# The Stone Zone | 06-12-26

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Podcast: [The Stone Zone with Roger Stone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stone-zone-with-roger-stone-7230803)
Published: 2026-06-13T15:36:00+00:00
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Guest host, Jake Novak argues that Elon Musk’s ascension as the world’s first trillionaire should be celebrated as a triumph of productive capitalism rather than condemned through the "politics of resentment." Novak challenges the "economic ignorance" of critics who view wealth as a finite pie, explaining instead that Musk’s success has simultaneously expanded prosperity by creating jobs and generating massive returns for diverse investors. Drawing on historical parallels to industrial titans like Rockefeller and Carnegie, the text suggests that massive wealth is an on-paper narrative fueled by risk-taking rather than a stagnant hoard of gold. Ultimately, Novak advises that the highest form of charity is the continued creation of sustainable businesses, urging listeners to reject the destructive envy championed by leftist politicians in favor of a philosophy that links individual achievement to societal growth.

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