Best Ashton York Podcasts (2024)

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A Homecoming Exhibition for Lyle Ashton Harris 26:35

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[REBROADCAST FROM July 23, 2024] Bronx-born artist and photographer Lyle Ashton Harris joins us to discuss the new exhibit of his work currently on view at the Queens Museum. Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love is running through September 22.By WNYC

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'Sleeping Beauties' at the Met 23:37

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[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2024] The latest exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute brings (note: not all pieces are old or historical) pieces of fashion to life through innovative techniques, including holograms. Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of The Costume Institute, joins us to discuss Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, on view now at the…

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Tiffany and Co. at the Met 22:57

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[REBROADCAST FROM August 5, 2024] Edward C. Moore was a silversmith responsible for solidifying the reputation of Tiffany & Co. as one of the most elite metalworking companies in the world. Some of the pieces made under his direction, along with more than 180 objects from his own personal collection, are on display now at the Met. Curator Medill Hi…

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Vivian Maier's First Major U.S Retrospective at Fotografiska 28:54

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[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2024] New York City photographer Vivian Maier was an unknown talent in her lifetime, and worked as a nanny around the city. After her death, thousands of her photographers were discovered, and she became known as a real talent in the art world. A new exhibit at Fotografiska represents the first major retrospective of her …

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Who is Your Community Champion? 27:25

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Throughout this month, you've heard our newsroom broadcast its "community champion" story series on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. WNYC Community Partnerships editor George Bodarky discusses the series, what it means to be a community champion, and take your calls. If you live in the NYC metro-area and want to nominate your own 'communi…

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Oasis Reunites! 28:44

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15 years after the breakup of British rock band Oasis, the group has announced a reunion tour. Producer Simon Close talks about other possible musical reunions and we from listeners about who they'd like to see play together again. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.By WNYC

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Plan Your Trip to the FDR Library and Museum 22:08

19m ago22:08

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Looking for a great last-minute day trip for Labor Day weekend? History buffs should head to the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, the only Presidential Library in the country that was actually used by a sitting President during their time in office. We're joined by the Library and Museum's director, William A. Harris, who will tell…

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A Sendoff For Kousha Navidar! 22:27

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Today we bid farewell to Kousha Navidar, who has helmed the temporary host chair here at All of It. To celebrate an incredible six months with Kousha, we reflect on some of the show's favorites moments, plus we ask listeners what they're celebrating. Keep up with Kousha at his website, or his Instagram. Listen to some of Kousha's previous conversat…

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A New Comedy Pokes Fun at English Teachers 27:39

2h ago27:39

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The new FX comedy series "English Teacher" follows a high school educator in Austin as he attempts to connect with his students, and his colleagues, in a tumultuous political and social time. Creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez joins us alongside co-writer Stephanie Koenig to discuss the series, which premieres on FX and Hulu on September 2. This…

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Where to Get the Best Boba in NYC 22:18

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Bubble tea or Boba is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. Fast forward a couple decades, and the drink known for its signature chewy tapioca balls are all the craze. To discuss the city's best bubble tea shops is Gabe Bergado, staff editor at The Infatuation. Plus we take calls from listeners about their favorites. This …

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Our Summer Reading Challenge Roundup 25:49

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With our first-ever All Of It Summer Reading Challenge coming to a close, we open the phones to our readers-- what's the best book you read for the Challenge? We're joined by producer Jordan Lauf who will share some of the responses we've gotten from readers already, plus take some of your recommendations. Finished the Challenge? Click here to reco…

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A New Poetry Collection from Danez Smith 25:43

2h ago25:43

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Acclaimed poet Danez Smith joins us to discuss their new collection, Bluff, which uses poetry and mixed-media art to reflect on their experience of 2020 in Minneapolis in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha NavidarBy WNYC

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A Look Into the Grim Realities of Sorority Culture in 'BAMA RUSH' 25:39

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[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 7, 2023] "BAMA RUSH" follows students at the University of Alabama as they rush sororities, a legendary and rigorous process. The film looks at the lengths people will go to fit in, including director Rachel Fleit's own story as a woman with alopecia.By WNYC

