All Of It with Alison Stewart
WNYC
All Of It with Alison Stewart is a show about culture and its consumers.
ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context.
ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture.
Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our 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.
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Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
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.
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Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
Episodes
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Feb 5, 2026 • 21min
Jesse Malin's Return to the Stage, In Off-Broadway Show
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.
Feb 5, 2026 • 28min
Previewing The 2026 Winter Olympics In Milan
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.
Feb 5, 2026 • 25min
Why Protein Became the Hottest Trend in Food
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.
Feb 5, 2026 • 25min
The Secret World of Roald Dahl
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."
Feb 4, 2026 • 20min
Making Friends as an Adult is Hard. But It Doesn't Have to Be!
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.
Feb 4, 2026 • 28min
How the Oscar-Nominated 'F1' Sound Team Brought Race Cars to Life
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.
Feb 4, 2026 • 22min
Listening Party: Durand Bernarr's 'Bloom' Wins Best Progressive R&B Album
[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.
Feb 4, 2026 • 32min
How Pregnancy Really Works
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.
Feb 3, 2026 • 20min
The Intertwined Histories of Black and Jewish Americans
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.
Feb 3, 2026 • 29min
How Sundance Changed Hollywood, and What the Future of the Festival Holds
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.
