The Truth to Power Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Battia...

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 Operatio...