Amanda Knox opens up about writing her Medium post in response to the movie Stillwater, reclaiming her narrative and the power of vulnerability. Plus, Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Andrew Cuomo, predict his resignation to the date (news witches!), toast Cori Bush for her work in extending the eviction moratorium and roast Krysten Sinema for refusing to change her vacation plans for the infrastructure bill vote. Then, Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Kiran Deol join to discuss the Bennifer reunion and the Jenga game of fuckery that happens when you return to an ex. Finally, when a Ben rises a Matt must fall and other thoughts in I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Amanda Knox Medium post: “Who Owns My Name?”
https://amandamarieknox.medium.com/who-owns-my-name-93561f83e502

Listen to Amanda’s podcast Labyrinths: Getting Lost with Amanda Knox
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/labyrinths-getting-lost-with-amanda-knox/id1494368441

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