What Now? with Trevor Noah

Colin Kaepernick joins Trevor Noah to discuss his new memoir, sharing personal stories about growing up as a Black child adopted by white parents in rural California.

Trevor Noah and his guests discuss the feasibility of beard transplants, debating hair texture, graft sources, and the risks of aggressive growth.

Trevor Noah and guests discuss the recent Matjila Commission, contrasting its accountability with US congressional hearings, and debate the safety of low-flying planes at a rugby match.

Trevor Noah interviews Oliver Burkeman about his book *4000 Weeks*, discussing the philosophy of embracing life’s finite nature rather than chasing productivity.

Trevor Noah and co-hosts debate bathroom etiquette before welcoming cognitive scientist Eugene Kibuka to discuss how language shapes reality.

Trevor Noah interviews actress Tracee Ellis Ross, who reveals she grew up in Europe and attended boarding school in Switzerland, shaping her global perspective.

Trevor Noah and Will Arnett discuss Will’s recent weight loss journey, attributing it to a shift in mindset rather than just diet.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Mirman banter about phone accessories and Trevor’s past stand-up career before welcoming Esty Adoram, the Comedy Cellar’s legendary booker.

Trevor Noah interviews chef Asma Khan, who shares her journey from a marginalized childhood in India to becoming a celebrated London restaurateur.

Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan analyze Spain’s World Cup victory, praising Rodri’s dominance and Spain’s tactical control over Argentina.

Comedian Tina Fey joins Trevor Noah to discuss her move from New York to Cambridge, where she finds a vibrant community for alternative lifestyles and intellectual exploration.

Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan discuss the World Cup’s conclusion, debating FIFA’s expansion plans and the controversial England-Norway cable incident.

Trevor Noah interviews tech policy expert Cory Doctorow, who coined the term "inshittification" to describe how platforms degrade user experience to maximize profit.

Trevor Noah and Joe discuss the USMNT’s controversial red card reversal, criticizing FIFA for political bias and favoring the US market.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee speak with Alice, a China expert, about shifting Western perceptions of the country.

Trevor Noah and Joe Dever discuss the World Cup, debating whether FIFA favors Messi or Ronaldo and analyzing player performances.

Trevor Noah discusses his departure from The Daily Show, accent controversies, and the current climate of fear and greed in news media.

Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan discuss the World Cup’s power to shift global narratives, comparing its hype cycle to New Year’s Eve.

Trevor Noah hosts Mehdi Hasan, who discusses his new independent platform, Zeteo, and the freedom to use terms like "genocide" and "fascism" without corporate media restrictions.

Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan analyze the opening week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting Germany’s dominant win over Curaçao and the US team’s surprising tactical shift under Mauricio Pochettino.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee speak with former State Department official Eddie Fishman about the complexities of US-Iran relations and nuclear proliferation.

Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, debating the controversial addition of a halftime show and the expansion to 48 teams.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee Yang interview researcher Brené Brown, who discusses the sanitization of public discourse and her viral "fuck it era" Financial Times correction.

Trevor Noah and guest Hassan Piker discuss the political landscape, including women in leadership and South African politics.

Trevor Noah hosts comedian Will Silvers, who shares his background as a former engineer and the story of his family fleeing Haiti’s dictator Papa Doc.

Trevor Noah interviews comedian Kareem Ramsay, who discusses his viral series "Subway Takes" and critiques the rise of low-quality, algorithm-driven content.

Trevor Noah and Katie Couric discuss the erosion of trust in mainstream media and the tribal nature of modern American politics, contrasting it with South Africa’s more unified news landscape.

Trevor Noah and Vic Mensah discuss cultural differences, including the varying meanings of the N-word in South Africa and Ghana.

Trevor Noah interviews political scientist Ian Bremmer, who argues that tech companies are becoming sovereign geopolitical actors, urging users to lie to AI to protect privacy.

Trevor Noah interviews Eugene, creator of "The Shed," a fake London restaurant that became TripAdvisor’s top-rated spot.

Trevor Noah discusses a landmark verdict holding Meta and YouTube liable for harming children, drawing parallels between Big Tech’s power and the historical Dutch East India Company.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee Yang critique the formulaic nature of true crime podcasts before discussing TSA agents working during government shutdowns.

Trevor Noah interviews Chef José Andrés about World Central Kitchen’s disaster relief efforts in Haiti, Jamaica, and Gaza.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee speak with neuroscience PhD Em about rewiring the brain to break addictions like vaping by changing dopamine associations.

Trevor Noah interviews happiness expert Arthur Brooks, who defines happiness through enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning rather than fleeting feelings.

Trevor Noah hosts Malcolm Gladwell and Eugene Mirman, who debate why classic Disney films surpass modern ones due to their narrative digressions.

Trevor Noah interviews investigative journalist Hilke Köster about her book on AI’s impact on hiring.

Trevor Noah interviews cult expert Steven Hassan, who details his recruitment into the Unification Church and explains the BITE model of mind control.

Trevor Noah and Dulce Sloan discuss Josh Johnson’s hair makeover, the logistics of Santa Claus, and the viral "bear vs.

Trevor Noah interviews Eugene Kim, creator of the YouTube channel *Huge If True*, about his mission to counter media pessimism with optimistic, visually stunning explainers.

Trevor Noah interviews wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, who explains how whales combat climate change through carbon capture and clarifies misconceptions about killer whale behavior.

Trevor Noah interviews Dr.

Trevor Noah interviews Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Rihanna’s Bajan roots and the island’s history of social justice.

Trevor Noah and John Oliver discuss their origins on The Daily Show, sharing stories about how they were recruited from the UK.

Trevor Noah and Eugene Lee speak with nutrition PhD Dr.

Trevor Noah interviews New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, who discusses his transition team, policy goals like freezing rent and making buses free, and the need for political imagination.

Trevor Noah interviews critic-at-large Eugene Daniels, who analyzes cultural trends through the lens of naming conventions and celebrity influence.

Trevor Noah hosts comedian Joseph Opie and writer Dave Opie for a chaotic discussion on cultural references, accents, and their friendship.

Trevor Noah interviews NYC Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, who discusses his transition team and ambitious policies like freezing rents and making buses free.

Trevor Noah interviews Dr.