

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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Nov 25, 2025 • 22min
How 'Divine Egypt' Showcases Ancient Egyptian Spirituality
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.

Nov 24, 2025 • 22min
Small Stakes, Big Opinions: Best Thanksgiving Side?
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.

Nov 24, 2025 • 25min
The Early Life of Bruce Lee (Full Bio)
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.

Nov 24, 2025 • 20min
Go Local: Staten Island
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 Staten Island.

Nov 24, 2025 • 31min
What Are You Grateful For?
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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 28min
Breaking Down Rosalía's New Album, LUX
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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 22min
'Flesh' Wins the Booker Prize
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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 24min
Grey Gardens Turns 50
"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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 28min
The NYPL's Best Books of 2025
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.

Nov 20, 2025 • 23min
DOC NYC: "Street Smart" Celebrates Maria of 'Sesame Street'
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.


