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Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

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Two-time Peabody Award–winning comedian Hasan Minhaj talks with politicians, public figures, and experts from finance to psychology to astrophysics. In a media culture dominated by certainty, Hasan leads with curiosity, doubt, and a commitment to keep his guests laughing no matter how dark the subject matter. The result is that no matter the personality or topic, we all learn something we didn’t know.

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  1. Zohran Mamdani: The Occupy Wall Street Mayor

    · 27 min · S3 E42 · Explicit

    On the 15th anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, Hasan tells the story of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's fight for economic justice, and where it all began, just south of City Hall. Head to harrys.com to try their…

  2. Have Billionaires Bought The Midterms? with Issue One's Michael Beckel

    · 59 min · S3 E41 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Michael Beckel, Issue One’s Money in Politics Reform Director, to talk about how American elections have been corrupted by wealthy interests, how fundraising dominates the schedules of members of…

  3. Are GLP-1s Legit? with Dr. Ania Jastrebroff

    · 1 h 05 min · S3 E40 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an expert on GLP-1s, to discuss the biology of obesity, and the promises and potential dangers of GLP-1 use and abuse. Dr. Ania's book "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and…

  4. Are Prediction Markets Ruining Everything? with Chris Beam

    · 1 h 05 min · S3 E39 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Bloomberg writer, Chris Beam, to discuss how prediction markets are wreaking havoc on trust in institutions, their economic impact on young people, and what’s being done to rein in these platforms.…

  5. Bollywood Dance U: The Full 4 Part Documentary

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E38 · Explicit

    We’re excited to release our first TV show: BOLLYWOOD DANCE U! The series goes behind the scenes of the real competitive Bollywood dance circuit that inspired our new Netflix movie, BEST OF THE BEST and follows two…

  6. The Stars of My New Movie "Best of The Best" - Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Priyanka Kedia

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E37 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia, the stars of his new movie BEST OF THE BEST (streaming on Netflix September 18th: https://www.netflix.com/title/81776971 ), to chat about South Asian…

  7. AR Rahman Has a New Song in My New Movie!

    · 56 min · S3 E36 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with musical megastar AR Rahman to talk about his upbringing as a musical prodigy, the time he almost went to Boston in in the 90s, and his songwriting process. An unreleased AR Rahman track will be…

  8. The Death of Reality - with Charlie Warzel

    · 1 h 12 min · S3 E35 · Explicit

    Hasan explores our disorienting, dysfunctional information environment with Atlantic writer and Galaxy Brain host Charlie Warzel, discussing how bad it is, and how much worse it could get. Protect your home from bugs…

  9. Will Trump Start World War 3? with Ben Rhodes

    · 1 h 14 min · S3 E34 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with President Obama's former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes to talk about Iran, Cuba, and how close we might be to World War 3. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator &…

  10. The Next (And Final) Pandemic? with Annie Jacobsen

    · 1 h 11 min · S3 E33 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down again with writer, Annie Jacobsen, to talk about her new book BIOLOGICAL WAR: A SCENARIO, why we're doing gain of function research, and to double check that the plague is bad...right? Co-Creator &…

  11. How Democrats Abandoned the Working Class with More Perfect Union's John Russell

    · 1 h 07 min · S3 E32 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with More Perfect Union’s John Russell to discuss how the Democratic Party shifted their strategy away from the working class, what people often misunderstand about Trump voters, and the bipartisan…

  12. Is America The Bad Guy? with Ta-Nehisi Coates

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with writer and journalist, Ta-Nehisi Coates, to talk about his latest Vanity Fair article, the difference between intelligence and wisdom, and the inherent violence of Empire. Let's cut through the…

  13. Why Does So Much AI Tech Suck?- with Joanna Stern

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E30 · Explicit

    Hasan explores the question of “Why is so much AI tech useless?” with journalist Joanna Stern, who spent a year letting AI into every aspect of her life. Go to im8health.com/hasan RIGHT NOW and use code hasan for a…

  14. The Myth of "Great Men" - with Walter Isaacson

    · 46 min · S3 E29 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with famous biographer, Walter Isaacson, to discuss why biographies are important, why biographies don't tell the whole story, and asks him about some of the psychos he's spent time with. Let's cut…

  15. Should you give up owning a home? with Kyla Scanlon

    · 1 h 08 min · S3 E28 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with author and economic commentator, Kyla Scanlon, to discuss affordable housing in America, Gen Z’s financial nihilism, how the housing crisis is impacting birth rates. Fix your bug problem before it…

  16. Fascist Fashion with Tan France

    · 48 min · S3 E27 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with fashion designer and television personality, Tan France, to discuss racism in the UK, why he chose to flee to America, and trimming body hair in hotel bathrooms. Let's cut through the noise…

