People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Zachary Elwood

This show will help you understand human behavior and psychology so you can better navigate your personal and professional life and better connect with people. The host Zachary Elwood, known for his Reading Poker Tells trilogy of books, talks with a wide range of guests who have unique real-world insights, including: law enforcement professionals, behavior and psychology researchers, sports analysts, visa officers, jury consultants, political researchers, mental health experts, and many more. What drives this show is the idea that truly understanding people requires patience, nuance, and a willingness to question simplistic ideas and assumptions. There are more than 200 episodes...

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People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Episodes (214)

Wednesday In defense of the polygraph, with David Goldberg
Jun 20th The push for science-based interrogation approaches, with Maria Hartwig and Christian Cory
Jun 13th Reading behavior in The Traitors and other social deduction games, with Zack Davies (UK season 2)

People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Jul 1, 2026
1½ hours
0

Polygraphs are a controversial tool in criminal investigations: critics argue they're too unreliable to trust, while proponents say that, even if they’re not perfect, they nonetheless can play a valuable role in helping uncover the truth. I talk with veteran polygraph examiner David Goldberg (executiveprotectiongrp.com), who has conducted more than 20,000 examinations over a 30-year career and who believes that, in the hands of a highly skilled examiner, polygraphs are far more accurate than most people realize. We discuss why he thinks innocent people should see nothing to fear when taking a polygraph, how experienced examiners distinguish deception fr...

People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

In defense of the polygraph, with David Goldberg

Zachary Elwood

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