Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Netflix Original

2018–2020

ComedyNewsTalk-Show🇬🇧 English🇺🇸 United States

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Seasons

Season 1

  • E1 Affirmative Action 2018-10-28 · 25m Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.
  • E2 Saudi Arabia 2018-10-28 · 25m In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”
  • E3 Amazon 2018-11-04 · 25m 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.
  • E4 Oil 2018-11-11 · 22m 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.
  • E5 Supreme 2018-11-18 · 26m 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.
  • E6 Immigration Enforcement 2018-11-25 · 27m Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.
  • E7 Content Moderation and Free Speech 2018-12-02 · 24m 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 As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

Season 2

  • E1 Censorship in China 2019-02-10 · 30m After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.
  • E2 Drug Pricing 2019-02-17 · 23m Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.
  • E3 Student Loans 2019-02-24 · 25m As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.
  • E4 Civil Rights Under Trump 2019-03-03 · 29m Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.
  • E5 Hip-hop & Streaming 2019-03-10 · 24m Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.
  • E6 Indian Elections 2019-03-17 · 29m 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

  • E1 Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest 2019-05-12 · 23m Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.
  • E2 The NRA's Global Impact 2019-05-19 · 20m 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.
  • E3 Cricket Corruption 2019-05-26 · 30m 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.
  • E4 Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal 2019-06-02 · 28m Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
  • E5 Protests in Sudan 2019-06-09 · 26m 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.
  • E6 Why Your Internet Sucks 2019-06-16 · 30m 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

  • E1 The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry 2019-08-04 · 26m 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.
  • E2 Fentanyl 2019-08-11 · 29m As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
  • E3 Why Your Public Transportation Sucks 2019-08-18 · 24m Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.
  • E4 The Real Cost of Cruises 2019-08-25 · 25m Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
  • E5 The Two Sides of Canada 2019-09-01 · 25m In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.
  • E6 The Broken Policing System 2019-09-08 · 25m 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

  • E1 Mental Health 2019-11-10 · 29m 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.
  • E2 Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum 2019-11-17 · 23m 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.
  • E3 The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion 2019-11-24 · 27m 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.
  • E4 Why Billionaires Won't Save Us 2019-12-01 · 27m Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
  • E5 Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020 2019-12-08 · 30m 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.
  • E6 Why We Can't Retire 2019-12-15 · 24m With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.
  • E7 How America is Causing Global Obesity 2019-12-22 · 24m 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

  • E1 What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent? 2020-05-17 · 26m 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.
  • E2 The Legal Marijuana Industry is Rigged 2020-05-24 · 25m Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.
  • E3 How Coronavirus Broke America 2020-05-31 · 22m With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
  • E4 We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd 2020-06-04 · 22m Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
  • E5 Why the News Industry Is Dying 2020-06-07 · 12m Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
  • E6 Is College Still Worth It? 2020-06-14 · 22m As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.
  • E7 We're Doing Elections Wrong 2020-06-21 · 23m America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
  • E8 Why Doing Taxes is So Hard 2020-06-28 · 22m 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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