All Of It WNYC

Formula 1 has found a new, young, and largely female audience in the United States, and this year, the US will host three Grands Prix--in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas--more than any other country. We dive into F1's new fandom with journalist Maria Sherman, who wrote about the "The Fangirlification of Formula 1," as well as Lily Herman, author of the newsletter Engine Failure and co-host of the podcast Choosing Sides: F1. For an overseas perspective, we're also joined by Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham, co-hosts of the podcast and webshow, P1 with Matt and Tommy. Finally, we explore the history of the sport in more depth and get into the latest news and predictions for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, with RACEWKND founder Magnus Greaves and Elizabeth Blackstock, Jalopnik senior editor, co-host of the podcast Donut Racing Show, and author of Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride.

Clint Smith's new poetry book, Above Ground, explores the triumphs and emotions experienced as a new father, meditations on social and political tumult, and reflections on connections to personal lineages and history. He joins us today in studio to discuss. Smith will also be at the 92nd Street Y tonight, you can find more information about the event here .

Spring is springing, and the New York's bloom will be underway soon, where it isn't already. Also blooming are more opportunities to enjoy our outdoor spaces. Rossilynne Skena Culgan, Time Out New York's 'Things to Do' editor, brings her favorite local springtime activities and events, including the best places to look at cherry blossoms. Plus, listeners share where they go to soak up the seasonal turn.

In the 1980's child actor and model Brooke Shields was one of the most photographed faces in the world. A new documentary series, "Pretty Baby," revisits her life and career, including the sexual exploitation she endured. Emmy award-winning director Lana Wilson joins to discuss.

Eugenia Leigh is a Korean American poet based in Brooklyn, and her sophomore collection, Bianca, features work that explores many aspects of Leigh's identity, family, and past. With poems about her abusive father, mental illness, and motherhood, Leigh leans in to difficult topics, and uses poetry as a means to explore her life. Leigh joins us in studio to discuss the collection, and perform a reading.

A new, large scale exhibition, In the Blood: Four Caribbean Artists, created by Arco Gallery and Anderson Contemporary, explores the Caribbean diaspora. We speak to two featured artists Laura James and Francks Deceus, as well as curators Valentina Puccioni and Ronni Anderson. In the Blood is on view until May 3.