
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 | 262 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||

In this monthly Hard Knox essay Amanda explores the "third way of being": not alone, not truly together, but that warm middle state where you want someone near without the obligation of actually meeting them. It's the feeling of knowing your mom is d... more
We are now routinely faced with a dilemma: News breaks hat an artist beloved has done something horrible. How does that change our experience of their art? There’s no one better to help us explore this thorny territory than Claire Dederer, author of ... more
What happens when confronting the person who hurt you doesn’t bring the closure you hoped for?
In this episode, Amanda responds to a listener wrestling with whether to confront an abusive family member and what to do when that conversation goes nowh... more
Elliot Ackerman is a decorated combat veteran, CIA paramilitary officer, and New York Times bestselling novelist. In this episode, he joins Amanda Knox to talk about what happens when the chapter closes and you have to figure out who you are without ... more
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Knox is an extraordinary person, as is revealed in her ability to listen and ask questions and on her continued willingness to see the good in people
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.
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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:
1. Elliot Ackerman
2. Andrea Werhun
3. Michael Shermer
4. John J. Lennon
5. Timothy Egan
6. Lauren Weedman
7. Maya Shankar
8. Scott McMahon
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