Regina Spektor discusses her upcoming album Begin to Hope, featuring a track with The Strokes' Nick Valensi, highlighting its adventurous production and varied instrumentation. She reflects on her friendships with The Strokes, her excitement about playing at T in the Park, and the allure of discovering new music at festivals. Spektor recalls her classical piano training, her childhood move from the Soviet Union to New York, and how the city has become her true home. She also shares her delight at the strong reception of her album in the U.S., her love of New York’s brunch culture, and her ideal Sunday spent enjoying the city's unique charm.