Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis wanted to be a lawyer but found herself on a different path. Now, she's an award-winning journalist who anchors ABC News Live Prime and "World News Tonight" on the weekend.  Linsey joins Sophia to talk about the moment she decided to pursue journalism and why, mentors who helped her along her journey, covering politics, and what it's like interviewing some of the biggest newsmakers in the world, including her thoughts on Hillary Clinton when the camera's stopped rolling.  Plus, besides being an accomplished journalist, Linsey is also a best-selling author! She discusses the inspiration behind her sixth children's book, "Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights!  Ariana joins Sophia to talk about her journey with identity as a queer Afro-Latina, how she got into showbiz, and what it was like working in Broadway shows for years, including "Hamilton," before hitting the big screen in the movie that 'changed her life,' Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." She also reveals what she told the famed director before joining the cast, the types of projects she is working on now, and having the courage to pursue magic!  Plus, Ariana talks about her important new role as ACLU Artist Ambassador for Voting Rights and what's at stake this election year! For more info, follow @aclu_nationwide on Instagram and vote.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok two years ago . . . but with fame came hate and transphobia.  Dylan joins Sophia to talk about rising above the fray and thriving, dealing with transphobia, why she looks back on some of her original videos and cringes, debunking the ridiculous notion that she transitioned to become famous, Lady Gaga showing up for her, and her new music!  Plus, Sophia talks about her year of Yes! In 2012, she and her best friend decided to say yes to everything that felt scary . . . Sophia reveals how that worked out for her!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millennials will know Torrey DeVitto from some of the hottest TV shows of the early 2000s, such as One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars!  The 'Chicago Med' alum joins Sophia to chat about their time together on One Tree Hill, including how she emotionally prepared to play such an unstable character as Nanny Carrie and what it was like dealing with fan reactions on social media and in person. The actress also reveals what it was like growing up in a spiritual and rock n' roll household with a dad who was Billy Joel's drummer!  Plus, Torrey opens up about why it was so important to share her personal experience with abortion, how her family felt about her going public, and the current threat to women's health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Joy-Ann Reid shares her journey from a 'nerdy' kid to cable TV's first Black woman prime-time anchor. She discusses her passion for journalism, meeting civil rights heroes, and her new book. The episode delves into her childhood influences, love for storytelling, and advocacy for social issues.

Jenny Cavnar is a trailblazer making history as the first female primary play-by-play announcer for an MLB team!  Jenny joins Sophia to talk about working in a male-dominated environment, breaking barriers, the women who paved the path for her and handling sexist trolls.  Jenny also discusses her path to her dream job, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are rooting for you and pushing you outside your comfort zone, and how she juggles her career as a mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean energy should be a no-brainer, yet it feels stuck in political drama and doubt!  U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joins Sophia to help clarify the confusion on clean energy, including why it's going to bring millions of high-paying jobs, the tax incentives and credits available, and the President's goals of getting America to 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero carbon emissions in less than thirty years!  Plus, the former governor of Michigan shares her political journey, revealing that she initially thought her husband would run for office instead of her! She reveals what happened to change her career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Greenberg has entertained fans on the big and small screen for over two decades, including playing fan favorite Jake Jaglieski on "One Tree Hill" . . . but now he is expanding his resume to include writer, producer, and director.  Bryan joins Sophia to talk about his new movie, "Junction," and how his own brush with opioid abuse inspired it, how he got such an impressive cast to join him on set, including Sophia, and the four-year journey to make the movie.  Bryan also talks about how and when he got into acting, how he and his lovely wife, Jamie Chung, juggle their careers and parenthood (they have twin boys)! Plus, a little 'One Tree Hill' behind-the-scenes chat you won't want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody loves Phil!  The creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Somebody Feed Phil" joins Sophia for an engaging and funny chat about how he went from a struggling aspiring actor to a successful writer, producer, and author!  Phil Rosenthal may be living his best life now, but he reveals the many odd jobs he did for many years before finding success! He also shares the lessons he learned along the way, listening to the universe when it speaks to you, and the real-life side-splitting story about signing up his parents for a fruit-of-the-month subscription, which ended badly but made for great TV!  Plus, the duo talks about their love of food, traveling, Phil's new book with his daughter, and the 7th season of "Somebody Feed Phil," debuting March 1 on Netflix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trained dietitian, entrepreneur, and plant-based cook Radhi Devlukia transformed her relationship with food by consciously cooking and using meals to support her well-being, and she's on a mission to help others take their health back into their hands through good, flavorful food!  Radhi joins Sophia to talk about how her upbringing and personal life led to her career path, how anxiety is wrecking your gut health, and the benefits of Ayurveda, which leads Sophia to reveal how an Ayurvedic cleanse helped with her asthma.  Plus, Radhi talks about her new cookbook, "Joyfull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly," and shares the recipe for a drink that will help jump-start digestion and help with bloating and gas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.