Hasan Minhaj as Self - Host

Episodes 40

Affirmative Action

73%
October 28, 201825m
1x1

Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.

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Saudi Arabia

80%
October 28, 201825m
1x2

In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”

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Amazon

77%
November 4, 201825m
1x3

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.

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Oil

70%
November 11, 201822m
1x4

A massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.

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Supreme

80%
November 18, 201826m
1x5

Hasan 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.

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Immigration Enforcement

80%
November 25, 201827m
1x6

Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

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Content Moderation and Free Speech

70%
Season Finale
December 2, 201824m
1x7

Season Final. As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

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Censorship in China

75%
February 10, 201930m
2x1

After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.

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Drug Pricing

80%
February 17, 201923m
2x2

Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.

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Student Loans

80%
February 24, 201925m
2x3

As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

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Civil Rights Under Trump

90%
March 3, 201929m
2x4

Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

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Hip-hop and Streaming

80%
March 10, 201924m
2x5

Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.

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Indian Elections

65%
Season Finale
March 17, 201929m
2x6

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.

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Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

80%
May 12, 201923m
3x1

Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

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The NRA's Global Impact

80%
May 19, 201920m
3x2

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.

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Cricket Corruption

80%
May 26, 201930m
3x3

Once a tool of British colonialism, cricket is now India's major sport. But greed and corruption threaten to undermine the game's global growth.

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3x4

Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

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Protests in Sudan

70%
June 9, 201926m
3x5

In the aftermath of an April 2019 coup in Sudan, pro-democracy groups have faced extreme violence from a military desperate to hold on to power.

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Why Your Internet Sucks

80%
Season Finale
June 16, 201930m
3x6

As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

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The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

80%
August 4, 201926m
4x1

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.

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Fentanyl

90%
August 11, 201929m
4x2

As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

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Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

70%
August 18, 201924m
4x3

Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

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The Real Cost of Cruises

80%
August 25, 201925m
4x4

Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.

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The Two Sides of Canada

70%
September 1, 201925m
4x5

In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

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The Broken Policing System

70%
Season Finale
September 8, 201925m
4x6

Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.

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Mental Health

80%
November 10, 201929m
5x1

Hasan talks about how a lot of people are suffering from mental illness and they don't have access to good health care and even if they do, their insurance companies don't cover the cost of the health care.

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Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

80%
November 17, 201923m
5x2

Hasan talks about Trump's policy on asylum seekers. He goes deep into the problem of immigration in the U.S. and Latin America, showing that it goes beyond Cartel's violence, it also has a lot of racism and discrimination.

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The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

90%
November 24, 201927m
5x3

Hasan talks about how fast fashion companies like Zara and H&M are harming the environment and how buying more clothes also affects the environment.

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Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

80%
December 1, 201927m
5x4

Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.

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Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

70%
December 8, 201930m
5x5

Hasan talks with Andrew yang and Cory Booker as part of an effort to understand how candidates can appeal to the fast-growing Asian American electorate.

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Why We Can't Retire

70%
December 15, 201924m
5x6

With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.

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How America Is Causing Global Obesity

80%
Season Finale
December 22, 201924m
5x7

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.

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What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

80%
May 17, 202026m
6x1

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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The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

80%
May 24, 202025m
6x2

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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How Coronavirus Broke America

80%
May 31, 202022m
6x3

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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We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

80%
June 4, 202022m
6x4

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

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Why the News Industry Is Dying

80%
June 7, 202012m
6x5

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

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Is College Still Worth It?

80%
June 14, 202022m
6x6

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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We're Doing Elections Wrong

70%
June 21, 202023m
6x7

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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Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

70%
Season Finale
June 28, 202022m
6x8

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

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