
About this podcast
Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
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About this podcast
Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
Latest episodeWhy are so many ex-prisoners being sent back to prison?
Recent episodes
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- How much of all the money in the world does Elon Musk have?8 Aug · 9 min
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