Join Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal, hosts of the Odd Lots podcast and experts in finance, as they dive into their intriguing series on the chicken industry. They discuss the quirky connection between Ray Dalio and McNuggets, dissect the complexities of chicken pricing, and share humorous anecdotes about factory farming. The conversation highlights the impact of market dynamics on chicken production, revealing the far-reaching implications of pricing algorithms and the hidden struggles of small farmers in a competitive landscape.

Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast and finance expert, dives into the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese-made AI model that has shaken US markets and tech valuations. He discusses how DeepSeek's low-cost development raises tensions in US-China relations. The conversation explores AI's evolution, the economic implications of this tech arms race, and the challenges of internet censorship that affect AI reasoning. Weisenthal highlights the significant energy demands of AI, adding another layer to the geopolitical landscape.