The Gaily Show – May 14, 2026

John Parker sits down with Dr. Perry Zurn to dive deep into the messy, fascinating history of the word “cisgender” and where it actually came from. They explore everything from the word’s roots in early German sexology to its weird mainstream moment on South Park, proving that “cis” isn’t nearly as simple as just matching your birth certificate. By the end, you’ll see why gender is really a lifelong journey for everyone, especially once you consider how it intersects with race and disability.

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