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The Speaker

KQED 2 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

The Speaker is a limited-run podcast from KQED about Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. Hosted by KQED political correspondent Scott Shafer, it traces her path from a San Francisco volunteer to one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American politics. Drawing on exclusive access to Pelosi as she leaves public office, the series reflects on her historic career, her allies and adversaries, including Donald Trump, and the broader state of U.S. political institutions.

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1. The Ultimate Insider Sep 16, 2026 41:36 Before her historic Speakership, even before she got to the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi worked for years outside the spotlight as an official in the California Democratic party while she raised her family in San Francisco. That was until 1987, when tragic circumstances led her to do something she hadn’t considered before: run for Congress. Her first hurdle? A city in crisis and

Introducing The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power Sep 1, 2026 02:19 Launching September 16, this podcast series tells the story of Nancy Pelosi’s rise from local volunteer to national power broker — a definitive reckoning with a groundbreaking political legacy. Produced by KQED and distributed by NPR.

The Speaker

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