MyEpisodeCalendar.com - Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Episode Summaries

Summary: 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.

Episode 2: The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

Air Date: May 24th, 2020

Summary: Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.

Episode 3: How Coronavirus Broke America

Air Date: May 31st, 2020

Summary: With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

Episode 4: We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Air Date: June 4th, 2020

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

Episode 5: Why the News Industry Is Dying

Air Date: June 7th, 2020

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

Episode 6: Is College Still Worth It?

Air Date: June 14th, 2020

Summary: As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

Episode 7: We're Doing Elections Wrong

Air Date: June 21st, 2020

Summary: America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.

Episode 8: Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Air Date: June 28th, 2020

Summary: 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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