Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver could face up to 17 years in federal prison. Why? For doing her job — trying to complete an oversight visit to an ICE detention facility in her district — and a “confrontation” with federal officers during which she repeatedly asked not to be touched by masked men and no matter how many times she said it, they didn’t listen. Now, while pregnant and fighting a case many believe is meant to intimidate her and other members of Congress from doing their jobs, Congresswoman McIver is refusing to back down. Hear in her own words what really happened at Delaney Hall, the staggering personal cost of the fight, and what it feels like to take on the full power of the federal government.Learn more about the case here:What is at stake: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/lamonica-mciver-trump-lock-her-up-president/Where things stand today: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/nyregion/lamonica-mciver-justice-department-prosecution.htmlDonate to the legal fight: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lrm-support2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Harvard basketball captain to one of the country’s most formidable attorneys general, Maura Healey has never backed down from a fight. Now, as Massachusetts’ first woman and first openly LGBTQ governor, she’s facing her biggest challenge yet: leading a state through rising costs, a housing crisis, and an increasingly high-stakes battle with the Federal Government that’s causing all this chaos.Governor Healey gets real about power, pressure, resilience, and what it takes to keep fighting when the responsibility for millions of people rests on your shoulders.Learn more about Governor Healey at www.maurahealey.comFind everything you need to vote at https://www.vote.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More LOL and NSFW wisdom from Leslie Jones! Hear the brutally honest advice Jamie Foxx gave Leslie, what blew her mind (and bruised her ego) at the SNL table reads, and the surprising truth she discovered while touring America.Leslie Jones hosts “Roast My Rental” on HGTV with episodes streaming the next day on HBO Max. And to learn more about her tour, follow Leslie on instagram or visit justleslie.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger could go back to the end of 2023, knowing everything that's happened since, what would he tell himself? He reflects on what America has become, why he believes it’s okay to change your mind (he now votes Democratic!), what still gives him hope, and why he understands that tomorrow isn't guaranteed for politicians or democracy itself.To learn more, go to https://www.country1st.com or https://www.adamkinzinger.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie O'Donnell has never lived quietly, and this conversation is equally unfiltered. She reflects on the childhood loss that shaped her, the comedy that saved her, and the convictions that have defined her public life. She also opens up about leaving America for Ireland and her theory on why Trump is so obsessed with her!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she became a groundbreaking actress, activist, and cultural trailblazer, Laverne Cox was a kid in Mobile, Alabama, searching for a place to belong. Today, she opens up about family, the role that changed her life, and what it means to carry the weight—and opportunity—of being "the first." Plus, Laverne and Sophia go off on the hypocrisy of government officials when it comes to trans rights and discuss what other agenda may be at play.  Laverne's memoir "Transcendence" is in bookstores now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite Olympic gold, NFL dreams, and a life that looked perfect from the outside, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East faced identity crises, hard pivots, and unexpected lessons that came after the applause faded. They open up about marriage, parenthood, and why chasing achievement isn’t the same thing as finding joy. And Shawn shares the surprising reason some of her happiest moments had nothing to do with winning a medal."Courage to Commit: Embrace the Radical Power of Sticking with Something" is in bookstores now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when someone who has been looked at her entire life finally gets to decide how she wants to be seen? Brooke Shields reflects on motherhood, friendship, aging, identity, and the complicated gift of growing up in public—offering hard-won wisdom that feels both deeply personal and surprisingly universal.Watch season one of "You're Killing Me" on Acorn TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was it really like to live, teach, love, grieve, and lead through one of the most consequential periods in modern American history? In part one of this in-depth conversation, live from The Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston, Dr. Jill Biden shares the personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and unexpected moments behind "View from the East Wing."Find out what her non-negotiables were while being First Lady and hear her gut-wrenching reaction to the demolition of the building she once called home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Pride Month fan Q&A, Sophia gets candid about everything from coming out and finding the courage to be fully yourself to the surprisingly personal fear she’s working to balance alongside the excitement she’s feeling about her upcoming memoir. Plus, Sophia shares some practical packing tips, her presidential picks and why she can never go incognito. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayley Kiyoko turned her pop anthem “Girls Like Girls” into a best-selling novel and now a hotly anticipated feature film. But the 10-year struggle to see this movie get made only strengthened Hayley's resolve to ensure queer, female stories are shared loudly and proudly. Find out how Hayley went from Disney Channel star to "Lesbian Jesus" and why a recent Coachella performance became a magical, full-circle moment. "Girls Like Girls" is in theaters on June 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.