Part 2 of our extended conversation with Monica Lewinsky charts the aftermath of a life turned upside down - the regrets, reflections, struggles and hard-fought success as an advocate for others.

Plus, find out Monica's take on what comes out of the Epstein Files, dynamics of power, and why Michelle Obama is on her mind.

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As a 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky engaged in an intimate relationship with the most powerful man in the world. Two years later, she became the center of a national frenzy, political scandal and unprecedented public shaming. 

Behind the headlines, there is more truth to Monica's story, and it's her turn to reclaim the narrative.

In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Monica reflects candidly about the dreams she once had for her future and the choices that changed everything. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Sophia in Toronto, sharing the joy, heartbreak, humor, and fire behind 107 Days - the memoir chronicling her whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign. From childhood bullies to the emotional cost of public service, she opens up about the battles that shaped her and the hope that keeps her fighting. 

It's a masterclass in resilience, joy, and unwavering purpose that feels both deeply personal and globally urgent.

107 Days is available at bookshop.org.

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Abby Phillip is one of the most trusted voices in American media — the anchor of CNN NewsNight and a sharp, steady guide through democracy’s most turbulent moments. She argues that journalism today isn’t about pretending to be “impartial” but rather meeting every story with curiosity, honesty, and depth. 

Abby's also unafraid to put the powerful on blast, and she reveals a major issue that politicians are missing when it comes to voters. Plus, find out how her new book A Dream Deferred is reframing Jesse Jackson’s legacy and raising urgent questions about America right now.

Check out her book at bookshop.org.

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New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul leads like a mom who’s had enough — protective, outspoken, and unwilling to watch her people get pushed aside. 

She opens up about the loving anger that drives her, the urgency of defending families, and what it takes to lead with both empathy and backbone. She also has a message for critics of newly-elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, because she believes New York is at its best when we all work together.

It's a candid, clear-eyed look at how she’s fighting for New Yorkers when it matters most.

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Amanda Kloots has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, Rockette, author, TV host, wife and now, single mom — and she’s still redefining what resilience looks like. 

Amanda opens up about juggling loss and enduring grief with newfound joy and reinvention, She also shares hard-won insights on healing, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

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Heyyy, Work in Progress listeners! We’re thrilled to share a special episode takeover from Tell Me Something Messy—the raw, hilarious, and heartfelt podcast hosted by actor, writer, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman.

In this intimate conversation, Brandon sits down with Sophia Bush to explore what happens when your personal evolution doesn’t fit the timeline others expect—diving into career pivots, heartbreak, community, faith, and the practice of coming home to yourself, baby!

Brandon also opens up about how their staged production, Heaux Church, produced by Lena Waithe, has helped reframe some of their views on community, identity, and self-compassion. 

✨ Tell Me Something Messy is the podcast where vulnerability meets humor, hosted by Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth, Human Resources). Each week, Brandon and guests unpack the beautiful contradictions of being human—sex, spirituality, friendship, forgiveness, and all the glorious mess in between. 

Listen and watch full episodes on YouTube @BrandonKGood and wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow and join the messy community on Substack.
Instagram: @TellMeSomethingMessyTikTok: @TellMeSomethingMessy

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Malala Yousafzai was just 15 when the Taliban tried to silence her for demanding girls’ right to education — and instead made her one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Now 28, the Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on the life behind the legend — the recovery, love story, and private doubts few have ever heard her share. Find out why Malala says real courage isn’t about surviving what happened to her but choosing how to live after it.

Malala's new memoir "Finding My Way" is available now at bookstore.org.

Learn more about the Malala fund here and Recess here.

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Robert Reich has spent a lifetime standing up to bullies—from the playground to the halls of power. Now, the former Labor Secretary and bestselling author reveals what we must do to take a stand against social injustice while democracy itself is under attack.

Find out why the most impactful leaders might be the ones who never hold public office and why he still believes the antidote to darkness isn’t optimism—but action.

Follow Robert on Substack: https://robertreich.substack.com/

Learn how you can host or attend a screening of Professor Reich's documentary at https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/

Find his memoir "Coming Up Short" at bookshop.org.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett isn’t pulling punches — especially now, as she fights a Texas redistricting plan that could erase her district and reshape democracy itself. The former civil-rights attorney opens up about the toll of being targeted, the fuel behind her fearlessness, and why she refuses to “play nice” when people’s rights are on the line. Find out what it really takes to keep showing up when the system keeps moving the goalposts... and what just might make Jasmine leave politics for good.

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