In the course of her 36 year – and counting – political career, Nancy Pelosi has redefined what American women may achieve in politics.  Two stints as House Speaker and twenty years as leader of the House Democrats have made her one of the most important female politicians of the early twenty-first century. With her every step of the way has been her daughter, Alexandra, whose new HBO/Sky documentary, Pelosi in the House, is the fruit of their relationship as well as over thirty years of work. Alexandra joins Matthew Sherwood to discuss a diverse range of topics, including the use of an iPhone as a weapon during the January 6 insurrection, what it was like filming both her mother and in the Capitol, American decline, and when the USA was at its best. Their conversation ranges from the homely as they find a point of connection in their children’s names, to the solemn, when Matthew asks if Alexandra sees any hope for the USA in the future, to the serious, as Alexandra discusses the toxicity of social media, which nearly lead to the murder of her father. Alexandra holds nothing back; she says it as she sees it; whether they are talking about the powerful, her employers at HBO, or even herself. She is forthright, frank, and funny. This is a conversation you will not want to miss. Watch the episode at https://factualamerica.com “The person that I put on my film is the person that I have known my entire life. There isn't another version of her that exists.” – Alexandra Pelosi What is Covered: 02:20 – Matthew introduces this week’s guest: Alexandra Pelosi, director of Pelosi in the House 04:00 – How the iPhone has blended life and work into one 04:48 – The iPhone as a weapon 05:18 – On not seeking permission to film people 06:36 – A career defining encounter with Karl Rove 07:28 – Filming her mother without permission 10:05 – Alexandra’s experience of filming her mother and filming at the Capitol 13:20 – Alexandra on why you should never make a film about someone in public office 15:35 – The impossibility of catching Nancy Pelosi off guard for the film 20:35 – The risks of filming in secret: George Soros’ party 23:05 – Alexandra on how the landscape is so toxic, she would never commission a political doc 24:25 – Difficulties filming the McCain-Palin Presidential bid in 2008, and HBO’s response to the film’s title 28:49 – What’s in a word? Alexandra Pelosi, “acclaimed” film director 30:24 – Recounting a conversation with George W. Bush, and Paul Pelosi, Alexandra’s son’s, response to the events of January 6, 2021 36:21 – Alexandra’s next documentary: talking to the January 6 insurrectionists 41:31 – The Death of America 43:26 – Discussing when the high point of America was 47:08 – The hazards of using the nextdoor app 48:47 – Fear has caused people to shut themselves into their homes 50:49 – Alexandra’s fears for her children, and lack of hope in the American future 53:49 – How New York has become a cliché 54:48 – What would Nancy Pelosi say about the future? Matthew manages to stump Alexandra 55:34 – The benefit of living opposite a church Resources: Pelosi in the House The MovieMaker Podcast Innersound Audio Alamo Pictures Connect with Alexandra Pelosi IMDb Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter  Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter More from Factual America:  Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich RBG: The Iconic American Supreme Court Justice 2020 American Election: Super Tuesday