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With anti-Asian hate crimes at record numbers, season two of THE MARGARET CHO - MORTAL MINORITY, Margaret's examining the HISTORICAL CRIMES that laid the GROUNDWORK for this recent onslaught of VIOLENCE. The 1871 Chinatown Massacre, The Fortune Teller Murders, the 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre. Margaret talks with Asian comedians, authors, journalists, podcasters as well as the organizations and people working to stop Asian hate. Subscribe to THE MARGARET CHO MORTAL MINORITY - wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Chinatown Destruction with Sherry Cola from 2021-06-17T04:06:53
In the season two finale of The Margaret Cho Mortal Minority, Margaret and comedian Sherry Cola discuss the unsolved 2017 murder of a Chinese-American teenager that has recently been reclassifie...
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History of Resistance with Phil Yu from 2021-06-10T05:00
Margaret and comedian Phil Yu discuss the 1880 Denver Riot and the recent San Leandro beating of an 80-year-old Asian man.
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Virginia Tech Massacre with Yu Tsai from 2021-06-03T05:00
This week, Margaret and photographer and judge of Asia’s Next Top Model Yu Tsai, discuss the recent Indianapolis FedEx shooting that took the lives of nine people, including four members of the ...
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Oriental Lazy Boy Gang with Irene Tu from 2021-05-27T05:00
Margaret and Comedian Irene Tu discuss the life and controversial death of Haing Ngor, a survivor of Khmer Rouge and the first and only Asian actor to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Ac...
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Hells Canyon Massacre with Karen Chee from 2021-05-20T05:28:31
This week, Margaret is joined by comedian and writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Karen Chee, to discuss the 1887 Hells Canyon Massacre where 35 Chinese gold miners were ambushed and murdered...
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Youth Minister Murder with Atsuko Okatsuka from 2021-05-13T05:15:58
This week Margaret talks with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka about the murder of JOHN CHAU, the 26 year old missionary who was killed when he tried to convert a remote Sentinelese tribe in 2018 a...
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Fortune Teller Murders with Robin Tran from 2021-05-06T05:41:55
This week, Margaret and comedian Robin Tran discuss the bizarre 2005 murders of a Little Saigon psychic and her daughter -- known as the Fortune Teller Murders. Also, Margaret shares a psychic p...
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The Noona Murder with Kristen Meinzer from 2021-04-29T06:56:47
This week, Margaret talks with podcaster/author Kristen Meinzer about Andrew Suh, a 19 year old college student who killed his sister's fiancé at her behest in 1993. Also, they talk about Meghan...
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Murderous White Coworkers with Jenny Yang from 2021-04-22T05:56:55
Margaret talks with comedian Jenny Yang about the Rock Springs Massacre of 1885 that left 28 Chinese people dead. Tensions between white coal miners and Chinese workers reached a boiling point. ...
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"Black-Korean Conflict" and the LA Riots w/ R.O. Kwon from 2021-04-15T05:36:32
This week, Margaret talks with author R.O. Kwon (The Incendiaries) about the infamous liquor store shooting of 15 year old Latasha Harlins by Soon Ja Du that along with the beating of Rodney Kin...
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Myth of the Model Minority with Andrew Ti from 2021-04-08T05:36:55
Margaret talks with comedian/podcaster Andrew Ti (Yo is This Racist?) to discuss how the M...
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Gold Rush Racism with Helen Hong from 2021-04-01T05:00
Margaret talks with comedian Helen Hong about the worst lynching in American History: the Chinese Massacre of 18...
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Gold Rush Racism with Helen Hong from 2021-04-01T05:00
Margaret talks with comedian Helen Hong about the worst lynching in American History: the Chinese Massacre of 18...
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Season 2 Trailer: Mortal Minority from 2021-03-25T06:00
With anti Asian hate crimes at record numbers, this season of THE MARGARET CHO - MORTAL MINORITY, we’re examining the HISTORICAL CRIMES that laid the GROUNDWORK for this recent onslaught of VIOLENC...
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Belinda Carlisle and James Duke Mason from 2020-10-13T07:01
This week, Margaret talks to lead singer of the Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle about her iconic style, transformation into her solo career, her memoir Lips Unsealed, sobriety, and her animal rights fo...
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Luke Barnett, Vincent Masicale and Tanner Thomason from 2020-10-06T21:50:57
This week, Margaret talks with Luke Barnett, Vincect Masicale and Tanner Thomason. They are behind the new indie comedy, Faith Based (that Margaret is in!). Check out Listen
Naomi Ekperigin from 2020-09-22T06:00
This week, Margaret Cho talks with comedian, writer, and actress Naomi Ekperigin about quarantine, missing stand-up comedy, and the caucasian awakening.
