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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.
- Cast:
- Hasan Minhaj
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Netflix
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.5What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
2020-05-17 · 26mAs millions of Americans struggle to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan looks at how this could lead to a widespread eviction crisis.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.3The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
2020-05-24 · 25mHasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.5How Coronavirus Broke America
2020-05-31 · 22mWith failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.5We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
2020-06-04 · 22mHasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.5Why the News Industry Is Dying
2020-06-07 · 12mLocal newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.8Is College Still Worth It?
2020-06-14 · 22mAs colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.5We're Doing Elections Wrong
2020-06-21 · 23mAmerica's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.5Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
2020-06-28 · 22mHasan 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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Hasan Minhaj
Self - Host
