Season 6

Patriot Act with Hasan MinhajSeason 6

2020
8 Episodes

Episodes

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
S06E01
8.3

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

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.

17 May 202026m
The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
S06E02
8.0

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

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

24 May 202025m
How Coronavirus Broke America
S06E03
8.3

How Coronavirus Broke America

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

31 May 202022m
We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
S06E04
8.3

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

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

04 Jun 202022m
Why the News Industry Is Dying
S06E05
8.3

Why the News Industry Is Dying

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

07 Jun 202012m
Is College Still Worth It?
S06E06
8.7

Is College Still Worth It?

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

14 Jun 202022m
We're Doing Elections Wrong
S06E07
8.3

We're Doing Elections Wrong

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

21 Jun 202023m
Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
S06E08
8.3

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

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

28 Jun 202022m