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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
Episodes (826 available)
Tim Harford on prison recalls, UK millionaires, European wildfires and thieving seagulls.
29 mins
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
