Seasons & episodes
S1 · E1Affirmative Action 2018-10-28 · 25 min
Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.
S1 · E2Saudi Arabia 2018-10-28 · 25 min
In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”
S1 · E3Amazon 2018-11-04 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E4Oil 2018-11-11 · 22 min
A massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.
S1 · E5Supreme 2018-11-18 · 26 min
Hasan investigates the economics and shelf life of cool as he turns his eye toward streetwear brand Supreme, which peddles hype as much as its clothes.
S1 · E6Immigration Enforcement 2018-11-25 · 27 min
Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.
S1 · E7Content Moderation and Free Speech 2018-12-02 · 24 min
Season Final. As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.
S2 · E1Censorship in China 2019-02-10 · 30 min
After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.
S2 · E2Drug Pricing 2019-02-17 · 23 min
Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.
S2 · E3Student Loans 2019-02-24 · 25 min
As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.
S2 · E4Civil Rights Under Trump 2019-03-03 · 29 min
Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.
S2 · E5Hip-hop and Streaming 2019-03-10 · 24 min
Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.
S2 · E6Indian Elections 2019-03-17 · 29 min
Just before voters head to the polls in India's national election, Hasan explains what's at stake for the world’s largest and most diverse democracy.
S3 · E1Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest 2019-05-12 · 23 min
Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.
S3 · E2The NRA's Global Impact 2019-05-19 · 20 min
Though the NRA is best known for its agenda in the U.S., Hasan explores how the organization has been exporting its gun culture around the world.
S3 · E3Cricket Corruption 2019-05-26 · 30 min
Once a tool of British colonialism, cricket is now India's major sport. But greed and corruption threaten to undermine the game's global growth.
S3 · E4Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal 2019-06-02 · 28 min
Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.
S3 · E5Protests in Sudan 2019-06-09 · 26 min
In the aftermath of an April 2019 coup in Sudan, pro-democracy groups have faced extreme violence from a military desperate to hold on to power.
S3 · E6Why Your Internet Sucks 2019-06-16 · 30 min
As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.
S4 · E1The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry 2019-08-04 · 26 min
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.
S4 · E2Fentanyl 2019-08-11 · 29 min
As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.
S4 · E3Why Your Public Transportation Sucks 2019-08-18 · 24 min
Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.
S4 · E4The Real Cost of Cruises 2019-08-25 · 25 min
Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.
S4 · E5The Two Sides of Canada 2019-09-01 · 25 min
In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.