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1 Close Encounters with UFO Hot Spots: Area 51, Roswell, and the Great ET Road Trip 39:50
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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…
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ALL OF IT is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
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ALL OF IT is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
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1 A Look Into the Private Life of Pee-wee Herman 19:21
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The new two part documentary " Pee-wee As Himself " features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf , follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time. "Pee-wee As Himself" premieres on HBO and Max on May 23.…
Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his brand-new album, JIMMY , ahead of his May 22 and May 23 concerts at Pier 17.

1 Van Gogh's Flowers Brought to Life at the New York Botanical Garden 15:15
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This summer, the New York Botanical Garden is inviting you to enjoy the flowers of Van Gogh. In the exhibition, " Van Gogh’s Flowers ," the Botanical Garden has brought Van Gogh's paintings to life with flower installations. Joanna Groarke , NYBG’s vice president for exhibitions and programming, speaks more about the show, and previews the "Starry Night evenings" that feature live music and performance art. "Van Gogh’s Flowers" opens to the public on May 24 and runs through October 26.…

1 Tourmaline on the Life of Marsha P. Johnson 19:29
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Artist and activist Tourmaline discusses her new book, Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson , which chronicles the life of the transgender activist and icon. Tourmaline will be speaking with Elliot Page at the Barnes and Noble Upper West Side location on May 27.

1 New York's Revolutionary History at the Fraunces Tavern 20:13
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The Fraunces Tavern was a favored watering hole for those Founding Fathers who lived here in New York before and during the Revolutionary War. The Fraunces Tavern Museum is now celebrating that history with its new exhibit, " Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation ." The exhibit contains objects that help tell the story of the American Revolution in NYC, and in the Fraunces Tavern specifically. Scott Dwyer , executive director of the Fraunces Tavern Museum, and collections manager Lisa Goulet, discuss the history, the exhibit and what it means to run a working restaurant in a historical landmark.…

1 Can The Liberty Repeat Last Year's Success? 17:48
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The WNBA has never been more packed with stars. The New York Liberty are hoping for another successful season after winning the championship last year, the first in franchise history. Jackie Powell , Liberty beat reporter for the women’s sports website The Next , previews what to expect this year from the team.…
Lincoln Center's vice president of artistic programming Jordana Leigh previews their annual Summer For The City series, including mostly free or pay-what-you-can ticketing for events that center global voices and new perspectives.
Little Island's producing artistic director Zak Winokur talks about the summer events and performances being hosted there, including ones centering the works of writer James Baldwin and musician Arthur Russell, and a special presentation of Radiolab Live.

1 What's The Status Of The Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial, And What Could Be Next? 18:44
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Legal analyst Catherine Christian goes over the latest updates from the sex trafficking and abuse trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, discusses the recent testimony and evidence presented to the jury, and the legal postures that both the prosecution and the defense teams could take.

1 The Making of Maren Morris's 'Dreamsicle' (Listening Party) 17:15
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Maren Morris has spent her career bouncing between country and pop. Her latest album Dreamsicle embraces the latter more than her previous LP, without breaking away from her Nashville roots entirely. Morris joins us for a Listening Party.
The new novel The Doorman follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone discusses his new thriller, published today. Pavone will be speaking on May 20 at McNally Jackson Seaport.…
New York-born artist Lorna Simpson began her career as a photographer, but has recently spent her time painting. Her new solo exhibition at the Met is called " Lorna Simpson: Source Notes ," which is how she refers to the found images that comprise her more than 30 works on view. The exhibition is open now through November 2.…

1 Artist Candida Alvarez's Five-Decade Career on Display at El Museo del Barrio 19:48
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Puerto Rican artist Candida Alvarez emerged in the New York art scene of the late 1970s, when it was dominated by white men. She talks about her five-decade career, her new gallery show at GRAY, and first large-scale museum survey, " Circle, Point, Hoop ," on view at El Museo del Barrio through Sunday, Aug. 3.…

1 Sugar, Sugar!' Performing Arts Series In Domino Park 10:24
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Domino Park in Williamsburg has launched a new free four-week performance arts series. it’s called “ Sugar, Sugar! ” and it launches on June 4th. Annabel Thompson , co-founder of the creative strategy and producing group Public Assembly , and Ellpetha Tsivicos , founder of the production company One Whale’s Tale , preview their events, and discuss their collaboration.…