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One Woman's Attempt to Use Title IX to Counter Intimate-Partner Violence 20:59

1h ago20:59

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When Joy Neumeyer was a graduate student at Berkeley, she found herself in a physically abusive romantic relationship with a fellow student. That relationship leads her to leave campus, and attempt to pursue a Title IX case against her ex. But many felt that it was her boyfriend who was the real victim. Neumeyer recounts her experience, and the pit…

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How College COVID-19 Policy Left Many Students Behind 27:21

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As college students head back to campus, we take some time to revisit a difficult moment in the history of higher education--- COVID-19 and the closure of many college campuses. We're joined by Anthony Abraham Jack, faculty director of the Boston University Newbury Center and associate professor of higher education leadership at the Boston Universi…

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The History of Carnegie Hall in WQXR Podcast, 'If This Hall Could Talk' 24:40

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This month, WQXR released the final episode of its new podcast, If This Hall Could Talk, about the history of Carnegie Hall. Hosted by Broadway actress and singer Jessica Vosk, the podcast dives into different famous nights in Carnegie Hall history, from the opening performance in 1891 to Ella Fitzgerald's performances to a Civil Rights benefit con…

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A "Stinging" New Thriller 20:49

1h ago20:49

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A desperate and damaged woman played by Naomi Harris seeks revenge on her cheating husband by recruiting an old friend (played by Natalie Dormer) in a murder plot. However, things don't turn out as planned. Or do they? Both actors join to discuss the new psychological thriller, "The Wasp."By WNYC

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Should You Get Back with Your Ex? 29:19

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Two years ago Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married, more than a decade after dating and splitting up once before. Their smiles and PDA were contagious and rooting for their romance to last. But this week J.Lo filed for divorce, leaving many to wonder, what happened? The Atlantic staff writer Faith Hill interviewed couples who reunited a few y…

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Julia Phillips on Her New Novel, 'Bear' 22:49

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Author Julia Phillips joins us to discuss her latest novel, Bear, which tells the story of two sisters whose lives are upended by the arrival of a bear on the remote island they call home. Julia will be speaking tonight at MyBiblioteka at 7 pm.By WNYC

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Catherine Russell on 'My Ideal' and Birdland Residency (Listening Party) 28:22

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Grammy award-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell has just released her new album, My Ideal, a duet release with pianist Sean Mason. Ahead of her residency at Birdland next week, Russell joins us for a Listening Party.By WNYC

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What is Your Comfort Television Show? 23:00

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In the last few years, shows like "The Office," "Friends," "Girls," "Suits" and "Sex and the City" have gained new audiences as some viewers have found comfort in watching previously aired shows. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to discuss this trend and we take calls about your favorite comfort shows.…

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A Decade Later, How the Sony Hack Changed Hollywood 26:25

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10 years ago, in response to the upcoming release of the satirical movie "The Interview," Sony Pictures Studios was hacked by North Korea. North Korea was angry about the film's portrayal of their leader, Kim Jong Un. The hack leaked emails, Social Security numbers, and company data, which revealed racism, misogyny, and general misbehavior within H…

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The Search for the Real Mavis Beacon 18:17

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A new documentary investigates the disappearance and reexamines the legacy of the woman who helped people worldwide learn to type. "Seeking Mavis Beacon” director Jazmin Renée Jones and producer Olivia McKayla Ross join us to discuss their exploration of the application software program released in 1987 and the woman whose face was on the package.…

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How Music Can Heal Our Brains 32:51

8d ago32:51

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The act of listening to music impacts human brains in interesting ways. It lights up our language centers, has the power to recall us to emotional memories from the past, and can even help us stay sharp, or recover from traumatic events. A new book called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine from neurologist and musician Dr. Daniel L…

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Full Bio: The Too-Short Life of Artist Keith Haring 1:22:52

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For a special weekend bonus, we present the full conversation with author Brad Gooch about his new biography, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. He joined us for an extensive interview about the groundbreaking graffiti artist, his childhood, time in New York, and death from HIV. The conversation is part of our ongoing series Full Bio.…

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