Reality Cast

Abortion Stories, and the Equal Pay Debate

On this episode of Reality Cast, Renee Bracey Sherman talks about her abortion storytelling advocacy. Also, host Amanda Marcotte looks at why everyone at Fox News is so hostile to equal pay, and the abortion storyline in a recent episode of Girls.

2015 Court Outlook, and ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ in Context

On this episode of Reality Cast, Ian Millhiser talks about how the Obama administration is quietly winning court battles in favor of contraception. Also, host Amanda Marcotte shares clips from Irin Carmon's interview with Justice Ginsburg and discusses how Fifty Shades of Grey isn't the first movie to romanticize abusive relationship patterns.

Street Harassment in Mexico City, and MRAs Take On ‘Frozen’

On this episode of Reality Cast, host Amanda Marcotte chats with Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, creator of the "Stop Telling Women to Smile" art project, about her recent work in Mexico City, where she was joined by Fusion editor Anna Holmes. In another segment, Marcotte looks at the claim that the movie Frozen oppresses men.

Anti-Sexist Super Bowl Ads, and Anti-Vaccination Drama

On this episode of Reality Cast, Rebecca Traister digs into how much of a disaster our maternity leave policies are in this country. In another segment, host Amanda Marcotte discusses the anti-sexist ads that aired during the Super Bowl, and looks at whether anti-vaccination is going to be the next anti-abortion movement.

House Republicans Just Can’t Help Themselves

On this episode of Reality Cast, Andrea Grimes discusses her new column for Rewire. In another segment, host Amanda Marcotte looks at reactions to House Republicans yanking a bill banning abortions at 20 weeks at the last minute.

The Christian Right’s New Anti-Gay Strategy, and Contraception Myths

On this episode of Reality Cast, a researcher from Media Matters discusses conservative myths about contraception. In another segment, host Amanda Marcotte looks at the Christian right's strange new tactic to replace pray-away-the-gay, and rape denialism continues to get its hooks into conservative pundits.

What Is Ahead for Reproductive Rights in 2015?

On this episode of Reality Cast, host Amanda Marcotte looks at the year ahead in reproductive rights and wonders whether NPR is back to drawing false equivalence between pro-choice and anti-choice activism in its abortion coverage. In addition, a representative from Guttmacher explains how the anti-choice movement is selective about when it claims abortion is contraception.

Cosby Defenders, DIY Fertility, and Overt Conservative Sexism

On this episode of Reality Cast, journalist Allison Yarrow tells us all about the interesting new DIY fertility movement. Also, the Bill Cosby situation continues to get uglier, and conservative media is ramping up hostility toward women working and getting educated.