All Of It with Alison Stewart

The late artist Ray Johnson is best known for spreading his multimedia collages through the U.S Postal Service. However throughout his career, he was thought of as, "New York's most famous unknown artist." Recently, 137 disposable cameras Johnson used in his final years were discovered, revealing thousands of photographs of new collages never seen before. The Morgan Library & Museum will display some of these photographs, alongside some of his mail art, in a new exhibition called, Please Send to Real Life: Ray Johnson Photographs, which opens today. Curator Joel Smith joins us to talk about the discovery, the mystery of Ray Johnson, and why his legacy and work matters.

Susan Cain taught us all to understand the power of introverts with her huge hit book Quiet. Now she is back to discuss how we get through pain by exploring sadness, grief, mortality and impermanence with her new book Bittersweet.

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins us to discuss his new memoir, A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation and the New American Story. The book chronicles his childhood in Savannah, his time as a senior pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the runoff election that earned him and Senator Jon Ossoff seats in the Senate, officially handing control of the body over to the Democratic Party.

Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi grew up in the port city of Odesa, Ukraine, which has come under attack from Russia in the ongoing conflict. Recently, Neselovskyi recorded an album about his home city titled, Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City, out tomorrow, and has been touring around Europe and the United States to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. He will be playing two shows in New York City, one on June 17 at the Salmagundi Club, and again on June 29 at The Stone. Neselovskyi joins to discuss his memories of growing up in Odesa, writing music about the city, and his fundraising concerts to help those suffering from the war.

A Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade is expected in the coming weeks or days, and the new documentary "Battleground," which is screening at the Tribeca Festival, examines the anti-abortion activists who organized to push politics in this direction. Director Cynthia Lowen joins us to discuss.  

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection is holding its third day of public hearings today, focusing on the role of former Vice President Mike Pence. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins us to preview the hearings and discuss what revelations might be found. 

Former Yankees All-Star, right fielder, and five-time World Champion Paul O'Neill joins us to discuss his new memoir, Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me, alongside co-writer and YES Network broadcaster Jack Curry. O'Neill and Curry will also take calls from fans!

The Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest returns for the third year. This year's headliners include Rita Brent, Onika McLean, JJ Mattise and Kelly Kellz. Creator and comedian Joanna Briley joins us to talk about some of the events.

In the 1940s, the Nicholas Brothers performed a seminal dance routine that continues to inspire dancers decades later. A new film, "Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather," documents dancers Les Twins performing their homage to the original. We speak to the film's directors Paul Crowder and Michael Shevloff.

In 1996, the women's Olympic Dream Team featured stars like Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Carla McGhee, capturing the hearts of the nation and setting the stage for foundation of the WNBA. A new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary tells the story of this incredible team, "30 for 30: Dream On." Director Kristen Lappas and member of the Dream Team Carla McGhee join us to discuss. The documentary premieres on ESPN on June 15.