Unscripted: Nancy Pelosi
In Conversation with Michael KrasnyAugust 13, 20247:30pm75 minutes with no intermission
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
In this one-night-only event, Speaker Emerita Pelosi will discuss her new book, The Art of Power. The evening will also include a moderated audience Q&A. A copy of The Art of Power is included with the purchase of a ticket.
A limited number of VIP tickets are available, which includes a signed copy of The Art of Power and a photo opportunity.
A portion of proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit Headcount, a non-partisan organization that promotes participation in democracy through the power of music and culture. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.
In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.
Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehavior. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives—and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.
The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.
VIP PACKAGES
VIP 1 includes a complimentary glass of champagne, signed book, and priority access to the VIP photo opportunity.
VIP 2 includes access to the VIP photo opportunity and a signed book.
STUDENT RUSH
A limited number of $49 Student Rush tickets will be available beginning at 4pm on Tuesday, August 13 at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office. Tickets are subject to availability. Student ID must be present. 1 ticket per ID.
ABOUT MICHAEL KRASNY
Michael Krasny is the retired host of Forum, an award-winning weekday radio program on KQED Radio in San Francisco. He is also Professor Emeritus of Literature at San Francisco State and author of Off Mike; Spiritual Envy; Let There Be Laughter and co-author of the textbook Sound Ideas.
An award-winning broadcast journalist, Dr. Krasny has interviewed many leading political, cultural, literary, science, technology and entertainment figures. He was a ratings leader for many years in both commercial and public radio and worked as well in television and as an interviewer for City Arts and Lectures and a host of universities and private companies. His many awards include a career achievement award from The Society of Professional Journalists; The Barbary Coast Award; The Silver Spur Award; The Voice of Hope Award; Excellence in Journalism Award from The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists and The Eugene Block Award for Human Rights Journalism. He is a member of The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Krasny presently continues to teach at both Stanford and The Fromm Institute and hosts a weekly in-depth Interview podcast -- Greymatter with Michael Krasny on Spotify and Apple and at Greymatter.show.
An award-winning broadcast journalist, Dr. Krasny has interviewed many leading political, cultural, literary, science, technology and entertainment figures. He was a ratings leader for many years in both commercial and public radio and worked as well in television and as an interviewer for City Arts and Lectures and a host of universities and private companies. His many awards include a career achievement award from The Society of Professional Journalists; The Barbary Coast Award; The Silver Spur Award; The Voice of Hope Award; Excellence in Journalism Award from The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists and The Eugene Block Award for Human Rights Journalism. He is a member of The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Krasny presently continues to teach at both Stanford and The Fromm Institute and hosts a weekly in-depth Interview podcast -- Greymatter with Michael Krasny on Spotify and Apple and at Greymatter.show.