Regina Spektor reflects on her early life in Russia and her family's emigration to the United States, explaining how her parents' experiences with religious repression shaped their decision to leave. She recalls learning English while attending a Yeshiva in the Bronx, where she initially struggled to fit in. Regina describes her unique exposure to Western music, like The Beatles, through illegal mixed tapes, and how her understanding of the lyrics evolved over time. She humorously touches on the unpredictable nature of her songwriting, then performs "Small Town Moon" from her new album What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.