Middle Class

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:28:41 +0000

Writer and musician Franz Nicolay's new book, Band People: Life and Work In Popular Music, highlights the people you might not think of when you think of your favorite bands —the people who comprise the rhythm and horns sections, side-of-stagers, backup singers, and others like them whose stories rarely get told. Publisher's Weekly calls it "a captivating look at what it means to occupy the complicated space 'between a career and a calling.'” Franz Nicolay joins us to discuss.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna Star in 'La Máquina'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:28:32 +0000

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna discuss starring together in the new Hulu series, "La Máquina," about a boxer and his manager trying to get him back in the ring for one last fight. The show is out now on Hulu.

Latinx Art Survey at El Museo del Barrio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:28:24 +0000

El Museo del Barrio’s second large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art, Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024 features 33 participating artists working across the United States, Puerto Rico, The Philippines and the United Kingdom. Susanna Temkin, curator at El Museo del Barrio and María Elena Ortiz, curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, co-curated the show alongside Rodrigo Moura, chief curator at El Museo del Barrio. Tempkin and Ortiz join us to discuss the show on display through Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Mark Menjívar at El Museo del Barrio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:28:16 +0000

El Museo del Barrio’s second large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art, Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024 is on display through Sunday, February 9, 2025. Mark Menjívar, San Antonio-based artist and associate professor in the School of Art and Design at Texas State University, has a piece featured in the show reflecting on the topic of migration through birds. He joins us to discuss before leading a bird walk tomorrow in Central Park at 9:30 a.m.

Kirk Maynard at the Montclair Art Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:57:48 +0000

This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view through January 5. We continue with Kirk Maynard, who discusses his piece in the show, "Periphery Series #22," and how he came up with the idea to paint subjects from their sides.

A Survey of Horror Special Effects with Clyde Folley of the Criterion Channel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:57:40 +0000

In honor of Spooky Season, a new series on the Criterion Channel puts the spotlight on horror films featuring great practical special effects, from the 1930s to the 80s, before the advent of CGI. Curator Clyde Folley joins us to discuss his series, Horror F/X, available to stream on Criterion Channel through October.

The Vegan Flavor Bible

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:34:39 +0000

When Nisha Vora went vegan at the age of 28, she thought her lifelong love affair with food was coming to an end. But after discovering that smoothies and acai bowls did not count as meals, her hunger pushed her to become a much better cook. Now, her latest cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, is a bestseller. She joins us to discuss how to make flavorful plant-based recipes -- and take listener calls.

Here's a recipe from the cookbook:

Sticky Coconut Milk–Braised Tofu

Serves 3 to 4 | GFO, NF

As much as I love crispy tofu, I may love this braised tofu even more. Here, squares of tofu are pan-fried until golden and crispy, then braised in a Thai-inspired blend of coconut milk, soy sauce, lemongrass, and spices. Frying the tofu first makes the perfect porous surface for the deeply savory and slightly sweet braising liquid to seep into, creating that spongy and chewy yet tender texture found in Chinese restaurant tofu dishes.

Tip: To serve a crowd, double the tofu and braising liquid. Fry the tofu in two batches; after frying the first batch, start simmering the liquid in a 3-quart (2.8 L) saucepan, then follow the recipe as written.

Big-Flavor Meals: Serve over a bed of jasmine white rice or brown rice, along with blanched or stir-fried green beans, bok choy, or broccolini.

1 (14-ounce/400 g) block extra-firm tofu, drained
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil of choice

Braising Liquid
1 tablespoon coriander seeds1 (13.5-ounce/400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup (140 g) soy sauce or tamari (use tamari for GF)
1/4 cup (84 g) agave nectar (or organic brown sugar or cane sugar)
2 lemongrass stalks, minced (see page 472 for prep tips)
1-inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced (peel on okay)
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 to 3 Thai chiles (or 1 serrano pepper), stemmed and sliced in half vertically (use 3 chiles for spicy!; omit for mild heat)
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick

For Serving

Cooked white or brown rice
Roasted black or white sesame seeds
1 handful chopped cilantro or Thai basil (optional)

1. Wrap the tofu in a thin dish towel or a few paper towels and press for 10 to 15 minutes (see page 265).

2. Slice the tofu in half vertically, then flip each slab around and slice crosswise into squares about 1/2-inch (1 to 1.5 cm) thick. Arrange the tofu in a single layer on a cutting board. Gently press down on the squares with a towel to release more water. Sprinkle the tofu with a couple of pinches of salt. Line a large plate with a few paper towels.

3. Heat a 12-inch (30 cm) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil and heat for 30 seconds. Carefully add the tofu, arranging it in a single layer. Move the tofu around in the oil to evenly coat it and cook until golden brown on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a thin spatula to flip and cook until the other side is also golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

4. While the tofu cooks, make the braising liquid. Use the back of a large knife or a sturdy mug to roughly crush the coriander seeds. Or you can use a mortar and pestle or pulse once in a spice grinder.

5. In a medium (2-quart/2 L) heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, agave, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, chiles (if using), roughly crushed coriander, white pepper, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. It should be very flavorful and quite salty.

6. Add the fried tofu to the braising liquid and stir to coat. A few pieces of tofu will peek up above the liquid, but that’s okay. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is almost wrinkly and the liquid has thickened into a sauce that sticks to the tofu, about 35 minutes.

7. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly; discard the cinnamon stick. Serve over rice, pour a little braising liquid on top of the rice (not a lot, as it’s quite potent), and garnish with sesame seeds and herbs.

Recreating the First Ever Episode of SNL in 'Saturday Night'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:34:30 +0000

The new film "Saturday Night" dramatizes the creation of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. We speak with writer and director Jason Reitman, along with actor Gabriel LaBelle, who stars as a young Lorne Michaels. "Saturday Night" is in theaters nationwide Friday.

Terrance Cummings at the Montclair Art Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:44:43 +0000

This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view through January 5. We continue with Terrance Cummings, who discusses his piece in the show, "Family," and his story from a childhood in Alabama to settling in the Garden State.

Get Lit Preview: Dinaw Mengestu's 'Someone Like Us'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:44:33 +0000

Author Dinaw Mengestu joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our October Get Lit with All Of It event. We're spending the month reading his new book, Someone Like Us, about a journalist who returns home to his Ethiopian community in D.C. to uncover family secrets and examine his father's sudden death. To borrow your e-copy, and grab your tickets to our October 30 event, click here.

Mysterious Pain Haunts Garth Greenwell's New Novel 'Small Rain'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:44:25 +0000

In the latest novel from author Garth Greenwell, a poet's life is upended when he is struck suddenly by serious and intense pain. Greenwell joins us to discuss Small Rain.

Habibi Festival 2024

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:44:17 +0000

Habibi Festival, the annual celebration of music from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region, returns to Joe's Pub this week. Organizers Meera Dugal and Alex Knowlton give some highlights alongside Algerian percussionist Karim Ziad, who performs live in our studio. Habibi Festival runs October 8-12.

Samara Joy on New Album, 'Portrait' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:44:10 +0000

Grammy-award winning and Bronx born-and-raised vocalist Samara Joy returns with a new album, Portrait, out this Friday. Joy discusses her whirlwind of a last two years, her approach to this new album, and we get an exclusive listen to some unreleased tracks.

Samora Pinderhughes' 'Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 18:41:24 +0000

Samora Pinderhughes releases the first part of his new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears on October 18, but this week he performs live at Blue Note on Oct. 7-8th. He joins us before his performance to preview the project and to discuss his career as a multidisciplinary artist.

'Chinese Enough' Cookbook from Kristina Cho

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 18:40:58 +0000

James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Kristina Cho discusses her latest cookbook, Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and More, which combines her Cantonese roots with her American upbringing. Cho will be speaking at Farm to People with Books Are Magic tonight.

Copie Rodriguez at the Montclair Art Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 18:40:50 +0000

This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view through January 5. We continue with Copie Rodriguez, who discusses his piece in the show, "Mom," and how he captures neighbors and community members in his work.

A Woman is Trapped in a Musical in 'The Big Gay Jamboree'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 18:40:43 +0000

From Marla Mindelle, creator and star of "Titanique," comes a new comedy that sees its protagonist, Stacey, trapped inside a musical. Will she find (or sing) her way out? Mindelle joins us to discuss "The Big Gay Jamboree," which she co-wrote and stars in. The show is running at the Orpheum Theater through January 19.

Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang's 'Yellowface'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 19:08:44 +0000

Daniel Dae Kim stars in David Henry Hwang's farcical play "Yellowface," about an Asian American playwright who mistakenly casts a white actor in an Asian role in his own production. Kim and Hwang join us to discuss the production, which runs through November 24.

A Reluctant Father Becomes a Single Dad

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 19:08:37 +0000

Author Charles Bock didn't have being a father on his list of high priorities. But when his wife dies of cancer, leaving him a single father to a three-year-old daughter, he realizes it's time to step up. He recounts his experience with single fatherhood in the new memoir, I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love. We discuss with Bock, and take calls from our listeners, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.

Maria Mijares at the Montclair Art Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 19:08:30 +0000

This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual show now on view through January 5. We start with Maria Mijares, who discusses her piece in the show, "4 Fashion Girls" and her work in public spaces around the Garden State.

10 Pieces of Art in NYC You Should See Right Now, According to Hyperallergic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 19:08:23 +0000

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. Our October segment features Hyperallergic co-founder and editor-in-chief Hrag Vartanian who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

'Patrice' Follows a Disabled Couple Fighting for Nuptial Rights

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 17:19:36 +0000

Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have disabilities, and if they decide to marry, their government benefits will be cut. A new documentary, "Patrice: The Movie" follows the couple's attempts to fight back against these rules. Director Ted Passon and subject Patrice Jetter join us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on Hulu.

Knowing Their Children Are Losing Their Sight, Two Parents Show Them the World

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 17:19:25 +0000

A new documentary follows a couple who learn that three of their four children have retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable condition which means they will soon lose all of their eyesight. The couple decides to pull their kids from school and journey around the world, showing them all the things that soon they will no longer be able to see. Subjects and partners Edith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier and co-director Edmund Stenson join us to discuss the film "Blink," which premieres in theaters today.

Sons of Town Hall Perform Live (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 16:26:32 +0000

We air highlights of the performance half of our September Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Erik Larson. Songwriter and author David Berkeley and songwriter and producer Ben Parker make up the band Sons of Town Hall. The 19th-century inspired duo perform timeless folk music under the aliases George Ulysses Brown and Josiah Chester Jones. We present our interview with Sons of Town Hall and a special live performance.

Get Lit Returns! With Erik Larson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 16:26:23 +0000

Get Lit is back! We kick off our fall season with best-selling author and historian Erik Larson. He joined us for a live, in-person event to discuss his latest history of the Civil War, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.

Terrestrials' New Season & Album (Get Little)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 18:16:50 +0000

Radiolab for Kids Presents: Terrestrials returns for a new season about tree stumps, squirrels, and more! Plus... an album! Producer Ana González and producer & "Song Bud" Alan Goffinski join us for a special listening party and talk about the new season, plus take calls from curious young listeners.

Tasty Treats for Afternoon Snacking (Food for Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 18:15:27 +0000

For this week's installment of Food for Thought Thursdays, hear flavor tips and recipes from a new cookbook from Sarah Kieffer, 100 Afternoon Sweets: with Snacking Cakes, Brownies, Blondies and More.

A Memoir of Providing Abortions Before, During, and After Roe (Get Political)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 18:14:47 +0000

Before Roe v. Wade, Dr. Curtis Boyd decided to dedicate his career to providing safe, but illegal, abortions in Texas and New Mexico. It was at one of those clinics that he met his wife, Glenna Halverson-Boyd, who became a counselor to women seeking an abortion. The couple write about their decades of providing abortion care and advocacy in their new memoir, We Choose To: A Memoir of Providing Abortion Care Before, After, and During Roe. The Boyds join us to discuss as part of our political book series, Get Political.

Questlove Takes Kids' Calls! (Get Little)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 18:13:24 +0000

Our book club for kids, Get Little, returns with award-winning multihyphenate filmmaker and musician Questlove! His new picture book, The Idea in You, celebrates creativity in young minds. Questlove joins us to talk about the book and take calls from kids.

Remembering Gavin Creel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:50:08 +0000

To acknowledge the death of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, we revisit his conversation with Alison about his one-man show "WALK ON THROUGH: Confessions of a Museum Novice," which uses music to document his journey to appreciate the art at the Metropolitan Museum.

A History of Music in Greenwich Village

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:49:59 +0000

Despite being a relatively small neighborhood, Greenwich Village has had an outsized impact on music history. A new book chronicles the rise and fall of the music scene in Greenwich Village. We speak with author David Browne about his book,Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capital. He joins us for the hour, and we take calls.

Why the U.S. Has An Electoral College

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:49:51 +0000

A new Independent Lens documentary explains the Electoral College's complexities while following four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. The film is called "One Person, One Vote?" Director Maximina Juson and former Colorado State Senator Polly Baca, who participated in the film, join us to discuss.

Mindfulness Amid the Insanity of Election Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:49:43 +0000

With the traditional 'October surprise' possibly looming behind every political headline and just a month to go until voting comes to a close, Dan Harris, host of the podcast 10% Happier, shares what he's learned about mindfulness to help us cope with election anxiety.

Saoirse Ronan Plays a Young Woman Grappling With Addiction in 'The Outrun'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 19:32:15 +0000

In the new film "The Outrun," Saoirse Ronan stars as Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism. In an attempt to get sober, she returns to her home on the remote Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. The film, based on the memoir by Amy Liptrot, is in theaters Friday. Star Saoirse Ronan joins us to discuss.

Lutalo Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 19:32:05 +0000

Upon its release, singer-songwriter Lutalo referred to The Academy as their “first chapter” – a time capsule of the lessons they’ve learned in the last 20-something years. Lutalo joins us for a live performance ahead of their show at Brooklyn Steel tonight at 7pm.

Politics in the Manosphere

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 19:31:56 +0000

Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances, the former president and his veep nominee have been booking appearances within the "manosphere," a term used to refer to a loose collection of websites, podcasts, and influencers associated with men's issues and, often, misogyny. NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben discusses her reporting on the world of "dude influencers" and we take your calls.

