October 18, 2021
Episode132

Sarah Burgess, Showrunner of Impeachment: American Crime Story

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a quarter century since the impeachment of Bill Clinton. This season of the American Crime Story franchise is focused on that impeachment and the events surrounding it. Our guest this week is Sarah Burgess, the writer and showrunner of Impeachment: American Crime Story.

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Sources for audio clips

Intro
The price of shame | Monica Lewinsky - TED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8y0WLm78U
This Day In History: Bill Clinton says "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aGbdni7QNs
A look back at Bill Clinton's impeachment trial - NEWSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg-OhZapB8Q
USA: IMPEACHMENT: VICTORIOUS CLINTON CALLS FOR RECONCILIATION - AP Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE_y05B_yTw
Dry Powder
Dry Powder: Meet the company in rehearsals - Hampstead Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2m12YSTgIk
American Crime Story Ipeachment - FX Networks
Impeachment: American Crime Story | Official Trailer | FX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtipQ3EsGWo
Monica Lewinski ACS Impeachment
Monica Lewinsky speaks to CNN’s Jake Tapper. Watch full interview - CNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9IIskC7GDc
Bill Clinton
Bill And Hillary Clinton Open Up About Monica Lewinsky Affair In New Documentary | TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVRq3NSpQRo
Villains
Sarah Paulson Reacts to Linda Tripp’s Daughter’s Review of Impeachment: American Crime Story - Late Night With Seth Myers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynp-f5lKGH4
FBI Clinton Impeachment
‘The Clinton Affair’ – FBI First Questions Monica Lewinsky | Premieres on November 18 on A&E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfeEJtyLeJY
Matt Gaetz Accusations
Rep. Matt Gaetz faces DOJ investigation into sex trafficking allegations l GMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_JG04zhZWk
Accountability
Donald Trump Acquitted In Second Impeachment Trial | NBC Nightly News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsCMf3w72kA
Outro
The price of shame | Monica Lewinsky - TED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8y0WLm78U

Show Credits

Host: Alyssa Milano
Executive Producer: Alyssa Milano
Associate Producer: Ben Jackson
Editing and Sound Production: Maciej Lewandowski
Music by: Josh Cooke & Eleisha Eagle and Milo Bugliari