It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ... burrito

Chipotle is taking to the skies—literally. In today's episode, we unpack a future-flavored mix of drone delivery, adult Happy Meals, and the rising cost of fast food in America. From a flying burrito bowl to the true weight of guac, we explore how convenience, tech, and inflation are reshaping what—and how—we eat. Automation is reshaping how we eat and pay. We dig into rising fast food prices, shrinking portions, and how inflation is pushing adults toward Happy Meals. Plus, the global economy gets a fast food twist with this year's Big Mac Index results, revealing where a burger gets you the most bite for your buck. Chipotle uses Zipline drone delivery to fly orders to customers (Megan Cerullo, Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, Aug 21, 2025) Almost half of adults say they are ordering kids' meals. Here's what's behind the trend. (Megan Cerullo, Aimee Picchi, CBS News, Aug 21, 2025) Big Mac Index by Country 2025 (World Population Review, accessed Aug 21, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]