Why More Latino Voters Are Leaning Right (Get Po-Lit-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 19:31:06 +0000

Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America and undocumented immigrants. A new book explores why so many more Latino voters have been drawn to far-right movements. Author and journalist Paola Ramos joins us to discuss her new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America, as part of our series, Get Po-Lit-ical.

A Baking Cookbook Draws Inspiration From Bodegas

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:15:18 +0000

James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Velez will be speaking tonight at Rizzoli Books and tomorrow at The Lit. Bar.

An Up-Close Look at Teens and Their Phones in 'Social Studies' Documentary (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:15:10 +0000

Many parents worry about their kid's cellphone usage, but few have a clear view of what they're actually doing on their phones every day. A new documentary explores how phones impact the daily lives of teens in one Los Angeles high school over the course of a year. Director Lauren Greenfield joins us to discuss"Social Studies," a new FX series that is available to stream now on Hulu. The film team has also put together an Educational Curriculum and Parents Guide to complement the documentary.

A History of Free Black Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:15:01 +0000

As viewers of the HBO series "The Gilded Age" will know, there's a long important history of Free Black communities in Brooklyn. Author Prithi Kanakamedala, professor of History at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, discusses her new book, Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough which tells the stories of four families from Free Black Brooklyn communities in the 19th century.

Gentrification and the American Dream in 'Good Bones' at The Public

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:14:55 +0000

The latest production from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames ("Fat Ham") stars Susan Kelechi Watson in the role of Aisha, who decides to move to the struggling neighborhood she grew up in with her husband, and they renovate their new house. What unfolds is a story of gentrification, class divides, and an intense debate with her young contractor, Earl. "Good Bones" is running at The Public now through October 27, and we're joined by Ijames, Watson, and director Saheem Ali.

A History of Presidents Who Threatened Democracy (Get Po-LIT-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:42:51 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It, by author Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, who tells us about his research and the lessons for our politics today.

Roxane Gay Makes the Case for Gun Ownership (Get Po-LIT-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:42:43 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 6, 2024] In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.

Sarah Smarsh on Covering the Rural Working-Class (Get Po-LIT-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:42:35 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class. Smarsh joins us to discuss as part of our election series, Get Po-LIT-ical.

The Case of Tribal Land in Oklahoma (Get Po-LIT-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:42:26 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.

The Twenty-Year Fight for a Free Press in Afghanistan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:33:40 +0000

A new book spotlights an Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni's efforts to bring a free press to the country after years of Taliban rule. Written alongside journalist Jenna Krajeski, Mohseni discusses founding and running Moby Group, Afghanistan’s largest independent media company. Mohseni joins us to talk about the book, Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul, which is out this week.

Poet Cynthia Zarin's 'Next Day' Collection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:33:29 +0000

Critically acclaimed poet Cynthia Zarin has published a new compilation, Next Day, that includes new poems and some her work over the years that has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and The Yale Review. Zarin discusses her relationship with poetry, her writing process, and reads for us live.

Migrating Elephant Statues Make it to NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:33:21 +0000

A group of 100 life-sized elephant statues, created by Indigenous Indian artists through The Coexistence Collective, have made their way to New York. The statues are meant to draw awareness to elephant conservation efforts in India and around the globe. We speak with Ruth Ganesh, co-founder of The Coexistence Collective, about the ideas behind the initiative and the process for actually crafting the elephants.

Celebrate New Jersey Folklore With 'The Devil & Daisy Dirt'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:33:15 +0000

On Thursday evening, New Jersey folklore is coming to the East Village. The Devil & Daisy Dirt: a Garden State Gothic, Alt-Folk Event uses music, storytelling and puppetry to tell the story of the New Jersey Devil. Lyricist and organizer Alex Dawson, puppeteer Dan Diana, and podcaster Will Rogers, host of Guide to the Unknown preview the event.

Salty and Cheesy Snackable Bakes (Food for Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:33:08 +0000

In her follow up cookbook to Snackable Bakes, author Jessie Sheehan gives equal attention to the savory side of baking. She joins us to discuss her latest, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes and take your calls.

'His Three Daughters' Follows Estranged Sisters in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:25:13 +0000

In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson and writer/director Azazel Jacobs. The film is available to stream now on Netflix.

Pamela Harriman, Clinton's Ambassador to France (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:25:05 +0000

For today's Full Bio conversation, English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's successful career as the Ambassador to France under the Clinton Administration.

The Latest Novel from Richard Powers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:24:58 +0000

In the latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, the lives of four people come together on an island in the Pacific as part of a project to create floating cities out in the ocean. Powers joins us to discuss the novel, Playground, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize. He will be speaking with Marlon James at the New York Public Library on October 8.

A New Biopic About Model Turned WWII Journalist Lee Miller

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:24:49 +0000

A new biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director Ellen Kuras and actor Kate Winslet, who stars as Lee, discuss the film which releases in theaters this Friday, September 27.

20 Years of Keane's 'Hopes and Fears' Live in Studio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:10 +0000

The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts history. Bandmates and onetime schoolmates Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley perform live in our studio ahead of their show tonight at Radio City Music Hall.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Pamela Harriman Moves to New York (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:01 +0000

English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's love affairs, her move to New York, and her reputation as a powerful socialite.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Alvin Ailey's Archives at the Whitney

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:37:50 +0000

A new exhibition at the Whitney opening tomorrow celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view through February 9, 2025.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Marc Rebillet Previews Blue Note Residency

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:37:43 +0000

Marc Rebillet, also known as Loop Daddy on the internet, is known for his viral, catchy, and improvisational videos he makes of himself making music with keyboards and beat machines. In the midst of his world tour, and after he released his first ever studio recorded song, "Vibes Alright," Rebillet drops by the studio to preview his September 26-29 residency at the Blue Note.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Lalah Hathaway on 'VANTABLACK' and Town Hall Show (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:06:33 +0000

Grammy-award winning artist Lalah Hathaway joins us ahead of her Town Hall show on Wednesday, as part of her tour following the release of her new album, VANTABLACK, which includes features from Common, WILLOW, Michael McDonald, and more.

The Revolutionary Art of Elizabeth Catlett on Display at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:06:24 +0000

A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, on view through January 19, 2025.

Sally Rooney's New Novel, And More Fall Book Previews

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:06:03 +0000

All Of It's 'Get Lit' producer Jordan Lauf talks about some of the most exciting new books coming soon to a shelf near you.

Peter Heller's New Novel, 'Burn'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:05:55 +0000

In Peter Heller's new novel, two friends emerge from a camping trip in Northern Maine to find the state has seceded and the country is in a civil war. He joins us to discuss Burn.

The Life of Socialite and Diplomat Pamela Harriman (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:05:48 +0000

English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's early life, her marriage to Winston Churchill's son, and her role in World War II.

James Baldwin Turns 100

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2024] 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.

Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia.

La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a huge impact on how our city looks and moves today. He unified our subway system, created NYCHA, and also was Mayor during the rise of the controversial figure, his Parks Commissioner Robert Moses.

La Guardia also had a significant presence on WNYC airwaves during his tenure. His weekly "Talks to the People" broadcasts averaged 2 million listeners. He spoke directly to New Yorkers about issues that affected them, from the price of groceries, to war defense training, to more light hearted moments like when he read the comics to children during a newspaper strike.

On the anniversary of his death, join us for Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC, where we'll dive into the WNYC archives and get to know Mayor La Guardia, his early life, triumphs and faults, along with Terry Golway, author of the book, I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters.

This special was produced and edited by Luke Green and Kate Hinds.

Shirley Chisolm's Centennial

wnycdigital@gmail.com (shirley_chisolm, new york, history) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator. Co-curators Dr. Zinga Fraser, assistant professor in the Africana Studies Department and Women's and Gender Studies Program and director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism at Brooklyn College, and Dr. Sarah Seidman, Puffin Foundation Curator of Social Activism tell us more about Chisholm's legacy, and how she changed our country forever.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Preview of 'Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:58:25 +0000

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia.

Comedian Michelladonna Hosts New Series, 'Shop Cats'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:58:17 +0000

A new series introduces viewers to the bodega cats of New York City. Actor, comedian and producer Michelladonna joins us to discuss her show, "Shop Cats" and we take calls about your favorite local store cat.

The Heavy Heavy on 'One of a Kind' Debut (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:58:08 +0000

This month, UK band The Heavy Heavy released their debut album, One of a Kind. While the band is in New York, members Will Turner and Georgie Fuller join us for a Listening Party and to talk about the album recording process, their tour in America, and how they've grown as a band since we spoke with them last year. The Heavy Heavy are playing at Music Hall of Williamsburg on September 21.

The Secret(s) to Baking With Chocolate (Food for Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:57:52 +0000

Chocolate as a baking ingredient is both decadent and delicate. Pastry chef Michelle Song shares tips and recipes from her new cookbook, Chocolate Lover.

Rebecca Nagle on the Centuries-Long Fight Over Tribal Sovereignty in Oklahoma

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:57:42 +0000

In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.

A New Indie Show About a Girl Living in the Wilderness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:27:05 +0000

A new coming-of-age tale follows a 16-year-old girl who ditches the modern world to live in the wilderness. The series is titled, "Penelope." Actor Mark Duplass, who co-wrote and produced the series, discusses the show ahead of its premiere on Netflix next Tuesday, September 24.

Two Daughters Visit Their Troubled Father in 'In The Summers'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:26:56 +0000

The new film "In the Summers" stars reggaetón artist Residente as Vicente, a troubled but brilliant man whose two daughters come visit him every summer. As they grow older, their relationship with their father becomes more and more complicated. Writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza joins us to discuss the film, her debut feature, which premieres in theaters Friday.

A Cultural History of the Boogie Down Bronx

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:26:45 +0000

Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the Boogie Down Bronx. Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen-year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusses what he discovered during his walks and what sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.

A Historical Take On The NYPD, And Today's Police Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:17:31 +0000

A new podcast dives into the history of the New York Police Department. Peabody Award-winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika joins us to discuss hosting, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Then, Bahar Ostadan WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering the NYPD and public safety, outlines the latest headlines involving the NYPD, and the state of the city's law enforcement today.

The Queens Jazz Trail's New Digital Map

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:16:44 +0000

In 1998, Flushing Town Hall published the first edition of the Queens Jazz Trail Map, which documents key locations from around the borough where Jazz history was made. Now that it's been adapted into an interactive digital map, Flushing Town Hall’s jazz producer Clyde Bullard, and jazz historian and scholar Ben Young, who helped with the update, talk about recent additions, how to use the map for a self-guided walking tour, and share upcoming jazz shows and events in Queens.

A New Cookbook from the Chef and Owner of Agi's Counter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:16:34 +0000

Jeremy Salamon, owner and chef of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn, discusses his new cookbook, Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table.

JoJo Reflects on Her Life and Career in 'Over the Influence: A Memoir'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:16:26 +0000

In her new memoir, pop singer-songwriter Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, whose breakout hit is "Leave (Get Out)," writes about her life growing up with parents who battled both addictions and depression, signing a major recording deal at just 12, and facing the subsequent legal battle with her formal label. She joins us to discuss the book, Over the Influence: A Memoir on publication day.

A Comprehensive History of Brain Surgery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:51:29 +0000

We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new cutting-edge research into minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, attending neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss his new book,Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery.

'A Very Royal Scandal' Tells the Story of the Infamous Prince Andrew Interview

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:51:21 +0000

A new series dramatizes the infamous 2019 televised interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The journalist who interviewed the Prince, Emily Maitlis, joins us alongside Ruth Wilson, who plays her in the new Prime series "A Very Royal Scandal," which premieres on Thursday.

Your Favorite Brooklyn Storefronts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:51:13 +0000

What's your favorite storefront in Brooklyn? A new book of illustrations and writing pays homage to some of the most beloved stores around Brooklyn. Artist Joel Holland and writer David Dodge join us to discuss their new book, Brooklyn Storefronts: Illustrations of the Iconic NYC Borough's Best-Loved Spots, and we take your calls.

'All The Light We Cannot See' Receives Four Emmy Nominations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023] Shawn Levy joins us to discuss directing all four episodes of the new Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See, which tells the story of a blind French girl and German soldier who come into contact during World War II.

Sterlin Harjo on 'Reservation Dogs'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 24, 2023] This September, the groundbreaking FX series "Reservation Dogs," which focused on a group of indigenous teenagers living in Oklahoma, came to a close. Writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo joins us to discuss the finale, and the show as a whole.

Mike Birbiglia on Emmy-Nominated Special

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

*[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2022] Comedian Mike Birbiglia was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes some time ago. He chronicles his attempts to reverse that diagnosis by taking up swimming in his hilarious one-man show, "The Old Man & the Pool." Birbiglia talks about the show, which was nominated in the Emmy category, Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Special.

Molly Ringwald Plays a Capote Swan in 'Feud'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

*[REBROADCAST FROM January 29, 2024] The second season of the Ryan Murphyverse series "Feud" centers on the antagonistic relationships between writer Truman Capote and a group of high society women known as "the swans." Molly Ringwald plays Joanne Carson, wife of Johnny Carson and lifelong friend of Capote. Ringwald joins us to discuss "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," which has been nominated in 10 Emmy categories.

Carrie Coon on Season Two of 'The Gilded Age'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

*[REBROADCAST FROM December 18, 2023] Sunday saw the finale of the second season of "The Gilded Age," with this season focusing on the real life "Opera Wars" of 19th century New York high society. Actor Carrie Coon, who stars in the series as Bertha Russell, discusses the Emmy-nominated season and the finale.

Girls Will Be Girls,' a Coming-of-Age Story in India

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:55:57 +0000

"Girls Will Be Girls" is a new movie opening tomorrow at Film Forum, and tells the story of Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), a 16 year old girl coming of age at an Indian boarding school and pursuing a romantic relationship while also trying to maintain the approval of her mother. Director Shuchi Talati discusses her debut feature film alongside Panigrahi.

