Regina Spektor reflects on her upbringing in Moscow and the impact of her family’s immigration to New York on her music and personal life. She shares anecdotes about the challenges of leaving her piano behind in Russia and the joys of growing up with a musically supportive family, particularly her father's experiences with tape trading rock music like The Beatles. Regina also discusses the evolution of her songwriting process, emphasizing the influence of classical music on her style and the creative freedom she enjoys. The conversation touches on her use of imagination in storytelling, the emotional depth in her non-autobiographical songs, and the differences between her early recordings and current, more refined approaches. Regina performs several songs, including “Man of a Thousand Faces” and “Summer in the City,” and reflects on her live performances and upcoming shows.