A Special Book Club Announcement, Voting and Coronavirus, 'The Better Half,' Animal Abuse, Samantha Irby, Artport

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 3, 2020

Sam Levine, voting rights reporter for The Guardian US, discusses his extensive reporting on COVID-19 and voting rights for our year-long “Protect the Vote” series. 

Dr. Sharon Moalem talks about his new book, The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women.

Journalist and author Rachel Nuwer joins us for a conversation about the animal trafficking and abuse issues raised in "Tiger King."

Check back here for a special announcement regarding our book club, "Get Lit with All Of It."

Samantha Irby discusses her collection of essays titled, Wow, No Thank You. 

Curator Christine Paul of Whitney American Museum of Art joins us to discuss Artport, the Whitney’s online exhibition portal, alongside Sam Lavigne, who created Artport’s latest installation, “New York Apartment,” in collaboration with Tega Brain.

WNYC news editor Jennifer Vanasco talks about what to do at home this weekend.

Listen to Lawrence's cover of "With A Little Help From My Friends" to enter the weekend on a good note.

 

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