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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

161 episodes

Trevor currently hosts a weekly podcast titled What Now? with Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, listeners get a chance to hear Trevor like never before. Trevor is joined each episode by celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends to chat about the contemporary topics on everyone’s minds. He brings the kinds of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light - full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style. Get in touch with us! Send your voice recordings to whatnow@dayzeroproductions.com with suggestions for topics, guests, or what you would do If You Ruled the World and we may just use it on the show! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of What Now ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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  1. Prime Minister Mia Mottley: Climate, Immigration, and the Power of Small Nations

    · 1 h 35 min · S3 E19

    In this very special bonus episode that’s as smart as it is fun, Trevor goes one-on-one with Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. Between lessons on Bajan slang, "road tennis" Olympic dreams, and big ideas on global…

  2. John Oliver: Why Everything is a Scam: FIFA, Mergers, & Information Literacy

    · 2 h 02 min · S3 E18 · Explicit

    John Oliver, professional shit-stirrer and host of the award winning "Last Week Tonight", sits down with Trevor and Eugene for a hilarious, profound, and wide reaching conversation. From comparing notes on their Daily…

  3. Dr. Jessica Knurick: Is American Food Actually Poison? Debunking the MAHA Movement & Nutrition Myths

    · 1 h 49 min · S3 E17

    This episode is a masterclass in navigating the confusing world of modern nutrition. Trevor and Eugene sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a PhD in Nutrition Science and expert in chronic disease prevention, to debunk…

  4. A New Year's Repost! Zohran Mamdani (NYC's Brand New Mayor) Pops In

    · 56 min · S3 E17

    To celebrate the New Year (and Mayor Mamdani's inauguration), we're reposting this incredible conversation from December. Zohran Mamdani stops by to break down how he actually plans to fix New York City, from housing…

  5. Wesley Morris: How Critics at Large See the Stories We Miss

    · 2 h 13 min · S3 E16

    Trevor sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Wesley Morris for a wide-ranging conversation that uncovers the hidden stories in everyday culture. From Carlos Alcaraz’s accidental buzz cut becoming the real drama…

  6. Meet Joe Opio - My Favorite People

    · 2 h 12 min · S3 E15

    In this episode of My Favorite People, Trevor, Eugene, and Dave chat with Daily Show writer Joe Opio, a man so relentlessly happy they are convinced he was sent from another planet to mock their collective anxiety.…

  7. Zohran Mamdani: New York's New Mayor Pops In

    · 56 min · S3 E14

    SURPRISE!! Zohran Mamdani stops by to break down how he actually plans to fix New York City, from housing to transit to the cost of just existing. Somewhere along the way, our friend Dave fully becomes the unhinged NYC…

  8. Eliza Filby: Hard Work Is a Lie, This Is What Rich People Never Tell You

    · 1 h 58 min · S3 E13

    We were all told the same story. Work hard, get an education, and the world will reward you. Dr. Eliza Filby joins us to explain why that story has quietly collapsed, and why inheritance, family money, and generational…

  9. Dr. Becky: You’re Not a Bad Parent, You’re Overwhelmed

    · 2 h 07 min · S3 E12

    Kids are not trying to make your life harder. Parents are not supposed to know everything. Most of what we think of as “bad behavior” is actually a nervous system short-circuiting. And most of what parents call…

  10. Tom Mueller: The Most Dangerous Part of America’s Healthcare System Isn’t What You Think

    · 1 h 37 min · S3 E11

    Trevor, Eugene, and author Tom Mueller examine how corruption, greed, structural failures, and declining public trust in the American healthcare system have shaped patient care — and whether meaningful reform is still…

  11. Sam Morril: Jokes, Outrage, and the New Rules of Comedy

    · 1 h 53 min · S3 E10 · Explicit

    Comedian Sam Morril joins Trevor and Eugene to talk about comedy in a world addicted to outrage, how algorithms shape our taste, why nuance is disappearing, and what it means to be a comedian when everyone is watching…

  12. INTRODUCING: Hidden Brain on Finding Your Purpose

    · 9:53 · Bonus

    What should you do with your life? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. But there are techniques that can help you to feel more in harmony with yourself and the world. The Hidden Brain podcast explored…

  13. Carter Sherman: Why Gen Z Stopped Having Sex

    · 1 h 36 min · S3 E9 · Explicit

    Everyone’s talking about Gen Z’s sex recession - but maybe it’s not about sex at all. Trevor and Eugene chat with Carter Sherman, journalist and author of The Second Coming, to discuss how maybe Gen Z’s sexual…

  14. Josh Johnson: Finding Meaning in a System Built to Fracture You

    · 1 h 59 min · S3 E8 · Explicit

    In this episode, Josh Johnson’s signature hilarious introspection is on full display as he shares stories with Trevor and Eugene about everything from childhood bullying and nunchuck mastery to coming into his own as a…

