Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Work in Progress: Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a podcast crossover! Real-life besties, former "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars, and "Call It What It Is" hosts join Work In Progress! In this fun chat,...

Work in Progress: Yvonne Strahovski

27 Nov 2024

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Emmy-nominated actress Yvonne Strahovski first turned heads as a CIA agent in the popular NBC series Chuck, followed by a role in another hit show, De...

Work in Progress: Zachary Quinto

21 Nov 2024

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Zachary Quinto has thrilled audiences with his performances on stage, film, and TV, starring in huge hits like Heroes and American Horror Story and pl...

Work in Progress: Amber Ruffin

14 Nov 2024

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Comedian, performer, and host Amber Ruffin knew she was funny at a young age, so it's no surprise she is making viewers laugh out loud on "Late Night ...

Ana Navarro

08 Nov 2024

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Many people are feeling heartbroken and terrified right now, and the biggest question in the air is, what went wrong?  The View co-host, political st...

Work in Progress: Kaitlan Collins

05 Nov 2024

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It's go time! Election Day is here, and CNN Anchor Kaitlan Collins joins Sophia to chat about what she's hearing from both camps, the gender gap, poll...

Rebecca Traister

04 Nov 2024

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Rebecca Traister is an award-winning writer covering women in politics and media, a best-selling author and one of Sophia’s idols! Rebecca joins Sop...

Work in Progress: Governor Jay Inslee

31 Oct 2024

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As a kid, he dreamed of playing for the Boston Celtics. As he got older, he thought he would end up in the medical field, but Washington Governor Jay ...

Sarah Lewis

28 Oct 2024

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Harvard Professor, bestselling author, and founder of Vision & Justice, Sarah Lewis, is bringing to light what has been hidden from view about rac...

Work in Progress: Joanna "JoJo" Levesque

24 Oct 2024

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Singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was only 13 years old when she broke onto the music scene with her smash hit song, 'Leave (Get ...

Work in Progress: Gwen Walz

22 Oct 2024

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Minnesota's First Lady and the wife of VP Nominee Tim Walz is hitting the ground running with an important message - get to the ballot box and VOTE! G...

Work in Progress: Jason George

18 Oct 2024

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Onscreen, he's known for saving lives as Ben Warren on Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy. Offscreen, he's making a real difference as the chair of SAG-AFT...

Work in Progress: Gary Vaynerchuk

16 Oct 2024

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Serial entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as 'Gary Vee,' currently has not one but two new books out, a...

Work in Progress: Penn & Kim Holderness

11 Oct 2024

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For online content creators Penn & Kim Holderness, the saying, "the couple that works together, stays together," is spot on! The couple, who have ...

Work in Progress: Marcia Clark

09 Oct 2024

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She became a household name in the 90s as the lead prosecutor in O.J. Simpson's trial, but her career in law was accidental. Marcia Clark initially wa...

Work in Progress: Amanda Zurawski

04 Oct 2024

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The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade have been devastating for many women. One of them is Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being refused...

Work in Progress: Kamala Harris

03 Oct 2024

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There's a lot at stake in this election, including women's access to healthcare. Sophia, a long-standing advocate for reproductive healthcare, shares ...

A Free Future

30 Sep 2024

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Some of the brightest minds, activists, and trailblazers came together in NYC for The Ford Foundation's Free Future panel, "Preventing Gender Violence...

Work in Progress: Uzo Aduba

26 Sep 2024

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Uzo Aduba is a force on the big screen, small screen — and the stage! Now, she is crossing off one more accomplishment from her list: author. The Em...

Work in Progress: Morgan Wade

19 Sep 2024

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Rising country music artist Morgan Wade may seem like an overnight success, but it took a lot of hustle and hard work to get to where she is now. The ...

Work in Progress: Karine Jean-Pierre

12 Sep 2024

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Karine Jean-Pierre grew up the proud daughter of immigrants who came to this country for a better life. And she achieved the ultimate American Dream, ...

Work in Progress: Nancy Pelosi

05 Sep 2024

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From a housewife in the 1960s to the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is an inspiration. She is also one of the most influen...

A New Era for Women's Sports

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an inspiring chat about the shift and rise of women's sports!Sophia takes us back to the Paris Olympics and her chat with Li Li Leung, t...

Bonus Content

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the DNC, our friend CNN’s Laura Coates turns the tables and interviews Sophia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: Maren Morris

29 Aug 2024

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Fresh off her performance at the DNC, Maren Morris — singer-songwriter, activist, and mom — is in a new chapter of her life. She’s doing things ...

Work in Progress: Kevin McHale

22 Aug 2024

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TV viewers got to know him as Artie Abrams on the mega-hit series "Glee" and from his scene-stealing guest role on "The Office," but his dream to be o...

