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The Hard Truth

Hosted by Maggie Kim · education · EN

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Just my ravings on how we can change ourselves (and society), one conversation & one hard truth at a time

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Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Hard Truth about?

Just my ravings on how we can change ourselves (and society), one conversation & one hard truth at a time

Who hosts The Hard Truth?

The Hard Truth is hosted by Maggie Kim. The show has published 70 episodes to date.

What has The Hard Truth covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 70. Subtle Racism Isn't Dead" (9 August 2025, 38 minutes), "Episode 69. We're All a Little Diagnosably Mad Here (and Narcissistic)" (28 February 2025, 36 minutes), and "Episode 68. Untold Histories" (20 February 2025, 40 minutes).

How often does The Hard Truth publish?

The Hard Truth publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 70 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hard Truth?

Booking probability for The Hard Truth is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Hard Truth requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Hard Truth's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Maggie Kim hosts The Hard Truth, an education podcast with 70 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Aug 9, 202538 minS0

    <p>Let's talk about the differences between blatant and subtle racism, why it affects us and our society more than we think, and of course provide some real life examples from those who are all too comfortable staying...

  • Feb 20, 202540 minS0

    <p>This episode tells 3 stories for Black History Month: the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1971 Race Riots at Travis AFB, California, and the recently discovered mass graves behind a jail in Mississippi. We go into some...

  • Feb 13, 202524 minS0

    <p>In this episode, let's talk about what true allyship looks like, how we can incorporate antiracist actions into our everyday lives, and the dangerous decisions that can result from a lack of diverse perspectives...

  • Feb 6, 202523 minS0

    <p>In this episode, let's talk about what messages our favorite kids books are actually sending and how you can support your local library! Spoiler: Rainbow Fish is not as awesome as we remember.</p><p><br></p><p>Books...

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  • Jan 27, 202531 minS0

    <p>I know we're angry and disheartened, but let's do something about it. Keep listening to hear what you can do to make a difference, which big companies are rescinding their DEI policies, and what campaign finance...

  • Jan 15, 202533 minS0

    <p>This is Part 3 of our A.I. series, and this time we're diving into the heartbreaking reality of what happens when kids and teens are left unsupervised with A.I. chatbots. Let's talk about Sewell Setzer III's story...

  • Jan 5, 202521 minS0

    <p>In this Part 2 AI episode, I dive into a newfound concern with environmental impacts and Artificial Intelligence drinking all of our fresh water. I discuss when ChatGPT-4 is predicted to be using as much water as a...

  • Dec 7, 202418 minS0

    <p>The question we've all been wondering about! No matter where you look, there's A.I. generated content all around us, from school to work to social media. Keep listening to find out how I feel about it! </p>

  • Sep 24, 202416 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk about my take on social justice warriors, Marcellus Williams, and Javion McGhee. Plus, I go over how Caitlin Clark shows the perfect example of what growth can look like in a social setting...

  • Jun 15, 202421 minS0

    <p>Let's talk about the inspirational LGBTQ icon, Laverne Cox! I talk about her backstory, her many accolades, and most importantly, share some of her most motivational comments as she paves the way towards gender...

  • Jun 3, 202419 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk about the massive overload of misinformation, disinformation, and fearmongering that is happening all over social media. I've got some advice from Britany Williams on what we can do as parents...

  • May 27, 202438 minS0

    <p>Let's talk about censorship and the apparent war on public libraries. I go over the American Library Association's 2023 Data Report and their Top 10 Most Challenged List, along with religious materials and sex...

  • May 18, 202459 minS0

    <p>Happy AAPI Month! To celebrate, we've got an episode all about Filipino culture, food, languages, and a special highlight of Jose Rizal's incredible life. Reggie joins us to share her experience growing up as a...

  • May 11, 202438 minS0

    <p>Mason Zhang joins me in this episode with his underdog story as we discuss the recent Supreme Court case against Harvard that banned affirmative action in higher education. We debate Kenny Xu's take on Asian...

  • Apr 13, 202422 minS0

    <p>Let's talk about the INSANE gender price gap in baby clothes and the sizing differences between boy and girl clothes. And, should a stranger be able to tell the gender of a baby at just a glance? I've got some...

  • Apr 5, 202440 minS0

    <p>Daniel and I tackle another glamorized & overly romanticized aspect portrayed on social media. Did you know that one fifth of couples break up within 12 months of having their first baby? Let's take a look at the...

  • Mar 13, 202423 minS0

    <p>Let's talk about the message behind "what are you?" and especially "where are you from?" </p> <p>Let's focus on separating the actions from the people and how acceptance is bred, not born. </p> <p>Let's learn how to...

  • Mar 5, 202438 minS0

    <p>Join our conversation as Jess, a certified personal trainer, tells her story of becoming an influencer, her experience going viral on social media, and what she thinks about children wanting to get into content...

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