All Of It with Alison Stewart

[REBROADCAST FROM January 19, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." Roy Wood Jr., comedian and correspondent for "The Daily Show," speaks with us about his new comedy special, "Imperfect Messenger," out now on Paramount+. 

Brown Girls, the debut novel from author Daphne Palasi Andreades, tells the story of a friend-group of brown girls in Queens, and their experiences of growing up together through the various stages of their lives. As part of our '2022 Debut' series, Andreades, who was born and raised in Queens, is with us to discuss the novel which The New York Times calls a "daring debut."

Silvana Estrada is a rising singer-songwriter from Veracruz, Mexico, whom NPR's Alt.Latino has named one to watch for 2022. Her debut solo album, Marchita, whose title translates to "withered," explores heartbreak through minimalist, intimately recorded songs based in part in the folk tradition son jarocho. Estrada joins us for a Listening Party.

A new film series at The Metrograph celebrates the former East Village staple Kim’s Video & Music, which influenced and inspired generations of creators with its eclectic and rare selections. The series was curated by former Kim’s Video employees and Mr. Kim himself. Metrograph’s programmer-at-large Nellie Killian joins us to discuss the new series.

In 2018, the famous comedian and television star Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault, and has been accused by up to sixty women. However, in 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction on a legal technicality, and Cosby was released. But what should we take away from the cultural legacy of Bill Cosby? Comedian and activist W. Kamau Bell takes on this question in a new four-part series called, "We Need to Talk About Cosby," which will air on Showtime on January 30. Bell comes on the show to chat the new series.

Singer-songwriter Janis Ian released her self-titled debut album in 1967. Its single, "Society's Child," written by Ian when she was fourteen, would be one of her most lasting. In the next decade, she released the hit song, "At Seventeen." Now, she has said that her new album, The Light at the End of the Line, will be her last. Ian joins us for a Listening Party, and we open the lines up for listeners to share their experiences with her music.

Years & Years began as a three-piece electropop outfit, turning out danceable hits like 2015's "King." But in 2021 they announced that the band would become the solo project of frontman Olly Alexander. Alexander, who also starred in the Channel 4/HBO series, "It's A Sin," joins us for a Listening Party for Years & Years' new album, Night Call.

Current "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider has the second-longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" history. Schneider is part of a recent trend, as the last few jeopardy winners have had longer and longer winning streaks. New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs has been following the trend and joins to discuss the theories behind it.

[REBROADCAST FROM November 9, 2020] Claire McNear, author of the book, Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!, joins us to discuss the show the iconic show, and its late host Alex Trebek.

"Queer Eye" grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness explores everything from skyscrapers to bugs, or from gender identity to snacks in a new series based on his weekly podcast. "Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness" premieres January 28 on Netflix. Jonathan Van Ness joins us to talk about the show.