The recordings that Linda Tripp surreptitiously made of her conversations with Monica Lewinsky about Lewinskys affair with President Clinton have mesmerized the nation and are bound to become as much a part of our national consciousness as the Watergate tapes. For months weve read about the scandal and the people involved - weve heard the pundits - opinions and the politicians spins - but now we are finally able to hear two of the key participants - in their own words - and to get a glimpse of the people behind the headlines. Geoffrey Giuliano brings us highlights from these historic tapes along with his own commentary and it is fascinating listening.How did Monica feel about Bill Clinton? Why does she think he began an affair with her? What did she think Clinton would say if asked about the affair? How does she sound? How did Linda Tripp urge Monica to save the "blue dress?"How much did she steer their conversations?Listen and decide for yourself. No one knows what the ultimate result of Tripps recordings will be. Will they bring down a president? Will the Republican Party end up more damaged by them than Clinton? What will Americas perspective be on the scandal a year from now? Ten years from now? One thing is certain. They wont soon be forgotten, and this tape serves as a reminder why history should not repeat itself.