Sarah Silverman Gets the Last Laugh in 'PostMortem'

In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews comedian Sarah Silverman about her new Netflix comedy special, PostMortem, which is nominated for two Emmys. Silverman discusses how the recent deaths of her father and stepmother influenced her material, turning grief into humor. She shares personal anecdotes, including stories from the eulogy she delivered for her father, and reflects on the experience of witnessing her parents' different approaches to death. The conversation explores Silverman's evolving perspective on death, her past struggles with depression, and her experiences as a woman in comedy, including navigating the "boys club" environment early in her career. They also touch on her father's past rage and his support for her comedy career, as well as her relationship with her biological mother and stepmother.