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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
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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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8 this season · 40 totals06e01 What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent? 2020-05-17 12:00
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.
s06e02 The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged 2020-05-24 12:00
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.
s06e03 How Coronavirus Broke America 2020-05-31 12:00
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.
s06e04 We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd 2020-06-04 12:00
We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Hasan makes an impassioned plea — especially to Asian Americans — to take action in support of Black Americans following the killing of George Floyd.
s06e05 Why the News Industry Is Dying 2020-06-07 12:00
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.
s06e06 Is College Still Worth It? 2020-06-14 12:00
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.
s06e07 We're Doing Elections Wrong 2020-06-21 12:00
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.
s06e08 Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard 2020-06-28 12:00
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.