  15. The Broken Promise: Democracy, the Economy & What Comes Next with Pete Buttigieg

    · 1 h 50 min · S3 E7

    Has democracy unraveled in America? And if so, what can leaders on both sides of the aisle do to save it? Former Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Trevor and Eugene in…

  16. Roy Wood Jr. Gets Real About Fear, Fame, & Fatherhood

    · 2 h 14 min · S3 E6 · Explicit

    Roy Wood Jr., Trevor, and Eugene delve into Roy’s journey from growing up with an absentee father to becoming a father himself, and how writing his memoir helped him understand what fatherhood really means. The three…

  17. 99% Invisible and the Megachurch (featuring Gillian Jacobs)

    · 36 min · Bonus

    Roman Mars and frequent 99% Invisible contributor, Gillian Jacobs, take us through the story of Sister Aimee Semple McPherson -- the captivating evangelist who built the blueprint for the American megachurch and then…

  18. The Real Malala: Jeans, Crushes, & Healing

    · 1 h 50 min · S3 E5

    Malala like you’ve never seen her -- In this deeply personal conversation, MalalaYousafzai opens up about rediscovering herself beyond the headlines by learning to laugh again, making friends at Oxford, falling in…

  19. Who Owns America? Bernie Sanders Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

    · 1 h 27 min · S3 E4

    Senator Bernie Sanders joins Trevor to discuss what the heck is going on in America right now (hint: it’s oligarchy) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…

  20. Kara Swisher: Tech, Power, and Why You Should Get the F*cking Duck

    · 2 h 12 min · S3 E3 · Explicit

    Trevor and Eugene Khoza have a wide-ranging conversation with tech journalist Kara Swisher as she spills the tea on how to get a wife, the early optimism of tech, how our tech oligarchs need to think bigger, and much,…

  21. Ezra Klein: America At Its Breaking Point

    · 2 h 24 min · S3 E2

    New York Times journalist and political commentator Ezra Klein joins Trevor to discuss the ‘the room where it happens’ — is there an actual room? Who has access? And is Ezra a card-carrying member? Hosted by…

  22. Mustafa Suleyman: Will AI Save Humanity or End It?

    · 1 h 45 min · S3 E1 · Explicit

    Trevor (who is also Microsoft’s “Chief Questions Officer”) and Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of Google’s DeepMind do a deep dive into whether the benefits of AI to the human race outweigh its…

  23. What Now Is Back!

    · 1:26 · Trailer

    What Now is back! Join Trevor each week for conversations with today's most influential, smartest and sometimes funniest thinkers about our changing world. New episodes drop every Thursday starting September 18th.…

  24. Between the Seasons: Stories from a South African Childhood

    · 26 min · Bonus

    As we gear up for our new season launch on September 18, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite stories from Trevor’s childhood in South Africa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…

  25. Between the Seasons: Trump Dropping Bombs for Peace

    · 12 min · Bonus

    What Now is taking a summer break! Season 3 will return in September with new guests, new ideas, and the same classic Trevor and friends. In the meantime, we’ll load up a few mystery bonus episodes, including this one…

  26. The Totally Very Real White Genocide in South Africa with Dan Corder and Eugene Khoza

    · 1 h 56 min · S2 E43 · Explicit

    Television and radio host Dan Corder and comedian/actor Eugene Khoza join Trevor to discuss relations between Blacks and Whites in South Africa. The three dig deep into the country’s racial history, current social…

  27. If I Ruled the World: Creating Chaos with Anele and Sizwe

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E42

    This round of If I Ruled the World is going down in South Africa. Trevor invites friends-of-the-show Anele Mdoda and Sizwe Dhlomo to give ruling the world a try. Elections. Human Connection. Mandatory commuting. It’s…

  28. Meet Jon Stewart – One of My Favorite People

    · 1 h 40 min · S2 E41

    Trevor sits down with Jon Stewart in an epic episode of "My Favorite People". The two talk life, comedy, their experiences hosting The Daily Show, and the benefits of keeping one’s mind occupied. Hosted by Simplecast,…

  29. If I Ruled the World: Tressie McMillan Cottom Throws Down

    · 51 min · S2 E40

    For this round of If I Ruled the World, Trevor and Christiana and joined by friend-of-the-show Tressie McMillan Cottom. They’re trying to find ways to connect people and limit societal rot; one quarterly report,…

  30. Meet Esther Perel – One of My Favorite People

    · 2 h 07 min · S2 E39

    In another "My Favorite People" episode, Trevor sits down with Esther Perel. This time around, Esther reflects on her early life experiences and how those experiences have shaped her life and career. They also discuss…

  31. The Perfect Algorithm for Finding Love? with Christian Rudder

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E38

    Trevor and Christiana are joined by Christian Rudder (co-founder of OkCupid and author of Dataclysm) to try and determine: Is a healthy dating app possible? They talk through how online dating has shifted since the…

  32. The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E37

    Jonathan Haidt, noted social psychologist and author of The Anxious Generation, sits down with Trevor and Christiana to discuss how smartphones and social media are harming Gen Z – and really all of us. He encourages…

