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Hasan Piker: Fighting the Democratic EstablishmentMay 28, 2026 · 1 hr 57 minTrevor and Eugene sit down with streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker for a conversation about modern politics, internet culture, and the realities of building a massive audience in an increasingly divided world. From the growing friction between establishment Democrats and the progressive left to the strange experience of becoming a political figure online, Hasan shares what it’s like taking criticism from just about every direction.
Along the way, the trio get into South African politics, generational divides in leadership, and the very real federal subpoena he found waiting for him the last time he got home.- Meet Wil Sylvince - My Favorite PeopleMay 21, 2026 · 2 hr 24 minOn this week’s episode, comedian Wil Sylvince, one of Trevor’s favorite people, joins Trevor and Dave for a loose, funny conversation about comedy, soccer, wearing your own merch, and the strange routes people take into stand-up. A longtime friend, Wil brings the kind of chemistry and storytelling that only comes from years of friendship and life together on the road.
- Kareem Rahma: Content OverloadMay 14, 2026 · 2 hr 1 minTrevor Noah sits down with comedian and creator Kareem Rahma to talk about the strange reality of subway fame and the unexpected success of his hit series Keep the Meter Running and Subway Takes. From New York survival stories to strong opinions about culture, behavior, and city life, the conversation moves easily between the observational and the personal.
Along the way, the two explore modern storytelling in an era of digital deception, and why people still respond to the power of a good story well told.
- Katie Couric: Is Objectivity Dead?May 7, 2026 · 2 hrTrevor and Eugene sit down with author and journalist Katie Couric, who has spent decades at the center of American news, for a wide-ranging conversation about how journalism has evolved. From her early days in traditional broadcast media to her role in today’s digital landscape, Couric has seen the shift from a handful of trusted voices delivering the news to a fragmented, fast-moving media environment where competing narratives often shape how stories are understood.
From the evolution of political identity to the influence of social media, the three explore how the way we consume news has changed, and what it might take to rebuild a shared sense of truth in a world that increasingly resists one.
- Vic Mensa: The Power of PerspectiveApr 30, 2026 · 2 hr 14 minTrevor, Eugene, and David Kibuuka sit down with musician Vic Mensa for a conversation that moves easily between humor and hard truth. Drawing on his own experiences, Vic brings a raw, personal lens to topics like identity, privacy, and the strange contradictions of modern culture.
As the conversation unfolds, it becomes a candid look at the gap between how we’re seen and who we actually are—and how much that perspective can shift depending on where you’re standing.
- Ian Bremmer: Who Is Actually Running the World?Apr 23, 2026 · 1 hr 47 minPolitical scientist and author Ian Bremmer joins Trevor and Eugene to break down a world that is starting to feel a lot less predictable. What happens when American influence is no longer the default and tech companies begin to rival governments in power?
Together, they unpack what that shift looks like in real terms, why the old rules are no longer holding, and what it means to be heading toward a “G-Zero” world, where no single country is in charge.
- Oobah Butler: The Digital MirageApr 16, 2026 · 2 hr 3 minTrevor and Eugene sit down with journalist and filmmaker Oobah Butler, whose work lives at the intersection of prank and social experiment. From creating a fake top-rated restaurant to exposing how easily online systems can be manipulated, Butler has made a career out of blurring the line between perception and reality.
Together, they explore the rise of “scam culture,” how algorithms quietly shape what we believe, and just how much of the modern world is built on illusion. It is a funny, unsettling look at how easy it is to fake almost anything—and how hard it can be to tell what is real.
- Dex Hunter-Torricke: Translating the Titans of TechApr 9, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minIn this episode, Trevor sits down with author and strategist Dex Hunter-Torricke, who has spent years behind the scenes with some of the most powerful people in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Eric Schmidt, and has seen influence move from institutions into the hands of a few companies and the people running them.
Together, they explore what that shift feels like from the inside, how much power is concentrated at the top, accountability and the lack of it, and what it means when the people shaping the future are also writing the rules as they go.
- Atsuko Okatsuka: Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?Apr 2, 2026 · 2 hr 22 minTrevor sits down with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about identity, humor, and finding your voice. Bonding over their shared immigrant experience, the two explore how feeling like an outsider can become a powerful lens for comedy.
