Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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Statistical Literacy Podcasts
Learn how to be a great data communicator and visualizer with host Jon Schwabish. Hear from experts in the fields of data science, data visualization, and presentation skills to improve how you and your organization collect, analyze, and communicate your data in better, more efficient, and more effective ways.
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The How of Business - how to start, run, grow and exit a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run, grow, and exit your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How ...
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The number 10 financial literacy podcast in the world! Find content on real estate, finance, business, and crypto for better financial health.
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Enjoy the art of listening and speaking with Actress/Comedian Diane Neal. Every week Diane discusses current events with comedy bits and interviews a guest with a story worth listening to.
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584 – Essential Legal Tips with Wesley Henderson
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Attorney and entrepreneur Wesley Henderson shares practical legal insights every small business owner needs to protect their business and operate with confidence. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/584-wesley-henderson-legal-tips/ Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for general educational purposes only and does not consti…
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Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones?
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Ultramarathoners push their bodies to the limit, but can a giant pre-race dose of vitamin D really keep their bones from breaking down? In this episode, we dig into a trial that tested this claim – and found a statistical endurance event of its own: six highly interchangeable papers sliced from one small study. Expect missing runners, recycled figu…
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Fiscal Policy, Data, and Democracy: Insights from Former CBO Director Doug Elmendorf
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Welcome back to the show! In this week's episode, I sit down with Doug Elmendorf, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, to talk about the impact of government shutdowns, the challenges of fiscal sustainability, and the importance of independent statistical agencies. We discuss how shutdowns ripple through the economy and people’s live…
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583 – Scaling a Software Startup with Joshua Talbert
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Engineer-turned-entrepreneur Joshua Talbert shares his journey from defense contractor to tech startup founder and CEO of MySherpas.ai. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/583-josh-talbert-software-startup/ In this episode, Henry Lopez interviews Joshua Talbert, co-founder and CEO of MySherpas.ai, about his entrepreneurial journey and…
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From Data Literacy to Storytelling: Insights from The Little Book of Data
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In this week's episode of the show, I sit down with Justin Evans, author of The Little Book of Data, to talk about what it means to truly think like a data person. Justin shares insights from his 20-year career in data and advertising, reflecting on why so many professionals struggle to embrace data and how his book helps break down those barriers.…
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P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool?
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P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misunderstood ideas in statistics. In this episode, we break from our usual journal-club format to unpack what a p-value really is, why researchers have fought about it for a century, and how that famous 0.05 cutoff became enshrined in science. Along the way, we share st…
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582 – Broken Windows Theory for Small Business
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How small signs of disorder in your workplace can erode culture, safety, and customer trust, and how fixing them builds pride and small business success. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/582-broken-windows-theory/ In this episode Henry Lopez explores the Broken Windows Theory and its direct application to small business environment…
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Economic Data Under Fire: Accuracy, Trust, and Transparency with David Wessel
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In this episode of the show, I talk with David Wessel from the Brookings Institution about the state of the US economy, the reliability of government statistics, and why trust in data matters more than ever. We cover the latest job numbers and what downward revisions mean, the pressures facing agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census…
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Inside the BLS: William Beach on Trust, Data, and the Future of Federal Statistics
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In this episode, I sit down with William Beach, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to dig into how America’s most important economic data are produced. We talk about the nuts and bolts of how the BLS jobs numbers are collected, processed, and released, as well as why revisions happen and what they really mean. Bill shares his pe…
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581 – Aunt Ethel's Pot Pies with Sasha Millstein
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Entrepreneur Sasha Millstein shares her journey launching Aunt Ethel’s Pot Pies and scaling this frozen comfort food brand from idea to shelves. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/581-sasha-millstein-aunt-ethels-pot-pies/ Sasha Millstein, founder and CEO of Aunt Ethel’s Pot Pies, joins Henry Lopez to share her inspiring entrepreneuri…
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Exercise and Cancer: Does physical activity improve colon cancer survival?
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Exercise has long been hailed as cancer-fighting magic, but is there hard evidence behind the hype? In this episode, we tackle the CHALLENGE trial, a large phase III study of colon cancer patients that tested whether prescribed exercise could improve cancer-free survival. We translate clinical jargon into plain English, show why ratio statistics ma…
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Why the BLS Matters with Former Commissioner Erica Groshen
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This is a very special episode of the PolicyViz Podcast. I’m joined by Erica Groshen, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to talk about the latest jobs report and what the numbers really mean for the state of the economy, including why revisions are an essential part of getting the data right. Dr. Groshen explains how the BLS prod…
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Four compelling reasons why mastering delegation is essential for every small business owner. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r355-4-reasons-to-delegate/ Henry Lopez shares why effective delegation is one of the most critical skills entrepreneurs must develop to grow and eventually step away from their business. In this solo episo…
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I’m excited to kick off Season 12 of the PolicyViz Podcast! In this short premiere, I share a few personal and professional updates and preview what’s ahead on the show. This season, I’ll focus on three big themes: changes to the U.S. federal data and statistical agency ecosystem, a wave of new data visualization books and their authors, and the ev…
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580 – Unlocking Hidden Profits with Jamie Trull
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How small business owners can unlock hidden profits by optimizing financial levers and making smarter money decisions. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/580-jamie-trull-unlocking-hidden-profits/ Small business owners often focus on chasing revenue, but revenue does not always equal profit. In this episode, Henry Lopez is joined by J…
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Age Gaps: How much does age matter in dating?
