We're days away from the midterm elections, and we have an unprecedented opportunity to elect more women than ever before. So let's talk about why that's important -- and why it's good for our money.

Also on the show, Kara talked to Lily Herman, founder of Get Her Elected, about why women do and don't run, and what it will take to get more of us in office.

Links mentioned in the show:

Vox piece on representation of women around the world

Legitimate rape spoof

Washington Post piece on women running

Milestones for women in politics 

PRRI stats on young people’s views on the world today