Along the way, Atsuko shares personal stories that are as hilarious as they are revealing and reflects on comedy as a way of making sense of the past and connecting across cultures.
- Meet José Andrés - My Favorite PeopleMar 26, 2026 · 1 hr 32 minTrevor sits down with famed chef and humanitarian José Andrés, who is also one of his favorite people, for a conversation that’s as human as it is hard-earned. Drawing on his experience leading rapid-response teams feeding thousands in disaster and war zones around the world, José shares how he approaches his work and his life with the precision of a field general and the heart of a chef.
Along the way, the two explore the deeper meaning of food, not just as nourishment but as dignity, and why even in the darkest moments, it’s still important to slow down and savor life.
- Emily McDonald: Can You Rewire Your Brain?Mar 19, 2026 · 1 hr 55 minTrevor and Eugene sit down with neuroscientist and content creator Emily McDonald (aka EmOnTheBrain) to explore how our brains shape the way we think, feel, and behave. From the real limits (and possibilities) of neuroplasticity to the surprisingly persistent pull of old habits, McDonald breaks down what’s actually happening inside our nervous systems.
Along the way, the trio dive into Emily’s own neurological journey, how elite athletes train their brains for peak performance, and even the spiritual energy of Sedona — all in an effort to understand how we change, and why our brains don’t always make it easy.
- Arthur C. Brooks: Are We Happy Yet?Mar 12, 2026 · 2 hr 3 minThis week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks to unpack the science of happiness and why we’re so good at looking for it in all the wrong places. What begins as a breakdown of the macronutrients of a good life turns into a funny, wide-ranging conversation about the necessity of failure, the search for human connection, and the surprising wisdom hiding inside our most embarrassing moments.
Along the way, Brooks makes the case that the road to happiness isn’t neat, polished, or linear. Rather itt’s messy, imperfect, and usually learned the hard way.
- Malcolm Gladwell: Do Fairytales Make Adulthood Harder?Mar 5, 2026 · 2 hr 1 minThis week, author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins Trevor and Eugene for a conversation that starts with big social theory and then delves into whether Disney movies have been quietly gaslighting our childhoods. From the idea that your parents are basically just middle managers for your grandparents’ personalities to the invisible shortcuts and assumptions that shape how we see the world, Gladwell does what he does best, spotting hidden patterns in the ordinary. And Trevor does what he does best, poking holes, grounding theory in real life, and refusing to let a big idea off the hook too easily.
Part pop culture autopsy and part intellectual rabbit hole, this episode makes us overthink the things we love and love the things we overthink.
- Hilke Schellmann: Is Your New Boss a Robot?Feb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minAI isn’t just coming for your job — it might already be your manager. Trevor and Eugene sit down with investigative journalist Hilke Schellmann to examine how artificial intelligence has quietly infiltrated the workplace. From hiring software that analyzes your facial expressions to productivity trackers that monitor everything from your writing style to your bathroom breaks, Schellmann explains what these systems actually do — and what they get wrong.
Do they eliminate bias, automate it, or just hide it better? And what happens to human work when the algorithm is watching? You won’t want to miss this episode.
- Dr. Steven Hassan: Are You In a Cult and Don't Even Know It?Feb 19, 2026 · 1 hr 46 minIn a conversation that’s equal parts psychological thriller and masterclass in influence, Trevor and Eugene sit down with world-renowned cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan. Recruited into the Unification Church (aka the Moonies) as a college student, Hassan rose through its ranks before ultimately breaking free — an experience that reshaped his life’s work and inspired his bestselling book The Cult of Trump.
From fringe groups to social media echo chambers, the trio unpack how and why ordinary people get swept into systems of extreme belief, the ways loyalty is engineered, and what separates healthy persuasion from manipulation. They also explore why the line between conviction and control is thinner and closer to home than we think.
- Dulce Sloan: Will You Be My Valentine?Feb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 54 minTrevor and Eugene sit down with comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Dulce Sloan for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about life. Along the way, they dig into the loneliness that can come with fame, the challenges of dating, and the unspoken pressures men and women bring into relationships. When it comes to the emotional math of choosing between independence and intimacy, is staying home the only good option left? Funny, sharp, and disarmingly real, the episode captures the contradictions of modern love in a world that rarely slows down.
