Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Canceled First aired 28/Oct/2018 United States English 6 season(s) 40 episode(s)
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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Season 6 · Season 6
8 episode(s) · Air date: 17/May/2020
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S6E8
Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
Air date: 28/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

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

S6E7
We're Doing Elections Wrong
Air date: 21/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

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

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

S6E6
Is College Still Worth It?
Air date: 14/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 22 min
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As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

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

S6E5
Why the News Industry Is Dying
Air date: 07/Jun/2020 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

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

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

S6E3
How Coronavirus Broke America
Air date: 31/May/2020 · Runtime: 22 min
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With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

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

S6E2
The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
Air date: 24/May/2020 · Runtime: 25 min
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Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.

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

S6E1
What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
Air date: 17/May/2020 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

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.

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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.

Season 5 · Season 5
7 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Nov/2019
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S5E7
How America Is Causing Global Obesity
Air date: 22/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S5E6
Why We Can't Retire
Air date: 15/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 24 min
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With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.

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

S5E5
Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020
Air date: 08/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S5E4
Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
Air date: 01/Dec/2019 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

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

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

S5E3
The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
Air date: 24/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S5E2
Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum
Air date: 17/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S5E1
Mental Health
Air date: 10/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

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.

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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.

Season 4 · Season 4
6 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Aug/2019
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S4E6
The Broken Policing System
Air date: 08/Sep/2019 · Runtime: 25 min
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Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.

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

S4E5
The Two Sides of Canada
Air date: 01/Sep/2019 · Runtime: 25 min
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In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

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

S4E4
The Real Cost of Cruises
Air date: 25/Aug/2019 · Runtime: 25 min
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Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.

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

S4E3
Why Your Public Transportation Sucks
Air date: 18/Aug/2019 · Runtime: 24 min
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Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

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

S4E2
Fentanyl
Air date: 11/Aug/2019 · Runtime: 29 min
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As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

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

S4E1
The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
Air date: 04/Aug/2019 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

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.

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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.

Season 3 · Season 3
6 episode(s) · Air date: 12/May/2019
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S3E6
Why Your Internet Sucks
Air date: 16/Jun/2019 · Runtime: 30 min
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As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

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

S3E5
Protests in Sudan
Air date: 09/Jun/2019 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S3E4
Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
Air date: 02/Jun/2019 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

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

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

S3E3
Cricket Corruption
Air date: 26/May/2019 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

S3E2
The NRA's Global Impact
Air date: 19/May/2019 · Runtime: 20 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S3E1
Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
Air date: 12/May/2019 · Runtime: 23 min
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Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

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

Season 2 · Season 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Feb/2019
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S2E6
Indian Elections
Air date: 17/Mar/2019 · Runtime: 29 min
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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.

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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.

S2E5
Hip-hop and Streaming
Air date: 10/Mar/2019 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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

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

S2E4
Civil Rights Under Trump
Air date: 03/Mar/2019 · Runtime: 29 min
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Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

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

S2E3
Student Loans
Air date: 24/Feb/2019 · Runtime: 25 min
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As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

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

S2E2
Drug Pricing
Air date: 17/Feb/2019 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

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

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

S2E1
Censorship in China
Air date: 10/Feb/2019 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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

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

Season 1 · Season 1
7 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Oct/2018
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S1E7
Content Moderation and Free Speech
Air date: 02/Dec/2018 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E6
Immigration Enforcement
Air date: 25/Nov/2018 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

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

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

S1E5
Supreme
Air date: 18/Nov/2018 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E4
Oil
Air date: 11/Nov/2018 · Runtime: 22 min
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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.

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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.

S1E3
Amazon
Air date: 04/Nov/2018 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E2
Saudi Arabia
Air date: 28/Oct/2018 · Runtime: 25 min
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In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”

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

S1E1
Affirmative Action
Air date: 28/Oct/2018 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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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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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