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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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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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Recent Guests

John J. Lennon
Journalist and convicted murderer
The Tragedy of True Crime (book)
Episode: Why Prison Forces Us to Ask Hard Questions (John J. Lennon)
Timothy Egan
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Book Award-winning author
Episode: Why the Arc of History Still Bends Toward Justice (Timothy Egan)
Lauren Weedman
Comedian, actress, playwright, and author
Episode: How Cringe Becomes Art (Lauren Weedman)
Maya Shankar
Cognitive scientist, writer, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans
A Slight Change of Plans Podcast
Episode: Why Adaptation Is a Human Superpower (Maya Shankar)
Scott McMahon
A wrongful conviction survivor who was arrested and charged in the Philippines.
Episode: Why Being Right Won't Set You Free (Michael Semanchik and Scott McMahon)
Mike Semanchik
Executive Director of The Innocence Center, specializing in wrongful conviction cases.
The Innocence Center
Episode: Why Being Right Won't Set You Free (Michael Semanchik and Scott McMahon)
Nicholas Kristof
Veteran journalist and author
The New York Times
Episode: How Journalism Can Be an Act of Hope (Nicholas Kristof)
Liv Boeree
Astrophysicist by training, former professional poker player known as the Iron Maiden, now a science communicator, writer, speaker, and founder of Raising for Effective Giving.
Raising for Effective Giving
Episode: Why Win-Win Thinking Is So Hard (Liv Boeree)
Isabelle Boemeke
A Brazilian former fashion model and the world's first nuclear energy influencer.
Author of 'Rad Future'
Episode: How Fear Distorts Our View of Climate Solutions (Isabelle Boemeke)

Host

Amanda Knox
Host of Hard Knox

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • hahah the diaper debate 🩵

    this is golden 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ninush
    Germany4 months ago
  • Hate the Revamped Pod

    I’m a big fan of Amanda’s, but not a fan of the revamped pod. I much preferred the previous version.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wassy2222
    Canada5 months ago
  • Satanic Panic

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd n' Natalie
    United States5 months ago
  • I Love it :-)

    Yes please bring Who’s Right back :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BettyJo85
    Germany5 months ago

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Loved the mix of serious topics with personal storytelling.
Thoughtful, balanced conversations that challenge assumptions.
Audience gets a sense of warmth and curiosity from hosts.
Consistently well-produced and engaging.
High-quality guests and deep-dive topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#155
Russia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#249
Austria/Society & Culture

Talking Points

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Why the Arc of History Still Bends Toward Justice (Timothy Egan)
Q: Do you see this problem of journalist imprecision being a problem that's just gotten worse and worse, and if so, why?
Egan indicated that the issue of misinformation has gotten worse due to the business model of media companies reinforcing people's biases. He believes that as long as news sources cater to those biases, predatory journalism will continue to thrive.
Why the Arc of History Still Bends Toward Justice (Timothy Egan)
Q: What was it like for you to witness the sort of mass rush to judgment in my case?
Egan expressed that it was painful for him to witness the media's rush to judgment and how it contradicted his belief in the press's role to right injustices. He was particularly appalled by the British tabloids' behavior and the subsequent impact it had on Amanda Knox's case.
Ask Amanda Anything: Pivots, Joy, Dance Floors
Q: How do you maintain your sense of humor and optimism despite the dark nature of your story?
Knox explains that she had to fight to rekindle her sense of humor and optimism after being punished for her quirky personality, learning the value of human connection in the process.
Ask Amanda Anything: Pivots, Joy, Dance Floors
Q: What do you suggest for someone who has just quit their job and has no idea what they want to do?
Amanda Knox suggests taking stock of your skills and what excites you, emphasizing the importance of following the nudges from the universe and being open to new opportunities.
How Journalism Can Be an Act of Hope (Nicholas Kristof)
Q: If you are a college graduate in the US, with a degree in computer engineering or something else, what should you know?
While AI may disrupt some job markets, Kristof believes that college graduates will still have options and stresses the pressing issue of educational disparities in the US.

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What is Hard Knox about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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7. Nicholas Kristof
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