- Cleo Abram: What Could Go Right?Feb 5, 2026 · 2 hr 8 minEmmy-nominated video journalist Cleo Abram joins Trevor and Eugene to talk about Huge If True, her hit YouTube series that takes an optimistic approach to science and emerging technology. The three explore how asking “what could go right?” might be the most powerful tool we have for moving humanity forward, why optimism isn’t naïve but necessary, and how the physics of curling (the most divisive Olympic sport) can be used as an example of pessimism keeping us from imagining a better world.
- Bertie Gregory: Saving the Animals (Even the Ones That Are A**holes)Jan 29, 2026 · 1 hr 30 minTrevor and Eugene go wild with world-class explorer and nature documentarian Bertie Gregory to tackle one of life’s most important questions: are animals a**holes? From whale poop and chimp gangs to elephant stepdads and guanaco hunts, Bertie pulls back the curtain on the animal kingdom’s messiest, funniest dramas—before landing on the surprisingly moving truth about climate change and what’s at stake….for them, for our planet, and for us.
- Rachel Yehuda: The Biology of What We CarryJan 22, 2026 · 1 hr 32 minIn this episode, Trevor and Eugene unpack intergenerational trauma with psychiatrist Rachel Yehuda. Turns out, trauma is inherited, passed down through generations, but don’t fear! The three turn the heavy science of PTSD into a profound conversation about meaning-making and we learn that where trauma can be passed-down, so can resilience.
- Prime Minister Mia Mottley: Climate, Immigration, and the Power of Small NationsJan 20, 2026 · 1 hr 35 minIn 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 finance, climate change, and managed migration, Mottley proves she’s a force of nature—though even she can’t score Trevor an invite to Rihanna’s next birthday bash.
- John Oliver: Why Everything is a Scam: FIFA, Mergers, & Information LiteracyJan 15, 2026 · 2 hr 1 minJohn 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 Show origin stories, to the state of comedy and the modern media landscape, to the “beautiful cocaine” that is football, this is a must watch episode.
- Dr. Jessica Knurick: Is American Food Actually Poison? Debunking the MAHA Movement & Nutrition MythsJan 8, 2026 · 1 hr 49 minThis 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 the most persistent health myths currently trending on social media. From protein to salt, seed oils to raw milk, they discuss the most persistent health myths we hear every day. If you’ve ever felt food anxiety while walking down a grocery aisle or wondered if fruit sugar is actually poisoning you, this deep dive into evidence-based health is a must-watch.
- A New Year's Repost! Zohran Mamdani (NYC's Brand New Mayor) Pops InJan 1, 2026 · 56 minTo 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 to transit to the cost of just existing. Somewhere along the way, our friend Dave fully becomes the unhinged NYC resident everyone knows…enjoy!
- Wesley Morris: How Critics at Large See the Stories We MissDec 25, 2025 · 2 hr 13 minTrevor 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 of the US Open (and why men rarely have to explain their appearance), to the deeper meaning behind dead baby names, looted ancient artifacts, and Trump’s complicated relationship with museums.
They dive into why blockbuster movies have abandoned regular human stories, how Superman reboots reflect America’s shifting self-image, and why horror films and death-obsessed songs are dominating right now.
Wesley breaks down the superpower of a “critic at large”: spotting trends everyone else misses and connecting them to what they really say about us.
Thought-provoking, funny, and full of unexpected insights—this one will make you see the world a little differently.
- Meet Joe Opio - My Favorite PeopleDec 18, 2025 · 2 hr 12 minIn 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.
- Zohran Mamdani: New York's New Mayor Pops InDec 16, 2025 · 56 minSURPRISE!! 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 resident everyone knows…enjoy!
- Eliza Filby: Hard Work Is a Lie, This Is What Rich People Never Tell YouDec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 57 minWe 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 wealth now shape your future more than anything you do on your own.
This episode breaks down the truth about the great wealth transfer, why millennials feel like they are failing, why men are angrier, why women are more stressed than ever, why Gen Z sees the world more clearly than we did, and why most people’s lives are shaped by money they never earned and stories they never questioned.
If you have ever wondered why life feels harder than it was for your parents, this conversation will change the way you see work, success, family, and the future.
- Dr. Becky: You’re Not a Bad Parent, You’re OverwhelmedDec 4, 2025 · 2 hr 6 minKids 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 “failure” is really lack of support.
