If Books Could Kill

This year I've been listening to the podcast 'If Books Could Kill'. I've had friends describe it as hilarious and a 10/10 podcast – and also 'ugly'. The analysis is often scathing.

They discuss popular nonfiction books that claim to be evidence-based, everything from Freakonomics to Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Or, in their words: 'the airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds'. They look for shaky data, bad logic and overreaching conclusions. No one is spared. They even went in on Sam Harris and my boy Jonathan Haidt!

I love it, even with the obnoxious jokes. I love the attention to detail. I'm learning how easily research can be interpreted – and misinterpreted – to mislead readers and further an agenda.

I am curious to know who else is listening. And also any criticisms of the show…