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 | 1151 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Terence Tao is widely celebrated as the world’s greatest living mathematician.
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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:
(00:40) First Minister John Swinney has claimed that Scottish pensioners are set to lose £2000, with the money going to fund English social care. We gently suggest he might like to... more
A viral video circulating online claims the population of China is actually a billion people lower than the UN and China say.
A billion is big number, you'd think the Chinese would notice if that many were missing - and the claim is certainly false... more
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worth the cost of a TV licence all by itself. unafraid to call out just plain wrong use of numbers whoever does it - even if it's the BBC!
Podcast Addict511 days agoEdgeMkUkThoughtful show, now I question all poorly explained data.
Podcast Addict512 days agocaterina_1212- Clumsy ads in the middle of the show
I’m in the uk. You have ads at the start. You have ads at the end. In the middle is too much, it disturbs the programme; you’re not a commercial organisation!
Apple Podcasts1Dave 123456
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Interesting analysis, and a general perspective that’s useful to take into our own understanding of the news, facts, and world around us.
Apple Podcasts5Bryn DunkeldUnited Kingdoma month ago - BEST podcast ever
Really interesting lots of amazing facts
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Apple Podcasts | #58 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Italy/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Israel/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Austria/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  India/Society & Culture |
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What is More or Less about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show regularly dissects numbers behind current events, policy debates, and everyday decisions, often featuring data-driven guests who challenge sensational headlines. Episodes cover health aid impacts, global wealth concepts, risk and behavioral economics, crime statistics, World Cup math, climate and heat risk, and education policy, always highlighting methodological caveats and the grey areas where data can mislead. A notable strength is bringing rigorous statistical literacy to broad audiences through approachable demos and expert guests, making it well suited for listeners who want clear, evidence-based takes on complex issues and for sponsors seeking a thoughtful, data-forward audience.
A standout trait across episodes is the cons... more
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1. Terence Tao
2. Amil Khan
3. Shayan Sardarizadeh
4. Marian Knight
5. Spencer Thompson
6. Chris Giles
7. Sabu Padmadas
8. Duncan Weldon
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