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Friday, April 17, 2026

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Vision,' by Wendell Berry by WNYC

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author,…

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Mexodus' Most Nominated At Lucille Lortel Awards by WNYC

[REBROADCAST FROM March 25, 2026] "Mexodus," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada an…

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Patrick Ball on Dr. Langdon and 'The Pitt' Finale by WNYC

Actor Patrick Ball stars in "The Pitt" as Dr. Langdon, a doctor who has just returned to the ER after attending a rehab program for drug abuse. But not everyone is happy Dr. Langdon has retu…

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A Blind Date Goes Terribly Wrong in 'Becky Shaw' by WNYC

In the new Broadway play "Becky Shaw (https://2st.com/shows/becky-shaw) ," a blind date goes disastrously wrong, spinning out into unexpected consequences for a whole group of interconnected…

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A History of Blackface in American Entertainment by WNYC

It took author and Princeton professor Rhae Lynn Barnes 20 years of dedicated research to complete her new comprehensive history of blackface in American culture, Barnes discusses her book, …

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Recipes from East Village Restaurants and Residents by WNYC

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of East Village residents began compiling recipes from chefs and residents around the neighborhood to bind together and sell to benefit Trinity…

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Jeanine Tesori - from "Fun Home" to the Met Opera by WNYC

Composer Jeanine Tesori is a two time Tony Award winner, a two time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and in 2024, she became the first woman composer to open the Metropolitan Opera Opera seas…

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Steal This Story, Please!' Spotlights Journalist Amy Goodman by WNYC

The new documentary "Steal This Story, Please! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_exz_Jjxw) " spotlights the life and career of Amy Goodman, journalist and founder of the news program "Demo…

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Diving into the World of Cryptocurrency with Ben McKenzie by WNYC

In the new documentary "Everyone is Lying to You for Money (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEXxAOFqv4U) ," director Ben McKenzie explores the world of cryptocurrency to figure out who stand…

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Connecting With Poetry by WNYC

Steve Zeitlin, founding director of City Lore and author of The Poetry of Everyday Life: Storytelling and the Art of Awareness (Cornell University Press, 2016), and Bob Holman, poet, filmmak…

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Friday, April 10, 2026

NYC Spring Staycations, Cherry Blossoms and a 24-Hour Dance Party by WNYC

Spring is here, and there's plenty to do without leaving the city. Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Schnipper chats with us about staycation alternatives to pricey travel destinations, the New …

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A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'The Wild Rose' by Wendell Berry by WNYC

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, a…

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'Sean Hayes' Play "The Unknown" Closing Soon by WNYC

[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026] In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches fo…

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Michaela Coel Stars in 'The Christophers' by WNYC

The new Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2d1x7VuDmo) " follows siblings who hire an art forger, played by Michaela Coel, to pretend to be an art dea…

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Jon Bernthal and Jessica Hecht Star in 'Dog Day Afternoon' by WNYC

The new Broadway adaptation of the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon (https://dogdayafternoon.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23053473281&gclid=CjwKCAjwnN3OBhA8EiwAfpTYeifJTuFUsTgY7H3WdP10pqY…

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Yo-Yo Ma - 53 years of friendship and duets by WNYC

Live from Tanglewood, cellist Yo-Yo Ma chats with Manny about their long musical relationship and friendship.  The two treat the live audience to a few musical performances, and they take…

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Monday, April 6, 2026

A Tradwife Travels Back in Time in 'Yesteryear' by WNYC

In the new novel Yesteryear (https://bookshop.org/p/books/yesteryear-a-novel-caro-claire-burke/3633cf5fc7b2b2b1) , a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities…

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Friday, April 3, 2026

The Subway Station Behind Some of NYC's Most Iconic Movie Scenes by WNYC

A film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is spotlighting a Brooklyn subway station that has doubled as the backdrop for iconic movie scenes for decades. WNYC producer Verónica Del V…

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A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Warning to My Readers' by Wendell Berry by WNYC

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:12PM[SHARE]

A Night Out in NYC for Less Than Twenty Bucks by WNYC

Hannah Frishberg, culture reporter at Gothamist/WNYC, shares her hacks for having a night on the town for less than $20, as listeners share tips of their own.    photo: Piz…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

John McWhorter - Lover of Language by WNYC

Columbia University Professor of Linguistics John McWhorter, chats with Manny about swear words, Broadway, and tackles the conundrums of musical etymology.  McWhorter also makes the case …

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Meet NYC's New Commissioner of Cultural Affairs by WNYC

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/index.page) : Diya Vij. She discusses her vision for th…

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Actor Luke Tennie on Starring on "Shrinking," "The Pitt" and "Abbott Elementary" by WNYC

The therapeutic comedy-drama "Shrinking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w) " is nearing the end of its third season on Apple TV+. Actor Luke Tennie, who plays Sean, a patient stru…

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Ingrid Michaelson Performs Live! by WNYC

Singer-songwriter and Staten Island native Ingrid Michaelson performs live ahead of her American Songbook concert at Lincoln Center. "Ingrid Michaelson & Friends: The Time and Space Between …

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Get Lit: Purbayan Chatterjee Performs by WNYC

Indian sitar master (https://www.instagram.com/purbayanch/) Purbayan Chatterjee performed at this month's Get Lit with All Of It event with author Megha Majumdar. This month's book selec…

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Revamping the Subway's Program for Musicians by WNYC

For decades, musicians have been playing in the NYC subway system. Now, the MTA is revamping its program for musicians who perform in the subway system. Tina Vaz, head of the MTA's Arts and …

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New Doc About Dance Legend Martha Graham by WNYC

A new PBS docuseries called "We Are Our Time (https://www.pbs.org/show/martha-graham-dance-company-we-are-our-time/) " explores the life of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Grah…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Mexodus Live In Studio by WNYC

"Mexodus (https://mexodusmusical.com/) ," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada and N…

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John Adams - not the President by WNYC

Renowned American composer John Adams joins Manny to discuss his approach to opera composition, the stories behind his intriguingly titled works, and the time he was once mistaken for John C…

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Exploring the History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms by WNYC

A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin' Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to d…

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at MoMA by WNYC

This Spring, renowned Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are being celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a dual exhibition. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream (https://www.moma.o…

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