# The Enshittification of America: How Everything Got Worse While Profits Soared

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Podcast: [democracy-ish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084)
Published: 2026-06-02T16:59:32+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/democracy-ish/episodes/the-enshittification-of-america-how-everything-got-worse-whi
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## Resource

America's decline isn't just about politics—it's about a growing pattern affecting nearly every part of daily life. From contaminated water systems and crumbling infrastructure to shrinking airline services, rising corporate profits, AI-generated political propaganda, aggressive responses to public protests, and the explosive growth of energy-hungry data centers, many Americans feel like the quality of life is deteriorating while powerful institutions continue to benefit. In this video, we examine the phenomenon often called "enshittification" and ask a difficult question: Is America becoming a country where citizens receive less while paying more? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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