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Exploring the impact of caffeine on the president's health due to his high Diet Coke consumption, contained wildfires in California, and a personal journey of a Diet Coke addiction

Headlines claim that eating chocolate can protect you from developing Alzheimer’s disease. The theory is that bioactives within chocolate called flavanols can help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and even make your brain 30 years younger! But isn’t this all a bit too good to be true? The BBC’s Head of Statistics, Robert Cuffe, investigates whether research findings are misrepresented by funders, PR machines and the media. Presenter: Robert Cuffe Producer: Lizzy McNeill

Investigating the suspicious patterns of frequent lottery wins and fraudulent schemes, this podcast questions the balance between luck and manipulation. With insights into statistical improbability and deceitful tactics, it explores the intriguing world of multiple lottery winners.

Delve into Mr. Darcy's financial status in the 19th century literature and compare his wealth to contemporary standards. Explore the love story between Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett, and analyze his wealth in historical and modern contexts. Discover how Darcy's riches would compare to modern sports stars and billionaires, revealing his status as one of the wealthiest individuals of his era.

Graham Dunbar, sports writer, discusses the financial implications of Italy's World Cup failure. Topics include FIFA potentially losing $100m, the impact on TV rights value, challenges in attracting sponsors, and the prevalence of child marriage in Nigeria.

Music journalist Hugh McIntyre discusses how a change in album chart measurements has influenced artists to make longer albums, citing Chris Brown's 45-track release. Senior writer Marc Hogan talks about a number affecting pop music. The podcast explores the impact of streaming platforms on album lengths and the manipulation of charts by releasing longer albums. It also delves into the significance of the first 30 seconds of a song in relation to streaming success.

Investigating the alleged $1.7 million salary of Nigerian lawmakers, debunking myths about their pay and Yoruba twin births. Discover the truth behind corruption allegations and the scientific evidence on twin birth rates in Nigeria.

Counting the favourite words of well-known authors: Stephen King, Hemingway and others

Did the 2016 US election galvanise young people to become more engaged in politics?

Richard Thaler, the influential behavioural economist, discusses how behavioural anomalies challenge traditional economic theories, the impact of his 'Nudge' concept on pensions policy, and the importance of recognizing manipulative tactics in financial markets. Explore risk aversion through a coin toss dilemma and learn about Thaler's contributions to integrating psychology into economic models.