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.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 24m
Release: 2018
Rating: 7.1
Season 1 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
2018-10-28
"In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi\u2019s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as \u201cMBS.\u201d"
2018-10-28
"Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in."
2018-11-04
"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."
2018-11-11
"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."
2018-11-18
"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."
2018-11-25
"Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations."
2018-12-02
"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 As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation."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 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
2019-02-10
"After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls."
2019-02-17
"Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated."
2019-02-24
"As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers."
2019-03-03
"Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights."
2019-03-10
"Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world."
2019-03-17
"Just before voters head to the polls in India's national election, Hasan explains what's at stake for the world\u2019s largest and most diverse democracy."
Season 3 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
2019-05-12
"Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election."
2019-05-19
"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."
2019-05-26
"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."
2019-06-02
"Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia."
2019-06-09
"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."
Season 4 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
2019-08-04
"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."
2019-08-11
"As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse."
2019-09-08
"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 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
Season 6 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
