Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
NEWHasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.
NEWAmerica's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
NEWAs colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.
NEWLocal newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
NEWHasan makes an impassioned plea — especially to Asian Americans — to take action in support of Black Americans following the killing of George Floyd.
NEWWith failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
NEWHasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.
NEWAs millions of Americans struggle to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan looks at how this could lead to a widespread eviction crisis.
NEWHasan explains how U.S. policies and companies help spread obesity and poor health around the world, then gives updates on topics from past shows.
NEWWith the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.
NEWHasan 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.
NEWHasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
NEWThanks to fast fashion brands, people are buying more new clothes than ever before. But our desire to look good is taking a huge environmental toll.
NEWAs thousands of asylum-seekers wait in limbo at the U.S. border, Hasan examines how Trump's administration is working to dismantle this legal process.
NEWWith the need for mental health care growing, Hasan discusses how insurance companies get away with denying coverage to Americans who could use it most.
NEWFive years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.
NEWIn advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.
NEWCruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
NEWHasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.
NEWAs overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
NEWVideo 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.
NEWAs millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.
NEWIn 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.
NEWHasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
NEWOnce a tool of British colonialism, cricket is now India's major sport. But greed and corruption threaten to undermine the game's global growth.
NEWThough 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.
NEWHasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.
NEWJust 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.
NEWHip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.
NEWTwo years into the Trump administration, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.
NEWAs millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.
NEWHasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.
NEWAfter addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.
NEWAs social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.
NEWHasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.
NEWHasan 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.
NEWA massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.
NEWHasan takes time out from his Amazon addiction to analyze the relentless tactics the company used to become the largest online retailer in the world.
NEWIn the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as "MBS."
NEWHasan 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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