Apparently, both billy and his wife are real hot-heads. When he was President, the media covered up for his outbursts. They don't all feel the need to do so anymore (although I think CNN, ABC or NBC wouldn't have aired that interview).
Bush, Cheney and Condi are all a lot cooler. They give respect to the opposite opinions (although I often wish they wouldn't)
Maybe that's it. That he was being protected before.
Either that or whatever deal Bill made with Satan to be able to snake charm this country like he did through two elections has expired.