What's Your New York City Tattoo?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:55:50 +0000

Recent studies show that about one third of Americans have tattoos. But did you know that the modern tattoo was really born here in New York? We discuss the history of tattooing, and specifically the history of New York-themed tattoos, with the curators behind a new exhibit at the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization. Dave Herman, founder of the City Reliquary, and Michelle Myles, owner of the Daredevil Tattoo Shop, join us to discuss "Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing." Plus, we take calls from listeners about their New York City-themed tattoo.

How to Pack a Great Lunch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:55:42 +0000

With kids back to school and more people heading into the office, let's talk about how to meal prep a great lunch. Joining us to give their best advice on how to do better than a PB&J sandwich for lunch are J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman, co-hosts of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb podcast. Plus, we'll take your calls and suggestions.

Ana Gasteyer on 'Once Upon a Mattress'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:55:34 +0000

Ana Gasteyer returns to Broadway in "Once Upon a Mattress," now running at Hudson Theatre through November 30. We speak talk to Gasteyer about her role as Queen Aggravain (including her violin skills), her work on "Loot," and her feelings about the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live."

Inside Robert Caro's Archives as 'The Power Broker' Turns 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:40:59 +0000

Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker has been called "the greatest book every written about a city." This groundbreaking work revealed how Robert Moses -- a man never elected to public office -- spent decades amassing power so immense that he was able to reshape New York City. Now, a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Turn Every Page: Inside the Robert A. Caro Archive, explores the story behind the book and the meticulous, methodical research Robert Caro conducted to write it. Valerie Paley, New York Historical Society senior vice president, discusses the show on view now.

An 18-Year-Old Meets Her 39-Year-Old Self in a Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Film

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:39:47 +0000

In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella, receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," which opens in theaters this Friday, Sept. 13th.

Annie Grossman's "How to Train Your Dog with Love and Science"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:39:40 +0000

Annie Grossman is a certified dog trainer and owner of School For The Dogs, who has written a new book, How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. Annie speaks to us about her passion for dogs, her feelings on uncertified trainers, and takes your calls.

Ruth Rathblott on How to Unhide Yourself

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:41:43 +0000

Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, Singlehandedly. Her most recent release, Unhide and Seek, offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us.

A New Book Explores the Life and Work of NYC Artist Rammellzee

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:41:29 +0000

In 2018, Red Bull Arts presented the first major exhibit of the work of the late rapper, Graffiti artist, sculptor, performance artist and philosopher of sorts, Rammellzee. A new book, co-edited by the curators of that show, Max Wolf and Jeff Mao, came out last week. We speak to them about Rammellzee: Racing for Thunder.

FUTURA2000's Homecoming Retrospective at The Bronx Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:33:10 +0000

FUTURA2000 is an influential artist and a pioneer of the New York graffiti movement of the 1970s and 80s. A new homecoming retrospective, FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT, is open now at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the artist is with us in studio to reflect on his career and the work on view.

Natasha Rothwell Takes the Lead

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:33:03 +0000

Natasha Rothwell, who gave standout performances in "Insecure" and "The White Lotus" has her first starring role in the new Hulu series, "How to Die Alone." She plays Mel, an airport worker who has let fear keep her from her dreams. When Mel has a brush with death, she vows to change that. We speak to Natasha about "How to Die Alone," premiering this Friday.

Rachel Kushner's New Espionage Novel, 'Creation Lake'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:22:01 +0000

In the latest novel from acclaimed writer Rachel Kushner, a 34-year-old woman becomes a spy who infiltrates a mysterious eco-commune. Kirkus calls it "a deft, brainy take on the espionage novel," and the book was longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Creation Lake is out now, and Kushner joins us to discuss it ahead of her event tonight with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic, and her event Wednesday night at The Remarque Institute.

Sarah Smarsh on What Pundits and Politicians Get Wrong About Rural America (Get Po-LIT-ical)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:19:21 +0000

Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class, out tomorrow. Smarsh joins us to discuss as part of our election series, Get Po-LIT-ical. Tonight at 7 pm, she will be speaking at the Strand.

Previewing Fall Art Fair Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:17:49 +0000

Keeping with the art theme this hour, we look at some of the art fairs happening between now and November with Rhea Nayyar and Valentina Di Liscia, editors for Hyperallergic.

100 Pieces of Art with Jerry Saltz

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:15:13 +0000

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 favorites. This September segment features New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

A Fall Theater Bonanza

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:17:35 +0000

This fall, a plethora of new shows both on and off Broadway are set to open. Helen Shaw, theater critic for The New Yorker, joins to discuss both the celebrity blockbusters, the quirky off-Broadway productions and everything in between. Plus, we take your calls.

Artist Gina Beavers on 'Divine Consumer' Exhibit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:17:28 +0000

New Jersey-based artist Gina Beavers has a new exhibition now open at Marianne Boesky Gallery through October 5. Beavers is known for painting images she finds directly from scrolling her social media feeds, but in this show, she presents paintings from her "Comfortcore" series, using product photos of common home decor. Beavers is with us to discuss her practice

A Horse Trainer's Unexpected Friendship With Queen Elizabeth

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:17:20 +0000

The documentary "The Cowboy and the Queen" follows Monty Roberts, a California horse trainer whose nonviolent techniques of taming horses piqued the interest of Queen Elizabeth II, a kindred spirit whose endorsement of Monty's process popularized his methods worldwide. Roberts joins to discuss his life story, along with Andrea Nevins, director of the documentary, which is out in theaters starting September 6.

Roxane Gay on Gun Ownership

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:17:12 +0000

In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.

Artist Wangari Mathenge's New Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:31:53 +0000

After working in the global financial market for years, Wangari Mathenge began focusing on art full time just 5 years ago. Her latest installation, Bedimmed Boundaries: Between Wakefulness and Sleep, explores the periods of alternate consciousness, and opens tonight at the Nicola Vassell Gallery. Mathenge joins to discuss.

The Inner Workings of New York City Psychics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:31:45 +0000

A new film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of New York City psychics. Director Lana Wilson joins us to discuss her documentary, "Look Into My Eyes" which releases in theaters Friday, September 6.

John Legend on Debut Family Album, 'My Favorite Dream' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:31:38 +0000

EGOT winning musician John Legend has just released his debut family album, My Favorite Dream, produced with Sufjan Stevens. The album also features contributions from Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen and children Luna and Miles. Legend is with us in studio for a Listening Party.

Zadie Smith's "The Fraud"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:31:29 +0000

[Rebroadcast from September 13, 2023] Zadie Smith joins us to discuss her new historical novel, The Fraud, which follows a white woman and a formerly enslaved Black man whose lives intersect as a result of a British court case in which a butcher claims he is the long-lost relative of a dead baronet, and should receive his fortune.

Nini Nguyen's New Vietnamese Cookbook (Food For Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 18:49:23 +0000

Cookbook author, cooking instructor, and "Top Chef" competitor Nini Nguyen joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Đặc Biệt: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook. Nguyen has a number of events in NYC:

September 4, a collaborative dinner at Strange Delight
September 5, a signing and discussion at Yu & Me books
September 6, a cocktail demo and signing at Big Night
September 7, a signing at Union Square Greenmarket

Danzy Senna's New Novel 'Colored Television'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 18:36:51 +0000

The latest novel from author Danzy Senna tells the story of a struggling novelist who seems to land a dream deal with a big streaming network. But as she works with a bigtime producer to develop the "Jackie Robinson of biracial comedies," things start to go horribly wrong. Senna joins us to discuss her novel, Colored Television. Senna will be speaking with Jennifer Egan at the Center for Fiction on Friday evening.

Arshile Gorky in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 18:36:42 +0000

In 1924 a young Armenian painter changed his name and moved to New York. Arshile Gorky: New York City, features paintings and drawings never seen before by a seminal artist of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibit is on view today through November 2, and Saskia Spender, president of the Arshile Gorky Foundation and Cosima Spender, director, producer, and writer of the documentary, "Without Gorky," discuss the show and the legacy of Gorky's work.

Comedian Michelle Collins Previews Fall Tour

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 18:36:00 +0000

Michelle Collins offers song and comedy in her new tour, The Big Natural, this fall. She's playing two dates at 54 Below on September 5 and 7, and Collins joins us for a preview.

Decorating Your Apartment on a Budget

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 14:33:38 +0000

We are coming towards the end of the busy season in New York's rental market. Lots of new leases have just been signed, which means important apartment decorating choices are now to be made. But what are some tips to not only agree on the aesthetic of your apartment design with a roommate or partner, but doing so on a budget? Lauren Phillips, Better Homes and Gardens associate editorial director, provides some tips on apartment decorating and we take your calls.

Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy (Get Political)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 14:33:31 +0000

Today we are launching our series, Get Political, where we'll read political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It, by author Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, who tells us about his research and the lessons for our politics today.

How American Education Can Better Serve Black Students

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 14:33:24 +0000

Brian Rashad Fuller is an educator and associate provost at The New School who believes that education in America needs reform to better serve its black students. That is based on his experience as a child growing in South Carolina public schools, and as an administrator in public school systems. As the school year begins this week, Fuller discusses his ideas for reforming our education system for black students, detailed in his new book, Being Black in America's Schools: A Student-Educator-Reformer's Call for Change.

Math For Folks Who Think They Don't Like Math

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 14:33:15 +0000

From numerical digits, to mysterious graphs and equations, to abstractions like imaginary numbers, math can feel inaccessible, confounding and even like a foreign language to many. Math teacher Ben Orlin, self-proclaimed “math apologist” and bestselling author ofMath with Bad Drawings, shares insights from his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language, and takes calls from listeners looking to demystify math for themselves or the kids in their lives.

A Homecoming Exhibition for Lyle Ashton Harris

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 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.

Tiffany and Co. at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM August 5, 2024] 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.

'Sleeping Beauties' at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2024] The latest exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute brings (note: not all pieces are old or historical) pieces of fashion to life through innovative techniques, including holograms. Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of The Costume Institute, joins us to discuss Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, on view now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through September 2.

Vivian Maier's First Major U.S Retrospective at Fotografiska

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2024] New York City photographer Vivian Maier was an unknown talent in her lifetime, and worked as a nanny around the city. After her death, thousands of her photographers were discovered, and she became known as a real talent in the art world. A new exhibit at Fotografiska represents the first major retrospective of her work in the United States. Anne Morin, curator of the exhibit and director of diChroma photography, and Sophie Wright, executive director of Fotografiska, join us to discuss, Vivian Maier: Unseen Work, which runs at Fotografiska through September 29.

Who is Your Community Champion?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:04:16 +0000

Throughout this month, you've heard our newsroom broadcast its "community champion" story series on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. WNYC Community Partnerships editor George Bodarky discusses the series, what it means to be a community champion, and take your calls.

If you live in the NYC metro-area and want to nominate your own 'community champion,' email your nomination to yourvoice@wnyc.org

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Oasis Reunites!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:04:08 +0000

15 years after the breakup of British rock band Oasis, the group has announced a reunion tour. Producer Simon Close talks about other possible musical reunions and we from listeners about who they'd like to see play together again.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Plan Your Trip to the FDR Library and Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:03:59 +0000

Looking for a great last-minute day trip for Labor Day weekend? History buffs should head to the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, the only Presidential Library in the country that was actually used by a sitting President during their time in office. We're joined by the Library and Museum's director, William A. Harris, who will tell us more about the museum's collection, the creation of the Library, and his experience starting other Presidential Libraries around the country.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Sendoff For Kousha Navidar!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:03:52 +0000

Today we bid farewell to Kousha Navidar, who has helmed the temporary host chair here at All of It. To celebrate an incredible six months with Kousha, we reflect on some of the show's favorites moments, plus we ask listeners what they're celebrating. Keep up with Kousha at his website, or his Instagram. Listen to some of Kousha's previous conversations featured in this conversation:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Confronts Death in 'Tuesday'

Jordan Rakei Performs Live from 'The Loop'

MoMA Surveys Artist-Activist LaToya Ruby Frazier

Why Is This Passover Different From Other Passovers?

Director Ron Howard's New Film spotlights the work of Jim Henson

If There Was a Vogue Magazine For Pigeons, It Would Be This Book

Alex Garland's 'Civil War'

Live Session with 'Dead Outlaw' the Musical

A New Comedy Pokes Fun at English Teachers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:05:16 +0000

The new FX comedy series "English Teacher" follows a high school educator in Austin as he attempts to connect with his students, and his colleagues, in a tumultuous political and social time. Creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez joins us alongside co-writer Stephanie Koenig to discuss the series, which premieres on FX and Hulu on September 2.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Where to Get the Best Boba in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:05:07 +0000

Bubble tea or Boba is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. Fast forward a couple decades, and the drink known for its signature chewy tapioca balls are all the craze. To discuss the city's best bubble tea shops is Gabe Bergado, staff editor at The Infatuation. Plus we take calls from listeners about their favorites.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Our Summer Reading Challenge Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:05:01 +0000

With our first-ever All Of It Summer Reading Challenge coming to a close, we open the phones to our readers-- what's the best book you read for the Challenge? We're joined by producer Jordan Lauf who will share some of the responses we've gotten from readers already, plus take some of your recommendations. Finished the Challenge? Click here to record your reads and receive a prize!

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A New Poetry Collection from Danez Smith

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:04:52 +0000

Acclaimed poet Danez Smith joins us to discuss their new collection, Bluff, which uses poetry and mixed-media art to reflect on their experience of 2020 in Minneapolis in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Look Into the Grim Realities of Sorority Culture in 'BAMA RUSH'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:45:18 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 7, 2023] "BAMA RUSH" follows students at the University of Alabama as they rush sororities, a legendary and rigorous process. The film looks at the lengths people will go to fit in, including director Rachel Fleit's own story as a woman with alopecia.

One Woman's Attempt to Use Title IX to Counter Intimate-Partner Violence

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:45:10 +0000

When Joy Neumeyer was a graduate student at Berkeley, she found herself in a physically abusive romantic relationship with a fellow student. That relationship leads her to leave campus, and attempt to pursue a Title IX case against her ex. But many felt that it was her boyfriend who was the real victim. Neumeyer recounts her experience, and the pitfalls of Title IX, in her new memoir A Survivor's Education: Women, Violence, and the Stories We Don't Tell.

