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Episode 13 · Apr 16, 2025

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Inside Forensic Psychology: Murder, Risk, and Rehabilitation

With Dr. Michael Brannon44 minutesEpisode 13

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Join Daniel Rosenberg on Two Taps & Friends as he interviews Dr. Michael Brannon, a leading forensic psychologist and co-director of the Institute for Behavioral Sciences and Law. They dive into the world of criminal psychology, exploring murder cases, risk assessment, personality disorders like narcissism and sociopathy, sex offender evaluations, and the challenges of rehabilitation. From death penalty cases to malingering, this episode uncovers the science behind the law!

In This Episode

  1. - 00:03:03 Introduction: Meet Dr. Michael Brannon!
  2. - 00:06:13 Dr. Brannon’s Background & Forensic Psychology Roles
  3. - 00:08:29 Understanding Risk Assessment in Criminal Cases
  4. - 00:10:32 Murder Cases: Impulsivity vs. Psychopathy
  5. - 00:15:11 Personality Disorders: Narcissism vs. Sociopathy
  6. - 00:18:05 Factors of Violence: Patterns, Drugs, and Head Injuries
  7. - 00:20:50 CTE and Head Injuries: Impact on Behavior
  8. - 00:23:57 Death Penalty Phase: The Parkland Case Explained
  9. - 00:25:52 Mitigating Factors in Sentencing: Defense Strategies
  10. - 00:29:09 Expert Bias in Forensic Evaluations
  11. - 00:33:55 Sex Offenders: Risk Factors and Misconceptions
  12. - 00:37:11 Hidden Dangers: Profiles of Sex Offenders
  13. - 00:37:59 Rehabilitation: Empathy and the Good Lives Model
  14. - 00:43:15 Detecting Truth and Lies in Evaluations
  15. - 00:44:05 Closing Thoughts
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