
Madeleine Sumption
Director of Oxford University's Migration Observatory and deputy chair of the Migration Advisory Committee.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 29min
Does the average American have fewer than three friends?
Madeleine Sumption, Director of Oxford University's Migration Observatory, joins to untangle the statistics around friendship and immigration. She discusses the implications of claims about Americans having fewer than three friends, referencing the Dunbar number theory. The conversation also dives into the fiscal contributions of skilled migrants and the challenges in measuring their economic impact. Additionally, they touch on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, dissecting claims about lifestyle changes and genetic factors that play a role in its risk.

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Oct 10, 2024 • 29min
Rethink... immigration
Sunder Katwala leads British Future, focusing on immigration and identity. Alan Manning, an LSE professor, offers economic insights, while Madeleine Sumption analyzes migration trends from Oxford. Robert Colvile discusses policy implications. The group delves into public sentiment, revealing divides over immigration that mask agreement on specific groups, like Ukrainian refugees. They tackle the polarization fueled by media and politicians, advocating for honest discourse to bridge gaps in understanding and improve policy for a diverse UK.

May 29, 2024 • 29min
UK growth, prisons and Swiftonomics
Dr Madeleine Sumption from the Migration Observatory at Oxford talks about falling net migration. The podcast also debunks claims about Taylor Swift's economic impact and explores the reasons behind the rising UK prison population.