Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

While on location in South Africa filming the rom-com "Summer's Last Resort," Sophia sat down with her leading man, actor Jerry O'Connell, to share hilarious on-set secrets, candid career challenges and what they're missing while away from home.

Plus, Sophia answers Jerry's burning questions about OTH and Jerry reveals what went on behind the scenes while making his classic "Stand By Me."

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Every Sunday as moderator of "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker sits across from power, knowing that a single question—asked the wrong way or not asked at all—can shape the national conversation. Now, as the one in the hot seat, Kristen ​opens up about the personal experiences that transformed the way she tackles the complexities of politics, truth and life itself.

This episode was recorded January 28, 2026. 

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Looking at the eclectic crowd attending a Danae Hays comedy show and - as she puts it - you don't know if it's sponsored by the NRA or GLAAD. But somehow this Alabama-born content-creator makes both the southern good ole' boys and old married lesbians laugh and even find unexpected common ground.

From prank calls to sold-out shows, Danae opens up about her viral fame, coming out young, and the real stories behind her ch...

Perimenopause is something every woman will experience—but almost no one prepares us for how deeply it can affect our bodies, identities, and relationships. 

In this candid conversation, TV host and cultural commentator Jeannie Mai opens up about her role as executive producer of the new docuseries "BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey."  Find out what Jeannie learned about herself while making this powerful proj...

Mika Brzezinski has been at the center of America’s political conversation for nearly two decades. She’s covered history-defining moments and propelled women of all stripes to Know their Value in the workplace and beyond.
Now, she opens up about navigating relationships with both the Trump administration and her "Morning Joe" co-host/husband Joe Scarborough.

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One of Sophia's best friends, author Rory Uphold shows up with the wit, guts, and sharp perspective that made her debut book a bestseller — turning the horrors of modern dating into something you can actually learn from, laugh at, and survive. 

In this wildly honest conversation, Rory and Sophia shed light on the quiet ways we betray ourselves while trying to be chosen and offer practical tips on what you sho...

She runs PBS — and she’s fighting to save it. Paula Kerger, the longest-serving president in PBS history, sounds the alarm on what’s at stake as public broadcasting faces unprecedented cuts. From Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood to PBS NewsHour, she makes a passionate case for truth and why democracy itself depends on access to trusted information. 

Learn how you can take action at https://protectmy...

"Grey's Anatomy" star Caterina Scorsone reflects on what led a curious kid from Toronto to embody Dr. Amelia Shepherd, one of the most complex, electric characters on television today. 

Caterina addresses Amelia’s uncertain future on the series while standing fiercely clear-eyed in her real-life role, advocating for her daughter with Down syndrome and anyone denied accommodation for their uniqueness.

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As a 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky engaged in an intimate relationship with the most powerful man in the world. Two years later, she became the center of a national frenzy, political scandal and unprecedented public shaming. 

Behind the headlines, there is more truth to Monica's story, and it's her turn to reclaim the narrative.

In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Monica reflects candidly ab...

Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Sophia in Toronto, sharing the joy, heartbreak, humor, and fire behind 107 Days - the memoir chronicling her whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign. From childhood bullies to the emotional cost of public service, she opens up about the battles that shaped her and the hope that keeps her fighting. 

It's a masterclass in resilience, joy, and unwavering purpose that feels both...

Abby Phillip is one of the most trusted voices in American media — the anchor of CNN NewsNight and a sharp, steady guide through democracy’s most turbulent moments. She argues that journalism today isn’t about pretending to be “impartial” but rather meeting every story with curiosity, honesty, and depth. 

Abby's also unafraid to put the powerful on blast, and she reveals a major issue that ...

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul leads like a mom who’s had enough — protective, outspoken, and unwilling to watch her people get pushed aside. 

She opens up about the loving anger that drives her, the urgency of defending families, and what it takes to lead with both empathy and backbone. She also has a message for critics of newly-elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, because she believes New York is at ...

Amanda Kloots has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, Rockette, author, TV host, wife and now, single mom — and she’s still redefining what resilience looks like. 

Amanda opens up about juggling loss and enduring grief with newfound joy and reinvention, She also shares hard-won insights on healing, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

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Malala Yousafzai was just 15 when the Taliban tried to silence her for demanding girls’ right to education — and instead made her one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Now 28, the Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on the life behind the legend — the recovery, love story, and private doubts few have ever heard her share. Find out why Malala says real courage isn’t about surviving what happened to...

Robert Reich has spent a lifetime standing up to bullies—from the playground to the halls of power. Now, the former Labor Secretary and bestselling author reveals what we must do to take a stand against social injustice while democracy itself is under attack.

Find out why the most impactful leaders might be the ones who never hold public office and why he still believes the antidote to darkness isn’t optimism&mda...

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett isn’t pulling punches — especially now, as she fights a Texas redistricting plan that could erase her district and reshape democracy itself. The former civil-rights attorney opens up about the toll of being targeted, the fuel behind her fearlessness, and why she refuses to “play nice” when people’s rights are on the line. Find out what it really takes to keep showing up w...