Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

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• Season 3
• Season 4
• Season 5
• Season 6

Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.

Comedy, Talk

1Sun, May 17, 2020

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

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.

2Sun, May 24, 2020

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

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

3Sun, May 31, 2020

How Coronavirus Broke America

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

4Thu, Jun 04, 2020

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

5Sun, Jun 07, 2020

Why the News Industry Is Dying

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

6Sun, Jun 14, 2020

Is College Still Worth It?

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

7Sun, Jun 21, 2020

We're Doing Elections Wrong

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

8Sun, Jun 28, 2020

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

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