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    How does the first ever downgrade of U.S. bonds affect interest rates?  Inquiring minds want to know!Economics professor Steve Horwitz is our substititue teacher for this session of our August and the Economy series.  And who said summer school was no fun?As real estate investors, we care about interest rates.  Since rates are affected by the bond market, and a disruption of the bond markets is what triggered the Great Recession, it seems wise to pay attention to bonds.Fortunately, Professor Horwitz is a fun, high energy and super smart guy.  So grab your notepad and Spider-Man lunch pail and join Robert, Russ and Professor Horwitz for a fun time in the radio classroom! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

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