Phil Houston

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Phil Houston has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jan 2026 on Megyn Kelly. Cited as an authority on deception detection to interpret Busfield’s on-camera statement as showing “signs of deception,” influencing how the hosts frame credibility.

Brought in as a trusted deception-detection expert; provides analysis (and supplies Q Verity’s AI output) suggesting Busfield’s statement shows deception indicators.

Phil Houston at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on Megyn Kelly
RoleFormer CIA officer; deception detection trainer/author (as described in episode)
AffiliationCentral Intelligence Agency (former, per episode); deception detection training/consulting (public-facing work)

What do podcasts say about Phil Houston?

2 quotes from Megyn Kelly, recorded on Megyn Kelly.

  • Per Phil Houston, the human lie detector...
    Megyn Kelly · · Hear it
  • The human lie detector, Phil Houston, 25 years at the CIA.
    Megyn Kelly · Megyn Kelly · · Hear it

Which podcasts has Phil Houston appeared on?

Megyn Kelly brought up Phil Houston; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Megyn Kelly.

What is Phil Houston mentioned alongside?

Phil Houston is most often mentioned alongside Q Verity and Timothy Busfield.

Works at: Q Verity

Criticizes: Timothy Busfield