The Speaker

About The Speaker

Trailblazer. Lightning rod. First woman Speaker of the House. Nancy Pelosi never intended to run for office — but in 1987, a twist of fate thrust her into San Francisco’s political arena. In Congress, she seized power and became one of the most polarizing, effective and iconic figures in political history. “The Speaker” is a new limited-run podcast series from KQED that builds on exclusive access to Pelosi, reflecting on her historic life and career as she exits public office. In “The Speaker,” KQED political correspondent Scott Shafer traces her rise from local volunteer to national power broker, making allies and enemies along the way –  including President Donald Trump. But with faith in U.S. political institutions cratering, what can her story tell us about where the country has been, and where it’s going?

Publisher

KQED

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 7 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The American Storytelling collection explores the human stories behind the political headlines

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about the human stories and political turning points shaping America's future.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   5. Just Win

   Host host name interviews Nancy Pelosi about her legacy and how she shaped the destiny of the Democratic Party.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   4. The Shadow

   Host host name interviews Nancy Pelosi about her political career, her battles with Donald Trump, and the challenges she faces from progressive members of Congress.

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   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   3. Go Big

   Speaker Nancy Pelosi navigates the complex political landscape to achieve historic healthcare reform, mastering the art of sacrifice for a monumental legislative victory.

5. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   2. We Need a Wrecking Ball

   Host host name interviews Nancy Pelosi about her early life lessons in power and her strategy to reclaim Congress.

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   16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   1. The Ultimate Insider

   Host host name interviews Nancy Pelosi about her early political career and her unexpected run for Congress.

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   1 Sept 2026

   Introducing The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power

   Host [Host Name] interviews Nancy Pelosi, exploring her transformative journey from local volunteer to a powerful national figure, revealing the impact of her political legacy.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.1 / 5

62 ratings

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