How Ransomware Became a Global Industry with Anja Shortland on Dark Screens
What if ransomware did not begin with criminals, but with curiosity? In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn and Noah talk with Anja Shortl...
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Explaining Huge Numbers with Richard Elwes
What does it actually mean for a number to be “big”? In this episode of Breaking Math , Autumn chats with mathematician Richard Elwes to exp...
AI Isn’t Replacing You—It’s Changing the Rules with Sheamus McGovern
In this episode we sit down with Sheamus McGovern, founder of the Open Data Science Conference (ODSC AI), to unpack what AI actually looks l...
Math and Magic with Matt Baker
In this episode, mathematician and award-winning magician Matt Baker explores the fascinating intersection of mathematics and magic, reveali...
Credibility Crisis in Science with Thomas Plümper and Eric Neumayer
In this episode, Thomas Plümper and Eric Neumayer explore the hidden challenges in modern science, from outright fraud to the subtler practi...
Denied, Then Unstoppable: The Story of Mary T. Washington Wylie
This Women in History Mini-Series episode with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the inspiring story of Mary T. Washington Wylie, the first Afri...
The Power of Connection in Math: Insights from Hortensia Soto
In this episode of Breaking Math , we sit down with Dr. Hortensia Soto, former president of the Mathematical Association of America, to expl...
Florence Nightingale: Data-Driven Reformer of Medicine
This Women in History Mini-Series episode with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the groundbreaking contributions of Florence Nightingale, highl...
The Math Behind Gerrymandering, Fair Representation, and Politics with Karen Saxe
Mathematics quietly shapes some of the most important decisions in public life, from redistricting and congressional apportionment to federa...
Anna Schwartz: The Economist Who Changed How We Study Economies
This Women in History Mini-Series episode with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the groundbreaking work of Anna Schwartz, a pioneering economis...
Disappearing Grants, Genius Grants, and the AI Proofs with Lauren K. Williams
In this episode, Lauren Williams, professor of mathematics at Harvard University and a 2025 MacArthur Fellow, speaks about the surprising an...
Priscilla Wakefield: Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy
This Women in History Mini-Series with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the life and contributions of Priscilla Wakefield, a revolutionary figu...
Why Mathematicians Must Speak Up with Bryna Kra
In this conversation, Dr. Bryna Kra discusses her journey in mathematics, focusing on her research, dynamical systems, the importance of col...
Reaching for the Extreme with Ian Stewart
In this conversation, Ian Stewart discusses the nature of mathematical inquiry, the motivations behind problem-solving in mathematics, and t...
Rethinking Mathematical Value in the Age of AI with Ravi Vakil
In this conversation, Ravi Vakil discusses the beauty of mathematics, the impact of AI on the field, and the importance of human interaction...
AI, Pi, Dynamic Pricing, and Math History Lessons
Summary In this episode, Autumn and Noah explore the intersection of AI and mathematics, discussing why AI struggles with math, the differen...
A New Chapter of Breaking Math: Get to Know Your Hosts
In this episode, Autumn and Noah celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Breaking Math podcast, reflecting on its journey and growth. They in...
The Elements of Power: Supply Chains, Technology, and Energy with Nicolas Niarchos
In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn and Nicolas Niarchos critique the "green" narrative of lithium-ion technology. Tracing the industry...
The Score: Gamifying the Nature of Metrics with Thi Nguyen
In this conversation, the discussion with C. Thi Nguyen revolves around the nature of metrics, qualitative knowledge, and the duality of sco...
The Art of Physics: Bridging Science and Creativity with Ronald Gamble
This conversation explores the fascinating intersection of math, physics, and art, highlighting how these disciplines inform and inspire one...