On this episode of Reality Cast, host Amanda Marcotte covers the Pope’s new abortion proclamation and the continuing "war on women." Also, Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of Gizmodo, explains why the Ashley Madison hack isn’t about what you thought it was.

The Fembots of Ashley Madison, and Pope Francis’ Abortion Proclamation

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The Fembots of Ashley Madison, and Pope Francis’ Abortion Proclamation

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