In this episode of More or Less, Tim Harford answers listener questions with the help of experts, delving into the statistical claims surrounding various topics. The podcast explores the UK government's commitment to developing a 10-times more lethal army, the debated value of the Sycamore Gap tree, the comparison between the number of yoga teachers and those in the fishing industry, and the accuracy of claims about the falling number of workers per pensioner. Additionally, the podcast addresses Donald Trump's claim about the price of eggs dropping by 400%, dissecting the statistical inaccuracies and providing context to the actual price changes.
