Netflix puts a 'Patriot Act' episode about bad internet access on DVD

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You can watch a breakdown of the US broadband problem even if you can't stream it.

 

 

The latest episode of Netflix variety talk show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj focuses on the digital divide. In it, Minhaj breaks down some of the many reasons why internet access is so terrible across much of the US, including the roles of carriers and the Federal Communications Commission.

 

It's a topic we cover frequently on Engadget, and the episode, "Why Your Internet Sucks," is a compelling watch. It's a strong look at why millions of Americans are missing out on fixed broadband and why that's such a problem. For instance, "About three million kids across the country have trouble completing their homework because they don't have adequate internet," Minhaj said.

 

He points out the irony that people who have a strong enough connection to stream the episode probably aren't affected by the problem. So, the Patriot Act team is putting the episode on DVD, which you can rent through Netflix's DVD mail rental service. Around 2.7 million people in the US still get Netflix's red DVD envelopes, so you can order the episode on a disc even if, say, you're struggling with a dial-up connection. Alternatively, the whole episode is on YouTube, so you can watch it even without a Netflix subscription.

 

 

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This episode is the most scathing review of Comcast I have seen to date. Hasan also referenced American Legislative Exchange Council  of which I was not even aware. Our wondrous US government is actively colluding to prevent municipal broadband access which curiously works better and is cheaper than the private sector. It's really a must see episode.