The BEST episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
Every episode of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj!
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
#1 - We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2020
Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
#2 - The Two Sides of Canada
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2019
In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive politics.
#3 - Amazon
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2018
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.
#4 - The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2019
Thanks to fast fashion brands, people are buying more new clothes than ever before. But our desire to look good is taking a huge environmental toll.
#6 - The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2019
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.
#9 - Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2019
Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
#13 - We're Doing Elections Wrong
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/21/2020
America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
#14 - Why the News Industry Is Dying
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2020
Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
#15 - Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2019
A look at new dangers faced by the Amazon rain forest and Brazil's indigenous population. Also: a discussion of the Philippines election.
#18 - Indian Elections
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2019
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.
#19 - How America is Causing Global Obesity
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/22/2019
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.
#20 - Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2019
Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonisfing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
#21 - The Broken Policing System
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2019
Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.
#22 - The NRA's Global Impact
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2019
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.
#23 - Content Moderation and Free Speech
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2018
As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.
#24 - How Coronavirus Broke America
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2020
With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.
