The Speaker
KQED
Documentary and investigations · Limited series · 8 episodes · ~42 min · 2026
Taste attributes: documentaryjournalisticpoliticalbiographyfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded documentary podcast that is smart, serious and inventive. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About this podcast
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 h…
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- Publisher
- KQED
- Format
- Limited series
- Episodes
- 8
- Typical episode
- About 42 minutes
- Latest episode
- 5 November 2026
- Categories
- Society & Culture, Documentary
- Taste scores
- How we score
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