After nearly five decades of public service and 15 years representing San Francisco and San Mateo counties in the House of Representatives, Jackie Speier has retired from Congress. Washington correspondent Shira Stein joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss the conversation she shared with Speier near the end of her term, which included thoughts on her legacy as well as her personal tragedies and regrets. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

Related: Scroll to the Nov. 16, 2021 episode to hear Speier talk to Joe Garofoli about her retirement announcement.

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