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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.
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Former "Daily Show" correspondent Minhaj won a Peabody Award for "Patriot Act" and his comedy special "Homecoming King."

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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

  1. Watch Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard. Episode 8 of Season 6.

    Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.

  2. Watch We're Doing Elections Wrong. Episode 7 of Season 6.

    America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.

  3. Watch Is College Still Worth It?. Episode 6 of Season 6.

    As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

  4. Watch Why the News Industry Is Dying. Episode 5 of Season 6.

    Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.

  5. Watch We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd. Episode 4 of Season 6.

    Hasan makes an impassioned plea — especially to Asian Americans — to take action in support of Black Americans following the killing of George Floyd.

  6. Watch How Coronavirus Broke America. Episode 3 of Season 6.

    With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

  7. Watch The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged. Episode 2 of Season 6.

    Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.

  8. Watch What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?. Episode 1 of Season 6.

    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.

  1. Watch How America Is Causing Global Obesity. Episode 7 of Season 5.

    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.

  2. Watch Why We Can't Retire. Episode 6 of Season 5.

    With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.

  3. Watch Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020. Episode 5 of Season 5.

    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.

  4. Watch Why Billionaires Won't Save Us. Episode 4 of Season 5.

    Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.

  5. Watch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion. Episode 3 of Season 5.

    Thanks to fast fashion brands, people are buying more new clothes than ever before. But our desire to look good is taking a huge environmental toll.

  6. Watch Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum. Episode 2 of Season 5.

    As thousands of asylum-seekers wait in limbo at the U.S. border, Hasan examines how Trump's administration is working to dismantle this legal process.

  7. Watch Mental Health. Episode 1 of Season 5.

    With the need for mental health care growing, Hasan discusses how insurance companies get away with denying coverage to Americans who could use it most.

  1. Watch The Broken Policing System. Episode 6 of Season 4.

    Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.

  2. Watch The Two Sides of Canada. Episode 5 of Season 4.

    In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

  3. Watch The Real Cost of Cruises. Episode 4 of Season 4.

    Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.

  4. Watch Why Your Public Transportation Sucks. Episode 3 of Season 4.

    Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

  5. Watch Fentanyl. Episode 2 of Season 4.

    As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

  6. Watch The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry. Episode 1 of Season 4.

    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.

  1. Watch Why Your Internet Sucks. Episode 6 of Season 3.

    As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

  2. Watch Protests in Sudan. Episode 5 of Season 3.

    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.

  3. Watch Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal. Episode 4 of Season 3.

    Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

  4. Watch Cricket Corruption. Episode 3 of Season 3.

    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.

  5. Watch The NRA's Global Impact. Episode 2 of Season 3.

    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.

  6. Watch Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest. Episode 1 of Season 3.

    Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

  1. Watch Indian Elections. Episode 6 of Season 2.

    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.

  2. Watch Hip-hop and Streaming. Episode 5 of Season 2.

    Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.

  3. Watch Civil Rights Under Trump. Episode 4 of Season 2.

    Two years into the Trump administration, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

  4. Watch Student Loans. Episode 3 of Season 2.

    As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

  5. Watch Drug Pricing. Episode 2 of Season 2.

    Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.

  6. Watch Censorship in China. Episode 1 of Season 2.

    After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.

  1. Watch Content Moderation and Free Speech. Episode 7 of Season 1.

    As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

  2. Watch Immigration Enforcement. Episode 6 of Season 1.

    Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

  3. Watch Supreme. Episode 5 of Season 1.

    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.

  4. Watch Oil. Episode 4 of Season 1.

    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. Watch Amazon. Episode 3 of Season 1.

    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.

  6. Watch Saudi Arabia. Episode 2 of Season 1.

    In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as "MBS."

  7. Watch Affirmative Action. Episode 1 of Season 1.

    Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.

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