Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
It Pays to Bet on Yourself
Hasan Minhaj asked President Obama what we’re all wondering – and the revelatory conversation covered mental health, optimism, and hope
Peabody Award-winning comedian HASAN MINHAJ interviewed President Barack Obama, and their conversation touched on mental health, optimism, and hope. In a conversation that was both entertaining and profound, Minhaj asked President Obama what he does in the face of overwhelming hopelessness. While he is known for his indomitable hopefulness, President Obama revealed how the current state of the world can become depressing, even for him. President Obama shared the #1 tactic he uses to sustain a positive mindset – maintaining perspective. He went on to say that mindset shifts toward positivity are what “matters.” He continued, “It can sustain your spirit.”
Minhaj – who appears in No Hard Feelings and Disney’s Haunted Mansion, among numerous other projects as an actor and screenwriter – is an award-winning comedian and influential cultural critic. Minhaj creates one-of-a-kind experiences that reveal new perspectives for the audience through his comedic genius, astute observations, and his gift for asking powerful questions.
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Hasan Minhaj is the host and creator of the weekly comedy show, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, that premiered on Netflix in October 2018. The series explores the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice.
Minhaj earned rave reviews for his one-hour Netflix comedy special, Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, that earned him a 2018 Peabody Award, and for his performance hosting the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
A first generation American, in November 2014 Minhaj joined The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where he was Jon’s last hire as a correspondent, and he continued on in that role after Trevor Noah took over as host the following year. He remained on the show through August 2018. In 2021, he got a major recurring role on the second season of the drama series The Morning Show.