Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Journalist Joy-Ann Reid went from a "nerdy" kid who stayed past her bedtime to watch broadcast news to now fronting her own show!  The MSNBC Host and New York Times Bestselling author joins Sophia to discuss finding her passion for journalism, why she majored in documentary filmmaking at Harvard, becoming cable TV's first black woman prime-time anchor, and what it's really like behind the scenes of a busy newsroom.  Plus, Joy shares what it's been like meeting her civil rights heroes and talks about her new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson went from being a shy kid to being a successful actor on Broadway and the big and small screen . . . and now he's a successful podcast host too! Is there anything he can't do? The actor joins Sophia to chat about his journey to becoming an actor, which started at the tender age of eight, how he feels now looking back on his "Modern Family" days, fun stories from the set, and juggling home and work life with two little ones at home!  Plus, the scoop on his podcast "Dinner's On Me," including upcoming guests and favorite restaurants you should check out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary actress Jane Fonda found her calling for activism in the 60s and never looked back. At age 86, she continues to pursue change with a contagious enthusiasm and necessary urgency.  The Oscar winner joins Sophia for a conversation that explores her complicated childhood, her relationship with her father, and how she untangled herself from the pressures of Hollywood. A true work in progress, Jane also examines her resilience and where she hopes to improve in what she calls her final act. These days, Fonda is busier than ever fighting climate change and invites listeners to join the Jane Fonda Climate Pac by texting JANE to 40506. For more information on the important work she’s doing, visit JanePac.com. 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.

Sophia is back, and she is answering your questions!  After a health scare, Sophia reveals she is learning to prioritize her health and working on not putting herself last. She admits this election year has made her anxious, and there have been a few sleepless nights . . . she details how she is coping with that, and she also gives tips on how to talk to someone with opposing political views.  Plus, Sophia shares her favorite coffee order and the most requested dish she loves to make when hosting an event! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ava DuVernay went from working behind the scenes as a Hollywood publicist to picking up a camera at the age of thirty-two and changing her career path to become an award-winning, celebrated writer and director.  Ava joins Sophia to talk about her journey into filmmaking, why she is at the most vulnerable time of her life, and what it was like crowdfunding her latest and most personal film, "Origin," which tackles race and hierarchies.  "Origin" is in theaters on January 19th. To support the film, go to Seat16.com and gift $16 for a ticket and a one-year subscription to masterclass to teens across the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She went from a trial attorney to a federal prosecutor, walking away from the law and turning to journalism so she could have a voice for those without one.  CNN's Laura Coates joins Sophia to talk about her time working in the US Department of Justice, what she was ill-prepared for, the moment that changed her career path, and how you should approach this election year, including the most dangerous thing a voter can do.  Plus, Laura breaks down some of today's political headlines, including Colorado and Maine taking Donald Trump off the ballot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Born into a life of activism, Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, is on a mission to help win back reproductive rights!  Alexis joins Sophia to talk about the moment that inspired her to join Planned Parenthood, the harmful impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade is having on regular, everyday people, and the critical fight happening right now for reproductive health rights.  Alexis also discusses the states where abortion is going to be on the ballot and how to get informed and involved.  For more information, visit:  Florida -  https://floridiansprotectingfreedom.com/NY -  https://nyequalrights.org/Planned Parenthood Action -  https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.