All Of It with Alison Stewart

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air musical performances from our May 24 Get Lit with All Of It book club event by aughts hit-makers turned indie pop stars, Aly & AJ, aka Alyson and Amanda Michalka, who have also recently been receiving renewed attention on TikTok. Their latest album is a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun.

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air the installment of our Get Lit with All Of It book club event from May 24. We spoke to author Madeline Miller about her 2012 New York Times bestseller, The Song of Achilles, that’s had a recent resurgence in popularity thanks to the attention it’s been receiving on TikTok.

Because of her recent reporting in Afghanistan, we are re-airing our interview with CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, a world-renowned conflict journalist who has reported from the Syrian border, the frontlines of Ukraine’s war against Russia, and on the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine trials. She chronicles her experiences as a journalist in hot zones across the world in her memoir, On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist.

A new short film, "New York State of Mind," is a love letter to New York City that covers the Billy Joel song, New York State of Mind. Created in collaboration with NYC Next, the film is a response to the pandemic and the idea that New York City is "dead." The film features the likes of Idina Menzel, Stephen Colbert, Ben Stiller, and more, as well as landmarks of the city. Director Josh Seftel, Song Arranger Tom Kitt, and NYC Next co-founder Maryam Banikarim join us to discuss the project.

Director Oren Jacoby joins us to discuss his new documentary, "On Broadway," opening in NY on August 20. The film explores the inside story of Broadway’s last self-reinvention as told by an all-star cast including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, Hal Prince, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Tommy Tune, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen.

Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He discusses his history of the Sackler family, Empire of Pain: the Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. In today's final segment of this month, we take a look at the roughly 4.2 billion dollar Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal taking place right now that would go towards support opioid abatement programs in exchange for immunity for the Sackler family.

A new graphic book explores the phenomenon of American loneliness, something many experienced acutely during the months of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Kristen Radtke joins us to discuss her acclaimed book, Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness. Radtke also takes calls from listeners.

Andrew Coté, President of the New York City Beekeepers Association and author of the book, Honey and Venom: Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of beekeeping in New York City, and takes calls from listeners to answer questions and offer advice on the best practices of urban beekeeping.

Actor Simon Helberg joins us to discuss his role in Leos Carax’s film, "Annette." Helberg stars opposite Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver as Marion’s accompanist. "Annette" is in theaters and will be released on Amazon August 20.   

Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He will discuss his history of the Sackler family, Empire of Pain: the Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. In today's installment, Keefe discusses how the drug OxyContin was first introduced and became so popular, and how big pharma marketing, the FDA, and even the media were involved.