The podcast explores the economic efficiency of factory farming and how it has entrenched animal suffering rather than alleviated it. The conversation highlights the strategic misstep of focusing animal welfare efforts on individual dietary choices rather than systemic reform. Promising interventions, such as in ovo sexing technology, are already sparing hundreds of millions of animals annually. The discussion also covers the potential for higher welfare breeds and humane innovations to coexist with economic viability. Despite the low cost of many reforms—where $1 can prevent over a decade of suffering—funding remains limited. Political challenges are also examined, particularly the influence of the meat lobby and the structural power imbalances in the industry. Corporate campaigns, however, have proven effective, with major chains committing to cage-free systems. The episode ultimately underscores the overlooked but high-impact opportunities to reshape the meat industry for both animals and consumers.