Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

To celebrate the end of our first season of HMDK, we put together some of our favorite moments. Enjoy the highlights, and watch out for season #2 coming soon!

Hasan talks to Wicked director Jon M. Chu about how Big Tech is eating Hollywood, his time as a YouTuber, and takes a moment to give him his flowers… literally.

Hasan talks to CNN host Fareed Zakaria about his role in the media, America’s role in the world, and completely forgets to mention his new book, “Age of Revolutions.” But it’s great, you should check it out.

Hasan sat down with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to talk about why you should visit London, why you shouldn’t visit Southport (if you’re Muslim), and to tackle perhaps the most important question in the world today: What exactly is a Piers Morgan?

Hasan talks with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about high-speed rail porn, Space X, and why a mile of subway costs ten times more than a Marvel movie.

Hasan sits down with billionaire Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to ask him why he spent the budget of a Pixar movie just to get a government job, and whether the only way to beat a bad guy with a billion dollars is a good guy with a billion dollars.

Hasan talks to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan about why Wall Street hates her, whether she has access to Jeff Bezos’ text messages, and how to cancel his membership to Planet Fitness.

Hasan talks with America’s only sitting Black governor on “Progressive Patriotism,” how he became a Democrat with a Republican resume, and why we should replace the military with breakdancers.

The day after Bernie Sanders’ speech at the DNC, Hasan has some follow up questions for the Senator, like “What exactly did you mean by a ceasefire in Gaza?” and “What do I tell my friends who have given up on politics?” and “Do you ever feel like blowing your brains out?”

At the DNC in Chicago, Hasan speaks with voting rights champion and Human IMDb, Stacey Abrams, to discuss Kamala Harris, Gaza protests, and the nerdiest way to burn a confederate flag. They also talk about her brand new podcast, Assembly Required.

Hasan nerds out on basketball with the LA Lakers’ new head coach, JJ Redick, but struggles to keep up with one of the biggest brains in the NBA.

Welcome to Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know. This week Hasan sits down with Senator Elizabeth Warren to better understand why our politicians are so old, learn how someone as smart as her operates in a place as stupid as American politics, and discuss the new IRS website, which allows people to file their taxes for free.

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 Know Season 2.

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.

Malcolm Gladwell is one of the most famous non-fiction authors in the world, with bestsellers including “Blink,” “The Tipping Point,” and “Outliers.” More recently, he’s become a podcasting mogul, co-founding Pushkin Industries and hosting Revisionist History. In our interview we talk about: -That cameo of one of his books in The White Lotus -Why his books have had such a wide appeal -His hot take on working from home -The latest season of his podcast, titled “The Alabama Murders” -The history, mechanics, and morality of lethal injection

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 Noem's goons.

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.

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.

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.

Hasan sits down with Nobel-winning economist, former New York Times columnist and current Substacker Paul Krugman to talk about of the economic chaos Trump is unleashing, why the stock market doesn’t seem to hate it, and to get his thoughts on crypto (he’s not a fan).

Hasan sits down with CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlin Collins to talk about sharing a workspace with OAN, whether Zoom is destroying journalism, and to ask her when CNN will be hiring George Santos as an analyst.

Hasan talks to Prince Harry about how he’s settling into life in America, the danger of repeating the same mistakes with A.I. that we made with social media, and what a guy has to do around here to get knighted.

Hasan sits down with Harvard history and law professor Jill Lepore to discuss her new book “We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” to talk about technocracy, A.I. president and the 1939 Madison Square Garden Nazi Rally. Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with Oprah-coronated self-help guru Mel Robbins to talk about her #1 New York Times Bestseller “Let Them,” how he supposedly can’t change his parents, and Mel’s supposed love of EVERYONE. Does that include Satan? You’re about to find out.

Hasan sits down with 13-year-old NYU sophomore Suborno Isaac Bari to talk about math, science, his internet fame, and maybe the greatest scientific mystery of Hasan’s generation - Najme’s tendency to purchase WAY too many pomegranates. Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to talk about her scraps - both physical and political - and the time she literally crawled through barbed wire to watch a Bollywood movie (such a Bollywood move). Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with India’s biggest comic, Vir Das, to talk about nazar (“the evil eye”), Shah Rukh Khan, and his new special, Vir Das: Fool Volume, now streaming on Netflix: https://netflix.com/watch/81788399. Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with reporter Karen Hao on her new book Empire of AI on how AI companies are taking over the world, what can be done about it, and when they might start bombing brown countries

Hasan sits down with the former USAID Head of Global Health to talk about the destruction of USAID, the misinformation that helped fuel it, and how it became a template for a wider war on academia and science. Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with the unofficial ambassador of Silicon Valley, Congressman Ro Khanna, to talk about what it means to be a “progressive capitalist,” his text chains with Elon Musk and Steve Bannon, and yes (sigh), we will talk about Epstein.

Two of the internet’s favorite Hasans finally sit down to dive deep on progressive politics, the NYC mayoral election and what it’s like to be in constant conversation with the internet. Let's cut through the noise together.

Hasan sits down with former senate/gubernatorial/presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to talk about the southern border, voting rights, guns, and to sing BOTH of Texas’ state anthems.

Hasan sits down for a one-hour therapy session with best-selling author and renowned expert on trauma and addiction Dr. Gabor Maté.

Hasan sits down with Palestinian-American comic and close friend Mo Amer to talk about his incredible life story.

