Stats + Stories
The Stats + Stories TeamStatistics need Stories to give them meaning. Stories need Statistics to give them credibility. Every Thursday John Bailer & Rosemary Pennington get together with a new, interesting guest to bring you the Statistics behind the Stories and the Stories behind the Statistics.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 438 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||
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A 2010 statistic reports that, on average, there are 29,000 personal bankruptcy filings per week in the US, while another states that, on average, 50,000 pieces of floating plastic per square mile are observed in the Pacific Ocean. How might art be u... more
As you reach the end of a long day with an excess of stress how do you recharge? Have you found that a long stroll in the sun or through the woods can provide this renewal? Walking in nature is the focus of this episode of Stats+Stories with guest Dr... more
In order to promote the economic and social development of countries, you have to be clear about what economic and social development even means and how you'll measure these concepts. This is where official statistics excels. Many nations continue to... more
In the late 1600s, a book was published satirizing politics in Europe. Published two decades after the end of the 30 Years’ War, it focuses on the power of the Holy Roman Empire. That book’s impact on statistics is the focus of this episode of stats ... more
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One of my favourite podcasts. Brilliant content, great hosts, easy listening, great interview format. Thank you!
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Saudi Arabia6 years ago - Best way to learn about and appreciate quantitative thinking
I found this podcast while enrolled in a beginning quantitative methods course. It has been so incredibly helpful (and inspiring!) to hear the interviews from statisticians and researchers who work with data, and put it into the context of the stories they're trying to understand. The interviews are interesting and entertaining, and helpfully put all of these concepts that I've been abstractly learning about into practical realities.
Apple Podcasts5KAyflew
United States8 years ago - Listener
I just listened to Episode 48: "Were the cancer clusters real? Statistical support for evaluating public policy" with guest David Banks - interesting topic & knowledgable guest. This episode highlighted how Statisticians can help make the world a better place when they work together with Journalists/the Media. I'm still a bit crushed by what I learned about Gregor Mendel, though.
Apple Podcasts5OxfordListenerUnited States8 years ago - Great Podcast!
Statistics affect our lives in so many ways but most people are not aware of it. Understanding how statistics relate to my everyday life makes this a really interesting podcast! Give it a listen!
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A deep-dive show that explores how numbers shape everyday life and how stories influence statistical thinking. Episodes span official statistics in developing regions, the history and language of statistics, betting markets and risk, vaccine safety and public understanding, global food systems, poverty measurement, climate risk, and health analytics. Guests range from statisticians and historians to policy experts and data scientists, delivering practical insights and real-world applications behind data-driven decisions. The format often blends rigorous analysis with compelling narratives, offering listeners both technical takeaways and accessible storytelling that helps non-experts grasp how data informs policy, media, and culture.
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2. The Ezra Klein Show
3. The Daily
4. Science Friday
5. Planet Money
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Recent guests on Stats + Stories include:
1. Oliver Chinganya
2. Wallace Ferguson
3. Barry Nussbaum
4. Jessica Gephart
5. Altea Lorenzo-Arribas
6. Jeffrey Morris
7. David Johnson
8. Lloyd Edwards
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