Far From the Tree

Tony interviews Anna about Political Playlist, her podcast that highlights the next generation of leaders in Congress, and how political engagement has always been a part of their family ethos.

Actors Steve and Audrey Zahn discuss their new movie “She Dances,” living on a farm in Kentucky, and how they both fell in love with the art of acting. 

UConn basketball phenom Sarah Strong joins with her mother, former WNBA All-Star Allison Feaster to discuss the dedication it takes to be a professional athlete, the unique struggles of being a woman in sports, and what it’s like for Allison to be a part of Sarah’s extraordinary basketball journey right now.

Creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and Host of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’, Phil Rosenthal joins with his daughter Lily Rosenthal to discuss the process of writing children’s books together, their hotspot restaurant Max and Helen’s, and how food has served as a through line of their relationship.

Legendary women’s rights activist and journalist Letty Cottin Pogrebin joins with her journalist daughters, Abigail and Robin Pogrebin, to discuss the most effective forms of activism, the importance of open dialogue, and where the feminist movement stands today.

Anna interviews Tony about the process of directing his new musical Chez Joey.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson joins with his dad and coach Rick Brunson to discuss what it’s like working on the same team for the first time and the determination it takes to be the best.

Journalists Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen discuss the role of empathy in reporting and how they navigate the balance between family and career.

Author Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham join to discuss co-writing their bestselling book The Academy, the power of routine for productivity, and how Shelby has found her own path as a writer.  

Journalists Jorge and Paola Ramos join the conversation to discuss navigating emerging media formats, covering the Trump presidency, and the experience of being Latino in America today.

In a special holiday edition of Far From the Tree, Anna and Tony answer audience questions, share Christmas traditions and proposal stories, and take a look back at their first year as cohosts.

Renowned civil rights attorney and Innocence Project co-founder Barry Scheck joins with his son, Gabe Scheck, Chief Advancement Officer at LIFT, for a conversation about their shared commitment to justice, their dedication to serving those in need, and how they each found purpose in their careers.LIFT is a national nonprofit that breaks the cycle of poverty by investing in parents. Through 1:1 coaching, financial goal-setting, and targeted cash support, LIFT helps families build stability and long-term economic mobility. Learn more about LIFT: www.whywelift.org, and donate to their Emergency Cash Relief Fund: https://liftecrf.funraise.org.Learn more about the Innocence Project’s fight to free the wrongfully convicted — and support their mission by visiting www.innocenceproject.org. 

The guest you’ve been waiting for! Tony’s wife of 38 years, production designer Jane Musky (When Harry Met Sally, Raising Arizona, Hitch) joins to discuss the hard truths of being a woman in the entertainment industry and how she passes on a legacy of hard work and determination to her daughters, Anna and Tess.

EGOT winner and acclaimed composer and lyricist, Benj Pasek (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land) and his mother, renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Hirsh-Pasek reflect on how creativity, play and artistic expression laid the foundation for Benj’s impressive career.

Tony takes the hotseat alongside his other daughter Tess Musky-Goldwyn for a candid conversation about their shared experiences as actors, Tess’s creative entrepreneurial spirit, and what life was like growing up in the Musky-Goldwyn household

Legendary University of Texas Head Women’s Basketball Coach Vic Schaefer joins with his daughter, Assistant Coach Blair Schaefer to discuss how Blair’s transition from player to colleague has shaped their relationship on and off the court, the growing spotlight on women’s basketball, and what it takes to be a great coach and player.

Legendary filmmaker Jerry Zucker and his daughter Katie Zucker join to talk about the lasting impact of Jerry’s film Ghost—both personally and professionally—and how Katie has built on her dad’s creative approach on iconic movies such as Airplane and The Naked Gun in her own career as a development executive.

Tony and Anna sit down with Tony's Scandal co-star Jeff Perry and his daughter, Young Sheldon star Zoe Perry to talk about the deep artistic bond they share that began in the Chicago theater scene and has flourished ever since.

Actors Christopher and Rosie McDonald share the highs and lows of life as artists, the lessons they’ve drawn from each other’s careers, and the joy of collaborating on projects—most recently on the set of Happy Gilmore 2.

What was it like as a kid to have your dad write a hit song called ‘Rufus is a Tit Man'? Or to listen to your son singing to thousands of people about an awful fight you once had? We get to the heart of the unique and loving relationship between this extraordinary father/son duo in this week's episode with Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright.