Nancy Pelosi Interview: A Candid Conversation on Family, Politics, and Persistence

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Nancy Pelosi discusses growing up in a political family and how her mother was a source of inspiration, encouraging her to be independent and have high aspirations. Pelosi reflects on her experiences as a female politician and how women in leadership roles often become targets, particularly when they are effective, but urges young women not to be discouraged or characterized by others.

Nancy Pelosi was born on March 26, 1940 in Baltimore Maryland. She was the only daughter and the youngest of six children. Her father was a three-term Mayor of Baltimore and her mother was also active in politics, organizing Democratic women. In 1962 Pelosi graduated from Trinity College in Washington D.C. with a B.A. in Political Science. She has represented San Francisco in Congress since 1987. Pelosi made history in 2007 as the first woman to be elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a position she regained in January 2019, becoming the first person in over six decades to do so. Throughout her career, Pelosi has been a key figure in passing significant legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the American Rescue Plan. As a leader of the Democratic Party in the House, Pelosi played a crucial role in crafting and passing various bills during different administrations. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, she led the House in passing the American Rescue Plan, which provided pandemic relief, vaccine distribution, and support for various frontline workers and families in need. Additionally, she championed infrastructure investment, climate action, and health care reforms. Pelosi has been a vocal advocate for voting rights, government ethics, and accountability. She played a significant role in the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, demonstrating her commitment to upholding the rule of law and defending the Constitution. Throughout her tenure, Pelosi has also been an advocate for human rights, national security, and promoting democratic values around the world. She has been a leader in advocating for equality, pushing for the repeal of discriminatory policies and fighting for LGBTQ rights. Pelosi's family has a strong tradition of public service, with her father and brother both serving as mayors of Baltimore. She and her husband, Paul Pelosi, a native of San Francisco, have five grown children and nine grandchildren.

From the 2013 PBS Documentary “Makers: Women Who Make America”, examines how women have helped shape America over the past 150 years, striving for a full and fair share of political power and economic opportunity.

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Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative
Interview Date: July 12, 2011

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Childhood
06:16 Family life
07:34 The women’s movement
09:15 Interest in politics
13:36 From the kitchen to the Congress
15:22 Running for Congress
19:55 Joining the old boy network
24:25 Running for leadership
26:34 A seat at the table
29:13 The woman they love to hate
35:15 Winning the majority
37:16 Speaker of the House
39:26 Women in Congress
40:51 Work-life balance
41:13 Geraldine Ferraro

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All Comments (21)
  • @ziprun2005
    Where is the stock pick recommendation section?
  • @scottdemoor49
    Will never want to be anything like this person, ever!
  • @bobwhite2
    How to deceive in 6 easy steps. Lie, lie, lie, deny, deny, deny.
  • Women can do anything, but what's more impressive to me is went up, female can fix her own car or work in the trades. Those are the most powerful women on earth.
  • @brendawhitney336
    She needs to go!!! No respect for country or its people. Look at me!! Where's PAUL?
  • @isar-wd9px
    سلام عرَض ادب بانوی بزرگ جهان خانم نانسی🎉
  • @js6752
    More like “Lessons in Insider Trading”
  • @rogerlombardo96
    When trump goes to court for Jan 6th all your communications are going to be requested,
  • @sunnybearbuds
    There I am retracting an incision with one hand and passing instruments with another on an open cholecystectomy as a surgical technology student when the very nice [unicorn] surgeon tells my preceptor in Spanish "Teach this little girl properly, she learns fast". I looked up at the room full of men and said "Little girl..." they giggled. I said "The little girl is 55 years old, but ok, I'll take it". Stunned room. Thanks for showing the world how much a woman can do in spite of the nonsense that is spewed by fools, Madam Speaker. Well done.
  • @KingPowas
    Always has so much zeal about her, I’ve been following her and listening to her for so long. Lowkey one of my crushes. She is the woman of the people 🗽❤️‍🔥