  33. Meet Derek Fordjour – One of My Favorite People

    · 1 h 47 min · S2 E36

    Interdisciplinary artist Derek Fordjour is one of Trevor’s Favorite People. The two discuss creating art, African diaspora, and assigning value within society. Above all else, they agree humans need storytelling.…

  34. Neuro-Spicy: Discussing ADHD with Dr. Kristin Carothers

    · 1 h 32 min · S2 E35

    Noted clinical psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss ADHD. The three demystify the condition, how it’s diagnosed, how it manifests, and its impact on everything from education to…

  35. If I Ruled the World: Careful What You Think

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E76

    The world’s a bit of a mess right now – maybe Trevor, Christiana, and Josh can come up with some fixes. It’s another If I Ruled the World episode. This week’s suggestions are… intimate? Their rulings are infiltrating…

  36. Meet Eugene Khoza – One of My Favorite People

    · 1 h 53 min · S2 E33

    In another “My Favorite People” episode, Trevor chats with South African comedian and dear friend Eugene Khoza. From processing loss to abundance, from friendship to religion, from hanging on to letting go, nothing is…

  37. Is Elon Musk the Ultimate Scam Artist? with Max Chafkin

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E32

    Author and journalist Max Chafkin, co-host of the podcast Elon, Inc., joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss one of today’s most fascinating and controversial figures: Elon Musk. The three talk about how Elon came to…

  38. The Problem with Men, with Scott Galloway

    · 1 h 27 min · S2 E31 · Explicit

    Author/entrepreneur Scott Galloway joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss the economic and social crises plaguing the world (okay, only some of them). They contemplate why young men are failing, the masculinity crisis,…

  39. American Amnesia with Tressie McMillan Cottom

    · 53 min · S2 E30

    Tressie McMillan Cottom is back on the podcast. Tressie, Trevor, and Christiana discuss Donald Trump’s Tesla infomercial at the White House, the psychology of the American voter, and why so many of us unwittingly vote…

  40. The Reality of Fiction with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    · 1 h 39 min · S2 E29

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss her new novel and how she approaches the alchemy of writing fiction. The three also discuss the challenge of exchanging opposing ideas in today’s world,…

  41. Christiana Gave Birth (Again)!

    · 1 h 28 min · S2 E68

    Trevor, Christiana, and Josh cover some big news – Christiana just gave birth to her third child! It leads them to a discussion of how motherhood is framed by society, its impact on the family and the economy, and how…

  42. Human-Kind or Human Evil with Rutger Bregman

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E27

    Historian and author Rutger Bregman joins Trevor and Christiana to debate ethics and the possibility of a better world. Are human beings innately good? Innately selfish? Which is better to move the human race forward?…

  43. Meet Khaya Dlanga – One of My Favorite People

    · 2 h 05 min · S2 E26

    We’ve got a new type of episode for you. In this premiere “My Favorite People” ep, Trevor chats with his longtime friend (indeed one of his favorite people), Khaya Dlanga. Khaya’s a South African writer, commentator,…

  44. The Second Coming of Halle Berry

    · 54 min · S2 E25

    Halle Berry has found her purpose. She’s chatting with Trevor and Christiana about the jaw-dropping personal experience that led her to her new project: promoting the conversation around women’s longevity and creating…

  45. RIP… D.E.I. with Ruha Benjamin

    · 1 h 20 min · S2 E24

    Trevor and Christiana speak with professor, sociologist, and MacArthur Fellowship winner Ruha Benjamin about some of the pressing political and social issues of the day. The three discuss whether DEI initiatives are in…

  46. No One Told Trevor He Was Hosting the Grammys

    · 2 h 08 min · S2 E23

    Trevor, Grammy Executive Producer Ben Winston, and Trevor’s good friend Sizwe Dhlomo take us deep behind the scenes of music’s biggest night. The trio discusses the decision to hold the event against the backdrop of…

  47. Wringing in the New Year

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E22

    Trevor is home in South Africa. He and his good friends Anele Mdoda and Sizwe Dhlomo have a spirited conversation about the big issues that worry them as we hurtle into 2025. They discuss whether the global experiment…

  48. Join or Die with Robert Putnam

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E21

    Trevor and Christiana sit down with noted author and political scientist Robert Putnam. They discuss why community is now more essential than ever, both for the survival of democracy and for our very survival as a…

  49. If I Ruled the World: The One Where Everyone Tries Crack

    · 51 min · S2 E20

    Required drug taking? Assigned partnerships? Getting rid of politicians? Trevor, Christiana, and Josh are back with maybe their wildest “If I Ruled the World” yet. See which of their inspired ideas will get voted…

  50. Is Marques Brownlee the Most Powerful Man in Tech?

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E19

    Trevor and Christiana chat with YouTuber Marques Brownlee, professionally known as MKBHD and famous for his incredibly popular videos reviewing technology devices. The trio discusses how to survive and thrive in this…

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