Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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Austin Nichols Apr 15, 2026

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Sophia reunites with "One Tree Hill" co-star Austin Nichols to celebrate the directorial debut of his first indie film, "The Long Shot." While the two happily share secrets from their time on the OTH set, as they discuss his latest passion project, find out why they are both inclined to keep one filming location under wraps! Plus, hear what happened when Austin snuck into a sold-out theater to watch audience reactions to his film one night!
"The Long Shot" is available to stream on Amazon, Apple and Fandango now.

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BONUS: Dr. Mary Claire Haver Apr 10, 2026

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What if a few small changes—like how much vitamin D or fiber you’re getting—could dramatically shift how you feel in midlife? In this bonus conversation with best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver, she shares the practical steps that can instantly make a difference. Plus, find out what every 30-something woman should know about perimenopause even before the first symptom.
Learn more about Dr Mary Claire Haver's book "The New Perimenopause" here.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver Apr 08, 2026

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Hot flashes? Brain fog? Itchy ears? The symptoms so many women are told to “push through” or shrug off may actually be signals of a major biological transition we’ve barely been taught to understand.
Best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks down the hidden chaos of perimenopause and why millions of women are being misdiagnosed or dismissed.
Learn more about Dr Mary Claire Haver's book "The New Perimenopause" here.

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Congressman Ro Khanna Apr 01, 2026

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What if the most dangerous threat to democracy isn’t hidden — but unfolding in plain sight? Sophia and Congressman Ro Khanna connect the dots between the Epstein files, ICE abuses, and voter suppression, arguing these aren’t isolated crises but part of a deeper “culture of impunity.” Congressman Khanna reveals what even lawmakers aren’t being shown and why public trust is collapsing in real time.
With everything on the line, Congressman Khanna answers the trillion dollar question: what can we do about it?

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Ex-MAGA Carter Brown - part 2 Mar 27, 2026

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She thought she was saving her family—now she’s confronting how deeply she helped shape the very beliefs she’s trying to undo. In part two of this brutally honest conversation with ex-MAGA Carter Brown, she admits to indoctrinating her own husband, the conspiracy spiral they shared, and what she's desperate to get back as she deconstructs the harm this ideology has done to loved ones and strangers alike.

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Ex-MAGA Carter Brown - part 1 Mar 25, 2026

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She voted for Donald Trump and believed the movement was righteous. Now Sophia is reaching across the aisle as this Georgia mother of two is unraveling it all in real time in front of a global audience. Ex-MAGA Carter Brown opens up about the manipulation, gaslighting and guilt she felt as her belief system cracked and crumbled. It's a challenging, painful and raw discussion that just might be the key to understanding how people get sucked in, and what it takes to find a way out.

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BONUS: Mira Sorvino Mar 20, 2026

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Bonus time with Mira Sorvino as she shares exclusive insights into her most beloved work—from the improvisation and wild fan devotion surrounding "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" to the complex, unfiltered character she created in her latest film, "Signing Tony Raymond."
It’s a lively, insider look at the instincts, risks, and unexpected moments that turn a performance into something audiences never forget.

Stream Mira's new movie "Signing Tony Raymond" here.

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Mira Sorvino Mar 18, 2026

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Mira Sorvino's story plays out like a movie itself with the resilience, reckoning, and unseen forces that can alter a life overnight.

Mira candidly reflects on winning an Oscar for "Mighty Aphrodite" and the fallout that followed her rejection of predatory producer Harvey Weinstein.
She also opens up about the profound influence of her father, legendary actor Paul Sorvino, and the twists of fate that nearly altered her path long before Hollywood ever called.
To join Mira's fight against human trafficking, go to endht.org or aimfree.org.
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Senator Cory Booker Mar 11, 2026

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As military strikes bypass Congress, media power rapidly consolidates, and immigration enforcement expands, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker says the guardrails of American democracy are buckling under pressure. But he also reveals what’s giving him hope—and why he predicts the next chapter of American politics could arrive sooner than anyone expects.

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BONUS: Valerie Bertinelli Mar 06, 2026

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In this exclusive deep dive into Valerie Bertinelli's new memoir "Getting Naked," Val shares insights that all of us ladies need. Plus, she reveals which chapter must be experienced through the audio book and why.
And we’ll find out what Valerie really hopes she'll be strong enough to do differently in her next romantic relationship.

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