Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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Oct 8, 2025 • 57min

Work in Progress: Grace Van Patten

Hulu’s acclaimed limited series "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" pushed Grace Van Patten to her limits—learning Italian in weeks, embodying Amanda’s story, and carrying insights from both Knox herself and producer Monica Lewinsky that changed her beyond the role. Grace opens up about the pivotal gap year that made her choose acting for good and the unexpected lessons she’s still trying to apply off-screen. Plus, with "Tell Me Lies" season 3 filming now, Grace hints at what makes this chapter of her career both thrilling and bittersweet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 58min

Work in Progress: Carson Daly

Carson Daly has been a defining voice in pop culture for more than three decades, but despite his warmth, humor and openness in front of the camera, behind the scenes, he's struggled with potentially career-crushing anxiety.Carson opens up about his first panic attack which took place in his TRL dressing room and how he went from thinking he was “broken” to becoming a leading voice for mental health. Find out how he's turned his self-awareness into a superpower and uses his mental health toolkit to help others, even on live TV.Learn more about the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival at https://www.projecthealthyminds.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 38min

Work in Progress: Dr. Meghan Beach

Beloved Pediatric Emergency Department doctor and social media sensation Dr. Meghan Beach is trusted by millions on social media for her razor-sharp insights and relatable, no-nonsense style. She’s also changing the way parents receive and understand vital insights about children’s health. Hear how Dr. Beach balances saving lives, raising four kids, and breaking down medical myths online. Plus, she reveals a few life-saving tricks every parent should know, including a surprising way parents could prevent severe allergic reactions.Find and follow Dr. Beach on instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/dr.beachgem10?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h

Work in Progress: Malin Akerman

Unfiltered, unapologetic, and utterly magnetic—Malin Åkerman is fresh off her bold, twist-filled turn in "The Hunting Wives" and opens up about embracing freedom on screen, the power of female friendship, and the honesty that fuels both her marriage and her career.  Plus, find out the current state of the show's second season and how she and her husband feel about her new status as a queer icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 57min

Work in Progress: Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo isn’t just one of the funniest voices in comedy—she’s a storyteller whose underdog journey fuels razor-sharp stand-up on identity, class and culture. Her latest Netflix special "Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy" blends hilarity with humanity, but in the comedy clubs, she’s proving that laughter can spark real change. Hear firsthand about the family struggles that shaped her, the dystopian nightmare she found herself in on election night, and the unexpected way she raised $30K of life-changing support, one laugh at a time.All proceeds from Cristela's live "Room Temperature Shows" benefit The Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Learn more about their work at https://www.immdef.org/.Cristela's new Netflix special "Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy" comes out September 23rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 56min

Work in Progress: Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh has never been afraid to break boundaries, and her latest project proves it. A trailblazing comedian, storyteller, and digital creator, Lilly reveals all the dirty details about her bold new comedy “Doin’ It” and how this film had moments that made her blush. Lilly’s also making amazing strides in her mission to uplift women and amplify underrepresented voices! Find out how and discover what she says is her number one priority in life.  Learn more about Lilly’s projects and mission here: Unicorn Islandhttps://www.unicornisland.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 2min

Work in Progress: Jonathan Capehart

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jonathan Capehart opens up about his extraordinary life and his latest book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home.”  He takes us from the tension of straddling two very different worlds—urban New Jersey and rural North Carolina—to the complexities of race, queerness, and identity in America’s shifting landscape.  Plus, Jonathan explains why he feels obligated to share his opinions, even when others in his industry are blasted for doing the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 51min

Work in Progress: Don Lemon

Don Lemon is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in American media. Known for fearless storytelling and unflinching conversations about politics, culture, and identity, he’s now reinvented himself in bold new ways. In this conversation, Don opens up about resilience, his new YouTube series/podcast “The Don Lemon Show” and the power of queer joy. Plus, Don talks candidly about what led to his leaving CNN and gives his take on Trump’s intimidation efforts against mainstream media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 49min

Work in Progress: Amanda Knox Part 2

Sophia's in-depth conversation with Amanda Knox continues with what happened after the guilty verdict - from Amanda's traumatic time spent in an Italian jail to the equally shocking revelation that her conviction was overturned and she'd be set free. Amanda takes us through the painful process of grieving all that was lost, finding purpose in what came next and seeking closure through the most unexpected source.Before you watch the rest of "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" on Hulu, listen to Amanda share her story in her own words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 43min

Work in Progress: Amanda Knox - Part 1

Amanda Knox went from a college student studying abroad to the center of one of the most notorious wrongful convictions of our time. Vilified by tabloids and betrayed by a justice system, she spent years fighting not just for her freedom, but for her truth — the actual truth — to be told.Now a bestselling author, journalist, and advocate, Amanda is reclaiming her voice and dismantling the false narratives adopted by a media fever storm that once defined her. Find out how Hulu’s highly anticipated limited series "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" empowered her to finally seize control of her own story, and how another woman who intimately understands media vilification, none other than Monica Lewinsky, joined the deeply personal fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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