How College COVID-19 Policy Left Many Students Behind

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:45:02 +0000

As college students head back to campus, we take some time to revisit a difficult moment in the history of higher education--- COVID-19 and the closure of many college campuses. We're joined by Anthony Abraham Jack, faculty director of the Boston University Newbury Center and associate professor of higher education leadership at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, to discuss his new book Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price. He spoke with former college students about their experience during the pandemic, and how they feel their education was affected by COVID era policies. Plus, we take calls from former students and their parents about their experience of higher education in 2020 and 2021.

The History of Carnegie Hall in WQXR Podcast, 'If This Hall Could Talk'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:44:55 +0000

This month, WQXR released the final episode of its new podcast, If This Hall Could Talk, about the history of Carnegie Hall. Hosted by Broadway actress and singer Jessica Vosk, the podcast dives into different famous nights in Carnegie Hall history, from the opening performance in 1891 to Ella Fitzgerald's performances to a Civil Rights benefit concert. Vosk discusses the podcast alongside Kathleen Sabogal, director of Carnegie Hall's Rose Archives and Museum, and we take your calls.

A "Stinging" New Thriller

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:54:35 +0000

A desperate and damaged woman played by Naomi Harris seeks revenge on her cheating husband by recruiting an old friend (played by Natalie Dormer) in a murder plot. However, things don't turn out as planned. Or do they? Both actors join to discuss the new psychological thriller, "The Wasp."

Should You Get Back with Your Ex?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:54:27 +0000

Two years ago Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married, more than a decade after dating and splitting up once before. Their smiles and PDA were contagious and rooting for their romance to last. But this week J.Lo filed for divorce, leaving many to wonder, what happened? The Atlantic staff writer Faith Hill interviewed couples who reunited a few years ago when "Bennifer" got back together, and she joins to share her reporting on her piece "What Second Chance Couples Can Share about Love." We also take calls from listeners who've rekindled romances.

Julia Phillips on Her New Novel, 'Bear'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:54:18 +0000

Author Julia Phillips joins us to discuss her latest novel, Bear, which tells the story of two sisters whose lives are upended by the arrival of a bear on the remote island they call home. Julia will be speaking tonight at MyBiblioteka at 7 pm.

Catherine Russell on 'My Ideal' and Birdland Residency (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:54:10 +0000

Grammy award-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell has just released her new album, My Ideal, a duet release with pianist Sean Mason. Ahead of her residency at Birdland next week, Russell joins us for a Listening Party.

What is Your Comfort Television Show?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:13:59 +0000

In the last few years, shows like "The Office," "Friends," "Girls," "Suits" and "Sex and the City" have gained new audiences as some viewers have found comfort in watching previously aired shows. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to discuss this trend and we take calls about your favorite comfort shows.

A Decade Later, How the Sony Hack Changed Hollywood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:13:51 +0000

10 years ago, in response to the upcoming release of the satirical movie "The Interview," Sony Pictures Studios was hacked by North Korea. North Korea was angry about the film's portrayal of their leader, Kim Jong Un. The hack leaked emails, Social Security numbers, and company data, which revealed racism, misogyny, and general misbehavior within Hollywood. A new podcast from The Ringer dives into the legacy of this story a decade later. Host Brian Raftery joins us to discuss The Hollywood Hack.

The Search for the Real Mavis Beacon

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:38:33 +0000

A new documentary investigates the disappearance and reexamines the legacy of the woman who helped people worldwide learn to type. "Seeking Mavis Beacon” director Jazmin Renée Jones and producer Olivia McKayla Ross join us to discuss their exploration of the application software program released in 1987 and the woman whose face was on the package.

How Music Can Heal Our Brains

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:38:24 +0000

The act of listening to music impacts human brains in interesting ways. It lights up our language centers, has the power to recall us to emotional memories from the past, and can even help us stay sharp, or recover from traumatic events. A new book called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine from neurologist and musician Dr. Daniel Levitin explores the link between music and brain health.

Full Bio: The Too-Short Life of Artist Keith Haring

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

For a special weekend bonus, we present the full conversation with author Brad Gooch about his new biography, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. He joined us for an extensive interview about the groundbreaking graffiti artist, his childhood, time in New York, and death from HIV. The conversation is part of our ongoing series Full Bio.

An Unfunny* Interview with Tim Minchin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:44:20 +0000

Comedian and songsmith Tim Minchin returns for his first solo tour in North America in over a decade, with stops at the Town Hall on August 25 and 26. "An Unfunny* Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano" draws on his latest album, Apart Together, as well as music from his Broadway musicals "Matilda" and "Groundhog Day," and more.

'Strange Darling' Flips the Serial Killer Script

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:44:12 +0000

The new film "Strange Darling" challenges everything you think you might know about a serial killer story. Joining us to discuss is writer and director JT Mollner and Giovanni Ribisi, an actor who is making his debut as a cinematographer for this film. "Strange Darling" is in theaters this weekend.

Time For A New 'New York Anthem'?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:44:05 +0000

New Yorkers have a variety of songs to chose from as 'anthems' for the place they live. But just a few seem to have broken through to 'iconic' territory, including New York, New York, Empire State Of Mind and its predecessor, New York State Of Mind. So, today, All Of It producer Simon Close talked our other favorite songs about New York.

Listeners, What's Your Weekend Plan?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:43:57 +0000

Listeners and Team All Of It share their weekend plans to help crowdsource some ways for locals in our listening area to make the most of their days off.

Vegan Chef Charity Morgan's New Max Special, “Unbelievably Vegan"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:34:04 +0000

Vegan chef Charity Morgan catered Miley Cyrus’s wedding and runs a plant-based meal prep business for NFL athletes and celebrities. Now, she’s got a new HBO special out today called “Unbelievably Vegan,” in which she helps a restaurant develop menu items for folks who avoid animal products. She talks about some of her techniques, and how she goes about convincing meat lovers to give vegan food a chance.

*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Politicians of Different Generations in 'N/A'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:30:14 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 27, 2024] In the play "N/A," Holland Taylor stars as N, a longtime Democratic Representative and former Speaker of the House, who spars with A, played by Ana Villafañe. A is an ambitious and progressive newly elected Representative from New York, who thinks it's time for a new generation to take control. The play follows their career trajectories, and their lengthy debates about governing and the future of America. Taylor, Villafañe, and playwright Mario Correa join us to discuss the show, which is now playing at Lincoln Center through September 1st.

*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A Docuseries About the History of Black Cinema

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:27:59 +0000

Inspired by the book by historian Donald Bogle, a new four-part docuseries reveals the stories of Black actors, writers, directors, and producers in Hollywood from the silent era through "Black Panther." Director Justin Simien joins us to discuss "Hollywood Black" now available on MGM+.

*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.

If There Was a Vogue Magazine For Pigeons, It Would Be This Book

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:27:50 +0000

One day over a decade ago, photographer Andrew Garn looked at a pigeon -- really LOOKED at one -- and was stunned. The iridescent feathers. The fan-like sweep of their wings. Their luminous eyes. He realized he would never look at them the same way again and began photographing them. Then he started volunteering for a bird rescue organization and really got to know them. He joins us to discuss his new book, The New York Pigeon: Behind The Feathers.

*This episode is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Zoë Kravitz on Directorial Debut, 'Blink Twice'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:48:50 +0000

In the new thriller "Blink Twice," a mysterious billionaire invites a group of friends to a tropical weekend getaway where things are not what they seem. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Zoë Kravitz, who discusses the movie and her process.

Your NYC Staycation Ideas

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:44:59 +0000

Our own producer Kate Hinds is taking a staycation next week, and she wants advice for what to do. To give us some recommendations, we're joined Lonely Planet digital editorial director Laura Motta, and want your ideas too!

The Legacy of Keith Haring (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:30:02 +0000

For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn about his final works and his tragic death from AIDS at the age of 31.

A Chewy New History of Teeth

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:29:51 +0000

Did you know that teeth are a key reason for vertebrate dominance in the animal kingdom? Zoologist Bill Schutt tackles the science of teeth in his new book, Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans. He joins us to discuss.

The Student Becomes the Teacher in the Film ‘Between the Temples’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:31:37 +0000

In a new dramatic comedy, a cantor, played by Jason Schwartzman, experiences a crisis of faith but finds a new sense of purpose when his grade school music teacher, played by Carol Kane, becomes his adult bat mitzvah student. Schwartzman and Kane join us alongside filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss the film, "Between the Temples" which is in theaters nationwide this Friday, August 23.

Summer Reading Challenge: What's the Best Book About or Set in New York?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:31:29 +0000

We only have a few weeks left in our Summer Reading Challenge, so we thought we would give you some inspiration for books to read in the category "a book about or set in New York." Producer Jordan Lauf joins us to recommend some of the best New York books, and we take your calls.

Keith Haring Finds the Spotlight (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:31:20 +0000

An Upstate Drama in 'The Rich People Have Gone Away'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:31:12 +0000

In the early days of the COVID lockdown, newly married couple Theo and Darla to get out of the city and take a break from being cooped up in their apartment. However, tragedy strikes during a hike and their lives are forever altered. Author Regina Porter joins to discuss her latest novel, The Rich People Have Gone Away.

The Short Yet Influential Life of Keith Haring (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:36:56 +0000

For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn about Haring's early life, religious background, and experience with drugs.

How Toxic Beauty Standards Shape Modern Women (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:34:42 +0000

Author Ellen Atlanta used to work in the beauty industry, so she had a first-hand look into all of the ways that modern beauty standards have negatively affected the lives of women in our modern era. She joins us to discuss her new book, Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women, and take calls from listeners. This segment is part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.

WCBS Newsradio Signs Off For Good

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:10 +0000

Last week, Audacy announced it is selling its 880 AM frequency to ESPN, marking the end of a local broadcast news institution, WCBS Newsradio 880. To many New Yorkers, WCBS was a staple in the daily routine, from the morning commute, to the cab ride, to the Yankees and Mets games. Jerry Barmash, veteran local broadcaster and author of the book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, reflects on the end of WCBS and we take your calls.

'The Spook Who Sat by the Door' Restored at BAM

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:29:42 +0000

The classic 1973 film, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” will return to a big screen this week. The restored version will screen at BAM starting this Friday. We speak to Natiki Hope Pressley, daughter of Sam Greenlee, author of the book the film is based on, as well as Doris Nomathandé “Noma” Dixon, daughter of director Ivan Dixon. They both contributed to the restoration and event for BAM.

The Alleged Murderer Known as 'The Witch of New York' (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:53:26 +0000

[REBROADCAST from July 17, 2024] In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hortis about his new book, The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice.

How Truman Capote Lost the Love of His 'Swans' (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:51:53 +0000

[REBROADCAST from July 29, 2024] When author Truman Capote published an excerpt of his unfinished novel Answered Prayers, his high society friends were shocked to learn that Capote planned on airing their dirty laundry in public. Author Laurence Leamer discusses his book, Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for An Era.

The Story of 'The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum' (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:50:29 +0000

*[REBROADCAST from July 8, 2024] First, we discuss the female Jewish mob boss who became a celebrated fence for stolen goods, and the mastermind behind bank robberies in Gilded Age New York. Author Margalit Fox joins us to discuss her book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss.

The Gilded Age Divorce that Scandalized the New York Public (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:48:58 +0000

[REBROADCAST from July 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.

A Short Story Collection Focuses On the Impact of a Serial Killer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:43:21 +0000

The new short story collection Highway Thirteen focuses on how one serial killer changes the lives of so many different people, from the families of victims to podcast hosts investigating the crimes, to actors starring in a movie adaptation. Author Fiona McFarlane joins us to discuss.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Kiano Moju's Cookbook AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:38:52 +0000

In a new cookbook, food writer Kiano Moju fuses both Kenyan and Nigerian culinary traditions with Californian culture to create delicious, unique meals. She has recipes for Peri Peri Butter, Kijani Seafood Pilau, Berbere Braised Short Ribs and a Pili Pili Pineapple Margarita. Moju joins us to discuss her upbringing, love of cooking, and some of the dishes featured in her book, AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni.

Luther S. Allison Performs Live from 'I Owe It All To You'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:35:11 +0000

Pianist Luther S. Allison is the kind musician who knows how to play Grammy stages and small New York clubs. Last year, Allison won a Grammy for his work with Samara Joy, and has just released his debut LP, I Owe It All To You, featuring original compositions. Ahead of his album release show at Dizzy's Club on August 29, Allison delivers a special live performance for us and to discuss his career so far.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Nick Offerman and Helen Rebanks Reflect on Farm Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:30:37 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 16, 2024] Helen Rebanks' new memoir, The Farmer's Wife, discusses modern day life on her farm in pastoral England. She shares the life with her husband, four children and animals. Her sustainable lifestyle has inspired many, including actor and comedian Nick Offerman, who has worked as a farmhand for her. Both join to discuss their experience.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Do You Dance in NYC?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:24:00 +0000

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.

See Indigenous Sculptor Rose B. Simpson's Work In NYC Parks (Producer Picks)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:22:23 +0000

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.

Emmy-Nominated Actor Walton Goggins on his Role in 'Fallout'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:02:20 +0000

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.

New Documentary 'Sprint' Explores The World's Fastest People

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:00:17 +0000

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.

Incarcerated Fathers and Their Daughters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:47:32 +0000

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.

Elliot Page Stars in a New Homecoming Drama

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:42:20 +0000

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.

Ian Karmel On His Memoir, 'T-Shirt Swim Club'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:40:53 +0000

[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

Your Favorite New Jersey Restaurants

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:38:42 +0000

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.

Tank And The Bangas' New Spoken Word Collection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:23:16 +0000

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.

The Lesbian Bar Project (Producer Picks)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:23:03 +0000

[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.

Managing Your Kids' Screen Time

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:19:36 +0000

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.

Anna Marie Tendler Opens Up About Her Time in a Psychiatric Hospital (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:13:42 +0000

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.

The Science of Motivating Young People

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 19:23:01 +0000

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

Need a Pep Talk? Give Us A Call

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 19:22:53 +0000

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 Sketch Artist's Account of the Courtroom

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 19:22:45 +0000

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 and Animator Dash Shaw on His New Graphic Novel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 19:22:36 +0000

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

What's Your Favorite Film Score?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 18:32:48 +0000

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.

