On this episode of Newsweek Radio, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai takes listeners on an insightful journey through his musical evolution and mentorship. He shares pivotal moments with mentors like Bill Westcott, Joe Satriani, and Frank Zappa, highlighting how they shaped his understanding of music theory and its application to the guitar. Vai reminisces about his groundbreaking album "Passion and Warfare," recounting the challenges of its creation and its unexpected success. Beyond his musical prowess, he delves into the profound aspects of creativity, spirituality, and the battle between ego and authentic self-expression. Throughout the conversation, Vai's reflections offer a unique glimpse into the mindset of a musician who transcends the boundaries of technical mastery to embrace the deeper essence of artistry and personal growth.Read the article here: newsweek.com/unleashing-creative-infinity-conversation-steve-vaiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grammy award winning solo guitarist Eric Johnson stops by Newsweek Radio to talk about his music and the 2024 G3 reunion tour with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. Go HERE for tour information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani stops by Newsweek radio to discuss the G3 reunion tour featuring the original lineup of himself, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai. We also talk about Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the greatest 250 guitar players of all time, and so much more! Click HERE for tour information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another quick update from NWR as our lead podcast at can now be heard on terrestrial radio in Seattle, Washington, USA. Jesse describes some the hurdles and challenges he's overcome to help bring his host to the starting line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back in the saddle with Newsweek Radio and Podcast updates, upcoming guests, and we look back at McGruff the Crime Dog's short singing career from an album that sent mixed messages to children about drugs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse gives a quick update on the future of Newsweek Radio and other projects that he's currently working on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top (and bottom) headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A fast blast of today's top headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond the realms of human comprehension.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest and greatest headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse's thoughts and memories of working with and befriending the late Jack Sonni, the other guitar player in Dire Straits who recently passed away at the age of 68.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest and greatest headlines from Newsweek.com and your mom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A frothy and sebaceous mixture of today's top headlines from Newsweek and beyond! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top (and bottom) headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's 5 minute fast blast of top trending headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A 5 minute fast blast of news, commentary, and today's top headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top headlines from Newsweek.com and beyond!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commentary on President Joe Biden comparing the near loss of his beloved Corvette to the suffering and loss that people are enduring in Lahaina, Maui. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today's top headlines and offbeat news from around the world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quick look at the top offbeat headlines of the day in our crazy world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest trending headlines from Newsweek.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Calder Walton, one of the world’s leading scholars of intelligence and national security at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government joins us to talk about his new book, Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West, where we get his hot take on the attempted Russian coup, escalating tensions between the US and China, and the potential for the new cold war to turn hot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cannabis entrepreneur & activist Andrew DeAngelo joins Newsweek Radio to discuss the current state of cannabis in the United States, the Last Prisoner Project, and some of the biggest issues that cannabis entrepreneurs are grappling with in this $30 billion dollar a year industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Warburton stops by Newsweek Radio for a quick chat about Family Guy, The Tick, and the $26 million dollars that he's raised for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Michio Kaku stops by Newsweek Radio for a fascinating conversation about communication, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, fission vs fusion, UFOs, and figure skating!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Dawes was voted ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World’ by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar twice consecutively. He joins Newsweek Radio to share his music and the story behind taking his solo act around the world with legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Justin Hayward from the Moody Blues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary guitar virtuoso and performance artist Tommy Emmanuel joins Newsweek Radio to talk about everything from starting his music career as a young child, to developing his highly successful solo act, and his intriguing process of telling beautiful stories with the guitar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's going on at The Debate and the rest of our lineup here at Newsweek? Jesse has the latest behind the scenes with reflections on the freedom to disagree.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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