The Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal was one of the biggest news stories of the late 1990s.

In February 2025, Lewinsky launched a podcast titled “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky” viaWondery.

Lewinsky had expected at least some financial assistance, given the extraordinary circumstances, but had no such luck.

Monica Lewinsky smiling

“There was just a sense of unfairness.

The White House intern turned activist considered taking legal action, but also knew that could easily backfire.

Monica Lewinsky wearing a black dress in front of a red background