Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking truth to power.

We also dive into one of the most surprising topics of the episode: menopause. Margaret opens up about why she calls it one of the best things that has ever happened to her, how hormone replacement therapy helped ease the physical symptoms, and why this stage of life brought a newfound sense of clarity, confidence, and freedom. She discusses relationships, choosing solitude, and why many women discover their happiest, most authentic selves after 50.

Margaret also reflects on her groundbreaking career as one of the first Asian American women in comedy, the challenges women face in the entertainment industry, and unforgettable stories about working with comedy icons Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Milton Berle, and her mentor Joan Rivers.

Plus, we talk about aging, friendship, LGBTQ+ advocacy, diversity, life after COVID, and what keeps Margaret inspired as she continues touring, creating, and mentoring the next generation of comedians.

If you've ever wondered what life can look like after 50, why aging may actually be your greatest superpower, or how comedy can create real change, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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