Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Seasons
1. Affirmative Action
Air Date: 2018-10-28
Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.
2. Saudi Arabia
Air Date: 2018-10-28
In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”
3. Amazon
Air Date: 2018-11-04
Hasan takes time out from his Amazon addiction to analyze the relentless tactics the company used to become the largest online retailer in the world.
4. Oil
Air Date: 2018-11-11
A massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.
5. Supreme
Air Date: 2018-11-18
Hasan investigates the economics and shelf life of cool as he turns his eye toward streetwear brand Supreme, which peddles hype as much as its clothes.
6. Immigration Enforcement
Air Date: 2018-11-25
Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.
7. Content Moderation and Free Speech
Air Date: 2018-12-02
Season Final. As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.
1. Censorship in China
Air Date: 2019-02-10
After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.
2. Drug Pricing
Air Date: 2019-02-17
Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.
3. Student Loans
Air Date: 2019-02-24
As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.
4. Civil Rights Under Trump
Air Date: 2019-03-03
Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.
5. Hip-hop and Streaming
Air Date: 2019-03-10
Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.
6. Indian Elections
Air Date: 2019-03-17
Just before voters head to the polls in India's national election, Hasan explains what's at stake for the world’s largest and most diverse democracy.
1. Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
Air Date: 2019-05-12
Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.
2. The NRA's Global Impact
Air Date: 2019-05-19
Though the NRA is best known for its agenda in the U.S., Hasan explores how the organization has been exporting its gun culture around the world.
3. Cricket Corruption
Air Date: 2019-05-26
Once a tool of British colonialism, cricket is now India's major sport. But greed and corruption threaten to undermine the game's global growth.
4. Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
Air Date: 2019-06-02
Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
5. Protests in Sudan
Air Date: 2019-06-09
In the aftermath of an April 2019 coup in Sudan, pro-democracy groups have faced extreme violence from a military desperate to hold on to power.
6. Why Your Internet Sucks
Air Date: 2019-06-16
As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.
1. The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
Air Date: 2019-08-04
Video games are bigger than ever, but the people who make them are often exploited. Hasan takes a look at the darker side of the gaming industry.
2. Fentanyl
Air Date: 2019-08-11
As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
3. Why Your Public Transportation Sucks
Air Date: 2019-08-18
Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.
4. The Real Cost of Cruises
Air Date: 2019-08-25
Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
5. The Two Sides of Canada
Air Date: 2019-09-01
In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.
6. The Broken Policing System
Air Date: 2019-09-08
Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.
1. Mental Health
Air Date: 2019-11-10
Hasan talks about how a lot of people are suffering from mental illness and they don't have access to good health care and even if they do, their insurance companies don't cover the cost of the health care.
2. Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum
Air Date: 2019-11-17
Hasan talks about Trump's policy on asylum seekers. He goes deep into the problem of immigration in the U.S. and Latin America, showing that it goes beyond Cartel's violence, it also has a lot of racism and discrimination.
3. The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
Air Date: 2019-11-24
Hasan talks about how fast fashion companies like Zara and H&M are harming the environment and how buying more clothes also affects the environment.
4. Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
Air Date: 2019-12-01
Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
5. Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020
Air Date: 2019-12-08
Hasan talks with Andrew yang and Cory Booker as part of an effort to understand how candidates can appeal to the fast-growing Asian American electorate.
6. Why We Can't Retire
Air Date: 2019-12-15
With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.
7. How America Is Causing Global Obesity
Air Date: 2019-12-22
Hasan explains how U.S. policies and companies help spread obesity and poor health around the world, then gives updates on topics from past shows.
1. What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
Air Date: 2020-05-17
As millions of Americans struggle to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan looks at how this could lead to a widespread eviction crisis.
2. The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
Air Date: 2020-05-24
Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.
3. How Coronavirus Broke America
Air Date: 2020-05-31
With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
4. We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Air Date: 2020-06-04
Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
5. Why the News Industry Is Dying
Air Date: 2020-06-07
Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
6. Is College Still Worth It?
Air Date: 2020-06-14
As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.
7. We're Doing Elections Wrong
Air Date: 2020-06-21
America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
8. Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
Air Date: 2020-06-28
Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.
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Rating
7.2/10
Release Date
2018-10-28
Episodes
40 (6 seasons)
Status
Canceled
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Margolis Superstore
Minhaj Inc
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