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Two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian and noted IBS sufferer Hasan Minhaj sits down with the biggest names in politics, culture, and tech with questions that are as thought-provoking as they are absurd. Never deferential but always respectful, Hasan approaches his guests with a genuine curiosity in the hope that talking points can be left at the door. Each episode is a curated exchange tailored to each guest’s background. It’s a dumb show for curious people who are looking for answers but can’t find them, not even from their host. Because, ultimately, Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    How The Trump Admin Could Spy on You with Ronan Farrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 46:46


    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. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengAssociate Producer: Annie FickEditor: Ethan BeachTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Ezra Klein is So F***ing Angry (with Democrats)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:49


    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.” Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengAssociate Producer: Annie FickEditor: Ethan BeachTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Republican Road to Hell with Tim Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 52:28


    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. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengEditor: Ethan BeachTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 26:12


    We’re thrilled to introduce you to Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire. In this fantastical fictional tale for grownups, Melissa McCarthy stars as Hildy, an unlikely hero from the land of Golgorath who must embark on an epic quest with an unlikely team of warriors to save the world. From the creative minds of Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone and Steve Mallory comes an epic, cheeky adventure that is as hilarious as it is thrilling. Hildy the Barback and The Lake of Fire features a star-studded cast including Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Allison Janney, and many more. In this first episode, Hildy and her friends can’t enjoy one ale without drunk patrons arguing, a dying Gorlock professing his love, a brutal attack by a horde of evil Morliths, and dragons setting everything on fire, especially idiots. To hear the whole series, follow Hildy the Barback wherever you get your podcasts or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/HildytheBarbackandtheLakeofFirefdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Very Watchable, Very Viral Interview with Mehdi Hasan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 42:43


    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? Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengEditor: Imran KhanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderAudio Engineer: Gunnar NagleCamera Operator: Riede DervayExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Making Kids Famous Child Abuse? with Avan Jogia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 47:13


    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.” Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code hasan at https://huel.com/hasan. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengEditor: N/V MooreEditor: Will FeinsteinTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderAudio Engineer: Gunnar NagleCamera Operator: Riede DervayExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Cook an Egg and/or Save The World with Chef Jose Andres

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 53:04


    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? Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Editor: Marvin Jay Alvarez Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Executive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rainn Wilson Announces His New Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:04


    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. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director/Editor: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderAudio Engineer: Gunnar NagleCamera Operator: Riede DervayExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dumbasses For The Culture with the cast of Deli Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 38:01


    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. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Editor: N/V Moore Editor: Will Feinstein Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Executive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    John Leguizamo Killed a Lot of Acting Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 39:40


    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. This episode is brought to you by Kolkata Chai. Head to https://www.kolkatachai.co/hasan to grab your first cup and two free gifts. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Editor: N/V Moore Editor: Will Feinstein Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Am I a Bad Dad? with Dr. Becky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 35:04


    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? This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/hasan. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director/Editor: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Editor: N/V Moore Editor: Will Feinstein Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Associate Producer: Jaimie Van Dyke Production Assistant: Gigi Schweitzer Production Assistant: Drew Espinoza Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Michelle Buteau Can't Believe She Put on Lashes for This

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 32:50


    Hasan sits down with is 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). This episode is sponsored by Vanta. Visit vanta.com/hasan for $1000 off. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director/Editor: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Halle Berry is Your New Sex Ed Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 34:11


    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. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/hasan Visit www.re-spin.com/health and use discount code HMDK165OFF for $150 off Respin memberships (valid for the first 75 sign ups) Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director/Editor: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Wrong With The Democrats? with Senator Chris Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 30:18


    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? This episode is sponsored by Vanta. Visit vanta.com/hasan for $1000 off. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Alan Kudan Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editor: Imran Khan Assistant Editor: Julian Doan

    Why Didn't Pod Save America? with Jon Favreau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 38:18


    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?  This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/hasan Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Audio Engineer: Alan Kudan Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editor: Zach Silberberg

    Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism, Jelani Cobb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 32:02


    Hasan sits down with New Yorker writer and Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism, Jelani Cobb, to talk about the TikTokification of news, the Hot Take Industrial Complex, and maybe the biggest threat to our youth today: Sesame Street. This episode is sponsored by Vanta. Visit vanta.com/hasan for $1000 off.

