All Of It with Alison Stewart

WNYC
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Jun 19, 2024 • 24min

How Ice Became A Hot Commodity

[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.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 23min

Lily Gladstone's Love Letter to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

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
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Jun 18, 2024 • 27min

Jordan Rakei Performs Live from 'The Loop'

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
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Jun 18, 2024 • 19min

Frederick Joseph’s Poetry Collection, 'We Alive, Beloved'

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
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Jun 18, 2024 • 33min

A History of LGBTQ+ Comedians (Pride on Screen)

"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
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Jun 17, 2024 • 23min

A Black Utopia Turns Dystopic in Nicola Yoon's 'One Of Our Kind'

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 
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Jun 17, 2024 • 27min

Fame, Sanity and the Limits of the American Dream in 'Invasive Species'

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.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 23min

Exploring the Psychology of 'Inside Out 2'

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 
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Jun 17, 2024 • 28min

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

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 
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Jun 14, 2024 • 16min

Tony Nominee: 'Hell's Kitchen,' Inspired By Alicia Keys

[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.

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