What Now? with Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah
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.
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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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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 33min
Meet José Andrés - My Favorite People
José Andrés, chef and humanitarian who founded World Central Kitchen, is profiled with a sharp mini bio. He talks about rapid disaster responses, buying local to rebuild economies, and learning from communities in places like Haiti. They also explore food as dignity, balancing restaurants with relief work, and why policy and trust matter in crises.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 55min
Emily McDonald: Can You Rewire Your Brain?
Emily McDonald, neuroscientist and creator EmOnTheBrain, studies neuroplasticity, addiction, and behavior change. She shares stories about quitting nicotine, how habits and cravings form, and training the brain for peak performance. Conversations touch on where neuroscience and spiritual practices meet, perception as brain construction, and simple first steps to shift self-talk and identity.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 2h 4min
Arthur C. Brooks: Are We Happy Yet?
Arthur C. Brooks, social scientist and author who studies happiness and human flourishing, joins to explore why we chase joy in the wrong places. Conversations cover embarrassment as a teacher, the macronutrients of a good life, pleasure versus meaning, tech addiction and practical limits, and how relationships and resilience shape lasting satisfaction.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 2h 2min
Malcolm Gladwell: Do Fairytales Make Adulthood Harder?
Malcolm Gladwell, author and journalist known for spotting hidden patterns, talks storytelling, childhood media, and social theory. They debate whether Disney and fairytales warp adult expectations. Conversation jumps from comedy timing and audience patience to language, family roles, and how stories shape identity.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 14min
Hilke Schellmann: Is Your New Boss a Robot?
Hilke Schellmann, an investigative journalist who studies AI in hiring and workplaces, explores how algorithmic tools shape recruitment and on-the-job surveillance. She discusses facial and voice scanning claims, one-way video interviews, automated resume sorting, productivity trackers, and who really benefits from workplace AI. The conversation highlights bias, opaque systems, and calls for transparency and worker rights.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 47min
Dr. Steven Hassan: Are You In a Cult and Don't Even Know It?
Dr. Steven Hassan, mental health professional and expert on cults who escaped the Unification Church, shares his story and research. He breaks down recruitment tactics like love-bombing and identity takeover. He explains the BITE model for control and how online movements mimic cult dynamics. He also offers ways families can reach loved ones without pushing them further away.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 54min
Dulce Sloan: Will You Be My Valentine?
Dulcé Sloan, comedian and former Daily Show correspondent known for sharp, candid stand-up, talks relationships, loneliness, and the costs of fame. She covers dating apps and racial bias, freezing eggs and modern choices, and the tension between touring life and partnership. Funny, blunt, and introspective stories pepper the conversation.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 2h 9min
Cleo Abram: What Could Go Right?
Cleo Abram, Emmy-nominated video journalist and creator of Huge If True, explains why asking “what could go right?” fuels optimistic, visually driven explainers about science and tech. She discusses how optimism invites participation, why assuming things can work deepens debate, the risks and trade-offs of mobile voting and AI in schools, and even how curling’s physics sparks curiosity.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 31min
Bertie Gregory: Saving the Animals (Even the Ones That Are A**holes)
Bertie Gregory, British nature filmmaker and explorer who tells conservation stories through cinematic wildlife film. He shares wild tales from whale poop and orca boat ramming to puma hunts. Conversations jump between animal personalities, reading body language, and how restoring nature helps people and the planet.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 32min
Rachel Yehuda: The Biology of What We Carry
In this insightful discussion, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda, an expert on trauma and resilience, delves into the fascinating concept of intergenerational trauma. She explains how trauma can be inherited biologically, yet resilience can also be passed down. Yehuda highlights the nuanced effects of environmental safety on recovery and the surprising role of cortisol levels in PTSD. Furthermore, she explores emerging therapies like psychedelics and the profound impact of empathy in healing, shedding light on how understanding trauma can help foster healing across generations.