You Eating Corn This August? (Food for Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 18:32:36 +0000

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.

Season 3 of 'Industry'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 18:32:25 +0000

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.

What Is Your Favorite Olympic Sport?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 18:32:16 +0000

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.

New York Public Library Celebrate 100 Years of James Baldwin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 19:07:30 +0000

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.

The Future of Outdoor Dining in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 19:07:21 +0000

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.

The Story of Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 19:07:11 +0000

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.

A Preview of Ravyn Lenae's Album 'Bird's Eye'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 19:07:02 +0000

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.

Signs And Symbols At The Cooper Hewitt

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 19:15:21 +0000

[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.

The Power of Black Twitter

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 19:15:10 +0000

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.

Understanding Joni Mitchell Through Her Travels

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 19:15:02 +0000

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.

Favorite Family Friendly Movies of 2024, and All Time

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 19:14:55 +0000

"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.

The Latest From the Paris Olympics (Review/Preview)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:59:04 +0000

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 Exhibit on Governor's Island Destigmatizes the Use of Medication (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:58:50 +0000

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's Designs for Tiffany at the Met

Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:58:42 +0000

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 About a Family Camping Trip in the Catskills

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:58:28 +0000

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.

100 Pieces of Art All New Yorkers Should See

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:58:20 +0000

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.

Full Bio: Barbara Walters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

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.

Lily Gladstone on Starring in 'Fancy Dance'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 18:15:00 +0000

[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

Viggo Mortenson on Directing and Starring in 'The Dead Don't Hurt'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 18:10:00 +0000

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

The Northern Irish Police Procedural 'Blue Lights' Returns For Season Two

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 18:05:00 +0000

[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

The Stunt Designer Behind 'The Fall Guy'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

[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

Where to Get the Best Dumplings in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:58:36 +0000

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

A Writer's Double Life Blurs Boundaries In 'Sebastian'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:56:02 +0000

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

Rihannon Giddens Discusses "You're the One"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:54:08 +0000

[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.

"War Game" Simulates a Political Coup After 2024 Election

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:52:34 +0000

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

A History of the New York Anchors of the 70s and 80s

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:21:49 +0000

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.

Barbara Walters and 'The View' (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:21:37 +0000

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 Look at the Life of Elizabeth Taylor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:21:30 +0000

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.

June Squibb Embarks on a Quest To Find Her Scammer in 'Thelma'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:21:22 +0000

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."

The Queer Exuberance of Juan Gabriel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:37:03 +0000

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.

Kamala Goes Viral

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:36:54 +0000

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.

How Barbara Walters Got Ahead in Journalism (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:36:46 +0000

*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.

A Plague Comedy from the Middle Ages Finds New Life on Netflix

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:33:37 +0000

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.

Global Drumming Star Nandi Bushell

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:37:33 +0000

Before she was even 12 years old, Nandi Bushell graced the stages of stadiums with Foo Fighters and Lenny Kravitz thanks to her videos going viral during the pandemic. Now at 14 she's releasing her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming, which encourages other kids to pick up sticks. We speak to Nandi and hear some of her drumming live.

Capote's Swans, and How He Betrayed Them (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:37:24 +0000

Famed American author Truman Capote enjoyed the friendship of many of the wealthiest and most elite women in Manhattan high society. So why did he decide to betray them all by publishing an excerpt of his never-completed novel, Answered Prayers, which mocked them and revealed their darkest secrets? We discuss Capote and his "swans" with Laurence Leamer, author of the book Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era, which was the inspiration of the FX series "Feud: Capote and the Swans." It is part of our series Women Behaving Badly, a tongue-in-cheek title for segments about unruly women in New York history.

Men Suffer From Post Partum Depression Too

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:37:12 +0000

A recent Psychology Today article stated that 1 in 10 fathers have postpartum depression. One of the authors of the study, Dr. Erin O'Connor, joins us to discuss what causes it, the lack of education around it, and tips to help someone work through it. Plus listeners call in with their experience with mental health after the birth of their child.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Memoir On Leadership

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:37:04 +0000

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a rising star in the Democratic party, currently traveling throughout the country on behalf of her party's likely nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, Whitmer has a new memoir out, titled True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership and Everything In Between.

Rhapsody In Blue Turns 100, Gets An Update

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:36:54 +0000

Over the weekend, WNYC presented a live event at St. Anne's Warehouse underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's iconic piece 'Rhapsody In Blue,' with a new arrangement from Edmar Colón that spotlights the piece's sense of place and the idea of a political crossroads. The event was curated by pianist Lara Downes, hosted by WQXR's Terrance McKnight, and featured musicians Christian McBride, Rosanne Cash, Arturo O’Farrill, Time for Three, and the Orchestra Elena. WNYC producer Simon Close recapped the event, and shared some musical excerpts of the evening.

New And Upcoming Summer Reads

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:36:45 +0000

All Of It producer Jordan Lauf talks about some of the season's forthcoming books, and shares updates on the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge.

Urban Bush Women's 40th Anniversary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:15:08 +0000

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*

How to be a Good Parent on Wedding Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:15:00 +0000

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*

The History of Sex-Testing in the Olympics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:14:49 +0000

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*

Olympics Preview Live From Paris

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:14:41 +0000

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*

Your Favorite Old Times Square Movies

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:26:28 +0000

"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.

Reimagining -- and Modernizing -- King Arthur

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:25:56 +0000

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.

French Cooking for Your Paris Olympics Watch Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:25:43 +0000

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.

A Thought-Provoking Documentary on Louis C.K.’s Continued Success

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:25:33 +0000

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.

Lara Downes Previews "Rhapsody for This Land"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:55 +0000

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.

Best Sports Bars to Watch the Olympics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:41 +0000

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.

A Scandalous Gilded Age Divorce (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:25 +0000

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."

Brooklyn-based Writer and DJ Jive Poetic’s Innovative Memoir, 'Skip Tracer'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:15 +0000

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.

What Are You Reading for the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:38:03 +0000

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!

Fantastic Cat Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:28:48 +0000

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.

Eater's Guide to Paris

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:25:50 +0000

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.

Did Jill Ciment's 45 Year Marriage Begin as Grooming?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:25:31 +0000

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.

'Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:25:21 +0000

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.

'someone spectacular' Play (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:34 +0000

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.

Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:25 +0000

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.

Fay Victor Performs Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:17 +0000

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.

The High Line Celebrates 15th Anniversary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:10 +0000

This summer, The High Line is celebrating its 15th anniversary since when it first opened to the public in 2009. To commemorate the anniversary, learn more about the history of The High Line development and its surrounding neighborhood, we speak to Annik LaFarge, author of the book, On The High Line: The Definitive Guide, and we take your calls.

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:27:43 +0000

Sometimes on Fridays we ask you about your weekend plans, so call us with what you've got going on! Plus, hear what's in store for this weekend from members of team All Of It, our WNYC colleagues, and other listeners.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Black Shark Scientist on How to Make Marine Biology More Diverse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:27:35 +0000

Marine biologist and shark specialist Jasmin Graham faced some barriers to entry as a Black woman attempting to follow her dream of studying sharks. She chronicles that story, and tells us more about sharks, in her new memoir, Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist. The book also discusses Jasmin's role in the foundation of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) a group working to provide support for other aspiring marine biologists of color.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

'Hollywoodgate' Shows How the Taliban Became a Military Force

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:27:27 +0000

A new documentary follows the Taliban in the aftermath of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan and how Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, said to be a former CIA base. Discovering new military technology there, the Taliban slowly morphs from a militia into a robust military group. Director Ibrahim Nash'at discusses this risky filmmaking process and his new film, "Hollywoodgate," in theaters today.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Public Song Project Winner Juliette Reilly and Judge Shanta Thake

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:27:19 +0000

As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Juliette Reilly joins us to discuss "Summer Sang," her song adaptation of Edna St Vincent Millay's poem, "What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why." Plus, Lincoln Center's chief artistic officer Shanta Thake joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of her personal favorite submissions and runners up. She also helps to preview WNYC's Public Song Project: The People's Concert at The Underground at Jaffe Drive, on Saturday at 6 PM, a free show that's part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

What's the Best Book of the 21st Century?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:28:23 +0000

What's the best book of the 21st century so far? Last week, the New York Times attempted to answer that question, putting together a list of "The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century." This highly debated list has caused a stir among literary lovers, so we've invited Gilbert Cruz, editor of the New York Times Book Review, to discuss the list and defend the rankings. Plus, we take your calls about the best book of the 21st century.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

The Woman Behind the Science of FBI Criminal Profiling

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:03:27 +0000

While the profiling of serial killers and other violent criminals has been the subject of countless film and TV projects, a new docuseries, "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer," spotlights the work of Dr. Ann Burgess, the woman who helped pioneer the science of criminal profiling. Burgess and showrunner Dani Sloane join to discuss.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Savoring Summer Cocktails

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:02:15 +0000

We've talked about ice cream, sandwiches and ways to stay cool as this summer has entered with a bang. Today we discuss cocktails to enjoy this summer, from the classics to trending with Carey Jones and John McCarthy, authors of the book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Public Song Project Winner Mal Petty and Judge John Schaefer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:02:04 +0000

As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Mal Petty joins us to discuss their song adaptation of Margery Swett's poem "Winter Wife." Plus, WNYC New Sounds and Soundcheck host John Schaefer joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of his personal favorite submissions and runners up.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Public Song Project Winner Moontripp, And Judge Isabel Kim

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:44:41 +0000

As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, we're joined by Ashleigh Prather and Manish Ayachit, a husband-and-wife duo who record and perform as Moontripp. They share their version of Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do."

Plus, Isabel Kim, associate director of Joe's Pub, joins us to discuss takeaways as a judge for the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of her personal favorite submissions and runners up.

The Alleged Murderer Known as 'The Witch of New York' (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:44:33 +0000

In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hortis about his new book, The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice as part of our series, "Women Behaving Badly," a tongue-in-cheek look at unruly women in New York history.

'Didi' Explores a Taiwanese-American Teen's Coming of Age Journey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:40:34 +0000

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang's latest feature film, "Didi," is a slice of life story about Chris, an impressionable teenager living in Fremont, California. It's summer, and the 13-year-old spends his time aimlessly skateboarding and flirting with his crush on Myspace. Chris often clashes with his immigrant mother, whose rigid expectations for her son clashes with his own desires and ambitions. Wang joins to discuss his feature directorial debut, which is out in theaters on July 26.

Pete Wells on His 12 Years as a Restaurant Critic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:33:57 +0000

After 12 years, New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells is leaving the table and shining a light on the health concerns that face many food critics. He joins us next to reflect on over a decade of reviewing food in New York.

Susan Seidelman's Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:03:01 +0000

Film director Susan Seidelman was one of the trailblazing female directors of the 1980s, working on classics like "Smithereens" and "Desperately Seeking Susan," and even directing the pilot episode of "Sex and the City." She chronicles her life and career in her new memoir, Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls. She joins us to discuss.

Public Song Project: Love? Said The Commander, & DJ Rekha

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:23:53 +0000

As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, we're joined by Kate Hall and Chris Bishop, who perform as Love? said the Commander. We hear their song adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "Bed in Summer."

Then, DJ Rekha joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of their personal favorite submissions and runners up. They also share their own musical submission to the project.

'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:18:25 +0000

In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at the Lyceum Theatre through September 15. Director Sam Pinkleton joins us to discuss the Broadway transfer, alongside actor Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Abraham Lincoln.

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:17:39 +0000

"Cats" is back in town, but with a makeover. Instead of ballet dancing and cat costumes, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" features a disco ball, house music, avant-garde costumes, and a whole lot of voguing, dipping and sashaying. Choreographer Omari Wiles and gender consultant and dramaturg Josephine Kearns share how they blended New York's ballroom culture with a Broadway classic. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" is running now at the Perelman Arts Center through August 11.

'Join or Die' Documentary Traces History of Decline in American Community Connections

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:41:31 +0000

A new documentary, "Join or Die," tells the history of the decline in community and connection in America, and the consequences of increasing social isolation. Sibling directors Pete and Rebecca Davis discuss their film, which is screening at Firehouse Cinema from July 19 through July 25.

Public Song Project Winner Candice Hoyes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:41:20 +0000

As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Candice Hoyes joins us to discuss her take on Bessie Smith's "Young Woman's Blues."

Plus, All Of It producer Simon Close discusses some of the submissions from this year's project, previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th, and shares a bonus Public Song track from the team behind Radiolab's children's' podcast Terrestrials.

A New Book Confronts the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:40:47 +0000

In a new book, The Price She Pays, two experts in mental health discuss the struggles women face in sports, including disordered eating, substance use, depression and abuse. Co-authors Katie Steele, a former D1 athlete and licensed therapist, and Dr. Tiffany Brown, a therapist who works with student athletes, join us to discuss.

'Vivian Maier: Unseen Work' at Fotografiska

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:35:55 +0000

New York City photographer Vivian Maier was an unknown talent in her lifetime, and worked as a nanny around the city. After her death, thousands of her photographers were discovered, and she became known as a real talent in the art world. A new exhibit at Fotografiska represents the first major retrospective of her work in the United States. Anne Morin, curator of the exhibit and director of diChroma photography, and Sophie Wright, executive director of Fotografiska, join us to discuss, Vivian Maier: Unseen Work, which runs at Fotografiska through September 29.

How to Have Great Conversations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:52:26 +0000

It seems that the circumstances of life today make it harder to meet new people, talk to strangers, and have good conversation. Science writer David Robson has written a new book about social connection, The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life, and he tells us more about the science behind conversation and how to go about transforming our daily conversations to get the most out of life. Plus, we take your calls.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

How To Travel With Friends (And Still Be Friends With Them After)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:52:18 +0000

Planning a successful trip with a friend group can be tricky to master. There are differing travel styles, personality types and financial constraints to consider. Nick Leighton, host of the etiquette podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves?, joins us to discuss how to execute these without a hitch, and take listener calls on their best and worst friend travel stories.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Teen Goes Missing at Summer Camp in 'The God of the Woods'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:43:24 +0000

After her bestselling thriller Long Bright River, Liz Moore returns with a new mystery. In The God of the Woods, a teenage girl goes missing at the Adirondack summer camp that her parents own. What's even more strange is that her older brother also vanished years ago, and has never been found. Moore joins us to discuss this mystery novel, which Kousha has selected for the Summer Reading Challenge in the category "A book about or set in New York." Click here to join the challenge!

