Representative Barbara Anne Washington, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 23) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She is working hard to become the next State Senator for District 9 in Kansas City/Jackson County area in Missouri. Rep. Washington has fought to increase the economic development in her district, increase funding for education, and create better opportunities for healthcare. In this podcast, Rep. Washington gives a powerful interview with Ted Corless about education, affordable housing, women's empowerment, criminal justice reform, and voting.