Regina Spektor discusses her new album Home, before and after, her first in six years. She reflects on the duality of her identity as a Russian-Jewish immigrant growing up in New York, and how that shapes her music, both in terms of storytelling and artistic approach. Regina touches on her creative process, emphasizing the importance of not imposing an agenda on her songs, and how fiction can be a way to process the complexities of reality. The conversation also delves into current world events, including the war in Ukraine, and the impact of misinformation on society.