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Explore global vaccination rates, child population projections, and challenging preconceived notions about global development. Discover the impact of outdated views and the importance of global understanding for business success. Find out how statistics can shift perspectives and inspire critical thinking.

Explore the rationale behind airlines overbooking flights, rising tooth extractions in England, motivated reasoning and the backfire effect, myth-busting impact on vaccine hesitancy, and the debunked belief of goldfish having longer attention spans than humans.

Sharon Burke, a senior security adviser, and Yoni Applebaum from The Atlantic discuss the threat of a North Korean EMP attack on the US electrical grid. They explore the exaggerated claims of societal collapse and highlight the resilience of the grid against such catastrophic scenarios.

Neuroscientist Jamie Horder questions the accuracy of the claim that one in four people will develop a mental health problem. The podcast explores the origins of this widely cited statistic, reveals that one in five actually experience common mental disorders within a year, and discusses gender differences in mood and anxiety disorder prevalence. It also highlights the complexities in surveying mental health problems and challenges the traditional 'one-in-four' statistic.

Exploring the impact of Finland's baby box initiative on lowering infant mortality rates and promoting safe sleep practices. Analyzing the differences in infant mortality rates between Finland and the US, and the rise of baby boxes globally. Delving into the significance of post-birth home visiting programs and parental education in enhancing infant health outcomes.

Did China use more concrete in three years than the US in the 20th Century?

Debunking the myth of shrinking attention spans, exploring the task-dependent nature of attention span, surprising intelligence of goldfish, and contrasting human and fish memory capabilities

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's unequal pay crisis, comparing earnings of top actors and actresses. Insights on female representation in films and disparity in dialogues. Gender pay gap exposed in the entertainment industry.

Exploring the fallout from President Trump's Sweden reference, debunking Sweden as 'Rape Capital of Europe', analyzing rape statistics in Sweden, and debunking claims on immigration and crime

Exploring the hidden figures behind the space race, the podcast discusses the contributions of African American women to NASA in the 50s and 60s. It delves into the challenges they faced, their pivotal roles during WWII, and their triumphs over gender bias in pursuing engineering roles at NASA.