Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj - Season 6
1 - What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
Air Date: May 17, 2020
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.
2 - The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
Air Date: May 24, 2020
Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.
3 - How Coronavirus Broke America
Air Date: May 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.
4 - We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Air Date: June 4, 2020
Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
5 - Why the News Industry Is Dying
Air Date: June 7, 2020
Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.
6 - Is College Still Worth It?
Air Date: June 14, 2020
As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.
7 - We're Doing Elections Wrong
Air Date: June 21, 2020
America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.
8 - Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
Air Date: June 28, 2020
Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.