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Are we all secretly ageist when it comes to dating? We put the stereotype that older men prefer younger women under the microscope using data from thousands of blind dates. What we found surprised us: the “age penalty” was real but microscopic, women wanted younger partners too, and hard age cutoffs weren’t so hard after all. Along the way, we unpa…
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Business poll results reveal the biggest challenges small business owners face, from marketing struggles to sales fears, debt concerns, AI adoption, and growth barriers. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/579-business-poll-results/ In this episode of The How of Business, Henry Lopez reviews recent poll results from listeners, highlig…
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578 – Return on Experience with Vance Morris
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The loyalty, referrals, and pricing power a small business gains by consistently delivering remarkable customer experiences, even when the ROI isn’t directly measurable in dollars. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/578-vance-morris-return-on-experience/ Vance Morris shares how small businesses can create Disney-inspired customer exp…
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Your Brain on AI: Is ChatGPT making us mentally lazy?
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ChatGPT is melting our brainpower, killing creativity, and making us soulless — or so the headlines imply. We dig into the study behind the claims, starting with quirky bar charts and mysterious sample sizes, then winding through hairball-like brain diagrams and tens of thousands of statistical tests. Our statistical sleuthing leaves us with questi…
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577 - AI Literacy for Small Business with Susan Gonzales
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How small business owners can overcome fear, embrace Artificial Intelligence literacy, and start using generative AI tools to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/577-susan-gonzales-ai-literacy/ Artificial intelligence isn’t coming - it’s already here, and small business owners can’t afford to be…
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How to get your small business beyond the failure statistics. Learn from the business failure statistics, instead of being a part of the failure stats, and build a business that will last. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/576-beyond-failure-statistics/ Most small businesses don’t fail in the first year, but half won’t survive past …
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The Backfire Effect: Can fact-checking make false beliefs stronger?
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Can correcting misinformation make it worse? The “backfire effect” claims that debunking myths can actually make false beliefs stronger. We dig into the evidence — from ghost studies to headline-making experiments — to see if this psychological plot twist really holds up. Along the way, we unpack interaction effects, randomization red flags, and wh…
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575 - Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks with Nick Mullen
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Cybersecurity expert Nick Mullen shares how you can protect your business from cyber attacks. Small businesses are often the target for today’s most dangerous cyber threats. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/575-nick-mullen-cyber-security/ Cyberattacks are no longer just a threat to large corporations - small business owners are now…
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Learn the 5 reasons your businesses will fail and how to avoid them. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/574-5-reasons-your-business-will-fail/ Most small businesses don’t fail because of bad luck - they fail because of predictable and avoidable mistakes. On this episode of The How of Business podcast, Henry Lopez shares the top five …
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Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate?
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Loyal, funny, hot — you’ve probably got a wish list for your dream partner. But does checking all your boxes actually lead to happily ever after? In this episode, we dive into a massive global study that put the “ideal partner” hypothesis to the test. Do people really know what they want, and does getting it actually make them happier? We explore s…
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Maximize your Google Business Profile to improve local SEO, generate more leads, and protect your online presence. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/573-marco-silva-google-business-profile/ For small local businesses, visibility online can make or break your customer acquisition efforts. In this episode, Henry Lopez is joined by Mar…
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572 – Jungle Driving School Franchise with Zach Beutler
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How Zach Beutler developed the Jungle Driving School Franchise, and practical advice for business owners and franchisees. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/572-zach-beutler-jungle-driving-franchise/ In this inspiring episode, Henry Lopez welcomes Zach Beutler, a seasoned entrepreneur and franchising expert, to share his journey from…
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Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far?
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It’s our first stats reunion! In this special review episode, we revisit favorite concepts from past episodes—p-values, multiple testing, regression adjustment—and give them fresh personalities as characters. Meet the seductive false positive, the clingy post hoc ex, and Charlotte, the well-meaning but overfitting idealist. Statistical topics Bar c…
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Niche down to scale up your small business faster. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r351-niche-down-scale-up/ Focus on the essential and most profitable products or services. Don't try to be all things to all people. In this episode of The How of Business podcast, Henry Lopez explores one of the most powerful strategies for early-s…
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