Part 10/17:
Howard Schultz, a symbol of entrepreneurial success, openly defends wealth accumulation, emphasizing hard work and innovation that created the Starbucks empire. His famous response against criticism of billionaires underscores a belief that wealth is earned and should not be apology for. Meanwhile, critics argue that society’s focus on wealth disparity and monopolistic practices, like NASCAR’s media rights deals, reveal entrenched inequalities that benefit the few at the expense of the many.