Meet José Andrés - My Favorite People

Trevor 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 savour life. If you haven't already.... Subscribe to the channel here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTrevorNoah Or follow the podcast on your other favorite platforms... SiriusXM Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnApplePodcasts Spotify - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnSpotify 00:00:00 - The Beans That Started Everything 00:02:55 - Let's Go 00:03:14 - Bruce Wayne or Batman 00:05:12 - The Brain That Won't Shut Off 00:06:05 - Life Is a Lottery 00:08:26 - Disaster Zones Have Dance Parties Too 00:09:35 - World Central Kitchen Is Bigger Than Your Government 00:12:33 - Hour One in Jamaica 00:14:44 - Where Does the Food Even Come From 00:17:53 - Empty Helicopters Don't Fly Empty 00:19:16 - The Jamaican Patty Strategy 00:21:09 - This Man Is a General 00:22:36 - The Spanish Navy Made Him 00:27:38 - Wrong Football Field, Right Move 00:33:16 - Why Does Jose Andres Have to Exist 00:35:37 - Why Governments Are Bad at This 00:43:25 - Okay But the Beans Story Again 00:47:05 - 80 Billion vs 2.5 Trillion Do the Math 00:52:46 - Nobody Leaves Home Because They Want To 01:00:56 - Plant the Seed Trust the People 01:11:37 - How Is He Still This Hopeful 01:13:53 - Pro-Both 01:17:17 - Patricia Is the Whole Operation 01:21:52 - The Seven 01:24:12 - Spider-Man Called 01:27:23 - Food Is Everything

Trevor NoahhostJosé Andrésguest

Mar 26, 20261h 28mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: March 26, 2026
Duration: 1h 28m
Channel: What Now? With Trevor Noah
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Trevor 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 savour life. If you haven't already.... Subscribe to the channel here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTrevorNoah Or follow the podcast on your other favorite platforms... SiriusXM Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnApplePodcasts Spotify - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnSpotify 00:00:00 - The Beans That Started Everything 00:02:55 - Let's Go 00:03:14 - Bruce Wayne or Batman 00:05:12 - The Brain That Won't Shut Off 00:06:05 - Life Is a Lottery 00:08:26 - Disaster Zones Have Dance Parties Too 00:09:35 - World Central Kitchen Is Bigger Than Your Government 00:12:33 - Hour One in Jamaica 00:14:44 - Where Does the Food Even Come From 00:17:53 - Empty Helicopters Don't Fly Empty 00:19:16 - The Jamaican Patty Strategy 00:21:09 - This Man Is a General 00:22:36 - The Spanish Navy Made Him 00:27:38 - Wrong Football Field, Right Move 00:33:16 - Why Does Jose Andres Have to Exist 00:35:37 - Why Governments Are Bad at This 00:43:25 - Okay But the Beans Story Again 00:47:05 - 80 Billion vs 2.5 Trillion Do the Math 00:52:46 - Nobody Leaves Home Because They Want To 01:00:56 - Plant the Seed Trust the People 01:11:37 - How Is He Still This Hopeful 01:13:53 - Pro-Both 01:17:17 - Patricia Is the Whole Operation 01:21:52 - The Seven 01:24:12 - Spider-Man Called 01:27:23 - Food Is Everything

SPEAKERS

Trevor Noah
host
Comedian and broadcaster; host of the interview podcast "What Now? With Trevor Noah".
José Andrés
guest
Spanish-American chef and humanitarian; founder of World Central Kitchen.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of What Now? With Trevor Noah, featuring Trevor Noah and José Andrés, Meet José Andrés - My Favorite People explores josé Andrés on disaster food relief, dignity, and hopeful pragmatism worldwide José Andrés explains World Central Kitchen’s “day one” disaster model: rapidly mobilizing local restaurants, supply chains, and improvised logistics (helicopters, cars, boats) to deliver food immediately and consistently so communities can regain calm and trust.

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