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

'Lady in the Lake'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:30:04 +0000

The new limited series on Apple TV+, "Lady in the Lake" tells the story of how the families of two women become entangled when a young girl goes missing in 1966 Baltimore. The director and showrunner Alma Har'el and stars Y'lan Noel and Byron Bowers join to discuss.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Public Song Project Winner Previews

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:43:09 +0000

Producer of the Public Song Project, Simon Close, discusses the incredible submissions from this year's project, and previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th.

Shakespeare in the Park in Harlem

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:25:02 +0000

This summer, The Classical Theatre of Harlem is putting on a free production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Uptown Shakespeare in the Park. Director Carl Cofield discusses the production, which is set during the Harlem Renaissance and has performances through July 28.

How to Care for Your Cast Iron Cookware

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:23:16 +0000

Cast iron cookware has a well-deserved reputation for being a kitchen workhorse, going easily from stovetop to oven. And like anything with a cult following, how to take care of it is subject to a lot of debate. Daniel Gritzer is the senior culinary director at Serious Eats, and he joins us to discuss how to season your cast iron and talk about how he uses the cookware.

Documentary Follows Quadriplegic E-Sports Group

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:23:06 +0000

The new film "Quad Gods" follows a group of New York City quadriplegic men who form an E-Sports team that helps assist them in their recovery. Documentarian Jess Jacklin joins us to discuss the film, alongside Richard Jacobs, one of the film's subjects."Quad Gods" is out now on MAX.

Chicocurlyhead Listening Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:21:48 +0000

Chicocurlyhead's unique mix of R&B and Latin music helped him stand out as an emerging artist from Atlanta. Remezcla called him "a rising Spanglish singer ready to take over." Last month, he dropped a new EP, NEVERENDING ROADTRIP. Chicocurlyhead joins us to discuss the new project and his career in music so far.

'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' Brings Old Pieces to Life at the Met

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:43:33 +0000

The latest exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute brings old pieces of fashion to life through innovative techniques, including holograms. Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of The Costume Institute, joins us to discuss Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, on view now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through September 2.

K'wan's 'False Idols: A Reluctant King Novel'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:41:29 +0000

In the follow-up to author K’wan's novel,The Reluctant King, Maureen, the former matriarch of Manhattan’s King crime family, devises a plan to reclaim power after being exiled to Brooklyn with her son. It's titled, False Idols: A Reluctant King Novel. K’wan joins us to discuss the new release and the battle over the New York City's Five Points.

Happy 100th Birthday, Caesar Salad!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:40:01 +0000

Just like WNYC, the beloved Caesar salad turns 100 this month. To celebrate the beloved leafy green dish, we're joined by food writer and TV host Pati Jinich. Jinich is author of the recent New York Times article, "The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad," detailing the history and impact of the dish, which originated in Tijuana, Mexico. Plus, we take your calls on your favorite recipes and renditions of the iconic dish.

When Women Ruled 5th Ave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:38:33 +0000

A new book examines the glamourous cathedrals of retail: the early New York City department stores. When Women Ruled 5th Avenue spotlights three women who helmed the C suites of the major stores, Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor and Henri Bendel. Author Julie Satow joins to discuss.

Previewing the Winners of the Public Song Project

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:07:09 +0000

Producer of the Public Song Project, Simon Close, discusses the incredible submissions from this year's project, and previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th.

Curating Paul McCartney's Photographs at the Brooklyn Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:06:53 +0000

Beatlemania is alive and well at the Brooklyn Museum! A current exhibit, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, displays Paul McCartney's photographs taken during the height of their newfound fame. Curator Catherine Futter joins us to discuss the exhibit.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner's New Novel, 'Long Island Compromise'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:06:33 +0000

The new novel from Taffy Brodesser-Akner follows a very wealthy Long Island family coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping scheme. She joins us to discuss the book, Long Island Compromise, which is out today! She will be speaking tonight with the New York Public Library at 7 pm. Alison has selected Long Island Compromise for our Summer Reading Challenge in the category "a book about or set in New York." Click here to join our Summer Reading Challenge!

Yasmin Zaher's Debut Novel 'The Coin'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:06:11 +0000

The protagonist in Yasmin Zaher's debut novel, The Coin, is a wealthy Palestinian woman with impeccable style and meticulous hygiene. She teaches at a school for underprivileged boys, where her eccentric methods often cross boundaries. The book follows the protagonist's intense unravelling, and her desire to regain control of her life. Zaher joins us in studio to discuss the book, which is out today.

Alison has selected The Coin for our Summer Reading Challenge in the category "a book by a debut novelist. Clickhere to join our Summer Reading Challenge!

Recovering From Domestic Violence in 'Pre-Existing Condition'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:05:48 +0000

A new play from actor Marin Ireland tells the story of a woman processing the aftermath of a relationship that ended with domestic violence. The lead role is played in rotation by multiple actors, including Maria Dizzia, who also directs the show. Ireland and Dizzia join us to discuss "Pre-Existing Condition," which is running now at Connely Theater through August 3.

A Portrait of a Psych Unit at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:32:27 +0000

A new documentary provides an inside look at one of the only inpatient units in the U.S. that treats young adults for serious mental health issues. Directors Lindsey Megrue and Alexandra Shiva join clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Braider to discuss, "One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit," available on Max.

The Story of a Gilded Age Jewish Crime Boss (Women Behaving Badly)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:28:15 +0000

In Gilded Age New York, a Jewish woman named Fredericka Mandelbaum was able to become fantastically wealthy by running a crime syndicate. We learn how "Marm" Mandelbaum became a notorious crime boss from Margalit Fox, author of the new book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss. It's the launch of our July series "Women Behaving Badly," a tongue-in-cheek title for our look at unruly women of New York history.

‘P-Valley’-Inspired Docuseries ‘Down in the Valley’ Shows the Real South

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:21:10 +0000

A new "P-Valley" inspired docuseries from creator Katori Hall and star Nicco Annan shows viewers a real version of the Deep South, from the queer nightlife scene in Dallas, TX to the Hoodoo practitioners of Memphis, TN. Both Hall and Annan join us to discuss the show, "Down in the Valley," which premiered on Starz last week.

100 Works of Art for 100 Years of WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:17:28 +0000

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. The premiere segment features New York Times art critic Will Heinrich who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

Summer Fun: Cooking For Hot Weather

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2022] The summer is here, which means more opportunities for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and vacation cooking projects. But also, because of the heat, you may not to want to have that oven or stove on as long...Emily Weinstein, food and cooking editor for the New York Times, joins to talk all things summer cooking, and take your cooking questions and calls.

Summer Fun: Travel For Foodies

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM May 30, 2024] It’s officially summer travel season. If you’re thinking about planning a trip to sample some local cuisine along the Eastern Seaboard (or beyond) we’ll share some suggestions of where to check out great food with Hunter Lewis, editor in chief of Food and Wine.

Summer Fun: Cocktails To Celebrate The Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 23, 2021] Food & Wine senior food editor Mary-Frances Heck joins us to talk summer cocktails, recipes, and trends.

This conversation is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Summer Fun: Best Local Ice Cream Parlors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Eater NY editor Melissa McCart talks about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites.

*This conversation was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Summer Fun: The All Of It Summer Reading Challenge

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2024] This summer, from July 1st to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete a summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!

Sign up with the Google Form here and receive a little gift for participating. Then, select and read at least one book in any four of the following categories...

A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
Something by a debut novelist
A book recommended by a friend
A book about or set in New York
A book translated from another language
A book being turned into a TV series or movie
A book you heard about on All Of It

You can download and fill out or print this PDF form to keep track of your selections!

Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive another prize!

All summer long, our hosts Alison Stewart and Kousha Navidar will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well.

And if you’re looking for some inspiration to get you started, below are some suggestions from All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf.

Happy reading!

Summer Fun: Science Tips To Beat The Heat

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM June 20, 2024] We cover some news-you-can-use and crowdsource tips from listeners on how to beat the heat. We're also joined by Annie Colbert, editor in chief of Popular Science, to talk about the science of temperature and extreme heat, and to explain how some of these strategies work.

The Final Years of Frederick Douglass (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:30:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2021] We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister and consul general to Haiti. Historian David W. Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, describes the reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America.

Frederick Douglass and His Relationship with Lincoln (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:25:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 25, 2021] For the fifth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage. We look at his allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass.

Frederick Douglass and His Family (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:20:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 24, 2021] In the fourth installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight talks about Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing.

Frederick Douglass the Abolitionist (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 23, 2021] For the third installment of our February "Full Bio" series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that he became one of the most powerful voices in 19th century America. Plus, we look at how the prominent abolitionist’s views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s. Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is titled, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.

Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:10:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2021] We continue with our "Full Bio" series with historian David W. Blight, who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. In this installment, we learn how Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North.

Frederick Douglass Learns to Read (Full Bio)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2021] We present the full conversation from February's installment of our “Full Bio” series with historian David Blight about his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for History. Blight used new information drawn from private collections to explore the work and life of Douglass. We start with a look at Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person, how he learned to read, and how he escaped to the North from Baltimore in 1838.

Mo Rocca Explores Famous Late-in-life Debuts and Triumphs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 21:02:29 +0000

Humorist and Journalist Mo Rocca's new book is called Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs, which spotlights people like Colonel Sanders, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henri Matisse, whose accomplishments as older folks demonstrate that age is indeed just a number. He joins to share stories and insights from the book, and listeners call in to share their "late in life" triumphs.

Planning a Birthday Party This Summer?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 21:02:21 +0000

The summer is a great time for a birthday party, especially your kid's birthday. You walk in any New York City park on a given weekend, and you'll see crowds of parents and kids celebrating. Writer Laura Fenton recently wrote the article, "How to Throw a Child’s Park Birthday Party," for New York Magazine, and she gives us party planning recommendations and we take your calls and questions.

Documentarian Penny Lane on Donating a Kidney to a Stranger

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 21:02:13 +0000

When documentarian Penny Lane decided to donate her kidney to a complete stranger, her friends and family couldn't understand her decision. So she decided to make a documentary about the process. She joins Alison (a fellow kidney donor!) to discuss the film "Confessions of a Good Samaritan," which is in theaters now.

'VOICES: a sacred sisterscape,' An Audio Play Centering Black Women's Stories

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 21:02:06 +0000

A new audio play presented by V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against all women, shares the stories of Black women across the diaspora. Playwright, author and V-Day founder V (formerly Eve Ensler) joins us alongside playwright, actress, and producer Hollis Heath to discuss, VOICES: a sacred sisterscape.

'Farming While Black' Spotlights Farmers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:09:40 +0000

The new documentary,"Farming While Black," explores the triumphs and challenges of being a Black agricultural worker and farm-owner. Director Mark Decena and farmer and subject Karen Washington join us to discuss the film.

Kenny Leon and Tory Kittles on 'Home'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:09:33 +0000

The new Broadway revival of the 1979 play "Home" stars Tory Kittles a Cephus Miles, a rural farmer who, after being released from prison for draft-dodging, moves up north to the big city. Kittles and director Kenny Leon join us to discuss the show, which is running at the Todd Haimes Theatre through July 21.

Bobby Finger's Second Novel, 'Four Squares'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:09:25 +0000

Bobby Finger, author and co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast returns with his second novel, Four Squares. The story is set in the West Village of the 1990s, where Artie, a gay man working a tedious advertising job meets the love of his life, Abraham. The story interweaves through several stages of Art's life, including as an elderly man seeking belonging and connection in New York City. Finger joins in studio to discuss the novel.

Podcasts to Listen to This Summer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:09:16 +0000

Looking for a new podcast to enjoy during your commute, by the pool or on vacation? Lauren Passell, editor of Podcast The Newsletter, joins to recommend her favorites to check out and we take your calls.

Alison and Her Neurosurgeon Discuss Her Emergency Brain Surgery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:33:40 +0000

In February of this year, our host Alison Stewart underwent emergency brain surgery, which revealed a serious infection pressing on her language center. Now, she's back on the live show, and ready to talk about her surgery and recovery process. She kicks things off by interviewing her own neurosurgeon, Dr. Randy D'Amico of Lenox Hill Hospital, about her case and the process of treating her infection (which included AWAKE brain surgery!).

Sebastian Junger's Near-Death Experience, and His Vision of an Afterlife

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:33:28 +0000

Journalist Sebastian Junger nearly died a few years ago when an aneurysm in his abdomen ruptured. As he lay dying on the operating table, a vision of his dead father caused him to question for the first time the possibility of an afterlife. He joins us to discuss his memoir about the experience, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife.

Launching All Of It's Summer Reading Challenge!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:32:59 +0000

We're launching a summer reading challenge! From now until the end of Labor Day weekend, we're challenging our listeners to read four books in any of the following categories:

A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
Something by a debut novelist
A book recommended by a friend
A book about or set in New York
A book translated from another language
A book being turned into a TV series or movie
A book you heard about on All Of It

To sign up for the challenge (and receive a prize!) click here.

To get you started, All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf joins us for some recommendations in each category.

Managing Unexpected Situations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:32:51 +0000

Our host Alison was on an extended medical leave following emergency brain surgery, and she had to deal with a lot of new, frustrating, and unexpected situations. She speaks with psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, author and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast and “Dear Therapist” column for The Atlantic.

Things To Do On Long Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:49:15 +0000

From beaches to festivals to capybara enclosures, we take your recommendations for the best things to do on Long Island in the summertime… and we hear some recommendations from Newsday reporter and Long Island resident, Beth Whitehouse.

