# Why No Kings Isn’t Working

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Podcast: [The Opinions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opinions-6989693)
Published: 2026-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nytimes.com/2026/06/03/opinion/the-end-of-the-american-dream-and-whats-next.html
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## Resource

A case for mourning the American dream.

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