Welcome to Season 3 of Truth Be Told!
Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told
Conversations that debunk myths, explore case studies and identify the keys to effective communication with a Certified Forensic Interviewer and special guests. Need to talk to an employee about a disciplinary issue? A family member or significant other about an uncomfortable topic? Attempting to uncover the truth of ”what really happened” through effective questioning and active listening? With unique perspectives from interrogators, exonerees, academics and professionals across multiple disciplines, learn how strategic communication can work to your advantage. Powered by Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates (WZ) and the International Association of Interviewers (IAI), ”Truth Be Told” brings to you some of the leading voices in the space of communication, investigations and interpersonal behaviors.
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Truth Be Told

Unlocking the Secrets of Strategic Communication

From investigators to psychologists to media personalities and everyone in between, learn about the power that words can have. Listen to guests from every walk of life who have mastered the art of strategic communication.

Recent Episodes

Beyond Borders: The Universal Language of Trust with Chris Norris, CFI
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Beyond Borders: The Universal Language of Trust with Chris Norris, CFI

What happens when you spend more than two decades helping organizations communicate, investigate, and build trust across the globe? In this episode of Truth Be Told , Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with WZ Vice President of Int...
When Innocence Isn’t Enough: The Reality of Wrongful Convictions with Claudia Salinas
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May 27, 2026

When Innocence Isn’t Enough: The Reality of Wrongful Convictions with Claudia Salinas

This episode of Truth Be Told dives into the intersection of wrongful convictions, communication, strategy, and even poker. In this powerful conversation, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with innocence attorney and poker player ...
What If the Strongest Thing You Can Do Is Talk About It? From Combat to Coming Home with Pasha Palanker
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May 13, 2026

What If the Strongest Thing You Can Do Is Talk About It? From Combat to Coming Home with Pasha Palanker

What if the strongest thing you can do… is talk about it? In this powerful episode of Truth Be Told , Pasha Palanker shares his extraordinary journey from Soviet immigrant to decorated U.S. Army veteran — and the invisible ba...
From War Zones to the World’s Most Critical Conversations: What Actually Works with Sean Buckley
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April 29, 2026

From War Zones to the World’s Most Critical Conversations: What Actually Works with Sean Buckley

DISCLAIMER: This episode explores real-world investigative experiences, including discussions of violence, trauma, and high-risk situations such as war zones, child abuse, and terrorism. Some content may be intense or unsettl...
How Songwriters Communicate What Others Can't Say: Finding Your Voice with Cami Clune
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April 16, 2026

How Songwriters Communicate What Others Can't Say: Finding Your Voice with Cami Clune

In this episode of the Truth Be Told Podcast, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with singer-songwriter Cami Clune (as see on NBC's The Voice ) to explore communication, storytelling, and songwriting—and how artists say what others...
Influence Without Authority: The Real Test of Leadership with Khris Hamlin
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April 1, 2026

Influence Without Authority: The Real Test of Leadership with Khris Hamlin

The loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most effective—but the silent one can cost you everything. In this episode, Khris Hamlin, Vice President of Asset Protection and Retail Technology at the Retail Industry Leaders ...