Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

For over three decades, Grammy and Oscar-winning rockstar Melissa Etheridge has dazzled audiences across the globe. Now, she is lighting up the Broadway stage with her one-woman act.  The rock icon joins Sophia to talk about her journey from a kid in the midwest with a guitar to a globe-trotting hitmaker, how her critically acclaimed stage show came about, the decision to open up about her son's passing in her memoir, and growing up in the '60s and '70s, and the consequences of coming out then versus now.  Plus, Melissa is going on tour again this spring! How she feels about hitting the road again, and details about her upcoming special coming to Paramount+ soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When her country called, she answered. Mae Krier is a real-life Rosie the Riveter who, at just 17, left home to work in a factory and help her country during World War II. The trailblazer and Congressional Gold Medal recipient shares her journey with Sophia, which spans the Great Depression, living through 17 American Presidents and contributing to the war effort by building bombers for Boeing during WWII. It's a riveting story from a member of the greatest generation. 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.

As a child, Luke Russert would grab a mic and narrate his surroundings, a habit that was not surprising given his parents' profession. His early exposure to journalism, growing up on sets and around politics, laid the foundation for his future career.  Luke joins Sophia to share his experience growing up in the world of journalism and the impact the loss of his dad, Tim Russert, had on him. He opens up about delivering a eulogy to a room full of presidents and senators, forging his own career path, dealing with comparisons to his father, and the surprising advice he received that made him decide to walk away from the world of news for a while. He also talks about his journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with grief which led to his book, "Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself," available now. 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.

Talented artist, director, and New York Times bestselling author Miranda July was "hell-bent on expressing" herself at a young age, so she made a path for herself encompassing multiple platforms.  Miranda joins Sophia to discuss her creative process, the inspiration behind some of her projects, and her latest book, "All Fours," which is getting rave reviews.  "All Fours" is available for purchase now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben McKenzie not only survived the 00s but also the glare of the spotlight. The actor shot to fame as a troubled teenager in the mega-hit series The O.C., which debuted the same year as another teen drama, One Tree Hill. Ben and Sophia share stories about what it was like being young and dealing with fame on their respective hit shows. Ben also opens up about being terrified of being put in the 'teen actor' box, being confused with his character, and meeting his wife, Morena Baccarin, on The O.C. set but not remembering! Plus, Ben dishes about showing his 7-year-old daughter The O.C. and her reaction to the show, his childhood dream of being a football player and how he ended up acting instead, and what inspired him to write the book, "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisyn Camerota went from a punk rock teen to a respected journalist anchoring for CNN, and now she is an author sharing her story of survival and success in her new memoir, "Combat Love."  Alisyn opens up to Sophia about chasing her dreams of being a journalist, her experience working at Fox News under Roger Ailes, including sexual harassment, not buying into their mission statement, and transitioning from Fox to rival network CNN.  Alisyn also talks about her decision to write a memoir, how writing helped heal her relationship with her mother, and the power of music in her life!  Alisyn Camerota's new book, "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home," is available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She lit up our screens in the iconic HBO series, The Sopranos and now she is inspiring people by opening up about her health journey. Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sophia for an emotional chat about getting the role of a lifetime at 16 years of age, dealing with health problems at the height of her career, why she kept her diagnosis a secret, and the many women who helped her on her journey. Plus, the actress tells all about her new podcast with Christina Applegate and the special bond they share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.