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Exploring the impact of Brexit on trade, economists' contrasting views, EU's trade agreements, challenges of post-Brexit negotiations, uncertainties in trade arrangements, and the concept of unilateral free trade.

If it seems the EU referendum debate just involves two politicians shouting contradictory statistics at each other - then we are here to help. In this series, we're giving you a break from the politicians and we're going to try to figure out the truth. Bracing concept, isn't it? We'll be looking at some of the big questions - the cost of being a member, immigration, law-making and trade. But today we're looking at EU regulation. Tim Harford asks how much red tape from the EU is costs the UK and what might happen if we leave?

Exploring the debate on EU referendum statistics, from the percentage of UK laws from the EU to UK's voting behavior in the European Council. Delving into the complexity of lawmaking and sovereignty, with insights from Nigel Farage and Nick Clegg. Analyzing the impact of UK's preferences on shaping EU legislation and the challenges of quantifying EU influence on UK laws.

Exploring the impact of EU migration on the UK and the uncertainties surrounding migration statistics. Discussing the potential consequences of Brexit on EU migration levels and the economic benefits of EU migrants in the UK economy.

Exploring the conflicting statistics of the EU Referendum, debunking the £350 million a week claim for NHS, analyzing economic forecasts post-Brexit, debating the 6% smaller GDP projection, discussing the economic implications of leaving the EU, and considering the gains in self-determination and sovereignty

There is a black hole in our knowledge of women and girls around the world. Campaigners say that they are often missing from official statistics and areas of their lives are ignored completely - but what needs to be done?Producer: Charlotte McDonald Presenter: Tim Harford

Mary Mahy from UNAIDS debunks the false claim of 74% HIV rate among African girls. She discusses the real infection rates among young women. Also, Kyle Evans, a singing mathematician, shares his love of math through music and gears up for a competition at Cheltenham Science Festival.

Investigating the validity of the 17-year claim for refugee camp stays, debunking myths about floppy disk usage in the Department of Defence, exploring limitations in tracking refugee movements and calculating average camp stays

Exploring the profitability of iconic products like the iPhone, Viagra, and Coca-Cola, comparing their revenue and profits. Discussing historical examples such as pepper, opium, and tulips, with estimates suggesting the iPhone generates $44 billion in profit annually. A light-hearted comparison between tech giants and a potential dessert product adds a playful twist to the conversation.

The new London mayor Sadiq Khan discusses the diversity of the city. Sir Andrew Wiles won the Abel prize for proving Fermat’s last theorem. Simon Singh talks about his work. The podcast explores how diversity is measured and compares London to other cities.