What's in a number? For the last few months, a podcast from the Reach Data Unit has been finding the human stories behind statistics for the North of England.
Now, a special episode is taking a look behind the scenes, getting to the heart of what makes data so important.
So far, The North in Numbers has explored topics ranging from the rising problem of homelessness in Manchester to the boom in restaurants seen in Newcastle.
By speaking to local journalists, experts and those most affected, host Annie Gouk has been exploring the true impact of figures that particularly impact the north.
In this latest episode, she speaks to fellow data specialists about how numbers impact our world. Listen here:
Annie is joined by David Ottewell, head of the Reach Data Unit, and Tom Forth, head of data at the Open Data Institute Leeds.
They discuss what makes data important, why it needs to be accessible, and some of the pitfalls when it comes to statistics.
The North in Numbers is a Laudable production, featuring titles including the Manchester Evening News, the Liverpool Echo, and the Hull Daily Mail.
You can find it on all major podcast platforms, and if you download the Entale podcast app on iOS you can access exclusive immersive content to accompany each episode, including pictures, maps and graphics.
