
Amanda Knox has been many things—accused, convicted, exonerated, tabloid villain, true crime icon, best-selling author—and she's still figuring out what to make of it all. Hard Knox is warm without being soft, funny without being light, and intellectually serious without being academic. Amanda argues with her guests, changes her mind, and brings the kind of hard-won perspective that you can only g... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 256 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

What's the difference between bias and expertise? When a critic dismissed Amanda Knox's commentary on the Lucy Letby case as the grievance of a biased woman, the real question got buried: can lived experience be a form of expertise? And if so, what's... more
What is truth, and why does finding it actually matter? Amanda sits down with Dr. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine, longtime Scientific American columnist, and author of Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matte... more
After a stranger on Twitter told Amanda “Jesus, put on some makeup,” she responded with a joke: an AI image of Jesus wearing makeup and a one-word reply, “Fine.” The tweet went viral, drawing both laughter and accusations of blasphemy. In this episod... more
John J. Lennon is a journalist, author of The Tragedy of True Crime, and a convicted murderer who joined Amanda for this conversation from prison, where he is currently incarcerated. In this challenging and deeply reflective episode, Amanda confronts... more
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I usually don’t go beyond tapping the 5 star thingy for podcasts I like but this one is special. Amanda does such a great job interviewing guests and always has really great questions and insights and I pretty much always learn something valuable. She and Chris are just naturally good at this podcasting thing and they offer different but complimentary perspectives. For someone to have gone through what she has endured with such resilience is incredibly inspiring.
It’s just always a really good l... more
this is golden 🙂
I’m a big fan of Amanda’s, but not a fan of the revamped pod. I much preferred the previous version.
This was a hard listen. I really enjoy Amanda’s subject matter and perspective, but this guest was not comprehensive in her approach or articulate. Also, how do you compare Satanic Panic, which has very little to no evidence of victims, to the trans identifying increase and phenomenon? There are so many stories from real people that feel wronged by this movement and are detransitioning.
Yes please bring Who’s Right back :-)
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A thoughtful, interview-driven show that balances personal growth with justice and societal issues. Across episodes, topics span trauma, misinformation, storytelling, and healing, often anchored by Amanda Knox's lived experience and curiosity about how people navigate adversity. Guests come from journalism, law, science, comedy, and activism, offering varied perspectives on truth, resilience, and transformation. The show often blends deep conversation with humor and practical life insights, and features audience Q&A moments that invite direct listener engagement. A standout is the host's willingness to challenge conventional narratives while remaining empathetic, making it a compelling listen for listeners who crave thoughtful, nuanced disc... more
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Recent guests on Hard Knox include:
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2. Timothy Egan
3. Lauren Weedman
4. Maya Shankar
5. Scott McMahon
6. Mike Semanchik
7. Nicholas Kristof
8. Liv Boeree
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