*Guest hosted by David Furst*

Is NYC the Greatest City in the World?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:47:57 +0000

Earlier this week, one of our producers, pointed out a Time Out New York article titled, “NYC ranked best city in the U.S. in a new study”The article’s subtitle? “We already knew—and now you know as well.”We agreed -- but we aren't closed minded -- so we put it to listeners as part of our "Small Stakes, Big Opinions" series. The question on the table: is New York, in fact, the greatest city in the world? If not, what is? Comedian and author Josh Gondelman joined us to discuss.

*Guest hosted by David Furst*

'40 Acres and a Lie' Series from 'Reveal'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:47:48 +0000

A new podcast series from Reveal revisits the history of 40 Acres and a Mule: the land grants given to recently freed slaves after the Civil War that were later taken away. 40 Acres and a Lie tells the stories of those freed men and women who lost their land, their present descendants, and the Americans who own and live on the land today. Reporters Alexia Fernández Campbell and April Simpson discuss the series, which airs its final episode Sunday on WNYC at 11am, and wherever you get podcasts.

*Guest hosted by David Furst*

Sweet Treats, Italian Style

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:47:38 +0000

James-Beard nominated baker Renato Poliafito joins to discuss his latest cookbook, Dolci! American Baking with an Italian Accent. It includes a mashup of Italian and American standards from Aperol Spritz Cake, to Malted Tiramisu, as well as savory treats like Cacio e Pepe Arancini. And listeners, call with any baking questions!

*Guest hosted by David Furst*

Trans Stories in Cinema (Pride on Screen)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:26:34 +0000

Throughout cinema history, trans characters have usually been murdered, made into a joke, or viewed as threats to the normal order — relegated to a lost highway of corpses, fools, and monsters. For the last installment of our Pride on Screen series, we look at the past, present and future of transgender stories in cinema with Willow Maclay and Caden Gardner, the authors of the book, Corpses, Fools and Monsters.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Tiny Habits Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:25:32 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2024] The close harmony trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee College of Music in 2022 and have quickly become a fan favorite in the world of indie folk-pop. Cinya Khan, Maya Rae, and Judah Mayowa join to perform live in our studio.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

How Sea Creatures Rely on Sound to Survive

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:25:25 +0000

Instead of thinking of the ocean as a silent body of water, a new book demonstrates how important sound is in the lives of sea creatures. Author and science writer Amorina Kingdon joins us to discuss, Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Star as Politicians of Different Generations in 'N/A'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:25:08 +0000

In the new play "N/A," Holland Taylor stars as N, a longtime Democratic Representative and former Speaker of the House, who spars with A, played by Ana Villafañe. A is an ambitious and progressive newly elected Representative from New York, who thinks it's time for a new generation to take control. The play follows their career trajectories, and their lengthy debates about governing and the future of America. Taylor, Villafañe, and playwright Mario Correa join us to discuss the show, which is running at Lincoln Center through August 4.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Queer History Walking Tours of NYC Neighborhoods

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:10:08 +0000

As Pride Month comes to a close, we speak to the team behind the NYC Queer History Walking Tour. They give guided tours of the Lower East Side and the East Village, featuring venues of importance that played a part in shaping LGBTQ+ life in the city, including theaters, bookstores, and nightclubs. Katie Vogel of the Henry Street Settlement, as well as Jimmy Fay and Salonee Bhaman of the Close Friends Collective join us to discuss.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

What Does Pride Mean to You?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:09:59 +0000

This Pride Month, WNYC's community partnerships desk has been asking New Yorkers what Pride means to them, some of whom you've heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Ahead of New York City's Pride March this weekend, George Bodarky, our Community Partnerships editor, joins to discuss the project, listen to voices he recorded, and take your calls to hear about what Pride means to you.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen

Lucy Kalantari Performs Live From Family Album, 'Creciendo'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:09:46 +0000

Today is the last of day of school in New York City public schools. To kick off summer vacation, let's listen to some music for families! Lucy Kalantari is a Grammy-award winning musician who specializes in children's music. Her new album, Creciendo, is her first full-length project in Spanish, inspired by her Puerto Rican and Dominican identity. Kalantari joins us in studio to perform live, and talk about her process as a songwriter for the new "Dora" series.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen

A Picture Book Celebrating NYC Food Vendor Families

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:09:12 +0000

Today we are celebrating the last day of school in New York City public schools! Karina González is a Brooklyn-based picture book author and bilingual speech-language pathologist. She joins us in-studio to discuss her latest book, Churro Stand, which celebrates the food vendors of New York and the working parents who serve their community.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen

A Children's Book Inspired by Far Rockaway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:09:05 +0000

Today is the last day of school for New York City public schools, so as we head into summer vacation, we're celebrating with stories for kids! Journalist and author Karen Good Marable has written a new picture book, Yaya and the Sea, about a girl named Yaya who takes the A train with her mom and aunties down to coastal New York City, and learns about growing up in the process. Marable tells us more about her inspiration for the book and does a special reading!

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen

What's Your Favorite Commencement Speech?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:27:08 +0000

Guest host Kousha Navidar is headed to his alma mater to give a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2024. To prepare Kousha, we're joined by Riley Roberts, a professional speechwriter. The two break down their favorite commencement speeches, and ask listeners about their favorites.

The History of Reality TV with Emily Nussbaum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:26:18 +0000

In her new book, Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for taking the history of reality television seriously, especially considering the 2016 election of a reality TV star as President. She joins us to discuss this history ahead of her 7 pm event tonight at the Strand.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

'Pod Save America' Hosts on How to Be Involved in Politics Without Losing Your Mind

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:26:10 +0000

Crooked Media founders and Pod Save America hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have written a book, Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps, about how to be involved in politics in a way that actually feels productive. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

'A Quiet Place: Day One' with Writer and Director Michael Sarnoski

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:26:02 +0000

The new film, "A Quiet Place: Day One," is set in New York City and captures the experience of the very first day that the mysterious, sound-seeking creatures landed on earth. We speak with writer and director Michael Sarnoski about the new prequel, which stars Lupita Nyong'o and is in theaters this Friday.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Remembering Hockey Star Hobey Baker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:21:09 +0000

Hobey Baker was considered one of the very first American ice hockey stars, taking the sport to new heights in the early 20th century. Tragically, he died under mysterious circumstances while in military service during World War I. A new podcast from ESPN's 30 For 30, Searching for Hobey Baker, investigates his life, death, and identity as a gay man in early 20th century America. Executive producer Andy Reynolds joins us to discuss.

*Kousha Navidar Hosts*

How to Combat Summer FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:21:01 +0000

Summer can be a lonely time if you don't feel like you have exciting plans every weekend. Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy, joins us to discuss ways to combat summer FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and take your calls.

*Kousha Navidar Hosts*

Are You Travelling This Summer?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:20:53 +0000

Summer is officially here. See what destinations are trending, where to avoid the crowds, where to go on a budget and more with Lonely Planet's executive editor Nitya Chambers. We also take your calls and questions.

*Kousha Navidar Hosts*

How to Break Up With Your Pest Friend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:20:44 +0000

Summer brings longer days and warmer temperatures. But the season also brings unwanted guests like mice, fruit flies, bed bugs and roaches into your home. To prevent and eradicate these pests, we're joined by Jim Fredericks, entomologist and senior vice president of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association. Plus, we take your calls.

*Kousha Navidar Hosts*

Lake Street Dive Perform Live

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:43:30 +0000

The band Lake Street Dive join us for a live special performance and to discuss their new album, Good Together, out today!

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

How a New Deal Era Music Unit Inspired a Generation of Folk Musicians

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:43:22 +0000

In the 1930s, President Roosevelt's New Deal program revitalized Americans struggling during the Great Depression, including those working in the arts. One program, the U.S. Music Unit, sought to record and collect folk songs from all over America. The program collected over 800 songs over a two-year span before it was shut down for supposed socialistic sympathies. Author Sheryl Kaskowitz has written a new book about the history of the program, A Chance to Harmonize: How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression―One Song at a Time, and she is with us to discuss her book and listen to archival recordings.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

What's the Best NYC Sandwich?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:43:12 +0000

Sandwiches are universal, yet they come in so many shapes and sizes. Where do you get the best one in the city? We speak with THE CITY reporter Katie Honan about her sandwich guide. Plus we take your calls for your favorites.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

How to Enjoy the Summer in Westchester

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:43:03 +0000

Today we revisit our summer series taking your recommendations about how to have summer and weekend fun in our area. Today we focus on Westchester. Amy Sowder, managing editor of Westchester Magazine, gives us her picks of the places and activities to enjoy the sunshine in Westchester County, and we take your calls!

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Medium Build's 'Country'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:54:59 +0000

Medium Build just released his acclaimed album, Country, and is currently in the midst of his North American headline tour. He joins us for a Listening Party ahead of his shows at Bowery Ballroom this weekend on Friday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.

The Forgotten History of The 1970 Women's World Cup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:54:50 +0000

In August of 1971, fifty years after the UK's Football Association banned women's soccer competitions, a group of women's soccer teams gathered in Mexico City for the first unofficial Women's World Cup. The documentary, "COPA 71," tells the story of this monumental - and largely forgotten - sporting event. Directors Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine, as well as Carol Wilson, team captain of the 1971 England team join us to discuss the film, which premieres tomorrow at IFC Center and on digital streaming platforms.

How to Host a Dinner Party Your Guests Will Never Forget

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:54:43 +0000

Hosting a dinner party this summer? We've got you covered. Katherine Lewin is the founder of Big Night, a dinner party shop (with locations in the West Village and Greenpoint) that is full of inspiring ideas to level-up your hosting. Lewin is also author of the new book, Big Night: Dinners, Parties, and Dinner Parties, and she tells about the secrets to hosting a memorable dinner party and take your calls.

Tips to Stay Cool

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:54:35 +0000

We kick off the first day of summer with some news-you-can-use and crowdsource tips from listeners on how to beat the heat. We're also joined by Annie Colbert, editor in chief of Popular Science, to talk about the science of temperature and extreme heat, and to explain how some of these strategies work.

Shirley Chisholm at 100

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:41:07 +0000

Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator, and it looks at her legacy -- and how she changed our country forever.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

The Story Behind The Black Barbie

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:40:57 +0000

A new documentary from Executive Producer Shonda Rhymes spotlights the design team behind the first Black Barbie doll as well as speaks to Black celebrities and tastemakers about the importance of representation in all facets of life. Director Lagueria Davis joins to discuss "Black Barbie."
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Your Favorite Ice Cream Spots

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:40:13 +0000

As New York enters a heat wave, we speak with Eater NY editor Melissa McCart about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

How Ice Became A Hot Commodity

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:40:04 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 21, 2023] A new book explains how ice became a necessity in our everyday lives, whether its making tall glasses of tea, skating rinks or cutting-edge cryotherapy breast-cancer treatments. Journalist and historian Amy Brady join us to discuss her latest book, titled Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity.

Lily Gladstone's Love Letter to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:17:21 +0000

A new film premiering on Apple TV+ 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."

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Jordan Rakei Performs Live from 'The Loop'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:17:11 +0000

New Zealand-Australian musician and singer Jordan Rakei's latest album, The Loop, features a beautiful symphony of bold orchestral and soulful choral arrangements. He joins us in the studio to perform songs from the album live.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Frederick Joseph’s Poetry Collection, 'We Alive, Beloved'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:17:03 +0000

Bestselling author Frederick Joseph's latest poetry collection explores the complexities of relationships and the heartache of loss. He joins us for a conversation about his new book, We Alive, Beloved on the day of its release.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A History of LGBTQ+ Comedians (Pride on Screen)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:16:53 +0000

"Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is a new documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ entertainers in comedy. From legends like Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes and Rosie O'Donnell, the film discusses how LGBTQ+ trailblazers made a space for themselves in stand-up, late night, and Hollywood films. Director Page Hurwitz and comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer and Todd Glass discuss the project, which is available on Netflix starting today.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Black Utopia Turns Dystopic in Nicola Yoon's 'One Of Our Kind'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:53:27 +0000

In Nicola Yoon's first novel for adults, a woman named Jasmyn and her family move to a wealthy, utopic, all-Black community in Liberty, California. But very quickly, Jasmyn begins to realize that all in Liberty is not as peaceful as it seems. Yoon joins us to discuss her novel, One of Our Kind.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Fame, Sanity and the Limits of the American Dream in 'Invasive Species'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:52:01 +0000

Argentinian actor Maia Novi will stop at nothing to be in the American movies, even if it means losing her mind. It's the premise of the off-Broadway play, "Invasive Species," based on Novi's personal experiences navigating drama school. Novi and director Michael Breslin join us to discuss the dark comedy, which is running at the Vineyard's Dimson Theatre until June 30.

Exploring the Psychology of 'Inside Out 2'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:50:14 +0000

Disney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of teenage Riley Andersen just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for new emotions such as envy, embarrassment, boredom, and anxiety. Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, who consulted on the film, and co-writer Dave Holstein, join us to discuss the science behind teenage emotions displayed on screen.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

What's the Best Pixar Movie? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:48:30 +0000

Pixar's latest movie, "Inside Out 2," was released in theaters over the weekend. The beloved animation studio has been making films for decades that are beloved by adults and children alike. For the latest installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we attempt to answer the question: What is the best Pixar movie? Will Leitch, New York Magazine contributing editor, and film critic Tim Grierson have ranked the Pixar films for Vulture, and they give us their thoughts and take your calls.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Tony Nominee: Leslie Odom Jr. in Purlie Victorious

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 27, 2023] Ossie Davis's daring farce, "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," has been revived on Broadway for the very first time. Tony-winning actor Leslie Odom, Jr. plays Purlie Victorious Judson, a Black man determined to win back the money for his community church from Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee. Tony nominee Kara Young stars as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, a woman who gets caught up in Purlie's scheme. The production is directed by Tony-winner Kenny Leon, who joins us alongside Young and Odom Jr.

Tony Nominee: Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'Merrily We Roll Along'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM DEC. 15, 2022] Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's now-beloved musical "Merrily We Roll Along" was a massive flop when it premiered in 1981, lasting on Broadway for only two weeks. But a new production at New York Theater Workshop has opened to rave reviews, signaling the show might have found a new life. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez join us to discuss the production, and why it's working this time.

