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Statistics are thrown around pretty casually these days — and with the internet, it’s easy for an impressive number to gain traction, but can we count on them as fact? More or Less: Behind the Stats by BBC aims to answer that question. Each episode takes on one of these clickbait-worthy numbers, with alternating hosts unpacking the validity behind them.

Since 2020, the five richest men in the world have seen their fortunes more than double, while almost five bn people have seen their wealth fall, says Oxfam, but how true is that statement? Host Tim Harford goes into a discussion of the relationship between the wealthy and global financial markets.

Is wealth discourse not your thing? You could find an episode that better suits your preferences. From proving the existence of aliens using the Drake Equation to how much of the English language is actually French, they cover all the bases and you’ll be smarter for it.

It’s educational in a fun way. You won’t feel like you’re being lectured but it will hit the same spot a fun fact does. It makes almost any topic accessible to an average listener which is why we enjoy it.

You can listen onApplePodcasts and Spotify.

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