Episode 22: Ryan Cassata

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Ryan Cassata (he/him), an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, writer, LGBTQ activist & motivational speaker. Topics include:

• “I was forced into activism to survive.”
• Barging into the principal’s office to advocate for trans kids.
• Coming out—and getting misgendered—on Larry King Live.
• Navigating bathrooms as someone who doesn’t always pass as male or female.
• “I just want people to stop being afraid of trans people.”

Read more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here and here and here.

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