body language

Robert Mueller was a reluctant witness. It really showed in his testimony to Congress.

For more than two years, voters and political leaders alike had been waiting to hear Robert Mueller speak. Throughout his congressional testimony on Wednesday, however, the special counsel appeared as though he wanted no part of the political spectacle.

by Ian Thomsen July 24, 2019

Was Michael Cohen telling the truth? A body language expert analyzes his testimony.

It’s hard to know for sure, says Laura Dudley, a behavioral analyst at Northeastern. But there is one big “tell” you’ll see when someone is lying, and Michael Cohen didn’t have it.

by Molly Callahan February 28, 2019

A body language expert analyzes the ‘Pelosi Clap’ and other highlights from the State of the Union

It was President Donald Trump who delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the one “who stole the show in terms of people paying attention to body language,” said Laura Dudley, a behavioral analyst at Northeastern University.

by Molly Callahan February 6, 2019

A body language expert breaks down the Kavanaugh hearing

Two very different testimonies were on display Thursday before the Senate Judicial Committee. According to Laura Dudley, a Northeastern behavioral analyst who was watching the proceedings, Christine Blasey Ford’s body language belied deep personal trauma. Brett Kavanaugh’s expressed underlying anger.

by Molly Callahan September 27, 2018

Did we learn anything from Trump’s body language at SOTU?

During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump frequently raised his eyebrows, lifted his chin, and angled his body to his left to face his supporters. What do these nonverbal cues mean? According to Northeastern behavior analyst Laura Dudley, the answer lies in the eye of the beholder.

by Jason Kornwitz February 1, 2018

Robert Mueller was a reluctant witness. It really showed in his testimony to Congress.

Was Michael Cohen telling the truth? A body language expert analyzes his testimony.

A body language expert analyzes the ‘Pelosi Clap’ and other highlights from the State of the Union

A body language expert breaks down the Kavanaugh hearing

Did we learn anything from Trump’s body language at SOTU?

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