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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj - Episode Guide

Season 1

Affirmative Action

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2018 (24 min)

Affirmative Action

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

Saudi Arabia

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2018 (27 min)

Saudi Arabia

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

Amazon

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2018 (26 min)

Amazon

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.

Oil

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2018 (22 min)

Oil

Hasan explains how the oil industry is influencing the U.S. Government to protect their interests even when they cover up massive oil spills or continuously help increase the threat of global warming.

Supreme

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2018 (25 min)

Supreme

Hasan explains the strange reasons behind the incredible overnight success of the most popular US streetwear brand "Supreme," and why this is a problem.

Immigration Enforcement

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2018 (25 min)

Immigration Enforcement

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

Content Moderation and Free Speech

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2018 (25 min)

Content Moderation and Free Speech

Hasan explains how social media giants Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter abuse their right to free speech to prevent anyone from regulating their shady business practices, and does a quick follow-up on his Saudi Arabia episode.

Season 2

Censorship in China

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2019 (29 min)

Censorship in China

Hasan analyzes Saudi Arabia's decision to ban his episode about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and covers the rising #MeToo movement in China and how their activists are evading the Communist Party's Orwellian online censorship system.

Drug Pricing

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2019 (24 min)

Drug Pricing

Hasan explains the broken drug pricing system in America by focusing on PBMs and the two US drug companies that hold the monopoly on insulin production and sales, inflating its price to the point that many people simply can not afford it.

Student Loans

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2019 (29 min)

Student Loans

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

Civil Rights Under Trump

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2019 (25 min)

Civil Rights Under Trump

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

Hip-Hop and Streaming

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2019 (23 min)

Hip-Hop and Streaming

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

Indian Elections

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2019 (30 min)

Indian Elections

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.

Season 3

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: May 12, 2019 (30 min)

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

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

The NRA's Global Impact

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: May 19, 2019 (26 min)

The NRA's Global Impact

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.

Cricket Corruption

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 26, 2019 (30 min)

Cricket Corruption

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.

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2019 (30 min)

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

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

Protests in Sudan

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2019 (30 min)

Protests in Sudan

In the aftermath of an April 2019 coup in Sudan, pro-democracy groups have faced extreme violence from a military desperate to hold onto power.

Why Your Internet Sucks

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2019 (30 min)

Why Your Internet Sucks

Hasan talks about how a big proportion of people in the United States don't have access to internet and how big telecom giants are lobbying the Congress to keep the situation as it is.

Season 4

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2019 (30 min)

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

Hasan talks about the growing influence of video games, the toxic, sexist and exploitative side of the industry, and whether unionization could help protect employees from the industry's grueling, malicious work schedules aka crunch time.

Fentanyl

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2019 (30 min)

Fentanyl

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

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2019 (30 min)

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

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

The Real Cost of Cruises

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2019 (23 min)

The Real Cost of Cruises

Hasan talks about how cruises are becoming a big part of the US tourism industry and how that is affecting the environment, the people who work at these cruises and much more.

The Two Sides of Canada

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2019 (28 min)

The Two Sides of Canada

Hasan talks about how Canada grew under prime minister Justin Trudeau. However, due to a recent scandal, Trudeau's popularity is declining.

The Broken Policing System

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2019 (25 min)

The Broken Policing System

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

Mental Health

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2019 (23 min)

Mental Health

With the need for mental health care growing, Hasan discusses how insurance companies get away with denying coverage to Americans who could use it most.

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019 (23 min)

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

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.

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2019 (30 min)

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

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.

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2019 (26 min)

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

Hasan talks about billionaire philanthropists and how they evade taxes by using grants and even if they genuinely donate, they have control over how the world will change in the future.

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (26 min)

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

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.

Why We Can't Retire

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2019 (23 min)

Why We Can't Retire

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

How America Is Causing Global Obesity

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2019 (30 min)

How America Is Causing Global Obesity

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.

Season 6

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: May 17, 2020 (22 min)

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

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.

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: May 24, 2020 (22 min)

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

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

How Coronavirus Broke America

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (21 min)

How Coronavirus Broke America

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

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2020 (11 min)

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Hasan makes an impassioned plea — especially to Asian Americans — to take action in support of Black Americans following the killing of George Floyd.

Why the News Industry Is Dying

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2020 (22 min)

Why the News Industry Is Dying

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

Is College Still Worth It?

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2020 (22 min)

Is College Still Worth It?

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

We're Doing Elections Wrong

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2020 (25 min)

We're Doing Elections Wrong

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

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2020 (26 min)

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Hasan 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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