  17. Hasan Scraps with Chris Christie

    · 1 h 11 min · S3 E26 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate, Chris Christie, to discuss the current state of the Republican Party, whether their voters really want the truth, and his pivotal role in the…

  18. How The Supreme Court is F**king up the Country - with Kate Shaw

    · 1 h 16 min · S3 E25 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with law professor and host of Strict Scrutiny, Kate Shaw, to discuss the shadow docket, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and a few other ways the Supreme Court is f***ing up the country. Let's cut…

  19. The Gen Z Luddites Rebelling Against Big Tech

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E24 · Explicit

    Hasan sat down with Gowanus, the spokespuppet for The Luddite Club, to better understand why Gen Z is so obsessed with the 90s and the larger backlash to Big Tech. They also successfully convince Hasan to delete an app…

  20. White Jesus: What's up with that? - with Father James Martin

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E23 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with American priest, Father James Martin, to discuss his new memoir "Work in Progress", the new right wing idea of 'toxic empathy', and making Catholicism accessible to a general audience. Let's cut…

  21. Why “Kill The Bad Guys” Never Works - with MS NOW’s Ayman Mohyeldin

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E22 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with journalist, Ayman Mohyeldin, to discuss how American media tries to make sense of the Middle East, the “Just Kill the Bad Guys” narrative, and why coverage of the Israeli Palestinian conflict has…

  22. Is “Longevity” a Grift? - with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

    · 1 h 08 min · S3 E21 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with neurosurgeon, Sanjay Gupta, to discuss whether longevity is a grift, how to increase your life span, and whether there’s such a thing as getting too old. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to…

  23. Is Nuking Iran an “Illegal Order?” - with Sen. Mark Kelly

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E20 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Senator Mark Kelly to discuss his PSA to soldiers, how Europeans are reacting to Trump’s latest moves, and, most importantly, how to go number two in space. Let's cut through the noise together. Go…

  24. How Trump 2.0 is Radicalizing Resistance Moms - with Jennifer Welch

    · 58 min · S3 E19 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with podcaster, Jennifer Welch, to talk about her podcast “I’ve Had It”, her viral confrontation with Cory Booker, and how to turn more Americans to the left. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to…

  25. Ramy Youssef is Your Elmo-Approved Muslim

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E18 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with comedian, Ramy Youssef, to discuss his new HBO special “In Love,” his recent trips to Mecca and the Vatican, and Hasan’s past (?) crush on Lola Bunny. Head to www.squarespace.com/HASAN for a free…

  26. Getting SPICY with Mehdi Hasan

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with journalist, Mehdi Hasan, to give you ALL THE SPICE you demanded: Islamophobia, Pete Hegseth, the attack on Iran, and war crimes. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to…

  27. Fighting The Crypto Cult with Ben McKenzie

    · 52 min · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with former teen heart throb and current cypto skeptic, Ben McKenzie, to talk about his new documentary “Everyone is Lying To You For Money”, how the main use case for crypto is still basically a crime,…

  28. Oz the Mentalist Breaks Hasan’s Brain

    · 50 min · S3 E15 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with mentalist Oz Pearlman to discuss hosting the White House Correspondent's Dinner, the secret behind David Copperfield's greatest trick, and, of course, reading Hasan's mind. Let's cut through the…

  29. How Ben & Jerry’s Was Silenced on Gaza - with Ben Cohen

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E14 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with activist and half of Ben & Jerry’s, Ben Cohen, to discuss his #FreeBenandJerrys campaign against the Magnum Ice Cream Company, hating on the military industrial complex, and his arrest for…

  30. A Deeply Unserious Britain-America Summit with Riz Ahmed

    · 55 min · S3 E13 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with actor and musician, Riz Ahmed, to talk about his new Amazon show, BAIT, the difference between American MAGA and British MAGA, and his signature quiet intensity. Let's cut through the noise…

  31. Is Another 1929 Crash Coming? with CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin

    · 59 min · S3 E12 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with author and journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin, to discuss his new book 1929, the impact of AI on the job market, and when we could expect the next big stock market crash. Let's cut through the noise…

  32. Deep Dive: Why MAGA 2.0 Hates Legal Immigration Too

    · 29 min · S3 E11 · Explicit

    Hasan breaks down the debate over H1B visas inside the Republican Party, how Gen Z conservatives are reframing the conversation around legal immigration, and what “merit” actually means. Try Mill risk-free for 90 days…

