Reality Cast

Empathy: The Newest, Meanest, Most Vicious of Enemies

Sotomayor's SCOTUS nomination kicks of the insanity. Plenty of sexy fun, with an interview with Professor Foxy and Mary Roach's orgasm review.

Common Ground: Does Such A Thing Exist?

Frances Kissling on the common ground debate. Obama promotes it at Notre Dame, but what does it mean? Also, is Bristol Palin really fighting teenage pregnancy?

Pro-Choice Or Pro-Voice (Or Both)?

Most of the episode this week is dedicated to a conversation between Aspen Baker and Amanda Marcotte about pro-voice and pro-choice ideas.

The Purity Myth and Non-Pregnant 17-Year-Olds

Jessica Valenti talks about her new book "The Purity Myth". Also, abstinence-only myths on the "Today Show" and Plan B for 17-year-olds.

Stay On The Pill And Make Love, Not Porn

The hosts of the "Today Show" embarrass themselves, more on why women don't use contraception consistently, and Make Love, Not Porn.

The Palin Pregnancy Circus And Better Sex Ed For Kids

The Palin teenage pregnancy circus continues. Also, women get hurt worse by health care premiums, and Robie Harris talks about age-appropriate sex education for children.

The Fate Of Gay Marriage, Notre Dame, And The World

Michelle Goldberg on women's rights, reproduction, and the fate of the world. Also, gay marriage hits the heartland and Notre Dame's reputation is assailed by anti-choicers.

Economics Of Family Planning And Ignorance In Texas

David Wiley speaks about the state of sex education in Texas. Also: how the economy affects family planning, and how "sexting" is "stupid".

Brazillian Waxes, Condom Lies, And Quiverfull

Kathryn Joyce expounds on her new book about extreme patriarchy. Plus: the pope hates on condoms, and what Brazilian waxes have in common with reproductive rights.

 

Obama Frees Scientists And Steele Eats Crow

Jen Nedeau talks about blogging and feminism, Obama overturns the ban on stem cell research, and Michael Steele catches heat on abortion.