Day Three of the Democratic National Convention is underway, where one of tonight's featured speakers is the woman who played a key role in Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the nominee for president.

House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi got her start with the Democratic National Committee in the mid-70's, and was first elected into office more than a decade later. How did she get from there, to being one of the most influential politicians in the Democratic party?

For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.