The Margaret Cho

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Myth of the Model Minority with Andrew Ti Apr 08, 2021

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Margaret talks with comedian/podcaster Andrew Ti (Yo is This Racist?) to discuss how the Model Minority myth seeds resentment against Asians. They talk about the Detroit murder of Chinese-American Vincent Chin by two unemployed autoworkers and the recent attack on Pak Ho, a 75 year old Asian man who was assaulted in Oakland and later died of his injuries. Also, Aspirational whiteness and a call for more Asian civil rights leaders!

Support Compassion in Oakland! They are providing chaperones for elders in the Bay area Chinatown neighborhood. You can donate or volunteer on their website compassioninoakland.org

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Gold Rush Racism with Helen Hong Apr 01, 2021

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Margaret talks with comedian Helen Hong about the worst lynching in American History: the Chinese Massacre of 1871. They also discuss the misplaced rage that Asian Americans are facing and how the Atlanta Spa Shootings were the culmination of a year of racist dog whistling. Helen recounts a personal story about her own father being targeted for his race at a grocery store.

Donate to the verified GoFundMe pages to support the survivors and victim's families of the Atlanta shootings.

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Theme music by Margaret Cho and Wade Ryan.

Produced and Edited by Amanda Lund.

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Season 2 Trailer: Mortal Minority Mar 25, 2021

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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 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. New episodes every Thursday!

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Belinda Carlisle and James Duke Mason Oct 13, 2020

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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 foundation.

Then she speaks to James Duke Mason, Belinda’s son, about his political career and how he became interested in activism.

Get Belinda's memoir HERE

Belinda's foundation: https://www.animalpeoplealliance.net

Follow James on Twitter @JamesDukeMason

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Luke Barnett, Vincent Masicale and Tanner Thomason Oct 06, 2020

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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 Faith Based October 9th on VOD!

Watch the Faith Based trailer HERE

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Naomi Ekperigin Sep 22, 2020

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This week, Margaret Cho talks with comedian, writer, and actress Naomi Ekperigin about quarantine, missing stand-up comedy, and the caucasian awakening.

Listen to Naomi's podcast Couples Therapy: HERE

Follow Naomi on Twitter: @Blacktress

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Ron Funches and Thomas & Tranna Sep 15, 2020

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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 & Tranna Wintour about celebrating Pride, protests, and being funny during dark times.

Follow Ron Funches on Twitter @RonFunches

Listen to Chosen Family: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chosen-family/id1462309954

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KarenLee Poter & Cam Poter Sep 08, 2020

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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 of gender and masculinity.

Listen to Sex Talk with my Mom HERE

Follow @KarenLeePoter on Instagram

Follow @CamPoter on Instagram

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Emily Hampshire & Allyson Baker Sep 01, 2020

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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 Baker about their band Dirty Ghosts, writing music, and when it’s okay to wear a leather jumpsuit.

Follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyHampshire

Dirty Ghosts: https://www.dirtyghosts.com

Dirty Ghosts on Twitter: @DirtyGhosts

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Elyse Cizek Aug 25, 2020

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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 police violence against black people in the USA.

To read Elyse’s writing, including articles mentioned in this podcast, visit her Medium page: https://medium.com/@elysecizek

You can also follow Elyse on instagram @elyse_just_elyse

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