Work in Progress: Symone Sanders-Townsend

15 Aug 2024

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The presidential race is heating up, and who better to discuss all the latest developments than a former White House political strategist and co-host ...

Work in Progress: Katie Couric

08 Aug 2024

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Millions of people grew up watching Katie Couric as co-host of NBC's Today Show and in her groundbreaking role as the first woman to solo anchor a net...

Glynnis MacNicol

01 Aug 2024

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Author Glynnis MacNicol is living her dream! Over 40, single, childfree, enjoying her freedom, and living life to the fullest, and she's written a mem...

Shamil Idriss

30 Jul 2024

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With polarization on the rise, some may start feeling helpless and hopeless, but there's a beacon of hope on the horizon...an international organizati...

Work in Progress: Natalie Portman

25 Jul 2024

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Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman has displayed her versatility on the big screen, tackling a wide range of roles in films like May Decemb...

Work in Progress: Nico Tortorella

18 Jul 2024

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"Younger" and "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" star Nico Tortorella grew up in a hockey family but was bit by the acting bug at the age of nine and ne...

Work in Progress: Amit Rahav

11 Jul 2024

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Actor Amit Rahav has been making waves in Hollywood with high-profile projects, including a World War II drama close to his heart. The actor joins Sop...

Happy Fourth of July!

02 Jul 2024

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Work in Progress: Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne

27 Jun 2024

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Power couple Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are talented multi-hyphenates who can do it all! Comedy, acting, writing, producing, and now directing! ...

Work in Progress: Alex Edelman

20 Jun 2024

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Comedian Alex Edelman is having a moment in the spotlight. Yet, he admits his 8-year-old self would never believe he works in an industry that require...

Work in Progress: Chris Colfer

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He lit up the small screen as Kurt Hummel in the mega-hit show "Glee," and now he's lighting up the literary world with his diverse young adult novels...

Work in Progress Q&A

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Q&A time! Sophia is back, answering listener questions, including how she deals with stress, the women in her life who inspire her, the show ...

Work in Progress: In Case You Missed It: Melissa Etheridge

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For over three decades, Grammy and Oscar-winning rockstar Melissa Etheridge has dazzled audiences across the globe. Now, she is lighting up the Broadw...

Mae Krier

28 May 2024

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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...

Work in Progress: In Case You Missed it: Jesse Tyler Ferguson

23 May 2024

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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 po...

Luke Russert

21 May 2024

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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 expos...

Work in Progress: In Case You Missed It: Jane Fonda

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 contagi...

Work in Progress: Miranda July

14 May 2024

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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...

Work in Progress: Ben McKenzie

09 May 2024

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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...

Work in Progress: Alisyn Camerota

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 suc...

Work In Progress: Jamie-Lynn Sigler

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sigle...

Work in Progress: Linsey Davis

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 AB...

Work in Progress: Ariana DeBose

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights!  Ariana joins Sophia to ta...

Work in Progress: Dylan Mulvaney

04 Apr 2024

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Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok tw...

Work In Progress: Torrey DeVitto

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Litt...

Work in Progress: Joy-Ann Reid

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Work in Progress: Jenny Cavnar

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Work in Progress: Secretary Jennifer Granholm

07 Mar 2024

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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 ...

In Case You Missed It: Bryan Greenberg

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Phil Rosenthal

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody loves Phil!  The creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Somebody Feed Phil" joins Sophia for an engaging and funny chat about how he wen...

Radhi Devlukia

14 Feb 2024

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Trained dietitian, entrepreneur, and plant-based cook Radhi Devlukia transformed her relationship with food by consciously cooking and using meals to ...

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

Jane Fonda

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 contagi...

Bryan Greenberg

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Real Talk with Sophia

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 no...

Ava DuVernay

10 Jan 2024

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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...

Laura Coates

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 withou...

Happy 2024 from your friends at iHeartPodcasts

30 Dec 2023

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Happy Holidays!

27 Dec 2023

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Alexis McGill Johnson

20 Dec 2023

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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!  ...

Adam Kinzinger

13 Dec 2023

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Air Force Veteran and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger followed Republican party lines until January 6, 2021 . . . that's when he decided enough was ...

Jewel

29 Nov 2023

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Her story of resilience and strength is truly inspirational, from living in her car as a teen struggling to make ends meet to becoming a Grammy-nomina...

Paulina Porizkova

22 Nov 2023

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She was one of the highest-paid supermodels of the 80s, gracing the covers of countless magazines around the globe, used to being seen but never heard...

Melissa Etheridge

15 Nov 2023

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For over three decades, Grammy and Oscar-winning rockstar Melissa Etheridge has dazzled audiences across the globe. Now, she is lighting up the Broadw...

David Oyelowo

08 Nov 2023

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His work on the big and small screen has earned him plenty of accolades (Selma, Nightingale), but his philanthropic work is truly inspiring. Award-win...