Dr. Becky joins Trevor and Eugene for a conversation about tantrums, overwhelm, shame, lying, attachment, repair, and what it means to grow up in a world that was never designed to support families. This episode explains why kids explode, why adults collapse, and why the most important sentence a parent can say is “I am still here.”
If you want to understand your child, your parents, or yourself, this episode is worth your time.
- Tom Mueller: The Most Dangerous Part of America’s Healthcare System Isn’t What You ThinkNov 27, 2025 · 1 hr 37 minTrevor, 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 within reach.
- Sam Morril: Jokes, Outrage, and the New Rules of ComedyNov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 52 minComedian 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 with a scoreboard in their hand.
- INTRODUCING: Hidden Brain on Finding Your PurposeNov 18, 2025 · 9 minWhat 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 some of those methods in a recent conversation with researcher Victor Strecher. If you’re feeling adrift, alone, or burned out, this episode is for you.
Listen to Hidden Brain's full conversation on finding your purpose by visiting https://link.podtrac.com/yourlife.
- Carter Sherman: Why Gen Z Stopped Having SexNov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 35 minEveryone’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 appetites are being influenced by fear, politics, power, and the way intimacy has been hijacked by the internet.
- Josh Johnson: Finding Meaning in a System Built to Fracture YouNov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 58 minIn 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 comedian and providing for the people he loves most.
- The Broken Promise: Democracy, the Economy & What Comes Next with Pete ButtigiegOct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 50 minHas 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 this wide-ranging discussion.
- Roy Wood Jr. Gets Real About Fear, Fame, & FatherhoodOct 23, 2025 · 2 hr 14 minRoy 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 also discuss how life’s circumstances have shaped their world view and comedy.
- 99% Invisible and the Megachurch (featuring Gillian Jacobs)Oct 21, 2025 · 36 minRoman 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 vanished in a scandal that gripped the nation. Hear more stories like this from 99% Invisible by listening and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.
- The Real Malala: Jeans, Crushes, & HealingOct 16, 2025 · 1 hr 49 minMalala like you’ve never seen her -- In this deeply personal conversation, Malala Yousafzai opens up about rediscovering herself beyond the headlines by learning to laugh again, making friends at Oxford, falling in love, and learning to heal through therapy. A candid, moving portrait of the woman behind the icon.
- Who Owns America? Bernie Sanders Says the Quiet Part Out LoudOct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 26 minSenator Bernie Sanders joins Trevor to discuss what the heck is going on in America right now (hint: it’s oligarchy)
- Kara Swisher: Tech, Power, and Why You Should Get the F*cking DuckOct 2, 2025 · 2 hr 12 minTrevor 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, much more!
- Ezra Klein: America At Its Breaking PointSep 25, 2025 · 2 hr 24 minNew 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?
- Mustafa Suleyman: Will AI Save Humanity or End It?Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr 45 minTrevor (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 unprecedented risks.
- What Now Is Back!Sep 15, 2025 · 1 minWhat 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.
- Between the Seasons: Stories from a South African ChildhoodAug 28, 2025 · 26 minAs 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.
- Between the Seasons: Trump Dropping Bombs for PeaceJul 10, 2025 · 11 minWhat 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 straight from Trevor’s stand-up show in London.
- The Totally Very Real White Genocide in South Africa with Dan Corder and Eugene KhozaJun 26, 2025 · 1 hr 55 minTelevision 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 climate, and the myth of “white genocide."
- If I Ruled the World: Creating Chaos with Anele and SizweJun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 16 minThis 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 all in the timing.
- Meet Jon Stewart – One of My Favorite PeopleJun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 40 minTrevor 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.
- If I Ruled the World: Tressie McMillan Cottom Throws DownJun 5, 2025 · 51 minFor 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, character count, and service job at a time.
- Meet Esther Perel – One of My Favorite PeopleMay 29, 2025 · 2 hr 7 minIn 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 the importance of “friction” as an essential element of a life well lived, and why we should all maybe be hanging out at the laundromat.
- The Perfect Algorithm for Finding Love? with Christian RudderMay 22, 2025 · 1 hr 6 minTrevor 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 “hope and change” moment of the early 2010s, and how data and technology can help and hurt our attempts at finding love.
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