All Of It with Alison Stewart

Email scams have been around almost as long as there has been email. But between COVID and the rise of generative AI, they have gotten a lot more sophisticated, and have otherwise grown in scope and scale. Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at WIRED, talks about what we know about scammers, and how to protect yourself. Image by jabkitticha/Getty Creative

Duration:00:21:02

How to Plan the Perfect Solo Trip

Summer is upon us! With the warmer months approaching, Amelia Edelman shares smart tips for planning a solo travel adventure, from budgeting and safety to building confidence and making the most of exploring new places on your own terms. Image via Black Lollipop/Getty Creative

Duration:00:28:44

A Bridesmaid Survival Guide

A new book provides both a candid and humorous insights to help bridesmaids set boundaries, manage emotional and financial stress, and support their friends without losing themselves in the process. Ruhama Wolle, author and the style partnerships editor at The Cut, to discusses her book, I Hope You Elope: A Bridesmaid Survival Guide. Cover art courtesy of Simon & Schuster

Duration:00:28:15

Angelique Kidjo Offers ‘HOPE!!’ (Listening Party)

The prolific and ever-collaborative musician Angelique Kidjo tapped Pharrell, Quavo, and Nile Rogers along with African artists including The Cavemen and Fally Ipupa and many others to join her on her latest album "HOPE!!" Photo by Brantley Gutierrez

Duration:00:22:01

Celebrate Collaborative Poetry With Michael Hill and Morning Edition

To close out their National Poetry Month coverage, our colleagues on the WNYC Morning Edition team are hosting a free event, 'Poetry Together: A Night of Collaboration and Community,' hosted by Michael Hill and featuring poet KC Trommer, also a founder of QUEENSBOUND, a collaborative public poetry project. Trommer previews the event, happening 4/29 at 7pm in The Greene Space, and listeners share their favorite poems about New York.

Duration:00:18:30

Exploring the Complexities of Familial Estrangement

Estrangement can be an incredibly painful experience, or a healing one. A new collection of writing explores the complexities of familial estrangement. Editor Jenny Bartoy and contributing writer Hannah Bae discuss their new book, No Contact: Writers on Estrangement. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with estrangement. Bartoy and Bae will be speaking at an event at Liz's Book Bar on Tuesday April 28 at 6:30 pm. Cover art courtesy of Counterpoint Press

Duration:00:30:41

The Joys of Inconvenient and Nostalgic Technology

Lately, more people have been gravitating towards outdated technology, like Walkman, VHS tapes, record players, and more. What is behind this drive towards old tech? Is it nostalgia, or a desire to disconnect? Hanif Abdurraquib, contributing writer for The New Yorker, discusses his new piece "Our Longing for Inconvenience," and listeners share what outdated technology they have included in their own lives. Illustration by Bill Rebholz, courtesy of The New Yorker

Duration:00:19:12

A New Biography of The Rolling Stones

A new biography tells the story of the legendary British band The Rolling Stones, focusing particularly on the special relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Bob Spitz discusses the new book, The Rolling Stones: The Biography. Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images

Duration:00:32:14

Former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Explores Jazz and Poetry in 'Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace'

From 2019 to 2022, Joy Harjo served as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to serve in that position. Now, Harjo has released a new album, Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace, which combines her passion for jazz and poetry. The album, out today, is Harjo's debut on the historic Smithsonian Folkways label. To celebrate National Poetry Month, Joy Harjo shares some of her music for an All Of It Listening Party. Photo by by Melissa Lukenbaugh

Duration:00:20:46

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

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, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick reads a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections.

Duration:00:03:44

'Burnout Paradise' Explores the Treadmill of Life

The performance art show "Burnout Paradise" consists of four people with a long to-do list, which they have to complete, while running on treadmills, within an hour, or the audience gets their money back. The show is a fun and experimental look at the challenges of having a true work/life balance in the 21st century. The show was created by Pony Cam Collective, and Pony Cam members Ava Campbell, Dominic Weintraub, and Hugo Williams discuss the piece, which is running now at the Astor Place Theatre. Photo by Austin Ruffer

Duration:00:19:39

The Story of the Pioneering Female Punk Band The Lunachicks

The new documentary "Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks" spotlights the groundbreaking New York City all female punk band, who worked together in the 1990s and early 2000s before breaking up, and then reuniting in 2021 for their first show in 17 years. Director Ilya Chaiken and Lunachicks band members Theo Kogan and Gina Volpe discuss the film, which opens in theaters and video-on-demand on April 24. Photo courtesy of The Lunachicks

Duration:00:24:21

The Lies We Tell and the Secrets We Keep, with Hidden Brain

This month, WNYC welcomed Hidden Brain, a show dedicated to reporting on human behavior and social science research, to its weekend programming. Shankar Vedantam, Hidden Brain host and executive editor, introduces himself to WNYC listeners, and focuses on two recent episodes of the show on the psychology of telling lies and keeping secrets. And listeners share their biggest lie or secret. Image courtesy of Hidden Brain

Duration:00:30:41

A Comedian Rips Into 90's Television and Film

NYT-bestselling author and comedian Rob Anderson's latest show explores some of the most influential television, movies, and pop culture of the 1990s. He talks about his career and his show Thursday evening at The Town Hall. Photo by Varun Mummadi

Duration:00:19:59

'The Chaplain and the Doctor' Spotlights the Fight Against Implicit Bias in Medicine

The new documentary "The Chaplain & the Doctor" spotlights the relationship between Betty Clark, a chaplain working at The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, and her colleague Dr. Jessica Zitter. The film follows their work together to try and combat implicit bias and racism in medicine. Clark and Dr. Zitter discuss the film, which premieres April 23 at the Angelika Film Center and will run at the Maysles Documentary Center. Film still courtesy of Reel Medicine Media

Duration:00:20:25

Local Children's Musician Hopalong Andrew Performs for WNYC's Bring Your Kid to Work Day!

The popular children's musician and cowboy Hopalong Andrew (Andrew Vladeck) performs all around New York City. Today, he performs live for the children attending WNYC's Bring Your Kid to Work Day, and discusses how he went from being a park ranger in Central Park to a successful children's musician. Photo by Bernie DeChant

Duration:00:29:36

'The Ramones' at 50