The Clearing
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Clearing is smart, empathetic, and often deeply uncomfortable. Amanda Knox as co-host isn't a gimmick — her own experience of manipulation makes her an ideal interrogator of cult dynamics."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson investigate how cults recruit, isolate, and destroy lives. Knox's own experience of wrongful conviction gives it a dimension most cult podcasts lack — she understands manipulation by powerful institutions at a personal level.
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What is The Clearing about?
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson investigate how cults recruit, isolate, and destroy lives. Knox's own experience of wrongful conviction gives it a dimension most cult podcasts lack — she understands manipulation by powerful institutions at a personal level.
Is The Clearing worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
Who is The Clearing for?
The Clearing is ideal for: Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of The Clearing to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to The Clearing?
The Clearing is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Clearing?
If you enjoy The Clearing, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby, Crimetown. See our full "Podcasts Like The Clearing" page for more recommendations.
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- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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