I'm launching my new signature series, Affairs Through the Ages, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick it off than with arguably the biggest affair of the 20th century: Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

This isn't just a retelling of the scandal. I dive deep into Monica's background and uncover something I never knew - she was already involved with a married man before she ever got to Washington. That first affair with her high school drama teacher shaped everything that came after.

I explore how Monica went from a 22-year-old intern to a global punchline, why the power dynamics made this relationship so problematic, and the devastating double standard that left her unable to work for a decade while Clinton remained beloved and powerful.

I also look at where Monica is now, because this is what The Scarlet Edit is all about. She reclaimed her story, launched her own podcast, and is using her experience to help others navigate public shaming and trauma.

This episode asks the hard questions: Was Monica groomed? Could this affair have been prevented? And why did she pay such a devastating price while he walked away unscathed?

New episodes of Affairs Through the Ages drop every Monday, with regular Thursday episodes continuing as always.

Topics discussed:

1. Monica Lewinsky's affair with her married high school teacher
2. How past relationship patterns influenced her relationship with Clinton
3. The 27-year age gap and power imbalance
4. Linda Tripp's betrayal and secret recordings
5. The media circus and global public shaming
6. Clinton's impeachment and acquittal
7. Monica's PTSD, unemployment, and rebuilding
8. Her current work in anti-bullying advocacy and podcasting

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