Tom Colls
Reporter for More or Less who investigated the cited study; conducts the interview segments and explains the research findings and limitations.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 29min
How close is Greenland to the United States?
In this fascinating discussion, guests Jay Foreman, a comedic map YouTuber, and Tom Colls, an investigative reporter, delve into some surprising geographical truths. Jay reveals that Greenland is approximately 1,200 miles from the US, debunking the 300-mile myth stemming from misleading map projections. Tom breaks down the staggering £7.6 trillion net zero cost claim, clarifying it as total energy system spending rather than a direct expenditure. The conversation also touches on fluctuating UK house prices and the strategic math behind the game The Traitors.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 9min
Transgender women in sport: Does ‘comparable’ mean ‘equal’?
Professor Alun Williams, sports scientist at Manchester Metropolitan University, explains physiological sex differences and critiques the evidence. Tom Colls, investigative reporter, unpacks the systematic review and its limits. They discuss hormone therapy effects, problems with unmatched studies, cross-sectional versus longitudinal evidence, and the need for better long-term research.
