Tuesday:

• A new book traces the influence of women on the American Revolution, from a Cherokee leader to a British spy. Author Denise Kieran discusses her new book Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution. 
• Local jazz singer Alicia Waller performs from her debut album, Louder, Then. 
• SummerStage marks its 40th anniversary this year. New York Times reporter Ben Sisario reflects on the history of the concert series and listeners share their memories.
• [REBROADCAST FROM April 30 ,2026] In the Broadway play 'The Fear of 13,' Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody stars as Nick Yarris, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned on death row for a murder he insists he never committed. Brody discusses making his Broadway debut in this drama, running now at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
• A local man is on a mission to clean up New York City block by block, and inviting fellow New Yorkers to join him. David Clarke, aka @trashtalk_nyc, explains why he stated this project, and how to get involved.

Click here to learn how to participate in this year's All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. This summer, from May 26th to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our third annual summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!

You can share your selections with us, and keep us updated on your summer reading progress, by tagging us in posts on Instagram, and we might repost you! Tag us and use the hashtag #AOISummerReadingChallenge.

Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive a prize!

All summer long, our host Alison Stewart will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well.