Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times columnist and author of 1929, explores Wall Street history, crises, and regulation. He discusses whether a major market crash is coming, AI's near-term impact on jobs, market concentration in big tech, private credit as a hidden risk, and how FOMO, media, and celebrity shape risky financial behavior.

A sharp breakdown of H-1B visas and who actually uses them. A look at how the program became a ladder to citizenship and how employers exploited loopholes. An inside view of the conservative split over legal immigration and why Gen Z conservatives have embraced hardline anti-H-1B views. A discussion of rising anti-Indian sentiment and how debates about “merit” mask deeper hierarchies.

JL Collins, personal finance author behind The Simple Path to Wealth, offers plainspoken guidance on money and investing. They cover simple rules like spending less, index-fund investing, and avoiding debt. Conversations touch on diversification vs. concentrated bets, why houses aren’t investments, and how to balance present joy with long-term freedom.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, famed astrophysicist and science communicator, drops in to tackle UFO claims, camera artifacts, and why better measurements beat anecdotes. He also chats climate quirks, asteroid defense, space exploration motives, and playful science questions from kids.

Alex Honnold, famed free solo climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation, joins to talk fear, risk, and why he sometimes climbs without a rope. Short, candid stories cover Taipei 101, bodily realities on long climbs, balancing family and danger, van life, and how solar projects tie into his work. Expect frank takes on spectacle, safety, and aging as a climber.

Ryan Holiday, author and modern Stoicism advocate known for The Daily Stoic, joins to unpack why Stoicism hooks young men and how its pithy quotes spread in pop culture. They contrast broicism with classical Stoic justice, explore Stoicism’s ties to religion and civic action, and trace media manipulation from fake-news tactics to AI-amplified misinformation.

Kal Penn, actor and former Obama staffer known for Harold & Kumar and White House service, talks about politics, culture, and his new podcast. He shares moments of disillusionment with Democratic politics. He reflects on representation in film, grassroots fan culture, and turning campaign energy into civic action.

Annie Jacobsen, investigative journalist and author who specializes in national security, walks through a minute-by-minute nuclear war scenario. She discusses blast mechanics, launch-on-warning risks, submarine and command vulnerabilities. Short, stark conversations cover automated retaliation, recall impossibility, and why modern postures make today uniquely dangerous.

Wyclef Jean, Haitian-born musician and former Fugees member known for The Score and activism, argues AI as a creative tool and urges artists to adapt. He discusses sampling versus AI, legal and ethical risks, and new music-economy models. He also recounts moments from Haitian history, from the 1791 revolution to modern politics, and offers ideas for reparations and sustainable cultural investment.

Hasan Minhaj chats with Jonathan Karl, ABC News chief Washington correspondent and bestselling author known for his insights on Donald Trump. They delve into Karl's experience in the Oval Office, where he discovered a dossier on Hasan that led to a revealing conversation with Trump. Karl shares anecdotes about Trump's dual persona, from private generosity to public insults, and discusses the chilling threats to press freedom. They also explore Trump's transactional foreign policy and the implications for youth engagement in upcoming elections.