All Of It with Alison Stewart

What are we talking about when we talk about "upstate New York?" Turns out, it's a contentious question. Anything north of the Bronx? Does the lower Hudson Valley count? Or do you really have to get up past Albany before the real "upstate" begins? Listeners call in to share their thinking on this critical question, and Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, will be on hand to help moderate the discussion.

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

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A new documentary featuring feminist luminaries like Gloria Steinem, Hillary Clinton and Maxine Waters spotlights the life and legacy of New York's Bella Abzug, who served in the House of Representatives in the 1970's. We speak to director Jeff L. Lieberman and producer Jamila C. Fairley about "Bella!"

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

The crisis New York City is facing regarding the rise in its migrant population is well-reported. One aspect of the situation is an increase of migrants selling candy in the subway system, either on the trains or the platforms. The sellers are often children, because parents know a child makes more money from commuters. Writer Jordan Salama recently wrote a cover story for New York Magazine that explores the lives of migrants selling candy, mostly Indigenous women and children from central Ecuador, and spoke to a few about the obstacles they are facing since arriving in the city. Salama joins us to discuss his reporting, and we take your calls to see what you've noticed in the subway system and how you think about giving money to those in need.

This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

As the WGA strike drags on, we check in with Washington Post reporter Samantha Chery to see how the strike will impact the upcoming fall tv season and see where both sides stand in the negotiations. 

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

A new two-part docuseries reflects on the musical renaissance that took place in the Bay Area during the late 60's and 70's. Directors Alison Ellwood and Anoosh Tertzakian joins us to discuss the project which features music from artists such as Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller, and others. Both parts of "San Francisco Sounds: A Place In Time" are now available to stream on MGM+.

As many know from going to major tours this summer, the price of pop fandom has gotten out of control. Some tickets for artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are being sold for thousands of dollars, and many can't even get tickets to see their favorite artists. A recent Pitchfork series broke down the reasons for the high costs, the secondary ticket market, and what it means for the music industry called "The Price of Pop Fandom." Marc Hogan, senior staff writer, and Jill Mapes, features editor, join us to discuss the touring madness and take your calls.

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

The Yankees are poised to miss the postseason for the first time since 2016. With a roster full of stars and an incredibly high payroll, how did this season go poorly for the Bronx Bombers? Chris Kirschner, a staff writer at The Athletic who covers the Yankees, joins us to break it down and take calls.

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

A new film titled "Bottoms" tells the story of two unpopular high school lesbians who attempt to gain popularity by forming a fight club. It stars Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear" and Rachel Sennott and is directed by Emma Seligman, who joins to discuss.

This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

[REBROADCAST FROM October 19, 2022] Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault has reported on Black lives for over fifty years, a career that came after she won a legal challenge to become one of two black students to desegregate the University of Georgia in 1961. Reporting for The New York Times, The New Yorker, PBS, and NPR, now she's released a book, My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives, which compiles much of her writing throughout her career. Hunter-Gault joined us to reflect on her career, and the state of journalism.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2023] MTV News, the newsroom that spoke to a new generation of engaged viewers, voters, and music fans, has shut down, 36 years after it was launched. Former MTV correspondent John Norris joins former MTV correspondent Alison Stewart to reflect on the legacy of the alternative news institution, along with NPR media critic Eric Deggans. And listeners call in to share their memories of the program and reflect on its closure.