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.

Experts like Neil Dutta and Ira Jersey discuss CPI and Fed rate outlook, while Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway share insights on CPI trends. Steven Ricchiuto analyzes inflation data and its economic impact. The podcast delves into inflation challenges for the Biden administration and how it affects various sectors.

In this special episode recorded in Jackson Hole, the hosts cover the Fed's annual symposium and share their thoughts on Powell's speech. They discuss current restrictions on inflation, their podcast show, contrasting interpretations of Powell's speech, the state of the housing market, fragmentation and fracture of the global economy, and the credibility of central banks in reaching a 2% inflation target.

In this special edition of Big Take DC, Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss the reliability of data used by the Federal Reserve in decision-making. They interview ex-Fed economist Claudia Sahm to highlight concerns about flawed data and declining response rates in surveys. The podcast explores the impact of low response rates on data quality and the importance of rebuilding trust between the government and the people for accurate decision-making.

In this discussion, renowned election modeler Nate Silver and skilled poker player Maria Konnikova dive into the intriguing world of political prediction markets. They reveal how these platforms have surged in popularity, allowing traders to make bets on election outcomes. The conversation touches on the accuracy of these markets compared to traditional polling, the dynamics of betting strategies, and the fascinating interplay between expert insights and public sentiment. Silver and Konnikova also share tips on making sense of the odds as the presidential race heats up.