    Best of Season 1: Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 53:14


    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! CREDITS: Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Producer: Kayla Feng Producer: Annie Fick Associate Producer: Jaimie Van Dyke Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Talent Coordinator: Kori Schulman Director / Assistant Director / Camera Operator / Assistant Editor: Austin Morales Editor: Imran J. Khan Editor: N/V Moore Editor: Will Feinstein  Editor: Zach Silberberg Assistant Editor: Julian Doan Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Audio Engineer: Jon Mendel Audio Engineer: Matt Mayer Audio Engineer: Erik Rasmussen Camera Operator: Robert Castillo Camera Operator: Timothy Musho Camera Operator: Brian Carey Camera Operator: Joshua Buhangin Camera Operator: Seth Feingersh Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Camera Operator: Briana Sista Camera Operator: Ammar Rowaid Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Production Assistant: Jake Schwencke Production Assistant: Armand Grant

    Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Is Gonna Be Popular

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 37:22


    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. Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/hasan Buy Jon's memoir Viewfinder: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695830/viewfinder-by-jon-m-chu-and-jeremy-mccarter/ Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Assistant Director: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Associate Producer: Annie Fick Associate Producer: Jaimie Van Dyke Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Talent Coordinator: Kori Schulman Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editor: Zach Silberberg

    America's Zaddy: Fareed Zakaria

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 33:49


    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. This episode is brought to you by Kolkata Chai. Head to kolkatachai.co/hasan to grab your first cup and two free gifts. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer/Director: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Cinematographer: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Producer: Kayla Feng Producer: Annie Fick Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Talent Coordinator: Kori Schulman Jon Mendel: Audio Engineer Austin Morales: Cam 1 Robert Castillo: Cam 2 Honey Brennan: Scream Therapist Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editor: Imran Khan Assistant Editor: Julian Doan

    London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Moving The Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 25:05


    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? This episode is brought to you by Kolkata Chai. Head to kolkatachai.co/hasan to grab your first cup and two free gifts. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Producer: Annie Fick Associate Producer: Jaimie Van Dyke Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Talent Coordinator: Kori Schulman Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Camera Operator: Briana Sista Camera Operator: Ammar Rowaid Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editors: N/V Moore & Will Feinstein Production Assistant: Jake Schwencke

    Pete Buttigieg Wants to Make America Not Suck... Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 30:40


    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. Save 50% on your system, plus a free indoor security camera and your first month is free when you sign up for Core Monitoring. Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/HASAN to customize yours! Try SimpliSafe risk-free. If you don't love it, return it for a full refund within 60 days. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng Producer: Annie Fick Associate Producer: Jaimie Van Dyke Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Talent Coordinator: Kori Schulman Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle Camera Operator: Riede Dervay Camera Operator: Briana Sista Camera Operator: Ammar Rowaid Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland Editor: Imran Khan Assistant Editor: Julian Doan

    The Billionaire Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 31:55


    Hasan sits down with 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.

    Is Lina Khan The Most Hated Person on Wall Street?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 29:37


    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.

    Governor Wes Moore on “Progressive Patriotism”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 28:42


    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.

    Bernie Sanders on a Gaza Ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 27:23


    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?”

    Stacey Abrams on Kamala's Chances in November

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 33:07


    At the DNC in Chicago, Hasan speaks with Stacey Abrams, the voting rights champion who delivered Georgia and the U.S. Senate for Democrats. They discuss Kamala Harris, Gaza protests, and the nerdiest way to burn a confederate flag. They also talk about her brand new podcast, Assembly Required. https://crooked.com/podcast-series/assemblyrequired/

    JJ Redick On The Future of The NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 40:15


    Hasan nerds out on basketball with the LA Lakers' new head coach, JJ Redick. As they discuss sports media, the evolution of the NBA and dig into the “Xs and Os” of some legendary plays, it soon becomes clear that Hasan is a casual way over his head.

    Elizabeth Warren On Biden's Age and Dems 2024 Messaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 31:28


    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.

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