The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Secret Records | 2
American Scandal
Audible
4.5 • 19.6K Ratings
🗓️ 16 November 2021
⏱️ 45 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
A White House official grows suspicious of Monica Lewinsky, and has her transferred to the Pentagon. At the new job, Lewinsky makes a friend with a hidden agenda.
Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal.
Support us by supporting our sponsors!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Hey, prime members, you can listen to American Scandal add free on Amazon Music, download the app today. |
| 0:07.0 | A listener note, this episode contains adult content and references to suicide and may not be suitable for a younger audience. |
| 0:15.0 | It's the winter of 1996 in Washington, DC. It's early afternoon and Monica Lewinsky is walking down a hallway in the White House following President Bill Clinton. |
| 0:37.0 | When the two reach the Oval Office, the President ushers Lewinsky inside, then Clinton shuts the thick wooden door and everything goes quiet. |
| 0:46.0 | Lewinsky looks up at Clinton. Finally, they're alone. For Lewinsky, the air seems like it's vibrating. |
| 0:54.0 | The President is inviting her into the inner office, a private space where no one can see them. |
| 1:00.0 | But for a moment, Lewinsky stands, watching the President, unsure whether to follow him. |
| 1:05.0 | It's been two months since Lewinsky had her first stolen kiss with Clinton. Since then, they've been together a handful of times. |
| 1:13.0 | They meet in the inner office and each time has been incredible, leaving Lewinsky dizzy with happiness. |
| 1:19.0 | Lewinsky has come to believe that she and the President are sexual soulmates. |
| 1:24.0 | There's something about him that's both powerful and tender. And even though he rarely touches her, Lewinsky has never felt like this before. |
| 1:32.0 | Clinton seems to understand Lewinsky. More than any man she's ever been with. |
| 1:37.0 | And Lewinsky always leaves the Oval Office feeling like her soul is spilling out with joy. |
| 1:43.0 | But the relationship hasn't been perfect. Clinton has a reputation as a flirt and a womanizer. |
| 1:49.0 | And increasingly, Lewinsky has had an overwhelming desire to know whether their relationship means anything to him and whether she should keep giving her heart to this man. |
| 1:58.0 | So as Clinton waits for her to enter the inner office, she hovers outside. |
| 2:03.0 | She's never confronted Clinton before, but today she's determined to find out how he feels. |
| 2:10.0 | Clinton continues to waive her inside. |
| 2:13.0 | Come on, you know, we don't have a lot of time. I have some donors from Arkansas coming by soon. |
| 2:18.0 | And I'm supposed to meet my mother to go shopping. We both have obligations. |
| 2:21.0 | Okay, Monica. So why are you stalling? Come on in. |
| 2:25.0 | Because you didn't call last week. You said you were going to. I waited up half the night. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Audible, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Audible and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.