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Hard Knox with Amanda Knox

Knox Robinson Productions
Mental Health
Trauma
Resilience
False Confessions
Parenting
Wrongful Conviction
Personal Growth
Amanda Knox
Creativity
Relationships
Music
Identity
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
Criminal Justice System
Social Media
Work-Life Balance
Mortality
True Crime
Death Penalty
Addiction

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

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The emergency room and the ICU are not just emotionally draining and traumatic environments for patients, but for healthcare workers as well. ER doctor Kat Moore tells us how Zen Buddhism is working its way into emergency rooms to improve the wellbei... more

When you finally deliver a creative project you've been working on for a long time, how do you cope with the emotional hangover, how do you make space to reflect, and how do you give yourself grace to not have the answers or know what's next? Amanda ... more

What happens when fighting for your life becomes a crime? Why are thousands of women and girls who defend themselves against violence prosecuted as offenders, sometimes for life.

Amanda sits down with journalist Justine van der Leun to discuss her ... more

"Trauma" has become a controversial word in the current culture wars. It's a point of pride for some, an excuse for others. But trauma is undoubtedly real, and it effects the body. Dr. Christy Gibson, author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit, has studied ... more

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Recent Guests

Justine van der Leun
Investigative journalist and author
Author of Unreasonable Women
Episode: Why Unreasonable Women Go to Prison (Justine van der Leun)
Christine Gibson
Author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit and medical doctor
Author/MD
Episode: Old School: The Modern Trauma Toolkit (Christine Gibson)
Joshua Greene
Harvard psychologist, author of Moral Tribes
Harvard University
Episode: How to Hack Your Brain's Moral Code (Joshua Greene)
Seth Ferranti
Former federal prisoner, writer, journalist, and filmmaker
Self / Outlaw Films
Episode: Old School: The Outlaw (Seth Ferranti)
Laura Porter
Executive Director, US Campaign to End the Death Penalty
US Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Episode: Why Fear Makes Bad Policy (Laura Porter)
Sophie Gilbert
Writer and cultural critic specializing in gender, media, and pop culture
Episode: How To Be A Woman in Public (Sophie Gilbert)
Claire Dederer
Author of Monsters, A Fan's Dilemma, critic and memoirist
Author
Episode: Old School: Monsters (Claire Dederer)
Elliot Ackerman
New York Times bestselling author, former Marine Raider and CIA Special Activities Officer
Episode: Why Men Need a Tribe (Elliott Ackerman)
Andrea Werhun
Author of Modern Whore; co-creator of the Modern Whore documentary
Author/Documentary Co-Creator
Episode: How Paying for Intimacy Changes Everything (Andrea Werhun)

Host

Amanda Knox
Host of the show; co-creator and lead interviewer with a background as a high-profile public figure and journalist.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • I Love it :-) but…

    … sometimes there is a lot of background noise, like someone is clicking on a mouse all the time. 😆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BettyJo85
    Germany4 months ago
  • Profiting

    Nothing but profiteering off a young girls murder. Disgusting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shyke
    Canada4 months ago
  • Insightful, thoughtful, important listen

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kwoggletown
    United States5 months ago
  • Always a great listen!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willlh77
    United States6 months ago
  • hahah the diaper debate 🩵

    this is golden 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ninush
    Germany9 months ago

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High-quality interviews with a balanced, curious host pair.
Insightful and thoughtful discussions that challenge assumptions.
Consistently engaging with a mix of hard topics and personal storytelling.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Fear Makes Bad Policy (Laura Porter)
Q: How can violence prevention be integrated with broader criminal justice reform?
By investing in evidence-based, community-wide strategies that address trauma, provide support, and engage schools, hospitals, police, and community groups in a coordinated effort, which has shown long-term reductions in violence in places like Newark.
Why Fear Makes Bad Policy (Laura Porter)
Q: What actually helps victims move toward healing after violence, if not the death penalty?
Healing comes from a combination of restorative processes, access to resources, transparency about the legal process, and community support; restoration and accountability can occur without capital punishment, which often fails to provide true closure.
Why Fear Makes Bad Policy (Laura Porter)
Q: What led you to question the death penalty and advocate for its abolition?
My experiences growing up after the Holocaust, working as a public defender, and witnessing flaws and errors in the justice system shaped my belief that the state should not have the power to kill, especially given fallibility and bias in human institutions.
The Myth of Confrontation
Q: But in most cases, the abuser is not even acknowledging any harm mostly due to his denial and constructed reality. So what do you have to say to the majority of people in a similar position who either are rightfully rejecting the idea of contacting such a person, or who have contacted and train wreck?
The core message is to focus on your own healing and boundaries rather than forcing the other person to acknowledge harm. Accountability can be pursued by holding oneself to a path of understanding and boundary-setting, not by demanding an apology from the abuser. Healing may involve learning to see the other person with complexity while protecting yourself from further harm.
How Paying for Intimacy Changes Everything (Andrea Werhun)
Q: What makes sex work different from other intimate industries besides the obvious legal status?
The guest argues that the key difference is the criminalization itself, which excludes health and safety protections, inhibits organization, and sustains stigma; when labor rights are recognized, sex work becomes more like other service industries with negotiated boundaries and safety practices.

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Hard Knox with Amanda Knox features in-depth conversations that blend personal experience with rigorous inquiry across a range of topics including criminal justice, trauma, philosophy, art, and culture. Episodes frequently center on complex moral questions, the intersection of media narratives with public perception, and the practical realities of healing, resilience, and civic engagement. A standout aspect is the host's willingness to question guests and herself, creating a space for nuanced discussion rather than headlines. The show also leans into interdisciplinary guests—from psychologists and legal experts to writers and activists—which offers listeners actionable insights, thought-provoking frameworks, and a distinctive, human-centere... more

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1. Justine van der Leun
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4. Seth Ferranti
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7. Claire Dederer
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