Downgraded: The U.S. Democracy Score Slips

Alex breaks down a striking new report showing the United States has been downgraded in global democracy rankings, with growing concerns about press freedom at the center. The episode explores how political pressure on media—along with a controversial threat from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr—and expanding executive power are raising red flags for democratic health. Alex unpacks what this shift means—not just for the U.S., but for the global state of democracy.