meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Lincoln Project

Celeb Brainworms For Trump: Margaret Cho on Hollywood’s MAGA Meltdown

The Lincoln Project

The Lincoln Project

News, Government, Politics, News Commentary

4.69.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Trump spent years chasing the approval of America’s richest weirdos, fame-hungry celebs, and billionaire clout goblins — and now the whole MAGA celebrity ecosystem is melting down in public. Rick Wilson is joined by legendary comedian Margaret Cho to break down her Choligarchy tour, Hollywood’s transformation into a Trump validation machine, the rise of MAGA influencers and celebrity brain rot, and why so many famous people traded integrity for attention. From celebrity culture and authoritarian politics to Trump’s obsession with elite approval, Rick and Margaret unpack how comedy helped create this broken media circus — and why comedy may be the only thing sharp enough left to fight it. Celebrity meltdowns, billionaire cringe, political chaos, dark humor, Trump, MAGA, Hollywood hypocrisy, fascism, influencers, cancel culture, propaganda, and the collapse of American fame culture — it’s all here.





Margaret Cho’s “Choligarchy” tour is happening now! Find a show near you at https://margaretcho.com/

Rick Wilson is on X at @TheRickWilson, on Bluesky at @TheRickWilson.bsky.social, and you can check out Rick's Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. You can check out more of LP's work at www.lincolnproject.us and on X at @ProjectLincoln.

Head to Superpower.com and use code LINCOLN at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad 

Go to ClaimMyGoldGuide.com/LINCOLN to claim your FREE 2026 Gold Guide that shows you exactly how to move part of your IRA or 401(k) into physical gold without triggering taxes or penalties—plus up to $10,000 in free silver for qualified purchases. #ad

Go to Leesa.com for the Memorial Day Sale PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code LINCOLNPROJECT, exclusive for our listeners. #ad 

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

You know, folks, in the last couple of years, I've been much more intentional about what I wear,

0:04.1

much more careful about what I select. It would be easy as somebody who works out of the house most

0:08.2

of the time to show up every day in the same damn black polo shirt, but style matters and presentation

0:14.4

matters. And so I'm trying to pick clothes that day to day are not only great looking, but they're easy, they're comfortable, and they're part of a family of clothes that day-to-day are not only great-looking, but they're easy, they're comfortable,

0:22.9

and they're part of a family of clothes that's all put together. It makes it looking good

0:26.4

simpler. That's why Quince is now my go-to. The fabrics are elevated, the fits are clean.

0:31.9

Everything just works without needing to really overthink it. This spring, Quince is an amazing

0:36.3

lineup of staples for your wardrobe. A hundred percent linen European shorts, and they are comfortable. Believe me, and I love them.

0:42.7

Shirts from 34 bucks. Lightweight, breathable, comfortable. It's going to be a hot summer, guys,

0:47.3

and you're going to need it. And in all that, it still looks put together. They've got these

0:51.7

clean Pima Cotton T-shirts that are going to be a go-to for a lot of people, I promise you. They don't have that rough industrial kind of T-shirt feel. Pants and trousers, same balance, relaxed, comfortable, but polished enough, you can pretty much go anywhere with them. And the thing about Quince, it's priced 50 to 80% less of what you'd find with similar brands. Quince works directly with ethical factories, and they cut out the middlemen. So you get premium materials, premium clothes, without the premium markup. You guys know I like linen, and the Quince linen shirts I've picked up are delightful. They look great. They're lightweight. They're breathable. They're perfect for these hot Florida summers.

1:28.5

And they didn't cost what I thought they would. You can build a bigger and better wardrobe with

1:32.1

Quince without the premium markups. So folks, refresh your every day with luxury you'll actually

1:37.0

use. Head to Quince.com slash Lincoln for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. They're

1:42.9

now available in Canada, too. That's Q-U-I-N-C-E.com

1:46.7

slash Lincoln for free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince.com slash Lincoln.

1:53.2

You know, I'm so disappointed by so many of the Asians for Trump who believe that they can,

1:59.8

they've immigrated the right way and they can somehow

2:03.0

still be considered, you know, to be at the table.

2:08.5

That's just not true at all.

2:10.4

Your task will not be an easy one.

2:12.8

Your enemy is well trained, well equipped in battlehardt.

...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 10 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Lincoln Project, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of The Lincoln Project and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.