All Of It with Alison Stewart

For the latest installment of All Of It’s “Watch Party” series, we’re joined by Fred Hechinger, who plays Quinn Mossbacher in the HBO series, “The White Lotus,” which had its season finale on Sunday. We also take calls from listeners for their reactions.

Today, we're airing excerpts from all 5 "Full Bio" conversations we had with Jonathan Alter earlier this year about the life, leadership and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. You can listen to the full versions of these discussions here.

Here's what you'll hear today:- We start with a look at President Carter’s childhood, how his years on the family’s Georgia farm shaped his outlook, and his long marriage to Rosalyn.  - Pres. Carter’s time at the US Naval Academy and in the Navy, his early political career in Georgia, and his stance on the Civil Rights Movement.- A look at some of Carter's lesser-known foreign policy accolades, including laying the groundwork for relations with China, - A closer look at the Camp David Peace Accords in 1978. Plus, we hear from the Marine Corps commander who headed "Operation Eagle Claw," a failed attempt to rescue the hostages being held at the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979.- Jimmy Carter’s domestic policy, including his emphasis on the environment, and why Carter wanted to “de-pomp” the White House. Plus, a look at how the press covered the Carter Administration. - How Jimmy Carter’s four years in the White House shaped the presidency for years to come. And we’ll look at Carter’s life since he left office -- from his work on global health to his work with Habitat for Humanity.

Aisha Harris, host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, joins us for a preview of our upcoming "Watch Party" for the HBO series "The White Lotus.” The show’s season finale is this Sunday.

Chef, food stylist, and New York Times Cooking writer Yewande Komolafe and New York Times Magazine columnist Tejal Rao join us to discuss today's launch of "The Veggie", NYT Cooking's new vegetarian newsletter. They'll also take calls from listeners and share some of Yewande's most popular recipes, including Nigerian yam and plantain curry and tofu two ways.  

Director Andreas Koefoed joins us to discuss his new documentary “The Lost Leonardo,” which tells the story behind the infamous painting, “Salvator Mundi,” which some claim is a lost work by Leonardo da Vinci.

[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 2, 2019] Director Alan Elliott joins us to discuss the documentary, “Amazing Grace,” which made its theatrical release on April 5, 2019. This never-before-seen documentary follows Aretha Franklin while she recorded her live double-record of the same name in 1972.

Director Liesl Tommy joins us to discuss her debut feature film, “Respect,” an Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. “Respect” will be out in theaters on August 13.

Whiskey and spirits consultant, Robin Robinson, joins us to discuss all things whiskey for our “Ask an Expert” series. He's the author of The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes.

[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 22, 2020] Wright Thompson joins us to discuss his book, Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last. Pappyland tells the story of how Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world.

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh and actors Susan Kelechi Watson and Pascale Armand join us to discuss the Public Theater's "Merry Wives," the season's free Shakespeare in the Park production, which runs at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park through September 18.