All Of It with Alison Stewart

[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.

Director Peter Nicks joins us to discuss the documentary, “Homeroom,” which follows Oakland High School’s class of 2020 over the course of a year marked by the pandemic and efforts to eliminate the school district’s police force amid the nationwide movement for racial justice. “Homeroom” premieres in select theaters and on Hulu on August 12.

Brigid Bergin, WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter, joins to give updates on the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay recently released Animal, the second album from their psychedelic, electronic, and pop-leaning side project, LUMP. The duo joins us for a Listening Party.

With the announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and gyms, and with the Delta variant on the rise, many vaccinated individuals are left wondering why so many eligible Americans are still refusing the vaccine. What can be said or done to convince them? Washington Post reporter Derek Hawkins joins us to discuss his piece “How to talk to vaccine-hesitant friends and family about getting the shot” and take calls from listeners.

Grub Street editor Alan Sytsma joins us for a Review/Preview of the best new and re-opened restaurants to check out now.

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2020] Mikel Jollett, frontman of the band Airborne Toxic Event, discusses his memoir, Hollywood Park, which tells the story of his childhood in the Synanon cult, his escape, and his turbulent upbringing.

Actor and producer Elizabeth Gilpin joins us to discuss her debut memoir Stolen, which details her high school years at the Carlbrook School, a so-called therapeutic boarding school for teens where she experienced daily humiliation and emotional abuse.

Private Space is the latest album from retro soul outfit Durand Jones & The Indications. Lead singers Durand Jones and Aaron Frazer, and guitarist Blake Rhein, join us for a Listening Party.