Episodes
When Trust Becomes a Weapon: Protecting Children from Abuse
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg addresses one of the most sensitive and critical issues facing families today: child sexual abuse, authority figures, and the systems meant to protect children that often fail.
Using a recent high-profile case involving a television actor as a starting point, David breaks down how allegations of child sexual abuse are investigated, why public opinion often rushes to judgment, and how patterns of behavior, power, and access play …
No Polygraph, No Funding Ending Government Grant
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg tackles the growing problem of government grant fraud and asks a hard but necessary question: Why are individuals and organizations trusted with millions in taxpayer dollars without meaningful verification?
Using recent events in Minnesota as a starting point, David breaks down how easily fraudulent entities can be created, how government funding is often rubber-stamped with little oversight, and why traditional background check…
Taking Back Control: Truth, Change, and the New Year
In this Season 2 premiere of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg kicks off the new year with a powerful conversation about change, truth, and taking control of your life. While many people focus on surface-level New Year’s resolutions, David dives deeper into the changes that truly matter—the ones most people are afraid to make.
This episode explores why so many individuals stay stuck in toxic relationships, dead-end situations, and false accusations, and how fear of change keeps th…
Top Memories and Moments of Inside the Polygraph in 2025
From high-stakes examinations to emotional breakthroughs, unexpected guests, viral moments, and conversations that shook the room — 2025 has been a defining year for Inside the Polygraph.
In this special year-end episode, expert examiner David Goldberg looks back on the biggest highlights, lessons, and unforgettable stories from the show. You’ll hear about:
The most eye-opening cases discussed on the podcast
The guests who changed how we think about truth, deception, …
What to Do When You TOLD the TRUTH but Failed Your Polygraph Exam
Not all polygraph examiners are created equal.
And when the stakes are high, a careless, poorly trained, or unethical examiner can destroy someone’s reputation, cost them a job opportunity, or permanently damage their life — even when they told the truth.
In this powerful episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg exposes what really happens when innocent people are tested by inexperienced or unprofessional examiners. David shares real cases (confidential…
Inside the Mind of a Narcissist: The Test They Can’t Manipulate
Narcissists lie. They gaslight. They twist reality.
But there’s one thing they can’t control—
their physiology.
In this eye-opening episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg breaks down why narcissists struggle to hide the truth when facing a professionally administered polygraph exam.
Drawing from years of real cases (shared confidentially and without personal details), David explains:
How narcissists use manipulation, charm, and cont…
The Most Dishonest Time of the Year | Inside Infidelity During the Holiday Season
The holidays may be a time for celebration, but for many couples, it’s also the season when secrets surface, suspicions grow, and relationships face their toughest tests. In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg takes you behind the scenes of one of the busiest—and most heartbreaking—times of the year for infidelity polygraph examinations.
David breaks down:
Why cheating spikes during the holiday season
The psychological and emotional tr…
How Does a Polygraph Machine ACTUALLY Work
In this no-B.S. breakdown, expert polygraph examiner David Goldberg takes you inside the polygraph—literally. No gimmicks, no theatrics, no TV drama. Just the real science, real equipment, and real process behind how a polygraph exam works.
David walks you step-by-step through the instrument:
What each sensor measures
How your physiology responds to questions
What patterns examiners look for
How charts are interpreted
And why the examiner—not t…