Cassidy Hutchinson Part 2

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She found herself smack dab in the middle of a political firestorm during the Trump administration . . . now the former White House aide is telling al...

Cassidy Hutchinson Part 1

01 Nov 2023

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She found herself smack dab in the middle of a political firestorm during the Trump administration . . . now the former White House aide is telling al...

Hilarie Burton Morgan

31 Oct 2023

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Sophia reunites with Hilarie Burton for a very special WIP live from Hilarie's "Grimoire Girl: A Memoir of Magic and Mischief" Live Talks LA Event in ...

Matt Gutman

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While others run away from danger, journalists like Matt Gutman run towards it.  The Chief National Correspondent for ABC News joins Sophia from Isra...

E.R. Fightmaster

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are triple threats, quadruple threats, and then there is E.R. Fightmaster . . . non-binary actor, writer, comedian, producer, and musician.  Th...

Dana Bash

11 Oct 2023

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Today's guest went from working as an intern at CNN to becoming a trusted face in news covering campaigns and the White House.  CNN's chief political...

Matthew McConaughey

05 Oct 2023

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From the A-List to the New York Times Best Sellers List, to using his star power for good . . . there's little Matthew McConaughey cannot do!  The Ac...

Welcome to Work in Progress Season 3

04 Oct 2023

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Jen Psaki - Part 1

04 Oct 2023

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We kick off our first episode back with former White House Press Secretary and host of one of the most-watched news programs on MSNBC, Jen Psaki.  Je...

Jen Psaki- Part 2

04 Oct 2023

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We kick off our first episode back with former White House Press Secretary and host of one of the most-watched news programs on MSNBC, Jen Psaki.  Je...

Good Sam Cast - Rapid Fire Questions

15 Mar 2022

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The cast of Good Sam, Sophia's new show, answers rapid fire questions so we can get to know them better!See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Flip the Mic - Part 2

08 Mar 2022

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This is Part 2 of this special episode where Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Ma...

Flip the Mic Part 1

01 Mar 2022

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Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Magos. Sophia answers both fun and deep questio...

Jamil Smith - Part 2 [re-release]

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was originally released on September 8, 2020. Jamil Smith is a talented journalist and Emmy-Award-winning television producer whose work ...

Jamil Smith - Pt. 1

15 Feb 2022

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In honor of Black History Month, Work in Progress in honored to have journalist and Emmy-award winning television producer Jamil Smith on the podcast ...

Jason Isaacs - Part 2

08 Feb 2022

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In this special part 2 episode with Jason Isaacs, Jason joins Sophia to talk about what draws him to acting and the curiosity of getting to live diffe...

Jason Isaacs - Part 1

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Isaacs is a remarkable actor, philanthropist, and Sophia's TV Dad on their new show, Good Sam. You may have seen Jason as Lucius Malfoy in ...

Progress Report #9: Rapid Fire Q's with the Good Sam Cast

27 Jan 2022

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The cast of Good Sam, Sophia's new show, answers rapid fire questions so we can get to know them better! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Katie Wech & Jennie Snyder Urman

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Wech is a TV and film writer for shows such as Rizzoli & Isles, Jane the Virgin, and most recently she’s the creator of Good Sam...

Skye P. Marshall - Part 2

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special part 2 episode with Skye P. Marshall, Skye joins Sophia to talk about getting the role of Dr. Lex Trulie on their CBS show Good S...

Skye P. Marshall - Part 1

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skye P. Marshall is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a seasoned actor most recently seen on Sophia’s new show, Good Sam. Skye joins Soph...

Progress Report: 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All of our guests this year prompted conversations that had a huge impact on the way we understand and think about the world. On this special extra ep...

Mayor Michael Tubbs

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mayor Michael Derrick Tubbs is a community leader, an educator, an author, and the former Mayor of Stockton, CA. Michael joins Sophia on the podcast t...

Progress Report #8: Giving Back

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To start 2022 off right, Sophia discusses a few charitable organizations that can use your donations or volunteer time to make a difference!See omnyst...

Jane Goodall

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Although she’s known for being the most famous expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is so much more than a primatologist. She’s also an author, pod...

Connie Britton

14 Dec 2021

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Connie Britton is an award-winning actress who’s known for fighting not just for the integrity of the women she plays on screen, but also for the ri...

Ken Armstrong & Meribah Knight

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sophia is joined on the podcast by Ken Armstrong and Meribah Knight: two journalists who investigated and broke an eye-opening story about Black...

Blair Imani

30 Nov 2021

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Blair Imani is a speaker and writer most well-known for the power and scope of her activism. She joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about her work to...

Melissa Benoist

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an actor, a producer, mental health activist, and even a Superhero--when she’s on set. You know her best as Kara Danvers aka Supe...