Regina Spektor discusses her album Begin to Hope, delving into the creative process behind tracks like "Fidelity" and "On the Radio". She shares anecdotes about performing on Conan O'Brien and creating the music video for "On the Radio" with schoolchildren. Regina talks about her classical training, her Russian roots, and the influence of both classical music and American culture on her songwriting. She also reflects on her optimistic outlook, how she approaches songwriting, and the impact of artists like Billie Holiday on her work.