W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’

W. Kamau Bell sat down with The Verge for an interview published August 22, 2026, ahead of upcoming projects and amid a notably full schedule that includes a podcast, a comedy tour, and a Substack, all sharing the name Who's With Me.

The interview, conducted by Terrence O'Brien for The Verge, touches on Bell's most indispensable tool — described as notably practical — though the full details are behind the article's paywall. The piece is part of The Verge's ongoing "Report" and interview series covering notable figures at the intersection of culture and technology.

Bell's career spans television, podcasting, and written commentary. Per The Verge, his credits include Totally Biased, Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and the documentary We Need to Talk About Cosby, with his work blending comedy, social commentary, and political activism. He has won a Peabody Award and four Emmys, claimed a Celebrity Jeopardy! championship, received honors from the ACLU, and — per the same source — been named Ambassador of Fishbone by founding member Chris Dowd.

At the time of the interview, Bell was active across multiple platforms simultaneously, per The Verge: releasing episodes of the Who's With Me podcast, running a Substack under the same name, and actively touring as a stand-up comedian. The outlet notes an "upcoming" project was also being promoted, though the source excerpt does not specify what it is.

The Verge's interview format typically asks subjects about their tech and workflow habits, making the "most indispensable tool" framing a recurring feature angle rather than a product announcement. The full reveal of what Bell named as his go-to tool remains within the complete article.