Series synopsis
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj is an American comedy talk television series that premiered on Netflix on October 28, 2018. It ended on June 28, 2020. It stars Hasan Minhaj.
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Premise
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hasan Minhaj as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Xi Jinping as Self (archive footage)
- Hillary Clinton as Self (archive footage)
- Kim Jong-un as Self (archive footage)
- Paris Hilton as Self (archive footage)
- Rodrigo Duterte as Self (archive footage)
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Self (archive footage)
- Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud as Self (archive footage)
- Jho Low as Self (archive footage)
- Gerard Butler as Self (archive footage)
- George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
- Kirsten Gillibrand as Self (archive footage)
- Beto O'Rourke as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 28, 2018 | December 2, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 10, 2019 | March 17, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 6 | May 12, 2019 | June 16, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 6 | August 4, 2019 | September 8, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 7 | November 10, 2019 | December 22, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 8 | May 17, 2020 | June 28, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Affirmative Action Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in. |
October 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.” |
October 28, 2018 |
| 3 |
Amazon 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. |
November 4, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Censorship in China After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls. |
February 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Drug Pricing Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated. |
February 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Student Loans As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers. |
February 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election. |
May 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
The NRA's Global Impact 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. |
May 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Cricket Corruption 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. |
May 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry 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. |
August 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Fentanyl As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse. |
August 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
Why Your Public Transportation Sucks Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles. |
August 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mental Health 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. |
November 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum 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. |
November 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion 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. |
November 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
May 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
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. |
May 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
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. |
May 31, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 28, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2020 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday |