All Of It

Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the local Pogues-inspired cover band Dark Streets perform live in our studios, with WNYC engineer Jason Isaac on the drums. Guitarist Nate Palan and bassist Caitlin Oliver-Gans discuss what it's like to be a New York tribute band, and preview their upcoming concerts. (Saturday 3/14 at the Burren Public House in The Bronx at 9pm, 3/15 at Mama Tried in Brooklyn at 6pm, Monday 3/16 at Lucinda's in the East Village at 8pm, and Tuesday 3/17 at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar in Kips Bay at 7pm) Photo by Ray Brizzi

Duration:00:19:05

Get Lit: Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness'

Angela Flournoy's novel The Wilderness follows a group of four friends as they navigate young adulthood in New York and Los Angeles. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Flournoy, which recently took place live in The Greene Space.

Duration:00:32:09

Oscar Film: Bugonia

[REBROADCAST FROM October 21, 2025] The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.

Duration:00:15:29

Oscar Film: The Voice of Hind Rajab

[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] The film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the film, which is nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Academy Awards.

Duration:00:14:09

Oscar Film: Train Dreams

[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.

Duration:00:21:17

Sinners' Stars Miles Caton & Delroy Lindo

3/12/2026

[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2026] The hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film. 'Sinners' has earned a record-breaking 16 nominations at this year's Academy Awards. Film still courtesy of the studio

Duration:00:25:00

Daft Punk's 'Discovery' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)

3/12/2026

Daft Punk was famous for the robot masks that concealed the identities of the French musical duo. But behind the gimmick was a sound that revolutionized popular dance music in the early 2000s. Today marks the 25th anniversary of Daft Punk releasing Discovery, featuring hits like "One More Time" and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." Music writer Ben Cardew, author of the book, Daft Punk's Discovery: The Future Unfurled, reflects on the anniversary and listeners share their memories of listening to Discovery. Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images

Duration:00:23:55

Solving Conflicts With Neighbors With the Creators of HBO's 'Neighbors'

3/12/2026

The new HBO series "Neighbors" puts a spotlight on conflicts between real-life neighbors, from disputes over who owns a patch of grass to an obsessive hatred of a concrete wall. Showrunners Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman discuss the show. Plus, listeners share their experiences of neighborly conflict, and how they resolved it. New episodes of "Neighbors" premiere Fridays on HBO and HBO Max.

Duration:00:51:12

Debut Album from Public Song Project Winners Sibyl

Sister duo Sibyl were winners of All Of It's inaugural Public Song Project in 2023 with a song inspired the poetry of Edna St Vincent Millay. That song is now featured on their just-released debut self-titled album. Chloe and Lily Holgate perform live in WNYC's studio, and discuss the album. Photo by Gregory Wikstrom

Duration:00:22:05

'Widbey' Explores Different Responses to Childhood Abuse

The new novel Whidbey explores the lives of three women who are all connected by the same abusive man. Birdie has moved to a remote island to escape the man who abused her as a child. Linzie, also a victim of the same man, has become famous for writing a memoir about her experiences. Mary-Beth is the mother of the abuser. When the man is found murdered, the lives of these three women begin to intersect. Author T. Kira Madden discusses the novel, her debut, out now.

Duration:00:17:18

How Artist Carol Bove Plays With Steel

Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her's career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2. Collection photo courtesy of The Guggenheim

Duration:00:27:13

Oscar Nominee Rose Byrne on 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

[REBROADCAST FROM October 9, 2025] In the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne discusses the movie, for which she is nominated for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of A24

Duration:00:24:03

A Reflection of the Fashion Industry Through 2000's Reality Television

A new three-part documentary reflects on the prominence and legacy of 'America's Next Top Model' through interviews with ANTM’s key players, who reflect on their time on the show two-decades after it started airing. Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan discuss their documentary, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Net Top Model.” Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images: A poster of Supermodel Tyra Banks on display at UPN'S "America's Next Top Model" finale party held at the Key Club, March 23, 2004 in Hollywood, California.

Duration:00:20:44

Chloé Zhao on 'Hamnet' and Shakespeare

[REBROADCAST FROM December 5, 2025] Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. The film is nominated in eight categories at this year's Academy Awards. Image: Director Chloé Zhao with actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley with on the set of their film HAMNET, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Duration:00:28:42

What the Miss Lily's Culinary Director Serves on His Jamaica Table

Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his new cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York. Image: From My Jamaican Table by Andre Fowles (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2026. Photographs by Michael Condran

Duration:00:21:07

Investigating How People Make the Decision to Have Kids, Or Not

Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The Cut investigates the various aspects of this central question, from women sharing their regrets about having kids to sharing their experiences becoming single moms by choice. Jen Ortiz, deputy editor of The Cut, discusses their "Oh Baby" series, and listeners share their own experiences with deciding to become a parent. Image by Adene Sanchez via Getty Creative

Duration:00:30:03

A Journey Through Lebanese Cuisine with Anissa Helou

The latest cookbook from James Beard Award-winner Anissa Helou presents an in-depth look at the history of Lebanese cuisine throughout the country, from Helou's hometown of Beirut, to Tripoli, to the mountainous regions. The cookbook is titled Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland. Helou will be speaking at MOFAD on March 10 at 7 pm. Photo by Kristin Perers

Duration:00:21:41

'Antigone' with a Twist at The Public

"Antigone" is a classic play many students read in high school or college. Playwright Anna Ziegler has written a new play inspired by her experience reading "Antigone" growing up, "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)," running at The Public Theater through March 29. Zieglier discusses her production alongside actors Celia Keenan-Bolger (chorus) and Tony Shaloub (Creon). Photo credit: Joan Marcus

Duration:00:28:14

Oscar Nominated Political Drama 'The Secret Agent'

[REBROADCAST FROM December 2, 2025] The film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is nominated for Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actor for Moura, at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of the film

Duration:00:24:56

New Doc About School Shooting Victims, Memorialized Through Their Bedrooms