Season 6

E1. What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

May 17, 2020 · 26m

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.

E2. The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

May 24, 2020 · 25m

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

E3. How Coronavirus Broke America

May 31, 2020 · 22m

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

E4. We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

Jun 4, 2020 · 22m

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

E5. Why the News Industry Is Dying

Jun 7, 2020 · 12m

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

E6. Is College Still Worth It?

Jun 14, 2020 · 22m

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

E7. We're Doing Elections Wrong

Jun 21, 2020 · 23m

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

E8. Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

Jun 28, 2020 · 22m

Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.