Far From the Tree

Actor Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, screenwriter Anna Musky-Goldwyn, chat with other parent–child duos working in the same industry to explore what it’s really like being in the family business—the good, the bad, and everything in between.

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Andy and Steve Beshear Nov 03, 2026

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and his father, former Governor Steve Beshear, join Anna and Tony to talk about why leaders shouldn’t be afraid to lose, how Andy’s approach let him win in a state Trump carried by 30 points, and what it means to carry on a family legacy of public service.

Lisa Kudrow and Julian Stern Oct 27, 2026

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Anna and Tony kick off season two with big life updates on their growing family tree. Then Lisa Kudrow and Julian Stern join to talk about working together on The Comeback, AI’s place in Hollywood, and how Lisa navigated pregnancy and motherhood in the early days of Friends.

Season Finale Apr 07, 2026

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In the season one finale, Anna and Tony look back on their favorite Far From the Tree moments and answer audience questions.

Sharon Lavigne and Shamyra Lavigne-Davey Mar 31, 2026

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Sharon Lavigne and her daughter Shamyra Lavigne-Davey join to discuss their environmental advocacy work and their continued fight to shut down toxic chemical plants in their hometown St. James, Louisiana.

Behind the Scenes of Political Playlist Mar 24, 2026

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Tony interviews Anna about Political Playlist, her podcast that highlights the next generation of leaders in Congress, and how political engagement has always been a part of their family ethos.

Steve and Audrey Zahn Mar 17, 2026

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Actors Steve and Audrey Zahn discuss their new movie “She Dances,” living on a farm in Kentucky, and how they both fell in love with the art of acting.

Sarah Strong and Allison Feaster Mar 10, 2026

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UConn basketball phenom Sarah Strong joins with her mother, former WNBA All-Star Allison Feaster to discuss the dedication it takes to be a professional athlete, the unique struggles of being a woman in sports, and what it’s like for Allison to be a part of Sarah’s extraordinary basketball journey right now.

Phil and Lily Rosenthal Mar 03, 2026

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Creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and Host of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’, Phil Rosenthal joins with his daughter Lily Rosenthal to discuss the process of writing children’s books together, their hotspot restaurant Max and Helen’s, and how food has served as a through line of their relationship.

Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Robin & Abigail Pogrebin Feb 24, 2026

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Legendary women’s rights activist and journalist Letty Cottin Pogrebin joins with her journalist daughters, Abigail and Robin Pogrebin, to discuss the most effective forms of activism, the importance of open dialogue, and where the feminist movement stands today.

Behind the Scenes of Chez Joey Feb 17, 2026

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Anna interviews Tony about the process of directing his new musical Chez Joey.