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The Psychopath Podcast

The Psychopath Podcast

By: Circle Of Insight Productions
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The Psychopath Podcast discusses all the latest research on psychopathy including interviews with leading experts and case studies.Copyright Circle Of Insight Productions Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Callous Exchange: Decoding the Dark Triad of Transactional Romance

    The Callous Exchange: Decoding the Dark Triad of Transactional Romance
    May 6 2026
    This research redefines "gold digging" as a gender-neutral, calculated social strategy rooted in the Dark Triad—psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. Through decision-based tasks, lead researcher Freyth demonstrates that individuals high in these traits will consciously sacrifice emotional compatibility and intimacy for guaranteed financial extraction. While the study highlights a "callous mindset" where partners are viewed as assets rather than humans, it acknowledges the complexity of distinguishing these predatory behaviors from legitimate, survival-based financial vetting.
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    4 mins
  • Corporate Psychopathy: The Forensic Psychology of Dark Leadership in the Workplace

    Corporate Psychopathy: The Forensic Psychology of Dark Leadership in the Workplace
    May 3 2026
    New research suggests that psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism—known as the “Dark Triad”—are disproportionately represented in leadership roles, shaping workplace dynamics in measurable ways. This episode applies forensic psychology, behavioral profiling, and empirical research to analyze how “dark leaders” rise to power, manipulate systems, and impact employee mental health and organizational outcomes. A clinical deep dive into corporate psychopathy, risk assessment, and the hidden psychological mechanisms driving toxic leadership.
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    7 mins
  • The Psychopath FBI Informant: How a Serial Killer Manipulated the Feds and Got Away with Murder

    The Psychopath FBI Informant: How a Serial Killer Manipulated the Feds and Got Away with Murder
    Apr 27 2026
    A charming con man becomes a paid FBI informant while secretly hunting victims as a serial killer—exposing shocking failures in federal oversight and the deadly cost of trusting the wrong source. This true crime deep dive reveals how Scott Lee Kimball exploited law enforcement relationships for personal gain, committing at least four murders under federal protection.
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    6 mins
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