Stats + Stories

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Bots, Algorithms, and Political Narratives | Stats + Stories Episode 396

October 08, 2026

There's a lot of concern about how bots and algorithms shape our experiences, both online and off. Increasingly, those concerns are focused on our politics. Can bots fuel political polarization? Can algorithms shape political narratives? A recent study seeks to understand the agenda-building capabilities of social bots in a political context, and that is a focus of this episode of Stats and Stories, with Phillip Arceneaux and Josh Anderson. Phillip Arceneaux is an assistant professor of stra...

Immigration's Economic Impact | Stats + Stories Episode 395

September 24, 2026

During the 2010s, the United States netted just under one million new immigrants each year; between 2022 and 2024, that number was closer to three million. But since the election of Donald Trump, immigration to the U.S. has taken a nosedive, and potentially so has the economic growth of the country. The economic impact of the rise and fall of immigration to the U.S. is a focus of this episode of Stats and Stories, with Tara Watson. Tara Watson is the Director of the Center for Economic Secur...

'13 Reasons Why' Association with Youth Suicide | Stats + Stories Episode 144 (REPOST)

September 17, 2026

When reporters cover mass shootings news outlets often struggle to find ways to cover the event that won’t inspire others to do the same thing. Something similar follows in the wake of a suicide. Journalists don’t always cover suicides in their communities but when they do one of the concerns is whether that coverage might lead to a spike in suicides after the story is out. The media’s influence on the actions of individuals is a chronic concern for researchers in a number of fields and is a ...

Casual Inference · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Stats + Stories is hosted by John Bailer and Rosemary Pennington. Its publicly listed emails are statsstories@amstat.org and statsandstories@miamioh.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Stats + Stories?

The publicly listed emails for Stats + Stories: statsstories@amstat.org and statsandstories@miamioh.edu.

How many listeners does Stats + Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Stats + Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Stats + Stories?

Stats + Stories typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, statisticians, data scientists, public-health professionals, economists, and other specialists with relevant research, institutional expertise, or direct experience interpreting meaningful data. Common among recent guests: University faculty or research appointments; Leadership roles in academic, professional, or research organizations; Published research or books. Recent guests include Robert Miller, Jordan Miller, and Michelle Cardel.

How hard is it to get booked on Stats + Stories?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Stats + Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Public Health, and Sports Analytics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.