Why the News Industry Is Dying

8.1/10 · 117 votesJun 7, 202012 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 6•matches the season avg

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

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Seasons6

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Season 6 Episodes8

E1 7.8

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

E2 7.1

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

E3 8.2

How Coronavirus Broke America

E4 8.9

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

E5 8.1Now viewing

Why the News Industry Is Dying

E6 8.2

Is College Still Worth It?

E7 8.3

We're Doing Elections Wrong

E8 8.1

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

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Hasan Minhaj

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Episode Summary

"Why the News Industry Is Dying" is episode 5 of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj season 6. It scored 8.1/10 from 117 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on June 7, 2020.

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