Hasan sits down with hip hop legend Method Man to talk about getting older in a youth-focused genre, what really happened at the 1995 Source Awards, and his new career as an actor.

Hasan sits down with Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson to talk about the power of scientific literacy, the Trump administration’s attack on scientific institutions, and the future of AI.

Hasan sits down with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to learn more about why she changed teams from the Republicans to the Democrats, what she thinks about the growing threats of violence towards politicians, and what her answer is to the central question behind every immigration debate: how many do we let in?

Hasan sits down with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth to talk about her least favorite draft dodger, how she maintains her respect for the military even when it's run by complete dumbasses, and whether soldiers should follow orders to shoot protestors. Spoiler alert: no.

Hasan sits down with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to talk about why her message is resonating with so many Americans, to discuss some practical advice for protestors, and to ask her about the Trump administration's legal strategy, which amounts to "F--k you, make me."

Hasan sits down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to talk about his state’s red shift, his fight against congestion pricing, and something a little less controversial… immigration.

Hasan sits down with MSNBC's Chris Hayes to talk about his new book - "The Siren's Call: How Attention Became The World's Most Endangered Resource" - and why our rectangles of sadness are so irresistible while making us feel so shitty.

Hasan sits down with 4-star General Stanley McChrystal to discuss how close we are to WW3, his new book “On Character,” and whether The Onion got it more right than the U.S. military.

Hasan sits down with personal finance guru JL Collins to talk about his book “The Simple Path To Wealth,” why so many people are bad with money, and how to ignore all those overconfident posers in your Instagram reels (other than Hasan).

Hasan sits down with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel to talk about where the Democrats need to go, whether he’s the guy to take them there, and to ask if he actually helped created AOC.

Hasan sits down with true crime media mogul Ashley Flowers to discuss why women are so obsessed with true crime, whether she’d prefer to be stuck in a forest with a bear or a man, and her new novel, “The Missing Half.”

Hasan sits down with legendary actor and former candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon to talk about her old nemesis Andrew Cuomo, and her two hit HBO shows: And Just Like That and The Gilded Age.

Hasan sits down with his friend and fellow standup Mike Birbiglia to talk about dads, death and popes.

Hasan sits down with his friend and old Daily Show co-correspondent Roy Wood Jr. to talk about his latest Hulu special "Lonely Flowers," his early days as a prank caller, and why he says yes to everything. Roy's new book “The Man of Many Fathers" is now available for presale: https://roywoodjrbook.com/

Hasan sits down with Pulitzer-winning journalist Ronan Farrow to talk about his HBO documentary on spyware tech, his new podcast “Not a Very Good Murderer,” and to exchange hair care tips with a fellow hair bro.

Hasan sits down with superstar political podcaster Ezra Klein to talk about why he’s so angry, what Democrats need to change, and his new book “Abundance.”

Hasan sits down with former Republican political consultant and current Never Trumper Tim Miller to talk about MAGA’s origin story, Sarah Palin, and why Republican politicians have such a humiliation kink.

Hasan goes head to head with Mehdi Hasan and asks HIM the tough questions for once, like: Why did he really leave MSNBC? Why is he so addicted to clout? And most importantly… did he order the code red?

Hasan sits down with Avan Jogia to talk about fame, nostalgia, and the pitfalls of kids TV, all part of his new book: “Autopsy of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob.”

Hasan sits down with Chef Jose Andres to talk about World Central Kitchen, his new book Changing The Recipe, and a question he’s struggled with as a husband, a father, and just as a human being: How do you cook an egg?

Hasan talks to legendary TV weirdo Rainn Wilson about spirituality, ambition, and atheists. Featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of his lyrics to The Office theme song.

Hasan sits down with 3 friends - Poorna Jagannathan, Asif Ali, and Saagar Shaikh - to talk about their new Hulu show Deli Boys, iconic moments in Brown Cinema, and what it was like to face off against one of the most intimidating villains in television history: Tan France.

Hasan sits down with one of his creative heroes, John Leguizamo, to talk about his amazing career, what a psycho Christopher Columbus was, and his new film, Bob Trevino Likes It.

Hasan sits down with parenting expert Dr. Becky to talk about the challenges of modern parenting, how to be “sturdy,” and the biggest question we’re all wondering: Is Hasan a sh*tty dad?

Hasan sits down with his work/screen wife, Michelle Buteau, to talk about her journey, the difference between being bitter and being petty, and to take her down a subreddit rabbit hole that went to a very, very dark place (someone’s butthole).

Hasan sits down with screen legend Halle Berry to learn more about why she’s making menopause her passion, and to fill in some of his own knowledge gaps on it. There were a lot of gaps. It was pretty much all gaps.

Hasan sits down with his home state’s senator, Chris Murphy, to talk about why Democrats keep fumbling the ball, whether America is becoming an oligarchy (or already was one), and how broad Democrats should make their tent: All Lives Matter broad? Or like… R.Kelly broad?

Hasan sits down with Pod Save America co-founder Jon Favreau to talk about podcasting’s influence on politics, The Resistance on life-support, and the question on everyone’s mind who owns a Crooked Media™ “Mother Earth is a MILF” bucket hat… Why didn’t Pod Save America?

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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.

This week is our Spring Break so here are some extras from last week's episode.

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"

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.

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).

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.

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 edition of NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO is now available at the following link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748264/nuclear-war-by-annie-jacobsen/

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.

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.

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 Cali kids.

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.