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Ron Funches and Thomas & Tranna from 2020-09-15T06:00
This week, Margaret Cho talks with comedian Ron Funches about keeping busy and feeling creatively fulfilled during quarantine. Then, she speaks with Chosen Family podcast hosts Thomas Leblanc &a...
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KarenLee Poter & Cam Poter from 2020-09-08T06:00
This week, Margaret Cho talks with KarenLee and Cam Poter, hosts of the podcast Sex Talk with my Mom. They discuss exploring your own sexuality, being fearless, and the many characteristics...
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Emily Hampshire & Allyson Baker from 2020-09-01T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with Schitt’s Creek actress Emily Hampshire about expectations in the entertainment industry, and intimacy during quarantine. Then, she speaks with musician Allyson Bak...
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Elyse Cizek from 2020-08-25T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with author and actress Elyse Cizek about the personal reckoning she went through about her racial identity and how it impacted her writing on the latest spate of polic...
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Basic Witches: Leah Knauer & Rachel Laforest from 2020-08-18T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with comedians and hosts of the podcast Basic Witches, Leah Knauer and Rachel Laforest. They take a deep dive into the news of the day and ask the pressing question if ...
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Rebekah Gregory from 2020-08-11T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with motivational speaker and author Rebekah Gregory about surviving the Boston Marathon bombing and the inspiration behind her message of “pain to purpose”.
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Evan Ross Katz & Bruce Daniels from 2020-08-04T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with host of the podcast Shut Up Evan, Evan Ross Katz about his and Margaret’s future kiki. Then, she speaks with comedian and writer Bruce Daniels about his experience...
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Kelly Osbourne from 2020-07-28T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with TV personality Kelly Osbourne about her involvement in the Black Lives Matter protest movement and how she’s passing the time in quarantine.
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Gina Brillon from 2020-07-21T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with comedian Gina Brillon about being a female stand up and why they continue to be outnumbered.
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Maysoon Zayid from 2020-07-14T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid about being Palestinian American and how this identity helped kick off her comedy career.
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Sharon Osbourne and Kathy Valentine from 2020-07-07T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with TV host Sharon Osbourne about the in-the-works movie on her husband Ozzy's life. Then she speaks to Go-Go’s member Kathy Valentine about her new book ‘All I Ever W...
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Pride Bonus: Cameron Esposito from 2020-07-02T06:07:09
In her final pride bonus episode, Margaret speaks with author and comedian Cameron Esposito about how her comedy reflects her life experiences and where she sees stand-up going post-quarantine.<...
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Randall Park from 2020-06-30T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to actor Randall Park about growing up in a Korean American family and his hilarious sitcom, Fresh Off the Boat.
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Pride Bonus: Dan Savage from 2020-06-25T06:00
In her next Pride bonus episode, Margaret speaks to sex advice columnist and America's sweetheart Dan Savage Listen
Lil Miss Hot Mess from 2020-06-23T06:14:59
This week, Margaret talks to drag superstar and children’s book author Lil Miss Hot Mess about “queerantine” and her work with Listen
Pride Bonus: Melissa Rivers from 2020-06-18T06:00
In honor of Pride Month, Margaret speaks with TV host Melissa Rivers about her late mother, Joan, and their relationship with the LGBTQ community.
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Tony Thaxton from 2020-06-16T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to musician and podcaster Tony Thaxton about music in a post Covid world and the albums he’s listening to during quarantine.
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Pride Bonus: Jackie Beat from 2020-06-11T06:39:56
In honor of Pride Month, Margaret speaks with drag superstar Jackie Beat about horror films and other delights that help them get through quarantine.
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Jeannie Mai from 2020-06-09T04:33:25
This week, Margaret talks to talk show host and podcaster Jeannie Mai about Black Lives Matter and how she is learning to show up for the movement as an Asian American.
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Lizz Winstead from 2020-05-26T04:00
This week, Margaret talks to comedian and The Daily Show creator, Lizz Winstead, about her career and Abortion Access ...
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Lauren Lapkus from 2020-05-12T04:00:26
This week, Margaret talks to actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus about life under quarantine and her role on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
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Sneak Peek: The Human Condition with Beverly Ginsberg from 2020-05-06T22:37:59
Here’s a sneak peek of a new show you’ll love from Earwolf: The Human Condition podcast hosted by Beverly Ginsberg (Jamie Denbo), Jewish mother, native New Englander and liver of life, welcomes bot...
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Brent Weinbach from 2020-05-05T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to comedian Brent Weinbach about his penchant for video games. He also gives Margaret an impromptu piano lesson which leads to a special duet!
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Alan Ruck & Atsuko Okatsuka from 2020-04-28T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to actor Alan Ruck about his storied career and his latest turn as Connor Roy on Succession. Then she speaks with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka about her talent for twerking...
