In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen J. Dubner revisits the Cold War’s agricultural rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, known as the 'farms race.' He highlights how advancements in farming techniques, such as the 'Chicken of Tomorrow' initiative, became tools of U.S. propaganda to showcase American abundance. Experts discuss how the competition influenced agricultural policies and economic outcomes, ultimately giving the U.S. an edge. The episode critically examines the consequences of such policies, including standardization in food production and the health implications of U.S. diets driven by government subsidies.