All Of It with Alison Stewart

Jazz musician and composer Roxy Coss joined as the musical guest at our November Get Lit, and discussed her work as founder and president of the Women In Jazz Organization. She performed original songs with guitarist Alex Wintz, including one from her most recent album, Disparate Parts.

Inspired by the real life story of writer and director Elegance Bratton, "The Inspection" tells the story of a young gay man (Jeremy Pope) who struggles to find acceptance for his identity both at home, and as a part of the U.S. Marine Corps. Bratton and Pope join us to discuss the film, which is in theaters now.

Celebrated fantasy novelist Rebecca Roanhorse has two new books out this year. The first, Fevered Star, is the second in her Between Earth and Sky series, fantasy novels inspired by pre-Columbian American civilizations. The second is Tread of Angels, a novel set in a version of the Wild West where society is divided between the Elect and the Fallen. Roanhorse joins us to discuss her writing.

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 13, 2022] Zabar's has been a New York staple since it opened on 80th and Broadway in 1934. A new book, written by the late Lori Zabar, tells the history of how this family business was opened by Jewish immigrants fleeing Russian pogroms, and has been able to maintain its quality and relevancy over nearly a century. Zabar's family members Marguerite Mariscal, daughter of Lori Zabar, and Dr. Sandy Zabar, daughter of Stanley Zabar, join us to discuss the book, Zabar's: A Family Story, with Recipes. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their favorite Zabar's memories, and products.

[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 26, 2022] Little Ukraine has been a staple of the Lower East Side of Manhattan for over 100 years. While the neighborhood has far less residents with Ukrainian heritage than in the past, classic New York establishments like Veselka on 2nd Avenue and 9th Street serve as a reminder of the rich Ukrainian history in the community. Recently Christopher Bonanos, city editor for New York Magazine, wrote a cover story about the history of Little Ukraine, how much it's changed since the initial wave of Ukrainian immigrants settled in the area, and what the neighborhood means in the context of Russia's attack on Ukraine in the present day. Plus, we'll take your calls.

[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 20, 2022] When New York City effectively shut down in March 2020, artist Joel Holland began sketching the storefronts in his neighborhood as a homage to beloved small businesses. As the lockdown continued, he moved beyond his neighborhood and began posting on Instagram. His new book, NYC Storefronts: Illustrations of the Big Apple's Best-Loved Spots, contains 225 sketches of storefronts, from bodegas to bars. He joins along with David Dodge, the book's writer, and we take your calls for your most beloved small businesses.

[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 10, 2022] In the late 1970s, punk music was particularly popular amongst teenagers. In New York City, they filled clubs like CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Hurrah, and TR3. They also formed bands. Tim Sommer, journalist and former record executive, recently wrote about this era of New York City music history for the New York Times in the article "In the Late ’70s, Teen Punks Ruled New York. These Are Their Stories." He joins us to discuss the piece alongside Kate Schellenbach, founding member of the Beastie Boys and drummer for Luscious Jackson who was a teenage punk in the 70s herself. Plus, we take your calls of your memories of the 70s New York punk scene.

[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 24, 2022] Long time New York Times journalist and NY1 host Sam Roberts joins to talk about his latest book, The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World’s Greatest City, which tells the story of thirty one incredible New Yorkers that have been forgotten by history.

[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 20, 2022] In honor of Juneteenth, we are spotlighting underreported Black history and culture. Author Eric K. Washington will join to talk about his quest to get official landmark status for a building in Chelsea in which Black children were educated in the years following the Civil War, known as "Former Colored School Number 4." 

30 years ago, Sophie B. Hawkins released her debut album Tongues and Tails. The album launched Hawkins's career and went platinum thanks to tracks like the single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover." Hawkins joins us to discuss her career and forthcoming music, and takes listener calls. She'll be playing at City Winery on November 28.