What Now? Creators & Guests

Trevor Noah is a celebrated comedian, television host, and author best known for his role as the host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Noah began his career as a stand-up comedian, gaining international recognition for his sharp wit and incisive humor. He succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of "The Daily Show" in 2015, bringing his unique perspective and global sensibility to the show. Noah has received numerous accolades for his work, including two Emmy wins. In addition to his television career, he is the author of the bestselling memoir "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" (2016), which chronicles his experiences growing up during apartheid. Noah continues to influence the world of comedy and social commentary with his insightful observations and charismatic presence.

Mark Cuban is a businessman and investor. He is the owner of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Dallas Mavericks, co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and chairman of AXS TV. He is also one of the main "shark" investors on the ABC reality television series, Shark Tank.

Gabriel Jesus Iglesias is professionally known as Gabriel Iglesias or Fluffy, he is a comedian and actor.

Kevin Hart is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs throughout New England, culminating in his first real break in 2001 when he was cast by Judd Apatow for a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared.

Samuel Altman is an entrepreneur, investor, programmer, and blogger. He is the CEO of OpenAI and the former president of Y Combinator.

Jia Tolentino is a writer and editor. She is a staff writer for The New Yorker.

Nick Kyrgios is an Australian inactive professional tennis player.

Brad Smith is an American attorney and technology executive currently serving as President and Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an accomplished actress and producer, recognized for her significant contributions to television and film. She gained prominence with her role as Elaine Benes on the influential sitcom "Seinfeld," a performance that earned her critical acclaim and several awards. Louis-Dreyfus further demonstrated her versatility and talent with leading roles in "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and the political satire "Veep," where she portrayed Selina Meyer. Her work on "Veep" earned her multiple Emmy Awards, underscoring her status as a leading figure in the entertainment industry. In addition to her acting career, Louis-Dreyfus has also made notable contributions as a producer. Her career is distinguished by her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters, establishing her as a respected professional in her field.

Ahmir Khalib Thompson (aka Questlove) is a musician, music journalist, record producer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer & joint frontman for the hip hop band The Roots.

Rhaina Cohen is the producer of Hidden Brain Podcast.

Tristan Harris is a technology ethicist and co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology.

Orlando Bloom is an English actor.

Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994), but rose to prominence at 19, as the lead actress of the television series Dark Angel (2000–2002), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination.Her big screen breakthrough came in Honey (2003).

Josh Johnson is a comedian, Emmy-nominated writer on The Daily Show

Idris Elba is a highly respected actor, producer, and musician known for his dynamic and versatile performances. Born in London, England, Elba gained international fame with his role as Stringer Bell in "The Wire" (2002-2004) and as DCI John Luther in "Luther" (2010-2019). His film work includes notable roles in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" (2013), "Beasts of No Nation" (2015), and the "Thor" series (2011-2017). Elba is also an accomplished DJ and music producer, performing under the name DJ Big Driis. He continues to work across various media, earning acclaim for his talent and versatility.

Bill Gates is an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and humanitarian.

Jerrod Carmichael is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer, he created and starred in the semi-biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show.

Sam Altman is an athlete.