  33. Best of HMDK: Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins

    · 1 h 01 min · S3 E10 · Explicit

    HMDK is on Spring Break this week, so we’re re-airing one of our favorite episodes featuring JL Collins! In this episode, Hasan sits down with personal finance guru JL Collins to talk about his book “The Simple Path To…

  34. Neil deGrasse Tyson is Not Impressed With Your Alien Photos

    · 1 h 13 min · S3 E9 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down again with astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, to chat through everything from UFOs, horoscopes, and his new book, "Just Visiting This Planet- Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin from Omniscia"…

  35. I Begged Alex Honnold to Stop Climbing

    · 51 min · S3 E8 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with professional climber, Alex Honnold, to talk about what he’s actually afraid of, his most recent climb of Taipei 101, and, most importantly, how to upgrade his red carpet poses. Let's cut through…

  36. Why Are Tech Bros Obsessed with Stoicism? with Ryan Holiday

    · 56 min · S3 E7 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with stoicism expert Ryan Holiday to discuss his new book, Wisdom Takes Work, why men are drawn to Stoicism, and if it’s possible to change your parents (it’s not). Let's cut through the noise…

  37. Why Kal Penn is Disillusioned with Democrats

    · 57 min · S3 E6 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with actor, Kal Penn, to talk about his new podcast, HERE WE GO AGAIN, his disillusionment with the Democrats, and what Zohran Mamdani fans need to do to help him now that he's in office. Let's cut…

  38. We Could All Get Nuked Tomorrow (Here's Why) with Annie Jacobsen

    · 1 h 20 min · S3 E5 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with journalist and author, Annie Jacobsen, to talk about her book NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, what the aftermath of nuclear war would look like, and why "Is It Cake" is essential viewing. The paperback…

  39. Will AI Ruin Music? with Wyclef Jean

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with music legend Wyclef Jean to talk about AI's impact on music, the wildest moments of Haitian history, and the 30th anniversary of the Fugees' iconic album, The Score Let's cut through the noise…

  40. Why Donald Trump Has a Personal File on Hasan - with ABC's Jonathan Karl

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E3 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with ABC's Jonathan Karl to review Trump's year in office, discuss his latest book RETRIBUTION, and reveal the conversation he had in the Oval Office with Trump about Hasan. Check out Zocdoc and stop…

  41. How ICE Uses Pain as Propaganda - with MSNOW’s Jacob Soboroff

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E2 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with MS NOW Senior Correspondent Jacob Soboroff to talk about his new book on the LA fires, how the Trump Administration is terrorizing immigrant communities, and to share their experience growing up as…

  42. My (Gentle) Roast of Deepak Chopra

    · 44 min · S3 E1 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with author and speaker, Deepak Chopra, to chat about his AI chatbot, why he left Transcendental Meditation, and his friendship with Michael Jackson. Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctors…

  43. Best of Season 2: Hasan's Most Unhinged Moments

    · 30 min · S2 E51 · Explicit

    From quizzing Neil DeGrasse Tyson to interrupting Ken Burns—and even getting Dr. Becky to wrestle Hasan’s iPad away from him—we’re revisiting the wildest, cringiest, and most unhinged moments of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t…

  44. Introducing: Alive with Steve Burns

    · 33 min

    There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. And this week, we’re here to tell you about it. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was…

  45. A Deeply Unserious India-Pakistan Summit with Kumail Nanjiani

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E50 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with actor and comedian, Kumail Nanjiani, to talk about his new special, NIGHT THOUGHTS, speaking Urdu, and their different takes on pets and therapy. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to…

  46. I Made Malcolm Gladwell Cry

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E49 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with author, Malcolm Gladwell, to discuss the new season of his podcast REVISIONIST HISTORY and the profound impact it had on him, why his books have such wide appeal, and his take on working from home.…

  47. Senator Alex Padilla: How Democrats Can Win in 2026

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E48 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with California Senator Alex Padilla to discuss his frustration with his Senate colleagues during the government shutdown, criticisms of how Democrats approach immigration, and his run in with Kristi…

  48. Malala and Hasan Squash Their Beef

    · 57 min · S2 E47 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, to discuss her new memoir FINDING MY WAY, the importance of astrology within female friendships, and to finally squash their beef. Let's cut through the…

  49. Why Your Dad Loves Ken Burns

    · 58 min · S2 E46 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with docu-legend Ken Burns to discuss his new film on the American Revolution, why all of our dads love him so much, and to try his best to get a word in. Try Mill risk-free – and get $75 off with code…

  50. The ACLU's War With Trump - with Anthony Romero

    · 49 min · S2 E45 · Explicit

    Hasan sits down with ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero to chat through why it’s important to represent the NRA, what it’s like going toe to toe with the Supreme Court, and whether or not he misses George W. Bush.…

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