Polygraph vs. Prime Time: The Truth Behind the Drama
Inside The Polygraph Episode #38
Now Streaming on All Major Podcast Platforms!
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg pulls back the curtain on how polygraph exams are portrayed on television and why the entertainment version rarely reflects how real polygraphs work.
Without naming or targeting any specific shows or individuals, David explains how high-pressure televised environments can:
Skip crucial steps required for accurate testing
Manipulate emotions for dramatic effect
Leave people publicly labeled without context or scientific process
David discusses the human impact. How real people’s reputations, relationships, and mental health can be affected when their personal lives are turned into entertainment.
He also gives listeners practical guidance on:
How to tell if a polygraph exam is credible
What ethical examiners are required to do
Warning signs if someone is pressuring you to take a polygraph publicly
This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about education.
Your truth should never be used for ratings.
The information presented in this podcast is based on the real-life experiences and professional expertise of David Goldberg, an expert polygraph examiner with Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service, based in Virginia Beach.
If you or a loved one is seeking a polygraph examination, don’t wait for the truth—go out and get it. Contact David Goldberg today to take the first step toward clarity and resolution.
📞 If you need a confidential, ethical polygraph exam, contact David: (757) 495-1301
