David Goldberg on People Who Read People with Zachary Elwood

In this special episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg appears as a guest on People Who Read People with host Zachary Elwood for an in-depth conversation about truth, deception, credibility, and the real-world use of polygraph testing. The discussion explores not only how polygraph examinations work, but also why they remain one of the most debated tools in investigations, employment screening, legal matters, and personal disputes.

Throughout the conversation, David shares how he got started in law enforcement, investigations, and polygraph work, and why he later entered private practice to help people resolve issues far beyond criminal cases. He explains how polygraph testing is used in matters involving infidelity, false allegations, child sexual abuse claims, family disputes, employment screening, and other high-stakes personal and legal situations where people need real answers and closure.

David also breaks down one of the biggest misunderstandings about the polygraph: that it is simply a machine that detects lies. He explains how the real value of a properly conducted polygraph examination comes from the interview process, question formulation, verification of information, and the skill of the examiner. He discusses the importance of experience, why examiner quality matters so much, and how the wrong examiner can create inaccurate results and serious consequences for the people being tested.

The episode also dives into the broader controversy surrounding polygraph testing. David and Zachary discuss skepticism, admissibility, false positives, inconclusive results, pre-employment examinations, the role of examiner judgment, and why some people have a negative view of polygraph testing while others credit it with helping restore their integrity, protect their careers, or avoid devastating legal and personal outcomes.

This episode is a thoughtful and detailed look at the arguments for and against polygraph testing, told from the perspective of a veteran examiner who has spent decades working in credibility assessment, investigations, and human behavior. Whether you are skeptical of the polygraph, curious about how it actually works, or trying to understand why people continue to use it in serious matters, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the most controversial tools in truth verification.

To learn more about Zachary Elwood and People Who Read People, visit:

Website: https://behavior-podcast.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtw-RdCo-ys
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-defense-of-the-polygraph-with-david-goldberg/id1432369172?i=1000774972473
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cmsXLE8PiUWCDiv3suTTB

The information presented in this podcast is based on the real-life experience and professional expertise of David Goldberg, expert polygraph examiner with Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service, based in Virginia Beach.

📞 Call David at (757) 495-1301 to get started now.