All Of It
WNYC
ALL OF IT is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
Location:
United States
Networks:
WNYC
Description:
ALL OF IT is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/all-it
Episodes
Artist and Historian Noelle Williams on Her Mission to Preserve Early Black History in New Jersey
10/16/2025
Noelle 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."
Duration:00:16:48
Nick Offerman on Woodworking for Kids and Families
10/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:18:15
Luscious Jackson Re-issues 1994's 'Natural Ingredients'
10/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:18:44
Lily King on Mastering the Love Triangle
10/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:19:19
Uncovered Papers Shine New Light on Personal Life and Political Life of New York Governor William Seward
10/15/2025
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.
Duration:00:15:47
A Neighborhood Dispute Turns Violent
10/15/2025
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. 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.
Duration:00:21:39
Exploring New York's Art World in the Eighties
10/15/2025
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 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.
Duration:00:16:23
'Ear Hustle' Comes to New York
10/15/2025
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.
Duration:00:20:46
Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill'
10/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:30:21
'Punch' is a Profound Story of Forgiveness
10/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:21:16
A New Cookbook Celebrates All Seasons
10/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:28:07
Jad Abumrad Dives Into the World of Fela Kuti, Afrobeat Creator
10/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:21:02
Handling Finances After a Loved One Passes
10/13/2025
[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.
Duration:00:23:37
Navigating Relationships & Friendships With Income Disparities
10/13/2025
[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.
Duration:00:28:12
Retirement Planning For Gen-X
10/13/2025
[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.
Duration:00:28:01
How Climate Change Changes Homeownership Choices
10/13/2025
[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.
Duration:00:22:08
Rasha Nahas Previews Habibi Festival Live in Studio
10/10/2025
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.
Duration:00:25:45
Monet's Eye for Venice at the Brooklyn Museum
10/10/2025
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.
Duration:00:19:19
How About Them (Uncommon) Apples?
10/10/2025
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.
Duration:00:30:33
Harris Dickinson's Directorial Debut 'Urchin'
10/10/2025
Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and Dillane discuss the film, which follows a young man living on the streets of London as he is given an unlikely chance at a new future. "Urchin" is in theaters October 10.
Duration:00:25:50