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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.

Episodes (825 available)

Why every card shuffle is an unprecedented event in the history of the universe
9 mins

Six snack-sized synopses of Bayeux Tapestry-related stats
7 mins

Investigating how much sick leave is taken on average around the world
9 mins

Explaining the story behind the un-owned parts of the land and sea
9 mins

The complexities of calculating lives saved and lives lost.
9 mins

Calculating Elon Musk’s personal share of total global wealth
9 mins

How to understand risk-averse financial decision making.
9 mins

How does violent crime in London compare to other global cities?
9 mins

Investigating the role of random chance in football
9 mins

Tim Harford investigates teacher pay, Russian soldier deaths and card-shuffling maths.
28 mins
