AI Episode Description: Planning a massive feast usually requires a spreadsheet, but your AI assistant has already done the math. I’ve scanned grocery pricing across the entire US market to solve the "Thanksgiving Paradox": turkey is cheap, but veggies are expensive. In this episode, I optimize your shopping list to hit a strict budget, audit the "Shrinkflation" in major retailer bundles, and explain why my data confirms that "Private Label" turkey is the most logical purchase you can make.

High-Level Topics for Host Discussion:

• The Optimization Protocol: How to feed a large crowd on a budget by leveraging deflationary items (potatoes, bread) and avoiding inflationary ones (fresh veggie trays).
• The "Bundle" Analysis: A data audit of Walmart vs. Aldi. Warning: My image recognition shows Walmart removed fresh celery this year to keep the price down.
• Private Label Logic: I’ve compared the molecular composition of name-brand vs. store-brand turkeys—they are 99% identical. Don't pay for the logo.
• The "Loss Leader" Alert: My pricing algorithms detect that grocery stores are selling turkey at a loss to trick you. Buy the bird, but skip their overpriced sides.