The Truth To Power Show

Kacper Jarecki, absurdist filmmaker and author, talks to host Vijay R. Nathan about artificial intelligence, how in the future everything will have sentience / be self aware, his life and works including a film adaptation of Eeee by Tao Lin, and his subversive novel "The Depression of Blue Rainbow Sprinkle". We take a call from a friend who discusses the future of society. Music from Franco Battiato, The Vengaboys, and "NYC Subways Sounds" by Kacper.

Poet Tiffany Amber Moton discusses with host Vijay R. Nathan her poetry as a pathway for healing from trauma. We also discuss education policy and gender equality. Seeking to redefine gender roles, we question society's ideas about men and women. With that in mind we end with listening to a song "The Man" by The Killers. Opening song from The Black Keys "Gold on the Ceiling".

Filmmakers Shannon Shird and Darren Mallet of the film "BodyMore" from the art collective "House of Ease" talk about their process, influences, and the vision for the ideal society with hosts Vijay R. Nathan and Claire Van Winkle. Music: Thirty Seconds to Mars and Tori Amos.

Artist Rochelle Fox talks to host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Claire Van Winkle about the influences on her artistic practice including goddesses, mandalas, and her trip to Bali. Music from Speakease: Deer Lion.

Musician Gaurav Venkateswar talks to host Vijay R. Nathan about his unique blend of traditional Indian and western pop music. We also discuss Indian comics, Amar Chitra Katha, and epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, through the lens of feminism. Includes samples from Gaurav including "Always True", "Radha's Mistress" and "Indian Blues". @gvtunes

Host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Claire Van Winkle of Rockaway Writer's Workshop discuss zines, poetry, the hive mind, and other pressing topics that come up as we wait for calls from our audience. Music: Regina Spektor

Filmmaker Tore Knos (Snakeeater, 2018) converses LIVE with host Vijay R. Nathan about his journey to making films as well as influential movies in his life and the changing storytelling landscape. Those filmmakers discussed include: Spike Lee, Stanley Kubrick, The Coen Brothers, and Orson Welles. Music from Arctic Monkeys and The Cardigans.

Singer Orit Dahari talks to host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Claire Van Winkle to relate her journey from childhood and how she became an empowered musician by exploring the path of yoga and meditation, includes LIVE performances of "Learning to Kneel" and "Who Loved You" from her self titled album "Orit Dahari".

Sam Mirror, Win-win Guru, talks LIVE with hosts Vijay R. Nathan and Claire Van Winkle about self empowerment through poetry and how her reliance on intuition saved her. We explore the pressing need for gratitude and find pathways for "warriors of the light". Music from DJ Shadow.

Christine Reilly, poet and fiction writer, speaks LIVE with Host Vijay R. Nathan about her creative process, writing her debut novel "Sunday's on the Phone to Monday", and the use of symbol in writing. Music from I Monster, and Hooverphonic.

Host Vijay R. Nathan and co-host Claire Van Winkle explore the divergent lives of two pediatricians and budding memoir writers: Helena Rho, who left medicine to refocus on her creative passions, looks back to investigate what makes a successful doctor, and Monica Mirchandani, deeply committed to her altruistic desire to "help others", reflects on her experiences practicing medicine during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Music from Handsome Boy Modeling School and Bjork. LIVE.

Joanna C. Valente, poet and author of "Sexting Ghosts" and "Marys of the Sea", talks LIVE with host Vijay R. Nathan, and guest cohost Claire Van Winkle of Rockaway Writers Workshop, about being human, as an expression of their non binary identification, and how language brings into reality the imagined. Music from Wax Tailor (Que Sera) and Metric (Love You Back).

Poet Nina Pick shares LIVE with host Vijay R. Nathan her passions for depth psychology and ecology that informs truth in her writing. We discuss how we heal from wounds of the personal and collective past and discover pathways for moving forward to create a better world. Music from Frigga.

Sharon Guskin, international bestselling author of "The Forgetting Time", discusses her research into past lives case studies as well as her creative process with host Vijay R. Nathan and co-host Claire Van Winkle. Music from the Pixies. LIVE.

Return guest Tejas Desai converses LIVE with host Vijay R. Nathan and guest cohost Claire Van Winkle about his journey in re-releasing "The Brotherhood" (part one of a chronicle) and his short story collection "Good Americans". We also focus on his reflections on his duty as a writer, a librarian, and an American. Music from Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Elton John.

Musician Tony Georges III reflects on his journey in meditation and music. Host Vijay R. Nathan and guest cohost Claire Van Winkle of Rockaway Writer's Workshop discuss with Tony anarchy, atheism, and karma feedback loops. Featuring a LIVE cover of "Ghost of Tom Joad".

Guest Finn Miller of Finn & His Rustkickers joins Vijay R. Nathan and guest co-host Claire Van Winkle of Rockaway Writer's Workshop on this LIVE episode to discuss the impact of music on Finn's life. We shoot down the bulls**t on Labor Day about the finances around artistic labor to understand our interdependence and "find out where the heart is".

Zen poet Ando talks to host Vijay R. Nathan about stillness, poetry, and her meditative training. We discuss the union of wisdom and compassion, and a return to our ultimate source. INC: Heart Sutra and chanting. Support her work at patreon.com/theunsui

Filmmakers Neha Gautam and Brandon Herman discuss pivotal films in their life and their vision for cinema, society, and themselves. We discuss their work, social justice themes, and how the personal is political. Music from Massive Attack.

Tahir Hussain Faridi Qawwal of Fanna Fi Allah speaks to host Vijay R. Nathan about the music of the mystics. After discussing Sufi Qawwali music, we listen to the masters discuss union with the divine and a sample of music from Fanna Fi Allah.