When are numbers like a horse at a gymkhana?

In this podcast episode, we explore intriguing topics, from mental math strategies with mathematician Rob Eastaway to the intricate analysis of tax data among the wealthiest in the UK. We also tackle trending debates around water bills and highlight the promising results of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer. Each conversation reveals how abstract numbers can have significant real-world impacts, underscoring that statistical insights often obscure deeper truths and personal stories.