The Margaret Cho

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Chinatown Destruction with Sherry Cola Jun 17, 2021

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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 reclassified as a hate crime. Also, the anti-Chinese laws in the Bay Area town Antioch that led to the destruction of its Chinatown in 1876.

We are highlighting the Oakland Chinatown Chamber Foundation who is raising funds to helpthe 71-year-old man who was brutally attacked on May 19th.

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1861236

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

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History of Resistance with Phil Yu Jun 10, 2021

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Margaret and comedian Phil Yu discuss the 1880 Denver Riot and the recent San Leandro beating of an 80-year-old Asian man.

This week, we are highlighting the San Leandro nonprofit Community Impact Lab. Founded by Xouhoa Bowen, Community Impact Lab envisions a world where women and their abilities are valued, where work and life can be integrated, and where families act as a force for positive social change.

They organized a StoptheHate Rally in response to the San Leandro attack. To get involved go to communityimpactlab.org

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virginia Tech Massacre with Yu Tsai Jun 03, 2021

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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 Sikh community. Also, the 2007 Virginia Tech Shooting.

This week we are highlighting the GoFundMe page for the Indianapolis survivors fund. https://www.gofundme.com/f/indianapolis-april-15th-survivors-fund?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oriental Lazy Boy Gang with Irene Tu May 27, 2021

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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 Actor.

We are highlighting the GoFundMe page for Chui Fong Eng.

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hells Canyon Massacre with Karen Chee May 20, 2021

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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. Also, they talk about the London Livestreamer who stopped a knife attack against a Singaporean student.

This episode highlights Stop AAPI Hate. This is an organization that is working to track and analyze this uptick in Asian hate crimes by creating a database. To report a hate crime, go to stopaapihate.org.

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youth Minister Murder with Atsuko Okatsuka May 13, 2021

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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 and the recent attack on a Brooklyn Chef and her cat.

The GOFUNDME for Ponzu the cat has been fulfilled but consider donating to a local animal shelter in Ponzu's honor.

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fortune Teller Murders with Robin Tran May 06, 2021

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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 prediction that actually came true, a deep-dive on Pho, and Feng-Shui.

This week we are highlighting Cali Kye Cab, which is a Bay Area service covering cab rides up to forty dollars for AAPI people who feel unsafe taking public transportation. Follow them on instagram @calikyecab. You can also donate via Zelle or Venmo, https://linktr.ee/calikyecab.

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Noona Murder with Kristen Meinzer Apr 29, 2021

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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 Markle and the invisible elements of biracial identity, how Margaret is thrilled to have moved into 'Ajumma' territory, and why forgiveness is overrated.

This week Margaret highlights HEART OF DINNER. Volunteer or donate at Heartofdinner.org.

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murderous White Coworkers with Jenny Yang Apr 22, 2021

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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. White workers perceived that the Chinese workers were taking their jobs (willing to work for lower wages) and led a riot and subsequent massacre that touched off a wave of anti-Chinese violence.

Also, they discuss the San Francisco man threatening Asian women at a bakery, Asian ghost stories and Chinese dragons.

Support Red Canary Song, a grassroots collective of Asian & migrant sex workers. Redcanarysong.net

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Black-Korean Conflict" and the LA Riots w/ R.O. Kwon Apr 15, 2021

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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 King, set off the LA Riots. Also, the trope of Black-Asian conflict and the Derek Chauvin trial.

Today we are highlighting the GoFundMe for Vilma Kari. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-and-support-we-are-with-you-vilma-kari

The Margaret Cho is an Earios production.

Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced by Amanda Lund.

Edited by Molly Hawkey.

Call the Earios hotline: 626-604-6262.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.