Are Afghan nationals more likely to be convicted of sexual offences?

In this episode of "More or Less," Tim Harford and guests delve into the numbers behind current affairs. They analyze the UK's national debt, examining claims about interest payments and comparing them to other countries, while also addressing the "moron premium" concept. The podcast further investigates a claim regarding Afghan migrants' conviction rates for sex offenses, scrutinizing the data's accuracy and context. Additionally, the team dissects a survey-based assertion that menopause symptoms drive women to leave work, clarifying the ambiguity of "leaving work" and exploring alternative data. Finally, they humorously fact-check a comparison of the Russian army's advance in Ukraine to the speed of a snail, consulting a snail expert for accurate metrics.