What Now? with Trevor Noah

This 99% Invisible episode explores the history of Los Angeles’ Angelus Temple, the first American megachurch, founded by Sister Aimee Semple McPherson.

Trevor Noah interviews Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai about her new memoir, discussing her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to reclaiming her identity beyond activism.

Trevor Noah interviews Senator Bernie Sanders about his new book and the rise of oligarchy in America.

Trevor Noah interviews tech journalist Kara Swisher, who discusses privacy concerns dating back to the AOL era and critiques modern tech giants for prioritizing marketing over true innovation.

Trevor Noah interviews Ezra Klein about the collapse of traditional political norms and the media’s failure to adapt to Donald Trump’s reality-TV style campaigning.

Trevor Noah interviews Mustafa Suleiman, co-founder of DeepMind and AI CEO at Microsoft, about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence.

Trevor Noah kicks off a new season of What Now?

Trevor Noah reflects on his South African childhood, discussing how township prayers, street games, and family dynamics shaped his identity.

Trevor Noah announces a summer break for *What Now?

Trevor Noah and guest Dan Snyman debunk the "white genocide" myth in South Africa, tracing its origins to right-wing grifters and political distraction tactics.

Trevor Noah welcomes his sister Anele to discuss her engagement and the perks of marriage, including having a partner who is automatically on her side.

Trevor Noah and Jon Stewart discuss their history, including how Stewart recruited Noah for The Daily Show.

Trevor Noah, Tressie McMillan Cottom, and Christiana Figueres play "If I Rule the World," proposing radical societal changes.

Trevor Noah interviews psychotherapist Esther Perel, focusing on her personal history rather than her professional theories.

Trevor Noah interviews Christian Rudder, co-founder of OkCupid and author of *Dataclysm*, about the evolution of online dating.

Trevor Noah interviews psychologist Jonathan Haidt about his book *The Anxious Generation*, exploring the mental health crisis among youth.

Trevor Noah interviews artist Derek Forgell, discussing their friendship, Forgell’s Ghanaian heritage, and the complexities of Black identity in America.

Trevor Noah interviews clinical psychologist Dr.

In this episode of "If I Ruled the World," Trevor Noah, Josh Johnson, and Christiana Figueres vote on listener proposals, including mandatory art for leaders and better dressing room curtains.

Trevor Noah and guest Eugene Naudé discuss the complex role of religion, contrasting its historical oppression with its value as a community hub.

Trevor Noah interviews Max Chafkin to analyze the political rise of tech elites like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.

Trevor Noah interviews Scott Galloway, who argues that the US is shifting from a meritocracy to an oligarchy where wealth dictates rights.

Trevor Noah and sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom analyze Donald Trump’s political appeal, arguing he succeeds by bluntly identifying voter anxieties rather than offering nuanced solutions.

Trevor Noah interviews author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her novel *Dear Ijeawele*, discussing fame, social media avoidance, and the moralizing of political disagreement in America.

Trevor Noah, Christiana Lo, and Josh Johnson compare America’s shifting global status to a declining football team, analyzing how Trump and Obama represent contrasting facets of the national identity.

Trevor Noah hosts Rutger Bregman and Christiana Figueres to debate human nature, wealth inequality, and political polarization.

Trevor Noah welcomes his longtime friend and social commentator Kaya Danga for a candid conversation about their shared history and cultural observations.

Trevor Noah interviews Halle Berry about her mission to destigmatize menopause and advocate for women’s health in midlife.

Trevor Noah interviews Princeton professor and MacArthur Fellow Ruha Benjamin, who critiques DEI as a superficial placeholder and argues that "black faces in high places" do not fix rotten systems.

Trevor Noah discusses his experience hosting the Grammys amidst the LA wildfires, addressing Kanye West’s red carpet appearance and the controversy over reporters interrupting Babyface.

Trevor Noah, Annelie Botes, and Cesar Pistorius discuss their New Year worries, focusing on parenting challenges and societal shifts.

Trevor Noah interviews sociologist Robert Putnam about his research on social isolation, community, and democracy.

In this "If I Ruled the World" episode, Josh proposes mandatory psychedelic experiences for adults, which Christiana rejects on bodily autonomy grounds.

Trevor Noah interviews tech reviewer Marques Brownlee about AI’s rapid evolution, data privacy concerns, and the saturation of online content.

Trevor Noah hosts Christiana Lo and cultural critic Gia Tolentino to discuss the societal impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.

Trevor Noah interviews leadership expert Simon Sinek, who discusses the paradox of modern leaders being simultaneously highly knowledgeable and dangerously ignorant.

Trevor Noah and guests analyze the public reaction to the shooting of a UnitedHealthcare CEO, noting widespread memes and lack of outrage.

Trevor Noah interviews comedian Neil Brennan, who discusses his chaotic upbringing as the youngest of ten siblings and his complex relationship with his late father.

Trevor Noah, Christiana Mbakwe Medina, and Josh Johnson review listener submissions for their "If I Ruled the World" segment.

Trevor Noah interviews relationship expert Esther Perel about navigating modern romance, from the stigma of therapy to the "I vs.

Trevor Noah interviews Malcolm Gladwell about his new book, which revises ideas from *The Tipping Point*, particularly regarding crime and "broken windows" theory.

Trevor Noah hosts Tressie McMillan Cottom, Christiana Figueres, and Josh Johnson to analyze Donald Trump’s election victory.

Trevor Noah hosts sociologist Tressie McMillan-Cotton and comedian Christiana Mbaco to dissect the anxiety surrounding the US election.

Trevor Noah interviews Lupita Nyong’o about her new podcast, *Mind Your Story*, and her journey navigating identity as a Kenyan-Mexican actress in Hollywood.

Trevor Noah discusses parenting and childhood with Christiana Figueres and Josh Segarra, exploring how adults often misunderstand children’s realities.

Trevor Noah and Christiana host Ta-Nehisi Coates to discuss his new book, *The Message*, covering topics from book banning in South Carolina to his travels in Senegal.

Trevor Noah and Christiana Figueres interview Yuval Noah Harari about his new book, Nexus, which explores how information networks shape society.

Trevor Noah and Christiana Figueras interview author Michael Pollan about the therapeutic potential and risks of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin.

Trevor Noah and guest Rajan Deita explore the global crisis of overtourism, citing protests in Barcelona and restrictions in Amsterdam.

Trevor Noah, Christiana Figueres, Josh Johnson, and guest Tressie McMillan-Cottam analyze the Trump-Harris debate, noting Harris’s effective, human…