Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018)
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
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Episode 1 - Mental Health
Release Date: 2019-11-10Hasan 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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Episode 2 - Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum
Release Date: 2019-11-17Hasan 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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Episode 3 - The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
Release Date: 2019-11-24Hasan talks about how fast fashion companies like Zara and H&M are harming the environment and how buying more clothes also affects the environment.
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Episode 4 - Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
Release Date: 2019-12-01Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
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Episode 5 - Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020
Release Date: 2019-12-08Hasan 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.
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Episode 6 - Why We Can't Retire
Release Date: 2019-12-15With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.
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Episode 7 - How America Is Causing Global Obesity
Release Date: 2019-12-22Hasan explains how U.S. policies and companies help spread obesity and poor health around the world, then gives updates on topics from past shows.