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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

6 season(s) • 40 episode(s)

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Latest: S06E08 Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard • Aired Jun 28, 2020

Seasons
6
Episodes
40
First Aired
Oct 28, 2018
Genres
Comedy, News, Talk Show
1920x1080 hevc 25 min TV-MA 1 source(s)

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

Season 1 (7 episodes)
S01E01

Affirmative Action

Aired Oct 28, 2018
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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.

S01E02

Saudi Arabia

Aired Oct 28, 2018
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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."

S01E03

Amazon

Aired Nov 4, 2018
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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.

S01E04

Oil

Aired Nov 11, 2018
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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.

S01E05

Supreme

Aired Nov 18, 2018
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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.

S01E06

Immigration Enforcement

Aired Nov 25, 2018
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Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

S01E07

Content Moderation and Free Speech

Aired Dec 2, 2018
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As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

Season 2 (6 episodes)
S02E01

Censorship in China

Aired Feb 10, 2019
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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.

S02E02

Drug Pricing

Aired Feb 17, 2019
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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.

S02E03

Student Loans

Aired Feb 24, 2019
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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.

S02E04

Civil Rights Under Trump

Aired Mar 3, 2019
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Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

S02E05

Hip-hop and Streaming

Aired Mar 10, 2019
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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.

S02E06

Indian Elections

Aired Mar 17, 2019
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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.

Season 3 (6 episodes)
S03E01

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

Aired May 12, 2019
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A look at new dangers faced by the Amazon rain forest and Brazil's indigenous population. Also: a discussion of the Philippines election.

S03E02

The NRA's Global Impact

Aired May 19, 2019
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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.

S03E03

Cricket Corruption

Aired May 26, 2019
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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.

S03E04

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

Aired Jun 2, 2019
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Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonisfing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

S03E05

Protests in Sudan

Aired Jun 9, 2019
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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.

S03E06

Why Your Internet Sucks

Aired Jun 16, 2019
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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.

Season 4 (6 episodes)
S04E01

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

Aired Aug 4, 2019
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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.

S04E02

Fentanyl

Aired Aug 11, 2019
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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.

S04E03

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

Aired Aug 18, 2019
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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.

S04E04

The Real Cost of Cruises

Aired Aug 25, 2019
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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.

S04E05

The Two Sides of Canada

Aired Sep 1, 2019
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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 politics.

S04E06

The Broken Policing System

Aired Sep 8, 2019
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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.

Season 5 (7 episodes)
S05E01

Mental Health

Aired Nov 10, 2019
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With the need for mental health growing, Hasan discusses how insurance companies get away with denying coverage to Americans who could use it most.

S05E02

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

Aired Nov 17, 2019
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As thousands of asylum-seekers wait in the limbo at the U.S. border, Hasan examines how Trump's administration is working to dismantle this legal process.

S05E03

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

Aired Nov 24, 2019
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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.

S05E04

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

Aired Dec 1, 2019
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Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.

S05E05

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

Aired Dec 8, 2019
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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.

S05E06

Why We Can't Retire

Aired Dec 15, 2019
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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.

S05E07

How America is Causing Global Obesity

Aired Dec 22, 2019
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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.

Season 6 (8 episodes)
S06E01

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

Aired May 17, 2020
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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.

S06E02

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

Aired May 24, 2020
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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.

S06E03

How Coronavirus Broke America

Aired May 31, 2020
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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.

S06E04

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Aired Jun 4, 2020
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Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

S06E05

Why the News Industry Is Dying

Aired Jun 7, 2020
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Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.

S06E06

Is College Still Worth It?

Aired Jun 14, 2020
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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.

S06E07

We're Doing Elections Wrong

Aired Jun 21, 2020
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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.

S06E08

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Aired Jun 28, 2020
1920x1080 hevc 25 min TV-MA 1 source(s)

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