Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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BONUS: Tan France May 29, 2026

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Sophia couldn't let Tan France go without getting in on the "Honorable Gays" hilarity as the two test the premise of his new YouTube series. Turns out, Sophia was born to deliver hot takes and judgy AITA commentary! Meanwhile, if you started saying "French tuck" thanks to Tan, wait until you hear the term he rolls out in this wild chat!

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Tan France May 27, 2026

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You know Tan France for transforming style on "Queer Eye," but stepping onto the global stage as TV's first queer, brown, Muslim man made him fear for his safety. Now a decade later, Tan opens up about the rewards and revelations that came out of his wild ride with the Fab Five.
Plus, Tan talks trading in the title of fashion expert for several unexpected roles, including theater producer, onscreen drug lord, and hilarious gavel wielding judge!

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Senators Elissa Slotkin & Lisa Blunt Rochester May 20, 2026

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If you feel like dysfunction in Washington has become a threat to America itself, you're not alone. Freshmen Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) break down what's at stake and what they're fighting for despite the chaos created by the current Administration.
Plus, hear how the events on 9/11 changed everything for Senator Slotkin and Senator Blunt Rochester opens up about a secret wish that may fire up the internet in the sweetest of ways.

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Kelli Giddish May 13, 2026

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"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Kelli Giddish joins Sophia to reminisce about their early SVU-Chicago P.D. crossover days — find out why she still thanks Sophia in her head every time she goes out to dinner!
Plus, Kelli opens up about her scrappy NYC beginnings, a meet-cute you can’t script and why she's not making any long-term plans for SVU.

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BONUS: Lauren Holly May 08, 2026

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In this exclusive Bonus chat, Holly and Sophia Bush unpack the making of their wild new comedy, "Broad Trip," including their chaotic experience with a monster truck and embarrassing Celine Dion moment that they may never live down.
Stream "Broad Trip" on Roku now.
Learn all about the Holly Family Fund and scholarship here.

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Lauren Holly May 06, 2026

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Long before portraying Sophia's mom in their new comedy "Broad Trip," Lauren Holly was '90s TV and movie royalty, starring in the smash hit "Dumb and Dumber" opposite then-boyfriend Jim Carrey and in the wildly popular dramatic series "Picket Fences." Here, Lauren opens up about which role still lingers with her and why moving away from Hollywood was the best decision she could have made. Plus, the unexpected question she asked herself before stepping into this new project with Sophia.
Stream "Broad Trip" on Roku starting Friday, May 8th.
Learn all about the Holly Family Fund and scholarship here.

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Zoe Lister-Jones Apr 29, 2026

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What do you wear to the end of the world? Actress, writer and producer Zoe Lister-Jones joins Sophia to unpack all the important, poignant and hilarious questions of the day! Everything's on the table -- from queerness to GMOs to the right to be unapologetically horny. It’s funny, unfiltered, and as real as it gets, including the very personal act that Zoe considers to be her biggest work in progress.
"The Miniature Wife" as well as Zoe's acclaimed series "Slip" are both now on Peacock.

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Jennie Garth Apr 23, 2026

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Sophia Bush and Jennie Garth compare notes on what it’s like to find fame on hit teen television, growing up on screen and why they were both discouraged from bonding with their female co-stars.
Plus, Jennie reveals what it felt like to meet her "Beverly Hills, 90210" castmates for the first time, the reason she spent countless afternoons alone in a cemetery and what unexpected development at age 24 may have saved her life.
Her grace is something Sophia is in awe of. You will be too.
Tickets for the "I Choose Me" summit are available! Click here to attend virtually and here to attend in-person.
Jennie's new memoir "I Choose Me" is available here.

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Earth Day 2026 Apr 22, 2026

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An Earth Day episode that skips the doom spiral and actually tells you what to do? Yes, please! From nervous system hacks that prevent burn-out, to a climate scientist throwing literal dance parties for solutions, this is the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed. Plus, practical tips to help convince people in your orbit to care about the planet, too.
Related reading:
Five Simple Shifts for Climate Communication in 2026: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/2026-climate-change-communicators-guide-five-key-shifts/
Later is Too Late: Global report: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/later-is-too-late-global-report/
Potential Energy Coalition That's Interesting newsletter:
https://potentialenergycoalition.org/newsletter/
Talk like a human communication guide: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/talk-like-a-human-save-the-world/
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book, dance parties and create your climate action Venn diagram: https://www.getitright.earth
Project Drawdown – an independent nonprofit driving science-based climate action: https://drawdown.org
Urban Ocean Lab – a think tank for the future of coastal cities: https://urbanoceanlab.org
Learn more about Kelly Corrigan: https://www.kellycorrigan.com
Learn more from Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com

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BONUS: Austin Nichols Apr 17, 2026

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Old pals Austin and Sophia keep the conversation going for an exclusive bonus chat. Learn what they were doing between takes while shooting "One Tree Hill" and the three-word rule the cast and crew lived by. Plus, Austin reveals some creative workarounds he implemented to successfully direct his first feature film and the surprises behind the songs on soundtrack.
"The Long Shot" is available to stream on Amazon, Apple and Fandango now.

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