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The Worst Episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 6 Episode 2 - The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    #1 - The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

    S6:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 5 Episode 6 - Why We Can't Retire
    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #2 - Why We Can't Retire

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 5 Episode 5 - Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020
    7.6/10(163 votes)

    #3 - Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 1 Episode 1 - Affirmative Action
    7.7/10(341 votes)

    #4 - Affirmative Action

    S1:E1

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

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  5. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 1 Episode 5 - Supreme
    7.7/10(231 votes)

    #5 - Supreme

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 1 Episode 7 - Content Moderation and Free Speech
    7.7/10(210 votes)

    #6 - Content Moderation and Free Speech

    S1:E7

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 As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 2 Episode 5 - Hip-hop and Streaming
    7.7/10(198 votes)

    #7 - Hip-hop and Streaming

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 4 Episode 6 - The Broken Policing System
    7.7/10(134 votes)

    #8 - The Broken Policing System

    S4:E6

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

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  9. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 5 Episode 2 - Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #9 - Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

    S5:E2

    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.

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  10. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 5 Episode 1 - Mental Health
    7.8/10(145 votes)

    #10 - Mental Health

    S5:E1

    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.

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  11. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 6 Episode 1 - What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
    7.8/10(145 votes)

    #11 - What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

    S6:E1

    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.

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  12. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 1 Episode 4 - Oil
    7.9/10(237 votes)

    #12 - Oil

    S1:E4

    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.

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  13. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 3 Episode 1 - Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
    7.9/10(193 votes)

    #13 - Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

    S3:E1

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

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  14. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 3 Episode 3 - Cricket Corruption
    7.9/10(200 votes)

    #14 - Cricket Corruption

    S3:E3

    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.

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  15. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 3 Episode 5 - Protests in Sudan
    7.9/10(155 votes)

    #15 - Protests in Sudan

    S3:E5

    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.

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  16. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 4 Episode 4 - The Real Cost of Cruises
    7.9/10(164 votes)

    #16 - The Real Cost of Cruises

    S4:E4

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

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  17. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 5 Episode 4 - Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
    7.9/10(154 votes)

    #17 - Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

    S5:E4

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

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  18. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 2 Episode 3 - Student Loans
    8.0/10(210 votes)

    #18 - Student Loans

    S2:E3

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

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  19. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 4 Episode 1 - The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
    8.0/10(209 votes)

    #19 - The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

    S4:E1

    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.

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  20. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 1 Episode 2 - Saudi Arabia
    8.1/10(364 votes)

    #20 - Saudi Arabia

    S1:E2

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

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  21. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 2 Episode 2 - Drug Pricing
    8.1/10(208 votes)

    #21 - Drug Pricing

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 2 Episode 4 - Civil Rights Under Trump
    8.1/10(193 votes)

    #22 - Civil Rights Under Trump

    S2:E4

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

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  23. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 3 Episode 4 - Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
    8.1/10(187 votes)

    #23 - Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

    S3:E4

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

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  24. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 4 Episode 3 - Why Your Public Transportation Sucks
    8.1/10(165 votes)

    #24 - Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

    S4:E3

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

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  25. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Season 4 Episode 5 - The Two Sides of Canada
    8.1/10(189 votes)

    #25 - The Two Sides of Canada

    S4:E5

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged" is the worst rated episode of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj". It scored 7.1/10 based on 142 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/24/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Why We Can't Retire".