About this season
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Episodes (8)
1. What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
8.3Aired 17 May 2020 • 26 min
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
8.0Aired 24 May 2020 • 25 min
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
8.3Aired 31 May 2020 • 22 min
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
8.3Aired 4 June 2020 • 22 min
Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
5. Why the News Industry Is Dying
8.3Aired 7 June 2020 • 12 min
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?
8.7Aired 14 June 2020 • 22 min
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
8.3Aired 21 June 2020 • 23 min
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
8.3Aired 28 June 2020 • 22 min
Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.