Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj - Season 5

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Season 5

2019 • 7 Episodes

Episodes

Mental Health - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

1. Mental Health

9.0

November 10, 2019

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.

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

2. Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

9.0

November 17, 2019

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.

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

3. The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

9.5

November 24, 2019

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.

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

4. Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

9.0

December 1, 2019

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

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020 - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

5. Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

8.5

December 8, 2019

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.

Why We Can't Retire - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

6. Why We Can't Retire

8.5

December 15, 2019

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

How America Is Causing Global Obesity - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

7. How America Is Causing Global Obesity

9.0

December 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.