Episode 22: Ryan Cassata
Gender Reveal16 Jul 2018

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.

Send us your comments, questions, and feelings at gendereveal@gmail.com or on Twitter. You can also submit questions anonymously here.

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