All Of It with Alison Stewart

In honor of National Poetry Month, our Full Bio selection is the new biography of famous Revolutionary Era poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who nevertheless became one of the most celebrated poets of her day. Author David Waldstreicher joins us to discuss his new book, The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence. On day two, we speak about how Wheatley's poems were published in London, and the challenge her success posed to supporters of slavery in 18th century America.

WQXR's new podcast examines the hidden voices of classical music in American history. The first season of Every Voice with Terrance McKnight is a history of Blackness in opera, with stories about "The Magic Flute," "Otello," and more. McKnight joins us to discuss the podcast, and also commemorate the late Harry Belafonte.

In honor of National Poetry Month, our Full Bio selection is the new biography of famous Revolutionary Era poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who nevertheless became one of the most celebrated poets of her day. Author David Waldstreicher joins us to discuss his new book, The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence.

Ivorian singer/songwriter Peter One released his first album, Our Garden Needs Its Flowers, with Jess Sah Bi in 1985. A 2018 reissue in the U.S turned it into something of a country-folk classic, and now the Nashville-based artist is out with his major label solo debut, Come Back To Me. One joins us to discuss the album and perform in the studio

It took years for Emilio Estevez to regain the rights to "The Way," a 2010 film he directed. The project is especially personal because it stars his father, Martin Sheen. Now, "The Way" is being re-released, and Estevez is considering a sequel. Emilio Estevez joins us to discuss.

Author and comedian Lane Moore wrote the book she needed: a roadmap to making and keeping friends, deepen bonds with them, and find her chosen family. It's called, You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Relationships as an Adult, and Moore joins us to discuss the book. Tonight, she will be in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at The Strand at 7pm.

It's National Park Week! As you think about summer travel, or even a quick weekend trip, we discuss some of the best parks to enjoy across the country with Lonely Planet executive editor Nitya Chambers and take listener calls.

Legendary singer Barry Manilow joins to speak about the upcoming one-night show at Carnegie Hall celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the New York Pops. Manilow will be honored by various artists including pop singers and Broadway balladeers.

MoMa PS1's largest exhibition this year is dedicated to the work of Puerto Rican artist Daniel Lind-Ramos, who was named as a MacArthur Genius in 2021. Lind-Ramos uses found objects he finds in and around his studio in Loíza to explore his Afro-Puerto Rican identity and other issues facing the island. Daniel Lind-Ramos: El Viejo Griot — Una historia de todos nosotros, presents ten of the artist's sculptures and two video works. Lind-Ramos and Ruba Katrib, PS1 director of curatorial affairs, join us to discuss the exhibition, which is on view until September 4.

Zoe Lister-Jones is the creator, writer, director, and star of the new Roku series, "Slip." Out today, April 21, the series follows Lister-Jones's character growing frustrated with her marriage and traveling through alternate realities and relationships. Lister-Jones also stars in the new film "Beau Is Afraid," currently in theaters, and appeared recently in "A Good Person." She joins us to discuss her various projects.