1 Ian Frazier Wins Gotham Book Prize For 'Paradise Bronx' 22:31
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2024] Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the "Boogie Down" Bronx which just won the Gotham Book Prize . The book, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusses what he discovered during his walks and what sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.…
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1 Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community 14:09
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James Beard Award-winning Somali-American chef Hawa Hassan , talks about her new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War . The book features essays and over 75 recipes that explore the intersection of food and survival in geopolitical conflict zones including Yemen, Afghanistan, Liberia and El Salvador.…
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1 Loisaida Festival Celebrates Puerto Rican Artists On The LES 9:55
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The annual Loisaida Festival celebrates a Puerto Rican artistic community on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 25, and features musicians like artists Jessie Montgomery, Joe Bataan, and Ana Macho, with honors for the late documentarian Marlis Momber. Loisaida Center executive and artistic director Alejandro Epifanio Torres previews the Sunday, May 25 event.…
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest took place over the weekend in Switzerland, the country where it all began in 1956. Paul Jordan , whose doctoral thesis about the music competition earned him the nickname "Dr. Eurovision," recaps this year’s performances . Plus, listeners share their favorite songs and artists.…
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1 The Black Wolfe Tone: a One-Man Play About a Black Irishmen 20:00
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The one man show " The Black Wolfe Tone " looks at the identity of a Black Irishman named Kevin, who is a "guest" at local psychiatric hospital. How did he end up there? The solo role is performed by Kwaku Fortune . "The Black Wolfe Tone" was commissioned through Dublin's Fishamble: The New Play Company and the Irish Rep, which is hosting its world premier.…
Theater producer Jeffrey Seller , whose credits include "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Hamilton," reflects on his early love of theater and the path that led him to Broadway in his new memoir Theater Kid .
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1 Superfine' Exhibit Explores Black Style At The Met 20:05
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African Studies professor and curator Monica Miller discusses The Met’s new exhibition “ Superfine: Tailoring Black Style ,” which explores fashion as a form of identity, distinction, and expression in African American life.
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1 Carl Hiaasen's New Florida Fever Dream Novel, 'Fever Beach' 18:39
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The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen lampoons white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture, with Florida as the story's cultural backdrop. Hiaasen discusses the novel, titled Fever Beach ahead of a speaking engagement Thursday evening at the Strand.
New York Times reporter Matt Yan discusses his recent piece about the long lines that spring up around establishments in NYC that have recently become popular or gone viral. Plus, listeners talk about what they'll wait for, and how they feel about sharing sidewalk space in their neighborhoods with folks willing to wait.…
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1 Farmer's Markets Are Cropping Up For The Season 19:04
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Now that spring has sprung, you may be seeing more and busier farmer's markets around your neighborhood. Liz Carollo , assistant director of Food Access & Agriculture for GrowNYC, the organization responsible for the city's greenmarkets, will talk about the different markets around the area, and the importance of access to healthy food. Plus, greenmarket customers and merchants share their experiences.…
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Best known for the "It" film franchise and the satirical superhero series "Gen V," Nicholas Hamilton is also a musician and viral mixologist with a large TikTok following, for whom he crafts cocktails and reviews ready-made drinks. He talks about his new cocktail book, Sipsy-Doozy: 100+ Respectfully Crafted Cocktails for the Home Bartender . On Tuesday, June 3, he will appear at The Up & Up in the West Village for a signing and tasting.…
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Choreographer Kyle Abraham 's first collaboration with the New York City Ballet was in 2018. This month, he premieres his fourth project. It's called " When We Fell ," a work he created during the pandemic that was only performed on film because of lockdowns and social distancing. He speaks about performing that piece live, running his own dance company called A.I.M and his style of dance which he describes as a "post-modern gumbo."…
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1 Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness' 20:08
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Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness . It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee.
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1 Asian Heritage Chefs Who Cooked for U.S. Presidents 17:21
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A new book spotlights the Asian heritage chefs who have served U.S. presidents for more than a century from Navy stewards to Executive White House chefs. It’s titled Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste . Authors Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang discuss the book and the history.…
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1 Sinners' Star Wunmi Mosaku on Slaying Vampires 18:50
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Ryan Coogler's vampire film " Sinners " has been the runaway film hit of the year so far. Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in the film as Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke... and later has to fight some vampires. "Sinners" is in theaters now.
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1 The Cronut Inventor's Newest Culinary Adventure 19:32
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Pastry chef and entrepreneur Dominque Ansel shook up the baking world in 2013 when he created the Cronut (a croissant-like confection shaped like a donut) in his Soho bakery. Several cookbooks and international bakery openings later, he once again has created a hybrid of sorts. His new bakery is called Papa D'Amour , and blends Asian and French baking traditions in honor of his half-French, half-Taiwanese family. Ansel discuses the inspirations for his new bakery, and his latest baking book, Life’s Sweetest Moments . He'll also answer baking questions from callers.…
