Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Season 1

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In this weekly show, the former Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj brings his unique comedic voice and storytelling skill to explore the larger grim trends shaping our fragmented world.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

Affirmative Action
E1
Affirmative ActionHasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.
Saudi Arabia
E2
Saudi ArabiaIn the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”
Amazon
E3
AmazonHasan explains how Amazon's monopoly in various fields and aggressive and sometimes shady business practices threaten to create a future where no one will be able to shop online or use any web service without going through them.
Oil
E4
OilHasan 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.
Supreme
E5
SupremeHasan 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.
Immigration Enforcement
E6
Immigration EnforcementHasan explains how the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), Republican anti-immigrant fear-mongers and Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Policy, Stephen Miller, aggressively persecute both legal and illegal immigrants.
Content Moderation and Free Speech
E7
Content Moderation and Free SpeechHasan 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.