Tony Nominee: Sarah Paulson stars in 'Appropriate'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 9, 2024] In the Broadway staging of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie-winning play "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson stars as Toni, a woman dealing with the fallout from a gruesome discovery among her late father's things. Toni and her brothers, who are cleaning out the old family plantation home, must decide what to do with this explosive artifact. Jacobs-Jenkins, Paulson, and director Lila Neugebauer join us to discuss the show.

Tony Nominee: 'Hell's Kitchen,' Inspired By Alicia Keys

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM NOV. 16, 2023] In the 1980s and '90s, Alicia Keys was a girl living with her mother in a small apartment off Times Square, with a dream of being a professional musician. Of course, we know how her life turned out. Keys is one of the creators of a new musical inspired by her early life in Manhattan, featuring original music and lyrics. "Hell's Kitchen" tells the story of Ali (Maleah Joi Moon), a 17-year-old who wants to make it big. To discuss the show, we're joined by director Michael Greif, book writer Kristoffer Diaz, and music supervisor Adam Blackstone.

Tony Nominee: 'Cabaret,' with Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Rebecca Frecknall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 16, 2024] The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the production, which has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.

Tony Nominee: The 'Stereophonic' Creative Team

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 8, 2024] The new play "Stereophonic" recently became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever, receiving 13 nominations. It follows the story of a band recording a new album as their relationships with one another begin to fracture. We're joined by playwright David Adjmi, director Daniel Aukin, and composer Will Butler to discuss the show, running through August 18 at the Golden Theatre.

Grief is One Sneaky Bitch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:53:02 +0000

Lisa Keefauver is a widow, a grief activist, social worker, and host of the podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Now, in her new book of the same title, she helps people navigating grief orient themselves to their new reality and shares tools they can use to move forward, not on.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Alisa Amador Performs Live from 'Multitudes'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:52:54 +0000

Boston-based bilingual singer-songwriter Alisa Amador rose to fame after she won the 2022 Tiny Desk Concert on NPR. Her new album, Multitudes, is a captivating self-portrait that celebrates her Latinx roots and her journey as an artist. Amador joins us in studio before her live performance at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park tomorrow.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A Father Finds Comfort in Community Theater in the New Film 'Ghostlight'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:51:51 +0000

In the new film "Ghostlight," a father finds meaning in joining a community theater production of "Romeo & Juliet," while realizing that the play is beginning to mirror his own life. Writer and director Kelly O'Sullivan, co-director Alex Thompson, and star Keith Kupferer join us to discuss the film, which premieres in theaters on Friday.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A New Thai Comic Book Cookbook (Food for Thought)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:51:41 +0000

To reconnect with her Thai identity, Belgium-based cartoonist Christina De Witte started virtual Thai language classes during the pandemic where she met Mallika Kauppinen, a native Thai speaker, language instructor, and accomplished cook. The pair have banded together to create a new Thai comic book cookbook, Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice. De Witte and Kauppinen join us to discuss some of the recipes and illustrations in the book.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

PJ Morton Performs Live from 'Cape Town to Cairo'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:25:35 +0000

Grammy-award winning musician PJ Morton is back with a new album, Cape Town to Cairo, which was fully produced, written and created during his month-long trip around the African content. With collaborations with local artists and using regional sounds, PJ Morton's album is an ode to his motherland, and the cultures and stories he encountered while there. Morton joins us for a live performance and discusses his experience making the record.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Wynton Marsalis on Blue Note Residency

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:25:23 +0000

This week, Wynton Marsalis is playing his first residency at the famous Blue Note Jazz Club in over thirty years. The Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter will be playing with both the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Future of Jazz Septet through June 16. Marsalis discusses with us his residency, his favorite memories of playing at the Blue Note, and his continued education efforts in Jazz.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

The Legacy of Harry Belafonte

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:24:45 +0000

"Following Harry," a documentary screening at Tribeca this year follows artist and activist Harry Belafonte in his twilight years, helping mentor the next generation of social justice activists. We'll speak with the director, Susanne Rostock, as well as poet Aja Monet and activist Matt Post who are featured in the film.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

The Lesbian Bar Project

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:24:36 +0000

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, as part of our Pride on Screen series.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Confronts Death in 'Tuesday'

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:18:11 +0000

In "Tuesday," Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a mother who, along with her dying teenage daughter, must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. Louis-Dreyfus joins us to talk about her role in the new film, along with director Daina O. Pusić.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with Stories of Veterans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:16:55 +0000

Last week marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and as we mark the historic event, we also acknowledge that soon, World War II veterans will no longer be with us. We want to invite listeners to call in and share their relative's story of their D-Day experience, or any veterans who want to share what they went through on that day. Guiding us through the conversation is author Garrett M. Graff, who will discuss his new book, When The Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Comedian Ian Karmel Opens Up About Life as a Fat Kid in His Memoir

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:09:38 +0000

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

Heartbreakers Lead Guitarist Mike Campbell on New Album, 'Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:49:40 +0000

This Friday, guitarist Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs will release their new rocking album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits. Campbell was a founder, lead guitarist, and co-writer for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and he joins us in studio for a Listening Party preview of the new album.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Reflections on Fatherhood

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:47:32 +0000

WNYC reporter and All Of It guest host Matt Katz spent years looking for his biological father, a search that turned into his acclaimed podcast, Inconceivable Truth. He joins us to reflect on how that search made him think about parenting and fatherhood ahead of Father's Day.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

An Eye-Opening Account of a Mother Learning to Support Her Teen (Mental Health Monday)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:41:40 +0000

A mother provides raw testimony about her struggle to help her son facing intense mental health challenges, including depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It's titled,I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child. Author Kristina Kuzmič joins us to discuss lessons she learned about supporting her children through crisis, and we take listener calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

How To Break Up With A Friend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:37:44 +0000

Friendships can ground us, nurture us, and be a great source of fun and belonging. But what happens when they aren't working? We speak to author Anna Goldfarb, whose latest book, Modern Friendship, is about how to nurture friendships and also know when to let go. Plus, we take your calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

What's Your Third Space?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 19:07:11 +0000

Our lives are lived in three places: home, work – and a third place. Usually it’s not a place that bridges the first two, like a library, bookstore, park, cafe, barbershop, dog park. But they're becoming increasingly rare. Writer Allie Volpe joins to discuss the importance of third spaces and what its decline could mean for everyday people. She's the writer of the latest Vox article, If you want to belong, find a third place.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Tig Notaro's New Comedy on Coming Out Later in Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 19:06:36 +0000

In her directorial debut, queer comedian TigNotaro explores what it means to come out late(r) in life. The film, "Am I Ok?", features Lucy (played by Dakota Johnson) who reveals a long held secret about her sexuality to her best friend.Notarojoins us to talk about the film, which is available to stream on Max.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A History of Puerto Rico

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 19:06:25 +0000

Ahead of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, we take some time to look back on the history of the island, and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City. Author Jorell Meléndez-Badillo joins us to discuss his new book, Puerto Rico: A National History.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

What Are Your Weekend Plans?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 19:06:07 +0000

What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Blue Lights Season 2

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:42:05 +0000

The 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 premieres on BritBox June 13 and creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson join to discuss the series.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Your Go-To Meals to Nurse a Hangover in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:41:56 +0000

Summer in New York is a season made for late nights. If you drink alcohol, perhaps you'll wake up with more than one hangover this summer, in which case you'll probably be craving some food to aid in nursing the typical morning-after headache. Nikita Richardson, New York Times Food editor who also writes the Where To Eat Newsletter, recently wrote about her go-to meals and places around the city for a hangover cure, and she joins us to discuss what makes the perfect hangover food and take your calls.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Yasmin Fahr's New Cookbook

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 18:39:41 +0000

Cookbook author and globetrotting food writer Yasmin Fahr joins to discuss her latest book, Cook Simply, Live Fully, which features recipes for easy weeknight dinners and one-pot meals. Plus, she'll take listener calls.

This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

Why Aren't Concert Tickets Selling?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 18:37:35 +0000

Following the tour cancellations from artists like Jennifer Lopez and The Black Keys and slow ticket sales for other artists like Future and Metro Boomin', we investigate what's going on with summer concerts with Dave Brooks, senior director of live music and touring at Billboard. Plus, we discuss the Biden administration's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster. And we take your calls!

This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

Director Ron Howard's New Film spotlights the work of Jim Henson

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 18:36:37 +0000

Generations have grown up with Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Now Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard takes a look at the man behind the muppets, Jim Henson, in his new documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Ron Howard joins to discuss the film and Henson's legacy.

This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

Alan Braufman's 'Infinite Love Infinite Tears' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 18:33:53 +0000

In the 1970s, Brooklyn-born saxophonist Alan Braufman released a cult classic free jazz album, Valley of Search. But for decades afterwards, Braufman was out of the spotlight, not releasing any albums as a band leader. However, in 2018 Valley of Search was rediscovered by a new generation of jazz fans, leading to Braufman recording a new critically acclaimed album, The Fire Still Burns, in 2020. He's just released a new album, Infinite Love Infinite Tears, and Braufman joins us in studio for a Listening Party ahead of his show tomorrow night at National Sawdust.

This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

What's A Queer Film That Shaped You? (Pride on Screen)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 18:19:08 +0000

Movies can serve as a vehicle to broaden our understanding of the world, and find empathy and meaning in our lives. This Pride Month, we ask our listeners: What's a queer film that shaped you? Kyle Turner, freelance journalist and author ofThe Queer Film Guide joins to help answer that question. This segment is part of "Pride on Screen," our new series this June where we showcase contemporary LGBTQ+ issues through film.

*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.

An Exhibit Devoted to Bling

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 18:14:32 +0000

From Golden Era of the 1980's to present day, jewelry has been a consistent part of hip hop style and fashion. A new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History pays homage to the unique creativity of the designs, from "dookie chains" to the elaborate, "iced out" pendants worn by current stars like Drake and A$AP Rocky. Curator Vikki Tobak and legendary rapper Roxanne Shante join to discuss Ice Cold and the enduring style of hip hop jewels.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

'Job' to Open on Broadway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 19:03:58 +0000

[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2023] The play "Job" centers on the relationship between a crisis therapist, played by "Succession" actor Peter Friedman, and his client, a tech employee played by Sydney Lemmon whose recent workplace breakdown has become a viral video. Friedman and Lemmon join us with the playwright Max Wolf Friedlich. "Job" is opening on Broadway on July 15 at the Hayes Theater following two successful off-Broadway runs.

Hollywood’s Cruel Summer (So Far)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 19:03:48 +0000

The Cannes Film Festival recently wrapped, and it gave a peek at some films that might be jockeying for Oscar nominations this season. New York Times pop culture reporter Kyle Buchanan was in Cannes and drops by to share his takeaways from the festival, as well as share films he's looking forward to this summer. We also discuss the state of the Summer Blockbuster in light of two big box office disappointments in "The Fall Guy" and "Furiosa."

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Brooklyn-born Singer Zsela Previews Debut Album, 'Big For You"

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 18:59:54 +0000

Brooklyn-born, LA-based singer Zsela's long-awaited debut album, Big For You, comes four years after the release of her EP Ache of Victory which The New York Times called "a group of songs that are emotive yet elusive." She joins us to discuss the inspiration behind music songs and preview her forthcoming album.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A History of The Stone Pony, Where Springsteen Got His Start

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 18:56:31 +0000

The Stone Pony in Asbury Park has an almost mythical reputation in New Jersey music history. The beachside venue was where a young Bruce Springsteen first got his start, and it was a popular destination for local acts and memorable nights beginning in the 1970s. New York Times reporter Nick Corasaniti has written a new book, I Don't Want To Go Home: The Oral History of The Stone Pony, and he recounts to us what he learned about the storied venue. Plus, we take your calls.

EVENT: Nick will be hosting a ticketed book release party at The Stony Pony on June 8. Doors open at 7pm.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Arooj Aftab's New Album, 'Night Reign' (Listening Party)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 22:58:31 +0000

Grammy-winning musician and singer Arooj Aftab joins us for a Listening Party for her new album, Night Reign, which combines jazz and folk sounds. Pitchfork says the album's "gestures are bold, romantic, and often unforgettable."

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Examining the Roots of Hypochondria (Mental Health Mondays)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 22:56:09 +0000

In an age of Web MD, most of us have found ourselves anxiously Googling symptoms, and diagnosing ourselves with terrible ailments, even if we know it's a bad idea. A new book gets to the cultural, historical, and mental health roots of hypochondria. It's titled, A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria. Author Caroline Crampton joins us to discuss, and take calls, as part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

What Does Your 'Coming Out' Journey Look Like?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 22:53:10 +0000

Happy June! We're kicking off Pride Month by asking listeners about their 'coming out' journeys. We're joined by Mathew Rodriguez, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, Slate, Out and Remezcla, who covers LGBTQ+ topics. He joins us to talk about what 'coming out' has looked like historically in the United States, and how to support LGBTQ+ people with their coming out experience.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

A New Season of Slow Burn Tackles the Briggs Initiative

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 22:50:40 +0000

A new season of Slate’s popular narrative-driven podcast, Slow Burn revisits the fight against the Briggs Initiative in California, the nation’s first statewide referendum on gay rights. Writer, producer and host Christina Cauterucci joins us to discuss.

*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

Audrey Kang of Lightning Bug Performs (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:25:29 +0000

Audrey Kang is the bandleader of Lightning Bug, the New York City indie rock group. Kang joins us on the heels of releasing the band's new album, No Paradise. We present our interview with Kang, and a live performance. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Simon Close.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Author Lisa Ko on 'Memory Piece' (Get Lit)

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:25:12 +0000

We air highlights from our May Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Lisa Ko. We discussed her book, Memory Piece, which follows three friends in New York from the 1980s through 2040 as their hopes, dreams, and ambitions change alongside the city. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Jordan Lauf.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In 'Ezra,' a Struggling Comedian Bonds with his Autistic Son

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:24:59 +0000

In the new film "Ezra," Bobby Cannavale plays a standup comedian who is struggling with his ex-wife about the best way to raise their son, Ezra, who has autism. The film is directed by Tony Goldwyn and written by Tony Spiridakis, based on his own experiences with his son. They join us to discuss "Ezra," which premieres in theaters today.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.