More or Less: Behind the Stats

The podcast explores the increase in natural disasters globally, debunking the claim of a quadrupled rate. It analyzes trends, fatality rates, and hurricane patterns, addressing interesting listener questions. The episode also delves into indefinite hyperbolic numbers and introduces a new science mysteries podcast.

Exploring the UK army's horse versus tank count, comparing their historical roles and modern significance. Discussing international armies' choices between horses and tanks, highlighting the British army's unique composition. Reflecting on the evolving roles of horses and tanks in warfare, and reevaluating the criteria for assessing military strength beyond tank numbers.

Will we need more power stations? Plus, are children in Manchester ready for school?

Discussing the significance of the 1 in 500-year storm in Houston, comparing it to historical events like the Paris flood of 1910. Debunking the 'one in 100 year event' misconception in weather analysis. Highlighting the importance of updating calculations considering climate change for accurate estimates.

The podcast discusses the challenges of determining the death toll in the Grenfell Tower fire, physiological responses to cold water immersion, consequences of incentivized construction in flood-prone areas, and analyzes changes in sexual behavior and number of partners.

Exploring winning strategies in fantasy football leagues based on player budget allocations, delving into the link between climate change and civil war in Syria, investigating the disputed claim of mass migration due to drought, discussing factors influencing conflict in Syria, and inviting ideas on the 51st element shaping the modern economy.

Boys outperforming girls in A-level grades for the first time, youth drowning statistics and water safety education, debunking myths about swimming lessons, and evolution of women's clothing sizes in the UK

Analyzing President Trump's claims of creating over a million jobs and boosting the economy. Exploring his promises of wage enhancement and stock market impact. Reflecting on the relationship between stock market growth and Trump's policies. Contemplating future market trajectory and inviting audience engagement.

Exploring the controversy of 15,000 transgender military members claim, challenges in data, Rand Corporation study estimating transgender individuals in the US military, contrasting US data with experiences from other countries

On Tuesday Kenyans go to the polls to elect members of parliament and the next president. A report in Quartz Africa has estimated that the cost of putting on the election by the Government works out at around $25 per head – $480 million in total. It also estimated that it cost Rwanda $1 a head, and Uganda $4 a head to lay on elections. Recently an expert on this programme estimated that the UK General election cost about $4 a head. We explore why there is such a difference in the amounts spent.