All Of It with Alison Stewart

On March 14th, 1972, "The Godfather" premiered in theaters in New York City. Who would have thought that, fifty years later, the film would remain of the most important in the history of cinema? Stephanie Goodman, film editor for the New York Times, joins us to discuss the legacy of "The Godfather," the unique storytelling, and the performances that changed the lives of some of the actors involved forever. Plus, we take listeners' calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.

Bengali American author Madhushree Ghosh explores concepts such as identity and belonging as a South East Asian immigrant in her new food memoir Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family. She joins us to talk about the book which comes out April 4.

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.

Seattle-based soul and blues band The Dip have a new album out, featuring the big brass sound and smooth vocals fans have come to expect from the group. Vocalist and guitarist Tom Eddy, trumpet player Brennan Carter, and Evan Smith, who plays baritone saxophone, join us for a Listening Party to discuss the album, Sticking With It.

The Dip will be playing at Bowery Ballroom on March 25 and 26.

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.

A new film uses elements of horror to shed light on the insidious nature of institutional racism on elite college campuses. Writer and director Mariama Diallo joins us to discuss her debut feature, "Master," which premieres in select theaters and on Prime Video on Friday. She is joined by actor Zoe Renee, who stars as a Black freshman on campus named Jasmine who worries she is being haunted by a ghostly presence.

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.

In today's dating world, more and more people are exploring non-monogamy as an alternative to traditional monogamous relationships. But non-monogamy brings up its own tricky questions and concerns. Dedeker Winston, relationship coach and author of the book, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, joins us to discuss approaching non-monogamy in an ethical way, and takes calls from listeners.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

When Rachel Krantz, a founding editor of Bustle, fell in love with a man named Adam, he suggested they explore an open relationship. So Krantz decided to dip her toe into the world of non-monogamy. But while she found some aspects of polyamory exciting, other experiences led to miscommunication and jealousy. Krantz explores the world of non-monogamy in New York City in her first book, a memoir titled, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy. She joins us as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

A new Oscar-nominated short film sees documentarian Jay Rosenblatt investigating a bullying incident he was a part of as a fifth grader at a Sheepshead Bay public school. Rosenblatt combines archival footage, animation, and interviews with former classmates and teachers to reexamine the incident and how kids relate to one another. Rosenblatt joins us to discuss the film, titled "When We Were Bullies," which is nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Oscars and will premiere on HBO Max on March 30.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

WNYC's news editor Kate Hinds joins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this week.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

In honor of pi day earlier this week, here on All Of It we're celebrating PIE day. Food writer and author of The Book on Pie Erin McDowell joins to share her picks for pies to try now and takes your pie baking calls. 

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Why does it seem that, no matter how great your job is, how many friends you have, or how much money you earn, you sometimes still don't feel satisfied? Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard professor and contributing writer for The Atlantic, wrote about the value of satisfaction, and how to feel satisfied, in a piece called, "How To Want Less." He joins us to talk about the psychology behind satisfaction, give advice, and take your calls.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.