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The Problem with TV Lie Detectors | What They Don’t Show You
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg takes a hard look at how televised polygraphs—from daytime talk shows to crime documentaries—have distorted the public’s understanding of what a real polygraph exam is and how it works.
David shares his professional opinion on why these dramatized versions harm the credibility of legitimate examiners and mislead viewers about accuracy, ethics, and the science behind the test. From rushed “results” on national TV to emotional manipulation for ratings, he explains how entertainment-driven polygraphs have blurred the line…
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