More or Less
BBC Radio 4Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1076 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryScienceNewsMathematics | |||
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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: A headline in the Mail says more than 100 private schools have closed since Labour came to power and ended the VAT exemption for private schools. Is that number right?
Is it true ... more
When people think of oil rich nations their mind generally goes to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the US.
But according to international statistics, the country with the largest oil reserves is Venezuela, with 300 billion barrels worth.
At their peak the... more
What kind of state does the UK find itself in as we start 2026? That’s the question Tim Harford and the More or Less team is trying to answer in a series of five special programmes.
In the final episode, we’re looking at the numbers behind some of t... more
What kind of state does the UK find itself in as we start 2026? That’s the question Tim Harford and the More or Less team is trying to answer in a series of five special programmes.
In the fourth episode, we’re searching for answers to these questio... more
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More or Less brings the research to the questions of the day! But you’ve been failing in your analysis. Your expert, university professor champions the idea that it’s not that big! The numbers provided were, the Trump administration says it’s 71B but your expert says a lot of that was refunded so it’s closer to 36B - the show takeaway was Trump is wrong again. More or Less has missed the point. Your program isn’t to split hairs. It should be to help people understand the numbers.
The actual ... more
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United States20 days ago Good numerically Christmas fun
Podcast Addict423 days agoLankyG- Sad to be unsubscribing
I’ve subscribed to many BBC podcasts for 15+ years. But I must join Robin Ince in leaving it due to the BBC choosing to side with the perpetrators of a genocide. I will be unsubscribing from all my BBC podcasts. I believe the BBC has shown there is a rotten element at the centre of its management. Their bias towards the genocide in Palestine is shocking. I had hoped that the recent exposure of the level of bias at the BBC would be enough to snap them out of it, but clearly not. Their silence on ... more
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Irelanda month ago - Always brilliant
Little to fault here. Sometimes I struggle to keep up but that’s my issue, not Tim Harford’s.
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Is itself biased
Only wants to fact check the non BBC political outlook. Poor when it does this and it does this more than ever. Once a decent show, now showing itself up.
Apple Podcasts1Jimini666United Kingdom2 months ago
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What is More or Less about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast explores the intricate world of statistics and numbers that underpin various political debates, news stories, and day-to-day situations. By investigating claims made in the media, the host offers insights and clarifications, often identifying misconceptions and errors surrounding data interpretation. Through engaging discussions with experts, the show highlights the importance of analyzing statistical claims critically, making complex mathematical concepts accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
Notably, the content includes a range of topics from income inequality perception to historical data accuracy, reflecting a commitment to demystifying the often-misunderstood world of numbers. Listeners can expect a rigorous exami... more
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