

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 54min
Work in Progress: Caterina Scorsone
"Grey's Anatomy" star Caterina Scorsone reflects on what led a curious kid from Toronto to embody Dr. Amelia Shepherd, one of the most complex, electric characters on television today. Caterina addresses Amelia’s uncertain future on the series while standing fiercely clear-eyed in her real-life role, advocating for her daughter with Down syndrome and anyone denied accommodation for their uniqueness.Learn more about Caterina's passions - Global Down Syndrome Foundation and Modo Yoga LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2025 • 51min
Work In Progress: Monica Lewinsky Part 2
Part 2 of our extended conversation with Monica Lewinsky charts the aftermath of a life turned upside down - the regrets, reflections, struggles and hard-fought success as an advocate for others.Plus, find out Monica's take on what comes out of the Epstein Files, dynamics of power, and why Michelle Obama is on her mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2025 • 46min
Work In Progress: Monica Lewinsky Part 1
As a 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky engaged in an intimate relationship with the most powerful man in the world. Two years later, she became the center of a national frenzy, political scandal and unprecedented public shaming. Behind the headlines, there is more truth to Monica's story, and it's her turn to reclaim the narrative. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Monica reflects candidly about the dreams she once had for her future and the choices that changed everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 21min
Work in Progress: Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Sophia in Toronto, sharing the joy, heartbreak, humor, and fire behind 107 Days - the memoir chronicling her whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign. From childhood bullies to the emotional cost of public service, she opens up about the battles that shaped her and the hope that keeps her fighting. It's a masterclass in resilience, joy, and unwavering purpose that feels both deeply personal and globally urgent.107 Days is available at bookshop.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2025 • 1h 11min
Work in Progress: Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip is one of the most trusted voices in American media — the anchor of CNN NewsNight and a sharp, steady guide through democracy’s most turbulent moments. She argues that journalism today isn’t about pretending to be “impartial” but rather meeting every story with curiosity, honesty, and depth. Abby's also unafraid to put the powerful on blast, and she reveals a major issue that politicians are missing when it comes to voters. Plus, find out how her new book A Dream Deferred is reframing Jesse Jackson’s legacy and raising urgent questions about America right now.Check out her book at bookshop.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2025 • 44min
Work in Progress: Kathy Hochul
New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul leads like a mom who’s had enough — protective, outspoken, and unwilling to watch her people get pushed aside. She opens up about the loving anger that drives her, the urgency of defending families, and what it takes to lead with both empathy and backbone. She also has a message for critics of newly-elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, because she believes New York is at its best when we all work together.It's a candid, clear-eyed look at how she’s fighting for New Yorkers when it matters most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2025 • 55min
Work in Progress: Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, Rockette, author, TV host, wife and now, single mom — and she’s still redefining what resilience looks like. Amanda opens up about juggling loss and enduring grief with newfound joy and reinvention, She also shares hard-won insights on healing, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 57min
Work in Progress: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai was just 15 when the Taliban tried to silence her for demanding girls’ right to education — and instead made her one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Now 28, the Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on the life behind the legend — the recovery, love story, and private doubts few have ever heard her share. Find out why Malala says real courage isn’t about surviving what happened to her but choosing how to live after it.Malala's new memoir "Finding My Way" is available now at bookstore.org.Learn more about the Malala fund here and Recess here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
Work in Progress: Robert Reich
Robert Reich has spent a lifetime standing up to bullies—from the playground to the halls of power. Now, the former Labor Secretary and bestselling author reveals what we must do to take a stand against social injustice while democracy itself is under attack.Find out why the most impactful leaders might be the ones who never hold public office and why he still believes the antidote to darkness isn’t optimism—but action.Follow Robert on Substack: https://robertreich.substack.com/Learn how you can host or attend a screening of Professor Reich's documentary at https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/Find his memoir "Coming Up Short" at bookshop.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
Work in Progress: Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett isn’t pulling punches — especially now, as she fights a Texas redistricting plan that could erase her district and reshape democracy itself. The former civil-rights attorney opens up about the toll of being targeted, the fuel behind her fearlessness, and why she refuses to “play nice” when people’s rights are on the line. Find out what it really takes to keep showing up when the system keeps moving the goalposts... and what just might make Jasmine leave politics for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


