Taylor Branch (Author Interview) (Oct. 12, 2009)

The transcript discusses the creation of 'The Clinton Tapes,' a book based on conversations between Bill Clinton and Taylor Branch. These recordings, made from 1993 to 2001, cover a range of topics from personal insights to political events. Branch explains the process of recording and the challenges faced, including maintaining a balance between being a friend and a historian. The book aims to provide an unvarnished record of Clinton's presidency, revealing his personal and political struggles, including his relationship with his daughter Chelsea and the impact of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

How did the discussions about Chelsea Clinton reveal more about Bill Clinton as a person?

What was the significance of the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the context of Bill Clinton's presidency as discussed in the conversations?

What role did Taylor Branch feel he played in the conversations with Bill Clinton?