Credit Cut — What Moody’s Downgrade Really Means for America

America just lost its last perfect credit rating, as Moody’s downgraded the U.S. from AAA to Aa1 over concerns about rising debt and soaring interest costs. In this episode, we break down what credit ratings actually mean, why this downgrade matters, and how it could affect everything from government borrowing to mortgage rates. It’s a fiscal wake-up call — and a critical moment to rethink America’s economic playbook.