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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush iHeartPodcasts
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4.6 • 2.9K Ratings
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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.
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Work in Progress: Linsey Davis
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."
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Work in Progress: Ariana DeBose
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.
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Work in Progress: Dylan Mulvaney
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!
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Work In Progress: Torrey DeVitto
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.
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Work in Progress: Joy-Ann Reid
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."
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Work in Progress: Jenny Cavnar
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.
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Customer Reviews
Democrats Need Sophia
I’m a 37 year-old, well-informed, queer woman. I am terrified for the state of our democracy, and I find myself constantly let down by my party. I love the MSNBC line-up, but I am finding myself more and more disenfranchised. I hear a lot of white voices wondering what we can do to get the black vote. I see older politicians, that I used look up to, scolding their base for expressing concerns regarding age.
Sophia brings engaging and thoughtful guests to the table, relevant activists that are really making changes in the world, and talking about the issues that matter to the growing progressive base.
This review comes after turning off “How to Win 2024” five minutes in and finding relief in Sophia’s latest episode. Keep up the great work! We need more people like you because politicians have blinders on. Trump is leading because he placates his base, he doesn’t scold them.
Agenda pusher
Sophia is horrible and disgusting. She claims she fights for workmen’s rights but that’s the opposite of what she does. She has a man pretending to be a girl on and tears real women down. She doesn’t have an open mind at all and doesn’t see who little girls should truly look up to. She’s a typical Hollywood troll. She wanted fame and fortune so she has sold her soul to the devil.
Omg
You are amazing. I love your presence in interviews, and your intellect shines through. Your interview with Jenn Psaki was A-mazing and your podcast is awesome. I’d love to hear you talk with Rachel Maddow!!! BRAVA.