Comic Atsuko Okatsuka Is Owning Her 'Freak'

Tonya Mosley interviews comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on Fresh Air, discussing her unconventional upbringing, marked by being raised undocumented by her grandmother after being brought to the U.S. from Japan, and her mother's struggle with schizophrenia. They delve into how Okatsuka transforms these experiences into comedy, her relationship with her family, especially her grandmother, and her journey of self-discovery and healing through humor. The conversation also touches on Okatsuka's comedic influences, her unique fashion sense, and her decision to not have children, as well as her recent reconnection with her father and newfound brother in Japan.