Arianna and Gabrielle speak with Barbara L'Italien, currently State Senator from the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District. She was previously the director of government affairs for the Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, Steve Grossman. From 2003 to January 2011 she was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 18th Essex District. She is running to replace Niki Tsongas for the 3rd congressional district, who is retiring this year. 

The conversation covers Barbara's long history in politics, her views on helping the middle class, on vaccines, healthcare, on housing, and other topics.