Regina Spektor discusses her new album What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, as well as her experiences recording the single "All The Rowboats", emphasizing the importance of letting listeners interpret music freely. She reflects on her early life, moving from Russia to New York at nine, where she struggled to adjust but was inspired by the city's vibrancy and received free music lessons from a generous teacher. Regina also shares her pride in performing at the White House for President Barack Obama, which was particularly meaningful given her immigrant background. The interview closes with her nervousness about performing on live TV.