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Re-release: Karen Kilgariff from 2020-04-21T05:15:30
The Margaret Cho will be back next week with more new episodes, but in the meantime, enjoy this re-release of Margaret's conversation with My Favorite Murder cohost, Karen Kilgariff!
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Aimee Mann & Jena Friedman from 2020-04-14T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to singer-songwriter Aimee Mann about her “reputation” as a one-take singer and the ways her musical style has changed over the years. Then she speaks with comedian and...
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Paget Brewster & Poppy Liu from 2020-04-07T06:00
This week, Margaret talks to actress Paget Brewster about how improv helped her acting, and what is was like to join the cast of Friends during its early years. Then she speaks with actress Popp...
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Tiffany Haddish from 2020-03-31T06:00
This week, Margaret talks with actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish about her career success and tips for online dating while on the road.
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Mortal Minority Month: Brent Weinbach and Cannibal Murderer Issei Sagawa from 2020-03-24T06:00
Its Mortal Minority Month on The Margaret Cho, where Margaret sits down with a guest to discuss the most notorious crimes in Asian history. In this episode, listen in as Margaret chats with...
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Mortal Minority Month: Robin Tran and the Joji Obara Murders from 2020-03-17T06:00
Its Mortal Minority Month on The Margaret Cho, where Margaret sits down with a guest to discuss the most notorious crimes in Asian history. In this episode, listen in as Margaret chats with...
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Mortal Minority Month: Irene Tu and the Charles Ng Murders from 2020-03-10T06:00
Its Mortal Minority Month on The Margaret Cho, where Margaret sits down with a guest to discuss the most notorious crimes in Asian history. In this episode, listen in as Margaret chats with...
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Mortal Minority Month: Alec Mapa and the Suh Sibling Murders. from 2020-03-03T07:00
Its Mortal Minority Month on The Margaret Cho, where Margaret sits down with a guest to discuss the most notorious crimes in Asian history. In this Mortal Minority debut, listen in as Marga...
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Adam Savage and Kevin McDonald, SKETCHFEST LIVE! from 2020-02-25T06:00
This episode was recorded live at San Francisco's Sketchfest!
First, Margaret talks with Mythbuster's, Adam Savage, about the freedom of doing cosplay and his love of Haya...
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Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin and Adam Conover from 2020-02-18T07:00
This week Margaret talks with Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington of The Unofficial Expert Podcast about dating apps and sex toys. Then, she speaks with comedian Adam Conover about his myth-bust...
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Shirley Manson and Rhea Butcher from 2020-02-11T06:00
This week Margaret talks with rockstar, Shirley Manson, about passing the torch to younger generations and why beauty can be a curse. Then, a conversation with comedian, Rhea Butcher, about how ...
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Manila Luzon and John Ross Bowie from 2020-02-04T07:00
This week Margaret talks with the incredible drag performer, Manila Luzon, about the infamous sanitary pad dress and Rupaul's Drag Race!
Then actor (Speechless) John Ross Bowie chats about...
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Hari Kondabolu and Ant from 2020-01-28T05:00
This week Margaret talks with standup, Hari Kondabolu, about being an authority on important subjects in comedy and his Listen
Lesley Arfin and Scott Dikkers from 2020-01-21T05:43:28
This week Margaret sits down with writer, Lesley Arfin, to talk about ...
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Jeff Garlin and Mav Viola from 2020-01-14T05:00
This week Margaret talks to comedian extraordinaire, Jeff Garlin, about why he doesn't regret his mistakes, the art of standup, and an All-American Girl reboot (or not).
Then, Margaret tal...
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Pete Holmes and Garrison Starr from 2020-01-07T05:00
This week Margaret talks with comedian and author, Pete Holmes, about why he dabbles in psychedelic drugs and why he has to do standup on the regular.
Then, Margaret talks with the talent...
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Re-release: Jonathan Van Ness and Katie Malia from 2019-12-31T05:00
The Margaret Cho will return next week with brand new episodes, but in the meantime, here is the very first episode with the iconic Jonathan Van Ness and wonderful Katie Malia!
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Melissa Rivers and Lina Lecaro from 2019-12-17T14:43:55
This week Margaret talks the incredible Melissa Rivers about Fashion Police and dick picks!
Then, she talks with LA Weekly Entertainment Editor Lina Lecaro about all things music and pop c...
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Billy Jensen from 2019-12-10T05:39:42
On this week's episode of The Margaret Cho, she talks with writer/podcaster/journalist, Billy Jensen, about his tru...
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Kevin Nealon and A.G. & Jordan Coburn from 2019-12-03T05:00
This week Margaret talks with comedian/actor Kevin Nealon about his love of hiking, backpacking through Europe, and his illustrious comedy career! Then, Margaret chats with A.G. and Jordan Cobur...
