Julia Louis-Dreyfus

And of course, I'm not saying men should stay away from politics. I mean, we've had 45 male presidents and almost two and a half of them were great presidents. Right. And one of those wasn't even named Washington or Lincoln. I'll let you guess who that was. I'm just saying if you want to get stuff done, hire women. Elect women.

Case in point, Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female Speaker of the House and arguably, and I'm going to make the argument, the most effective speaker and leader in a century. Nancy Pelosi didn't run for public office until she was 47 years old. Can you believe what I am saying? and think of what she has done.

Case in point, Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female Speaker of the House and arguably, and I'm going to make the argument, the most effective speaker and leader in a century. Nancy Pelosi didn't run for public office until she was 47 years old. Can you believe what I am saying? and think of what she has done.

Always a fierce advocate for the unseen and unheard, starting with the AIDS crisis in the 80s through the Affordable Care Act, which she, through her magical political jujitsu, somehow worked through Congress and now insures millions of Americans. Her stupendous tenacity has led her to become the most powerful woman in the Western world.

Always a fierce advocate for the unseen and unheard, starting with the AIDS crisis in the 80s through the Affordable Care Act, which she, through her magical political jujitsu, somehow worked through Congress and now insures millions of Americans. Her stupendous tenacity has led her to become the most powerful woman in the Western world.

It is no surprise that Nancy Pelosi grew up in a family that lived and breathed politics. Her dad, Tommy D'Alessandro Jr., wasn't just a visionary Democratic congressman. He was also a great dancer and the mayor of Baltimore. Her mom, Big Nancy—I love that name—was a whip-smart strategist, inventor, and I'm guessing—guessing, possibly—the brains behind her husband—

It is no surprise that Nancy Pelosi grew up in a family that lived and breathed politics. Her dad, Tommy D'Alessandro Jr., wasn't just a visionary Democratic congressman. He was also a great dancer and the mayor of Baltimore. Her mom, Big Nancy—I love that name—was a whip-smart strategist, inventor, and I'm guessing—guessing, possibly—the brains behind her husband—

And Nancy, she was little Nancy, the shy youngest of six children and, of course, the only girl. When Nancy became a public servant, she showed us what tough, unwavering, principled persistence looks like. She leads with agility and ferocity and does it while taking zero crap.

And Nancy, she was little Nancy, the shy youngest of six children and, of course, the only girl. When Nancy became a public servant, she showed us what tough, unwavering, principled persistence looks like. She leads with agility and ferocity and does it while taking zero crap.

My God, the threats and real violence she has had to put up with throughout her career, the classless, insipid, dangerous way that the people who are taking power right now think they can talk about this great woman. I don't know how she perseveres, so let's find out. I can't wait to talk to someone who I have been...

My God, the threats and real violence she has had to put up with throughout her career, the classless, insipid, dangerous way that the people who are taking power right now think they can talk about this great woman. I don't know how she perseveres, so let's find out. I can't wait to talk to someone who I have been...

So truly lucky to work with on so many issues important to me and to her, and who is simply one of the smartest, wisest, most fascinating people we'll ever have the privilege of talking with on our show. My God, I am deeply honored to welcome a mother, a grandmother, a person of faith, the Speaker of the House Emerita, the voice of the Democratic Party, a real deadhead, and a woman who is...

So truly lucky to work with on so many issues important to me and to her, and who is simply one of the smartest, wisest, most fascinating people we'll ever have the privilege of talking with on our show. My God, I am deeply honored to welcome a mother, a grandmother, a person of faith, the Speaker of the House Emerita, the voice of the Democratic Party, a real deadhead, and a woman who is...

completely and utterly wiser than me, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Welcome, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.

completely and utterly wiser than me, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Welcome, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.

Julia,

Julia,

I want to just ask you some silly questions at the very top, if I may. Please. Are you comfortable if I ask you your real age?

I want to just ask you some silly questions at the very top, if I may. Please. Are you comfortable if I ask you your real age?

Like young girls do, too. By the way, we have chocolate here for you because we heard you were a bit of a chocoholic.