Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive, nuanced take on global news, politics, and culture through his comedy series. Each episode blends current topics with perspective designed to make you think about how world events affect everyday people.
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Season 4
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E1
The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
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.
Aug 4, 2019 · 25m -
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E2
Fentanyl
As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
Aug 11, 2019 -
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E3
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.
Aug 18, 2019 -
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E4
The Real Cost of Cruises
Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
Aug 25, 2019 -
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E5
The Two Sides of Canada
In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.
Sep 1, 2019 -
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E6
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.
Sep 8, 2019