California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez is fast becoming powerful political figure.

Gonzalez, who has served for only two years, has championed issues like paid sick days, voter registration and workplace protection for professional NFL cheerleaders. These issues have reverberated not only in California politics, but nationally as well.

Host Tess Vigeland spoke with Sara Libby, a contributor for the Atlantic, about Gonzalez's career.

Click on the blue player above to listen to the interview.