Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
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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- 2018-2020
- 6 seasons
- Netflix
- Comedy, News, Talk & Interview
- TV-MA
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Season 6 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
Sun, May 17, 2020 22 mins
Hasan investigates the underlying issues with housing in America as well as the impending eviction crisis many renters may be facing in months to come.
Episode 2
The Legal Marijuana Industry is Rigged
Sun, May 24, 2020 22 mins
Hasan discusses the issue if cannabis can't be legalized fairly, should it be legalized at all?
Episode 3
How Coronavirus Broke America
Sun, May 31, 2020 21 mins
With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
Episode 4
We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Sat, Jun 6, 2020
Hasan makes an impassioned plea - especially to Asian Americans - to take action in support of Black Americans following the killing of George Floyd.
Episode 5
Why the News Industry Is Dying
Sat, Jun 6, 2020
Hasan showcases the important work of local newspapers and why we need them now more than ever.
Episode 6
Is College Still Worth It?
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
Hasan explores how universities became corporate over the past few decades and if the rising costs of college are still worth it in a post-pandemic world.
Episode 7
We're Doing Elections Wrong
Sun, Jun 21, 2020 25 mins
Hasan illustrates why our partisan, two-party system is the result of winner-take-all elections and why ranked-choice voting is a much more democratic alternative.
Episode 8
Why Doing Taxes is So Hard
Sun, Jun 28, 2020 26 mins
As the tax deadline approaches, Hasan exposes an industry built around making tax prep more complicated and expensive.
