Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.