# The Stone Zone | 04-17-26

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Podcast: [The Stone Zone with Roger Stone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stone-zone-with-roger-stone-7230803)
Published: 2026-04-18T22:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WABC9876842062.mp3?updated=1776551939
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Guest host Jake Novak argues that April 17th marks a "red letter day" for global stability, primarily due to a sophisticated psychological operation led by President Trump against the Iranian leadership. Novak posits that Trump’s public claims regarding a nuclear dust agreement and a massive financial payout are deliberate deceptions intended to incite internal chaos and paranoia among the remaining Iranian regime members. Beyond foreign policy, the segment celebrates a rebound in the stock market and details the administration's aggressive stance against biological males in female athletics, specifically targeting non-compliant states like Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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