Browse all episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.

Affirmative Action

In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”

Saudi Arabia

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.

Amazon

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.

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.

Supreme

Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

Immigration Enforcement

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  As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

Content Moderation and Free Speech

After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.

Censorship in China

Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.

Drug Pricing

As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

Student Loans

Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

Civil Rights Under Trump

Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.

Hip-hop and Streaming

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.

Indian Elections

Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

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.

The NRA's Global Impact

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.

Cricket Corruption

Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

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.

Protests in Sudan

As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

Why Your Internet Sucks

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.

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

Fentanyl

Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.

The Real Cost of Cruises

In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

The Two Sides of Canada

Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.

The Broken Policing System

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.

Mental Health

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.

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

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.

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

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.

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.

Why We Can't Retire

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.

How America Is Causing Global Obesity

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.

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

How Coronavirus Broke America

Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.

Why the News Industry Is Dying

As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

Is College Still Worth It?

America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.

We're Doing Elections Wrong

Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.

All Episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Season 1

Affirmative Action

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2018

Saudi Arabia

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2018

Amazon

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2018

Oil

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2018

Supreme

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2018

Immigration Enforcement

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2018

Content Moderation and Free Speech

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2018