Producer Picks: Zach Gottehrer-Cohen

Every day this week, an All Of It producer presents their favorite segments from the past year. Today's show comes from Zach Gottehrer-Cohen:

• [REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 18, 2022] Janelle Monáe needs no introduction. Amongst all of her creative endeavors, now she's the author of a new collection of short fiction stories called, The Memory Librarian. Monáe wrote the book in collaboration with female and nonbinary writers based on her 2018 album, Dirty Computer. She joins us to discuss the book, which touches on themes of Afrofuturism, identity, oppression, and
• [REBROADCAST FROM March 30, 2022] We discuss the educational hands-on exhibits at the New York Hall of Science. NYSCI president and CEO Margaret Honey joins to talk about the museum's space exhibits, its 'Happiness Experiment' and how the museum has been re-building after a lot of damage from Hurricane Ida.
• [REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2022] Author Matt Bell is here to help you start, and finish your novel. Bell is the author of the acclaimed 2021 novel, Appleseed, as well as a creative writing professor. He's written a new guide to finishing your novel, titled, Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts. He joined us to discuss the book, and took calls from our listeners struggling with their own novels.
• [REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 6, 2021] Syrian-born singer-songwriter Azniv Korkejian, known by her stage name Bedouine, put out a new record last year called Waysides. The project is comprised of tracks that didn't find a home on either of her two previous albums. Korkejian's deliberate fingerstyle and potent lyrics, delivered in melodies that evoke a wistful strength, have earned her a notable place in the "Sad Girl" pantheon. She joined us for an All Of It Listening Party.]
• [REBROADCAST FROM March 28, 2022] The Pixar film, "Turning Red," sparked debate online over the "appropriate" way to discuss puberty and menstruation with young girls. Peggy Orenstein, gender issues expert and author of the book, Girls And Sex, joins for a conversation about helping kids understand the changes their bodies go through, and how euphemisms like "monthly visitor" and "Aunt Flo" can be damaging to internalize.
• [REBROADCAST FROM March 15, 2022] In today's dating world, more and more people are exploring non-monogamy as an alternative to traditional monogamous relationships. But non-monogamy brings up its own tricky questions and concerns. Dedeker Winston, relationship coach and author of the book, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, joins us to discuss approaching non-monogamy in an ethical way, and takes calls from listeners.