throwbacks to the '90s. first, this is "today" on nbc. when you build one of the biggest retail businesses in america, you spend a lot of time working closely with elected officials. from secretaries to presidents you learn what works in government and what doesn't. you pledge to take nothing from pacs or corporations because the only special interest a congressman should have is you

♪ let me get me out from under ♪ i can't take this feeling no more ♪ ♪ please don't make me love you ♪ [ applause ] >> man, is she good. the water is "water for your soul." joss stone, thank you. back in a moment. this is "today" on nbc. kathleen matthews: if we want to be heard, we need women in congress. it was the women who forced republicans to include women's health and contraceptive coverage in the affordable care act. in congress, i'll fight for pay equity,

because we don't just want your kids to grow up. we want them to grow up stronger. we need women in congress. if we want to be heard, it was the women who forced republicans to include women's health and contraceptive coverage in the affordable care act. in congress, i'll fight for pay equity, family leave and tougher gun safety laws. and, as an environmentalist, i'll work combat climate change. i know as a journalist and as a senior executive in business