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As AI technology like ChatGPT continues to advance, more and more college and high school students have begun using the technology to help them with assignments... or to just do it for them. Intelligencer features writer James D. Walsh discusses his new piece, " Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College ." Plus, students and educators share how ChatGPT has changed their relationship with education.…
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1 Matteo Lane Talks Pasta, Humor, and His New Comedy Special 24:42
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Stand-up comedian Matteo Lane admits he has no business writing a cookbook and yet... Your Pasta Sucks: A "Cookbook," includes 30 recipes, including his "foolproof" homemade pasta, presented with humor. He joins us to discuss the book and his new comedy special, " Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special ," streaming on Hulu this Friday.…
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The new Broadway play " Good Night, and Good Luck " has earned five Tony nominations for its portrayal of the standoff between newscaster Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy. Director David Cromer discusses how he used video technology to help bring this story to life. Plus, actor Glenn Fleshler talks about playing TV producer Fred Friendly.…
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1 The Tony-Nominated Play 'John Proctor is the Villain' 28:51
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The new play " John Proctor is the Villain " earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor . Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower , and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.…
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When and why did emergency sirens get so loud? These are questions that Ben Naddaf-Hafrey , senior producer for Pushkin Industries, tried to answer in a recent episode of Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" podcast . Naddaf-Hafrey lives opposite a fire station in Brooklyn, which means he is often exposed to the high decibels of an engine's siren. But, as he discovered in his reporting, loud sirens may not be as effective in saving lives as we think. Naddaf-Hafrey discusses what he found and listeners share their experiences with sirens on the streets of New York. Click here to read some of his in-depth reporting on this subject.…
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1 New Memoir: "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman" 23:29
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Culture writer Niko Stratis discusses her new memoir, The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman , which traces her life from a childhood in the Yukon, her careers as a construction worker and journeyman glazier, her challenges with alcohol, her journey through gender identity, and the transformative power of music.…
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1 Artist Sheree Hovsepian on Her Solo Show 'Figure Ground' 19:19
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Local artist Sheree Hovsepian discusses her solo exhibit at Uffner & Liu, "Figure Ground," which displays her latest works, including new bronze sculptures, and her new monograph , which will be released May 28th.
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1 Get Lit Preview: Katie Kitamura on 'Audition' 10:22
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Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel Audition by Katie Kitamura . The story follows a successful actress struggling through a new play... and the much younger man who suddenly comes into her life. Kitamura discusses the novel ahead of our May 29th Get Lit event. Click here to borrow your e-copy and to get free tickets to the event!…
The Knicks play the fourth game of their playoff series against Boston tonight at Madison Square Garden Monday evening. Sports and culture writer Priya Desai talks about why this particular match up has been so captivating and why New York fans are feeling hopeful. Plus, listeners call in to discuss the series so far, and their predictions for Game 4.…
Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel , comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix .…
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Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel , which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, author Sarah Ruhl tells us about the teachers who shaped her, as detailed in her new essay collection, Lessons From My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present . Listeners shout out a teacher who made a big impact on their life.
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1 A Disabled Mother Writes About the Challenges of Parenting in an Inaccessible World 26:56
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Author Jessica Slice is a mother, and she is also disabled. She writes about the misconceptions about what disabled parents are capable of, as well as the challenges she faces as a disabled mother, in her new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World , and listeners share their experiences.…
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Travelers looking to save on baggage fees might start with smarter packing. Sally French , NerdWallet writer and co-host of the " Smart Travel " podcast, shares tips on packing, travel points, ID rules, and destination ideas.
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1 Do Emergency Sirens Really Have to Be So Loud? 9:30
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Note: This conversation was interrupted by the breaking news that a new pope has been selected. Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Tune in on Monday when we'll continue our scheduled discussion about sirens. When and why did emergency sirens get so loud? These are questions that Ben Naddaf-Hafrey , senior producer for Pushkin Industries, tried to answer in a recent episode of Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" podcast. Naddaf-Hafrey lives opposite a fire station in Brooklyn, which means he is often exposed to the high decibels of an engine's siren. But, as he discovered in his reporting, loud sirens may not be as effective in saving lives as we think. Naddaf-Hafrey discusses what he found and listeners share their experiences with sirens on the streets of New York.…
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