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Tim Harford investigates whether crumbling teeth are the top reason children visit A&E, clarifying that while dental decay is the leading cause of…

Tim Harford interviews climate scientist Dr.

Tim Harford examines whether early prisoner releases increase recidivism, finding that rising recalls stem from probation service stress rather than new crimes.

Host Tim Harford and mathematician Matt Parker explore the combinatorics of card shuffling, demonstrating that the 52-card deck has over 80 sextillion possible arrangements.

Tim Harford presents six statistical insights about the Norman Conquest to celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry’s return.

Host Lizzie McNeil and expert Lucas Lerner investigate whether German workers really take 19.

Host Lizzie McNeill explores how much of Earth’s surface is unowned, featuring Mark Cooper-Jones from MapMen.

This episode examines the potential human impact of US foreign aid cuts, contrasting Elon Musk’s claim that zero deaths resulted from these…

Host Lucy McNeill and guest Robin Wigglesworth investigate how much of the world's wealth Elon Musk owns.

Host Lizzie McNeill and guest Faisal Islam analyze a YouGov poll where most Brits chose £50,000 over a 50% chance at £1 million.

This episode examines claims that London is a dangerous, lawless city by analyzing crime statistics with Professor Matt Ashby.

This episode of More or Less investigates the role of luck in winning the World Cup, featuring experts Ian Graham, Luis Nunez-Vincente, and David Sumter.