What Now? with Trevor Noah
Episodes
What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o
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.
For Kids or Anyone Who’s Ever Been a Kid
Trevor Noah discusses parenting and childhood with Christiana Figueres and Josh Segarra, exploring how adults often misunderstand children’s realities.
Have We Missed The Message? with Ta-Nehisi Coates
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.
Making Bureaucracies Sexier with Yuval Noah Harari
Trevor Noah and Christiana Figueres interview Yuval Noah Harari about his new book, Nexus, which explores how information networks shape society.
Tripping Past Your Ego with Michael Pollan
Trevor Noah and Christiana Figueras interview author Michael Pollan about the therapeutic potential and risks of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin.
Revenge of the Tourists with Rajan Datar
Trevor Noah and guest Rajan Deita explore the global crisis of overtourism, citing protests in Barcelona and restrictions in Amsterdam.
Harris-Trump Debate Debrief with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Trevor Noah, Christiana Figueres, Josh Johnson, and guest Tressie McMillan-Cottam analyze the Trump-Harris debate, noting Harris’s effective, human…
The Elon Effect
Trevor Noah discusses Elon Musk’s radicalization and belief in the "woke mind virus" with guests Christiana Mbacuay Medina and Josh Johnson.
The Trad Wife Paradox with Anne Helen Petersen
Trevor Noah and guest Anne Helen Petersen dissect the "trad wife" trend, exploring its appeal amidst modern burnout and its darker ideological roots in evangelicalism.
If I Ruled the World: Petty is Power
Trevor Noah hosts Cristiana Mbakwe Medina and Josh Johnson for the "If I Ruled the World" segment.
Adam Grant Gives Trevor An Intellectual Wedgie
Trevor Noah interviews organizational psychologist Adam Grant about the science of changing minds and bridging social divides.
Trevor's In Paris, But Not At The Olympics?!
Trevor Noah, joined by Christian Mbacue Medina and Josh Johnson, discusses the Paris Olympics from an empty city, highlighting local resentment and his own frugal travel.
Control Your Scroll with Jiore Craig
Trevor Noah and Christiana Mbakwe Medina discuss the systemic nature of online misinformation, arguing that tech companies shift blame to users rather than addressing harmful algorithms.
The Kamala Question with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Trevor Noah, Christiana Mbacqu-Medina, and Josh Johnson are joined by sociologist Tressie McMillan-Cottom to analyze Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the…
The Trump Assassination Attempt: What Now?
Trevor Noah, Christiana Mbakwe Medina, and Jody Abagán discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, analyzing how the event was immediately politicized rather than treated as a human tragedy.
Trevor Takes On Tokyo
Trevor Noah travels to Japan with friends Anele Mdoda and Kaya Langer, exploring how the country’s strict social rules and cultural extremes challenge their personal beliefs.
Welcome To The Julia Louis-Dreyfus Brain Museum
Trevor Noah interviews Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her career evolution, discussing her roles in *Seinfeld*, *Veep*, and the film *Tuesday*.
Jerrod Carmichael Knows He’s Cringe and Likes It
Trevor Noah interviews comedian Gerard Carmichael about his new HBO reality series, which chronicles his journey of coming out as gay and confronting deep-seated shame.
The Ozempic Obsession with Jia Tolentino
Trevor Noah hosts Christiana Figueres and Gia Tolentino to discuss the cultural impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and the Art of Mentoring
Trevor Noah interviews Gabriel Iglesias, reflecting on how Fluffy mentored him by exposing him to diverse American audiences and teaching him business acumen.
Some Fun Thought Experiments
Trevor Noah hosts a special "greatest hits" episode featuring thought experiments with Josh Johnson and Christiana.
What’s Diddy Got To Do With It?
Trevor Noah hosts Christiana Mbagwe and Josh Johnson to discuss the Oscars, debating why attractive actors like Margot Robbie often face skepticism regarding their acting skills.
Idris Elba Walks Into an Abu Dhabi Hotel Room
Trevor Noah interviews Idris Elba in Abu Dhabi, discussing Elba’s recent SAG Awards hosting and the fragility of Hollywood following the strikes.
Trevor Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Grammys
Trevor Noah hosts Ben Winston to dissect the recent Grammys, sharing behind-the-scenes chaos like Mariah Carey’s golf cart rescue and Trevor’s unexpected hair appointment with Beyoncé.
Sam Altman Speaks Out About What Happened at OpenAI
Trevor Noah interviews Sam Altman about his dramatic firing and reinstatement as OpenAI CEO, exploring the intense employee backlash and board turmoil.