The Truth To Power Show

Playwright Anthony Piccione reveals his struggles to find his truth in his new play "A Therapy Session With Myself" with host Vijay R. Nathan. Music: Gaurav Venkateswar, The Raconteurs.

Poet Olena Jennings discusses writing poetry and translation to discover truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music: Leonard Cohen, Iron & Wine

Filmmaker Phil Giordano explores his filmmaking career and missed steps to rediscover his power with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music: Childish Gambino, Post Malone.

Poet Charlie Bondhus discusses the high costs of convenience and opens up alternatives with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Alanis Morrissette and David Bowie.

Artist Siyan Wong discusses her artistic practice and her personal journey with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Assemblage 23 and Hyperstory.

Leadership coach Jacques Duvoisin discusses pathways in leadership to discover truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Paolo Nutini and Matthew and the Atlas.

Writer and artist Enrique Galbis Flores discusses his writing and art with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from 2Birds Band.

Clown comedian Joe Galan discusses clowning around to discover the truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. We dissect comedy as a way to transform truth into power. Music from Kongos and Gem.

Poet and yogi Michael O'Connell discusses his journey in poetry and Buddhism with host Vijay R. Nathan. Music from Donovan "There is a Mountain" and Cake "The Distance". LIVE #essential episode

Filmmaker Richa Rudola discusses with host Vijay R. Nathan and guest cohost Jessica Hinds (Meditative Writing) her journey as a South Asian filmmaker and the path she took to discover her voice. Music from Weezer,

Buddhist poet Frank LaRue Owen discusses the influences on his poetry and his views on society. Music from Steve Roach + Roger King. "A Bigger Sky" from Dust to Dust.

Amelia Thompson, founder of We Deliver Periods, discusses women's health and empowerment with host Vijay R. Nathan.

Writer Lancelot Schaubert, author and editor, discusses his writing and his views on the ultimate nature of being and the God question. Music: "When the Sun Comes Out" Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Miles Davis "Bird of Paradise".

Writer Marie Carter discusses her two books "Trapeze Diaries", a memoir, and "Holly's Hurricane", a novel. She discusses her experiences with yoga as it relates to her creative process with hosts Vijay R. Nathan and Claire Van Winkle. Music from Vampire Weekend.

Poet Laura Eve Engel discusses her book "Things that Go" as well as her journey as a poet. We discuss channeling the Martians and the unnamed Lot's Wife and her relevance to today's world. Music from Flock of Dimes and Laura's own band: The Old Year.

Author Crystal Teresa Wolfe, founder of "Catering for the Homeless", discusses the homelessness epidemic and possible solutions, in addition to her other writings including poetry and fiction. Music from The Score and Imagine Dragons.

Screeenwriting teacher Jacob Krueger tells host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Claire Van Winkle about how he answered the call to follow his bliss and become a screenwriting teacher after many successful screenplays. Music from the film Cold War, Dwa Zerduszka by Joanna Kulig & Mason Masecki.

Model-Activist Brana Dane talks with host Vijay R. Nathan about her work advocating for models and climate change, among other causes. She shares her favorite songs and stories. Music from Caro Emerald, Leon Russell, and Bitter Sweet.

Singer Sasha Siem speaks to host Vijay R. Nathan about her journey in music and the discovery of important truths that have helped her grow. Selections from her 2019 upcoming album Holy and from previous albums, Most of the Boys and Bird Burning.

Host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Claire Van Winkle discuss pressing philosophical thought experiments as presented in the book "The Pig That Wants to be Eaten" by Julian Baggini and converse about creativity and essential problems relating to creative output. Music: Gnarls Barkley and Gorillaz.