Dr. Michael Brannon | Inside Forensic Psychology: Murder, Risk, and Rehabilitation #13

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! ⚖️ ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00:00 - 00:03:03 🎙️ Introduction: Meet Dr. Michael Brannon! 00:03:03 - 00:06:13 🧠 Dr. Brannon’s Background & Forensic Psychology Roles 00:06:13 - 00:08:29 📊 Understanding Risk Assessment in Criminal Cases 00:08:29 - 00:10:32 ⚖️ Murder Cases: Impulsivity vs. Psychopathy 00:10:32 - 00:15:11 🩺 Personality Disorders: Narcissism vs. Sociopathy 00:15:11 - 00:18:05 🔍 Factors of Violence: Patterns, Drugs, and Head Injuries 00:18:05 - 00:20:50 🏈 CTE and Head Injuries: Impact on Behavior 00:20:50 - 00:23:57 ⚖️ Death Penalty Phase: The Parkland Case Explained 00:23:57 - 00:25:52 🧑‍⚖️ Mitigating Factors in Sentencing: Defense Strategies 00:25:52 - 00:29:09 🚨 Expert Bias in Forensic Evaluations 00:29:09 - 00:33:55 🔒 Sex Offenders: Risk Factors and Misconceptions 00:33:55 - 00:37:11 📱 Hidden Dangers: Profiles of Sex Offenders 00:37:11 - 00:37:59 🌱 Rehabilitation: Empathy and the Good Lives Model 00:39:59 - 00:43:15 🕵️ Detecting Truth and Lies in Evaluations 00:43:15 - 00:44:05 👋 Closing Thoughts Do you think personality disorders like narcissism or sociopathy play a big role in criminal behavior? Let us know! ⚖️ 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Two Taps and Friends! 🍻 #forensicpsychology #criminalminds #podcastepisode #mentalhealth #criminalpsychology #riskassessment #personalitydisorders #rehabilitation #deathpenaltydebate #narcissism #sociopathy #legalinsights #psychology #trials #murdercases #empathy #behavioralscience #court #educationalcontent #thoughtprovoking #crime #podcastaddict #mind #rehabilitation #forensicexperts #evaluation #violenceprevention #psychology #parkland To learn more about Dr. Michael Brannon visit: http://theibsl.com/dr-michael-brannon   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Two Taps and Friends! 🍻 🍻 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twotapsandfriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotaps_and_friends Tiktok: https://tiktok.com@twotapsandfriends X: https://x.com/TwoTapsFriends 🎧 Listen now on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-taps-and-friends/id1793804856 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wvjYhEX4wqbmawXRk8WTj Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d7a4671-7ffd-49a2-9a4c-ecee6e86f6b8/two-taps-and-friends iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/263402137 Merch Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Two-Taps