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Jessica Gao and Brent Weinbach from 2019-11-26T05:00
Margaret talks with writer/showrunner, Jessica Gao (Rick&Morty), about writer's room sexism, the future of Asian-Americans in TV and movies and their love of crab. They really, really love c...
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Karen Kilgariff from 2019-11-19T05:00
This week, Margaret talks MURDER with good friend and host of My Favorite Murder, Karen Kilgariff. They touch on serial killers, their gave British crime shows and Karen shares a "close call" wi...
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Jen Kirkman and Linda Mizejewski from 2019-11-12T05:00
This week, Margaret talks with standup, Jen Kirkman, about the private things they do in hotel rooms, life on the road and winning over sexist audiences.
Then, Margaret has an incr...
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Quentin Tarantino from 2019-11-05T05:00
This week Margaret chats with her good friend, Quentin Tarantino! Quentin drops behind the scenes stories from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood including details on how he cast the Manson Girls and...
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Mira Jacob and Rain Phoenix from 2019-10-29T04:00
This week Margaret has two spectacular guests. She speaks with author, Mira Jacob, about identity, dealing with family members who support Trump and her new memoir, Listen
Kathy Griffin from 2019-10-15T04:00
This week Margaret sits down with the iconic Kathy Griffin! Kathy talks about what it was like to go from the D List to the Blacklist after the Trump photo controversy. Watch her new standup spe...
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Lyndsey Parker and Ronald McDonkey from 2019-10-08T04:00
This week, Margaret talks with managing editor of Yahoo! music, Lyndsey Parker. They talk about finding music before the internet and their love of Duran Duran's music videos.
Then, Marga...
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Jackie Beat and Mary H.K. Choi from 2019-10-01T04:00
Margaret talks with the talented and hilarious drag superstar, Jackie Beat about performing comedy in an era of virtue signaling and why she'll always be an old-school Queen.
Then, Margare...
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Amy Landecker from 2019-09-24T05:32:38
Margaret Cho talks with the wonderful actor Amy Landecker about getting her big break later in life, the Transparent movie, and red carpet prep!
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Trixie Mattel from 2019-09-17T05:18
Margaret Cho sits down with singer, actor, and drag queen, Trixie Mattel (AKA Brian Michael Firkus) to talk about the great country songstresses that inspire his act and why he started the Trixi...
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Jo Koy and Ian Harvie from 2019-09-10T04:00
This week, Margaret talks with comedian, Jo Koy, about his big break, performing at the Apollo and how talking about your parents as an Asian-American comedian is a right of passage.
Daniel Webb from 2019-09-03T04:00
This week, Margaret talks with comedian Daniel Webb about Phyllis Diller's comedic timing, Prince's outrageous fashions, a...
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Cherie Currie and Helen Hong from 2019-08-27T06:48:28
Margaret talks with rock music icon, Cherie Currie (The Runaways), about meeting David Bowie, wearing a corset on stage before Madonna, and being a chainsaw artist.
Then, Margaret talks wi...
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Diablo Cody and Durk Dehner & S.R Sharp from 2019-08-20T04:00
Margaret Cho talks with wonderful human and oscar-winning writer, Diablo Cody, about being weird before weird was cool, why she fails spectacularly anytime she tries to do a big studio film, and...
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Fortune Feimster and Jodi Long from 2019-08-13T06:33:28
Margaret talks with standup, Fortune Feimster, about The L Word, being a debutante, and her wonderful social media pres...
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Robin Tran from 2019-08-06T04:00
Margaret sits down with a comedian she is obsessed with, Robin Tran, to talk ...
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Michael Yo and Lucas Peterson from 2019-07-30T05:59:44
This week, Margaret talks with actor, comedian and TV host, Michael Yo about claiming his identity as Blasian and uniting people through comedy.
Then, Margaret sits down ...
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Kat Von D and Drew Droege from 2019-07-23T04:00
Margaret talks to celebrity tattoo artist and entrepreneur, Kat Von D, about bringing women into the tattoo parlor, how a sober life makes her more creative, and raising her son to be kind in an...
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Jonathan Van Ness and Katie Malia from 2019-07-16T04:05:56
Margaret chats with her bestie/former-hair-stylist-turned-famous-comedian Jonathan Van Ness, about coming out as non-binary, imposter syndrome, and his unconventional rise to fame. Jonathan shar...
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The Margaret Cho Sneak Peek from 2019-06-27T23:14:42
Margaret Cho discusses why Koreans love to give advice, with special guest Michael Yo!
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The Margaret Cho Trailer from 2019-06-27T20:17:08
Your first listen to The Margaret Cho!
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