Hasan Minhaj of "Patriot Act" on using comedy to help the country heal Hasan Minhaj made a name for himself by offering his comedic take on a wide range of stories for his show “Patriot Act.” He often takes on heavy topics like drug pricing, censorship in China, and student loans. His work has earned him two Peabody Awards and a spot on Time 100's "Most Influential People of 2019" list. Hasan Minhaj joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how comedy can help the country grapple with its problems