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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Season 6 · 8 episodes · May 17, 2020

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    Episode 1

    What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

    May 17, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 2

    The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

    May 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 3

    How Coronavirus Broke America

    May 31, 2020

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

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    Episode 4

    We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

    Jun 4, 2020

    Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

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    Episode 5

    Why the News Industry Is Dying

    Jun 7, 2020

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

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    Episode 6

    Is College Still Worth It?

    Jun 14, 2020

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

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    Episode 7

    We're Doing Elections Wrong

    Jun 21, 2020

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

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    Episode 8

    Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

    Jun 28, 2020

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