Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Gretchen Carlson is a journalist, author, and advocate whose historic 2016 sexual harassment complaint against the chairman of Fox News helped pave the way for the #metoo movement. Gretchen joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to discuss her new initiative "Lift Our Voices" which is pushing for the end of non disclosure agreements, confidentiality provisions and clauses that have prevented employees from publicly discussing and disclosing toxic workplace conditions, including sexual harassment and assault. She explains why she is unable to tell her own story, how our society protects sexual predators, and why these men should not be allowed to have any comeback. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editors: Josh Windisch and Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pamela Hunter is a mother of three and the founder of Sheltered Co., where she creates beautiful and sustainable weighted blankets. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share how the idea came about after her daughter was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, the importance of talking about invisible illnesses, and the challenges and rewards of starting her own business. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editors: Josh Windisch and Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Power is a crusader for human rights and international affairs. She served as President Barack Obama’s human rights adviser and then, from 2013 to 2017, served in his Cabinet and as US Ambassador to the United Nations. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share details about her early childhood in Ireland, what her time was like as a freelance reporter in the Balkans, how she ended up working for Obama, the importance of women having each other's backs and much more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editors: Josh Windisch and Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share how the movement began, discuss her new book "Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World," explain some of the biggest gun violence myths, and share her advice for people who want to make an impact. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Jacqueline Toboni talks about her childhood, the importance of representation on TV, working with Sophia Bush, and her excitement for her new show. They discuss growing up in San Francisco, navigating Catholic school, the journey of self-discovery through acting, the technical and artistic aspects of acting, embracing identity and advocacy, and promoting advocacy and voting among young individuals.

Alexi Ashe Meyers is an attorney with Sanctuary for Families, Co-Chair of the New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition and a founding member of New Yorkers for the Equality Model. She sits down with Sophia on "Work in Progress" to discuss the bills to decriminalize prostitution which are popping up throughout the country, explain the Equality Model and why it's a better solution to support people in the sex trade, and share more insight. If you'd like to learn more, check out https://www.nyequalitymodel.org. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Assistant Editor: Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Winkler is an award-winning actor who has played iconic characters like Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, a.k.a. The Fonz, on "Happy Days," Bluth family attorney Barry Zuckerkorn on "Arrested Development," Jean-Ralphio's father Dr. Saperstein on "Parks and Recreation," Gene Cousineau on "Barry" and many more. He joins Sophia to discuss his childhood and struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia, the very first role he had on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," his latest children's book "Alien Superstar" and much more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Assistant Editor: Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher H. Smith is a Clinical Professor in the School of Communication at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism where he also jointly runs the Media, Economics, and Entrepreneurship program. Also, he was Sophia’s favorite college professor! He joins “Work In Progress” to tell us what Sophia was like as a student, how he’s evolved his class over the years with the changing media and digital landscape, what makes media function as a business, the importance of not viewing everything through a U.S. centric lens, and more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Assistant Editor: Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valerie Plame is a former career covert CIA operations officer who is now running for Congress to represent northern New Mexico. She was exposed to the public in 2003 when a conservative columnist leaked her true identity. She joins Sophia on “Work in Progress” to share her story, what her time was like in the CIA, how we can do a better job of integrating veterans back into society, why she’s running, and so much more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Assistant Editor: Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cecile Richards is a national leader for women’s rights and social and economic justice, and the former President of Planned Parenthood. She joins Sophia on “Work In Progress” to discuss her activism and the lessons she’s learned along the way, how Supermajority is building a community for women so they don’t feel alone, the importance of being a good listener, and how to really make a difference. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Sim Sarna Supervising Producer: Allison Bresnick Associate Producer: Caitlin Lee Editor: Josh Windisch Assistant Editor: Matt Sasaki Music written by Jack Garratt and produced by Mark Foster Artwork by Kimi Selfridge. This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.