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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Jalen and Rick Brunson Feb 10, 2026

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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson joins with his dad and coach Rick Brunson to discuss what it’s like working on the same team for the first time and the determination it takes to be the best.

Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen Feb 03, 2026

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Journalists Meredith Vieira and Gabe Cohen discuss the role of empathy in reporting and how they navigate the balance between family and career.

Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham Jan 27, 2026

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Author Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham join to discuss co-writing their bestselling book The Academy, the power of routine for productivity, and how Shelby has found her own path as a writer.

Jorge and Paola Ramos Jan 20, 2026

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Journalists Jorge and Paola Ramos join the conversation to discuss navigating emerging media formats, covering the Trump presidency, and the experience of being Latino in America today.

Holiday Q+A Dec 16, 2025

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In a special holiday edition of Far From the Tree, Anna and Tony answer audience questions, share Christmas traditions and proposal stories, and take a look back at their first year as cohosts.

Barry and Gabe Scheck Dec 09, 2025

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Renowned civil rights attorney and Innocence Project co-founder Barry Scheck joins with his son, Gabe Scheck, Chief Advancement Officer at LIFT, for a conversation about their shared commitment to justice, their dedication to serving those in need, and how they each found purpose in their careers.

LIFT is a national nonprofit that breaks the cycle of poverty by investing in parents. Through 1:1 coaching, financial goal-setting, and targeted cash support, LIFT helps families build stability and long-term economic mobility. Learn more about LIFT: www.whywelift.org, and donate to their Emergency Cash Relief Fund: https://liftecrf.funraise.org.

Learn more about the Innocence Project’s fight to free the wrongfully convicted — and support their mission by visiting www.innocenceproject.org.

Jane Musky Dec 02, 2025

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The guest you’ve been waiting for! Tony’s wife of 38 years, production designer Jane Musky (When Harry Met Sally, Raising Arizona, Hitch) joins to discuss the hard truths of being a woman in the entertainment industry and how she passes on a legacy of hard work and determination to her daughters, Anna and Tess.

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Benj Pasek Nov 18, 2025

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EGOT winner and acclaimed composer and lyricist, Benj Pasek (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land) and his mother, renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Hirsh-Pasek reflect on how creativity, play and artistic expression laid the foundation for Benj’s impressive career.

Tess Musky-Goldwyn Nov 11, 2025

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Tony takes the hotseat alongside his other daughter Tess Musky-Goldwyn for a candid conversation about their shared experiences as actors, Tess’s creative entrepreneurial spirit, and what life was like growing up in the Musky-Goldwyn household

Vic and Blair Schaefer Nov 04, 2025

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Legendary University of Texas Head Women’s Basketball Coach Vic Schaefer joins with his daughter, Assistant Coach Blair Schaefer to discuss how Blair’s transition from player to colleague has shaped their relationship on and off the court, the growing spotlight on women’s basketball, and what it takes to be a great coach and player.

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