Psychology And Social Sciences Episodes
When Detectives Start Thinking Like AI: A Dangerous Drift with Brando…
In this episode of Truth Be Told , Dave Thompson sits down with Dr. Brandon May, a cognitive psychologist and forensic researcher, to explore the intersection of investigative interviewing, memory, and artificial intelligence...
From Homicides to Higher Ed: Empathy over Ego with Det. Shaun Sylvest…
What does science have to do with homicide interrogations? Everything. In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, Detective Shaun Sylvester, PhD discusses his unique journey from law enforcement to academia, emphasizing th...
Achievement Anxiety – Breaking Up with Burnout with Kasey Franco
Ever feel like you're running on ambition fumes? In this episode, Dave Thompson and Kasey Franco unpack the sneaky ways burnout shows up—especially for high-achievers who "power through" everything. From tech overload to boun...
Trial and Error: Inside the Minds Behind the Verdict with Natalie Gor…
In this conversation, Dave Thompson, CFI and Natalie Gordon, Ph.D ., explore the evolving landscape of jury consulting, particularly in the area of social science and the implications on the legal system. They discuss the rol...
Forget What You’ve Been Taught: Building Trust Beats Chasing Confessi…
In this episode, Dave Thompson and Mark Anderson discuss the evolution of interview and interrogation techniques, emphasizing the importance of seeking truth over mere confessions. They explore the pressures faced by investig...
The Science of Confessions: Risks, Reforms & the Future of Interrogat…
Leading scholars in the fields of criminology and psychology have published the latest scientific review paper titled Police-Induced Confessions 2.0; Risk Factors and Recommendations . We were lucky to be joined by two of th...
What We Recall, What We Rewrite: Memory and Communication with Elizab…
In this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, a pioneer in memory research, discusses the complexities of memory accuracy, particularly in the context of eyewitness testimony and its implications for wrongful convictions. The c...
The Human Connection: How Empathy Shapes Effective Communication with…
In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, host Dave Thompson engages in a deep conversation with James Harris, a former police officer turned senior lecturer. They explore James's transition from law enforcement to academ...
Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Part 2 - The Trial
Part 2 of this series brings you to the trial preparation of an attempted murder case, with the defendant facing a potential life sentence. We'll hear the emotional perspective of the attorneys throughout the life of the cas...
Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Part 1 - The Preparation
Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes of trial preparation for attempted murder? In this two-part Special Edition of the Truth Be Told podcast, we explore a case from 2014 out of Brooklyn, NY where heroes from FDNY re...
The Crisis after the Incident: A Discussion on Mental Health and Suic…
In this conversation, Dave Thompson interviews Liz Pol, a Chicago police officer with expertise in trauma and suicide among first responders. They discuss the prevalence of suicide in the law enforcement world and the need fo...
National Security, Human Intelligence and Effective Communication. A …
In this conversation, Dave Thompson interviews An Gaiser, an expert in nonverbal assessments and intelligence and security screenings. An shares her background and how her personal experiences led her to study behavior and ps...
Can I ask you something? If you want reliable information, you need t…
Dr. Emily Joseph, a social science researcher and user researcher for Xbox, discusses the impact of clear and not-so-clear communication on the elicitation of information. She highlights the importance of question phrasing, c...
Cheap Wine, Good Cigars and Forensic Evidence. The Influence of Bias…
Does expensive wine taste better? Can you tell if somebody is lying to you? Is bitemark evidence reliable? In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, host Dave Thompson interviews Dr. Jeff Kukucka, a psychologist speciali...
The Truth behind Torture and Counterterrorism: Exploring Evidence-bas…
In this conversation, counterterrorism expert Mark Fallon discusses the evolution of interrogation techniques and the importance of building rapport in obtaining accurate and reliable information. Fallon provides insight from...
What did he look like? Mindful Interviews with Forensic Artist, Gil Z…
In this episode, host Dave Thompson interviews Gil Zamora, a police sketch artist and former law enforcement officer. Gil shares his journey from law enforcement to becoming a sketch artist and discusses the training process ...
Interviewing Up North, Eh? Insights from RCMP Sgt (ret.) Bruce Pitt-P…
In this episode, Dave Thompson interviews Bruce Pitt-Payne, a former major crime investigator with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), about the evolution of interviewing techniques. They discuss the shift from confessi...
Age is More than a Number with Hayley Cleary, PhD
In this episode, Hayley Cleary, PhD discusses the unique developmental period of adolescence and its impact on conversations and interviews with youth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between ju...