Best Episodes
Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Written by Sophie and last updated on may 10, 2022.
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Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 82 votes.
Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 91 votes.
Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 60 votes.
Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
The episode was rated 8.12 from 91 votes.
Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 94 votes.
Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 88 votes.
As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 86 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 92 votes.
After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 90 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 89 votes.
Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.
The episode was rated 8.22 from 94 votes.
As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
The episode was rated 8.23 from 86 votes.
In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.
The episode was rated 8.31 from 93 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.35 from 100 votes.
Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.
The episode was rated 8.78 from 74 votes.
