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The John Johnston Lounge

Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet"s most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon. From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical

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All Episodes

00:11:06

Tesla Asked to Delay Robotaxi & Starship Blows Up Again

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/20

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Austin, Texas lawmakers have asked Elon Musk and Tesla to delay the planned rollout of Tesla Robotaxis until September 2025, to make sure the company complies with the new autonomous vehicle rules coming into effect. Also, another SpaceX Starship has exploded, this time during a test on the launch pad. It’s the latest in a string of such events for SpaceX, which are very expensive for the US taxpayer.Recent episodes:Ex-Tesla Manager Reveals Why Tesla is

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00:14:26

Ex-Tesla Manager Reveals Why Tesla is “Absolutely Hosed”

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/19

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how a former Tesla manager has spoken out, criticizing the company for continuing to retain Elon Musk as CEO, given his very divisive political activities and views, causing Tesla sales to decline, he says. He thinks “it’s game over” for Tesla electric vehicle sales.Recent episodes:Tesla Pausing Gigafactory as Unsold EVs Fill Parking Lots https://youtu.be/flnACxY0UYkReferenced article:Ex-Tesla manager dishes on the company and his unceremonious dismissal:

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00:21:25

Glenn Greenwald Exposes Fake Pretext for Iran War

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/19

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses how Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald has pointed out how the pretext being used to justify and cheerlead for a new war against Iran is almost identical to the fake pretext used to wage the decade-long, disastrous war against Iraq.Referenced video:Repeating Iraq War PROPAGANDA? | Green Greenwald https://youtu.be/2dQRdIFl0OM

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00:09:52

Tesla Pausing Gigafactory as Unsold EVs Fill Parking...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/18

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla is planning to pause production of Tesla electric vehicles at its Gigafactory, Texas, while Tesla “overflow” inventory seems to be building up and gathering dust in rented parking lots across the U.S.Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment

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00:21:27

Tesla Robotaxi a Dangerous Smoke & Mirrors Game:...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/17

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a recent Electrek article by Fred Lambert, who asserts that Tesla’s promised Tesla Robotaxi service launch in Austin is shaping up to be akin to a “game of smoke and mirrors”. Elon has now been predicting Tesla will soon achieve “full autonomy” since 2016.Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Critical School Bus Safety Test https://youtu.be/a2CNLkqrOMEThousands Join Class Action Over Tesla Phantom Braking https://youtu.be/ewyoQDWNuL8Report Details Fatal Tesla

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00:11:08

Tesla Self-Driving Fails Critical School Bus Safety Test

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/16

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla Full Self-Driving is continuing to fail a critical school bus safety test, this time run by The Dawn Project in collaboration with Tesla Takedown in Austin, the city in which Tesla is poised to launch its Tesla Robotaxi service soon.Referenced article:The Dawn Project And Tesla Takedown Conduct Live Demonstration Of Tesla FSD’s Critical Safety Defects In

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00:09:07

Millions Join No Kings Protests as Trump Parade Flops

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/16

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how millions of peaceful protestors have marched for the anti-authoritarian, pro-democracy No Kings protests in the United States, as the same time as Trump’s fascistic military parade was a flop, not at all attracting the large crowd he was expecting.

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00:09:20

Thousands Join Class Action Over Tesla Phantom Braking

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/14

The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses a new Federal Court class action case in Australia against Tesla over phantom braking and other issues. The class action involving thousands of Tesla drivers, is claiming that Tesla vehicles are faulty in multiple ways, including suddenly breaking at high speeds for no legitimate reason. Referenced video:Thousands of Australians join class action lawsuit against Tesla | 7.30, ABC Australia https://youtu.be/vfSFmI8PVW8Disclaimer: I am not a financial

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00:20:52

Alex Karp: Palantir’s Authoritarian Tech Billionaire CEO

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/13

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent report from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, about Palantir’s idiosyncratic CEO Alex Karp. Greenwald investigates the ideology of Karp, in relation to the secretive work Palantir engages in with the US government and its allies, including and especially Israel. Glenn argues that Alex Karp has an authoritarian bent.Related episodes:Glenn Greenwald Exposes Palantir’s Deep State Spyinghttps://youtu.be/rljmwnNUjAMElon

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00:10:28

Tesla Owners Sue Over Elon Making Cars ‘Extreme-Right...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/12

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a new lawsuit against Tesla. The lawsuit involves a group of Tesla lessees, who are insisting that Elon Musk’s recent far-right political activities have harmed the Tesla brand, made their Tesla cars symbols of far-right extremism, and destroyed their enjoyment of their Tesla electric vehicles. Mentioned video:What Authoritarians Have in Common & How to Build A Resistance | The Art of Value” Politics https://youtu.be/5cnBHlXLkkUDisclaimer: I am not a

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00:14:30

DOGE Whistleblower: Govt Fraud ‘RELATIVELY NONEXISTENT’

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2025/06/11

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how an ex-DOGE whistleblower has come forward to say that while working for DOGE, he was surprised that they found very little fraud and abuse. He wasn’t expecting that to be the case, and Elon Musk continues to tout that there was a huge amount of waste, fraud and abuse to be uncovered. Now, Elon is stepping back from DOGE amid murky results and a lack for transparency, despite proclaiming the opposite.

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00:16:51

What Authoritarians Have in Common & How to Build A...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/11

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a recent interview with Anne Applebaum, an expert on authoritarianism. Anne explains what all contemporary authoritarians have in common, and from her research offers an effective way to build an anti-authoritarian resistance movement to combat them.Referenced video:Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Showhttps://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuw

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00:19:24

Glenn Greenwald Exposes Palantir’s Deep State Spying

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/10

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a new report from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, about data and AI platform company Palantir. Greenwald exposes Palantir’s involvement in the Trump administration’s developing deep state surveillance activities, and the politics behind the founders, particularly CEO Alex Karp. Related episodes:Elon’s xAI + Peter Thiel’s Palantir Building Mass Surveillance https://youtu.be/4cXm8mKqnEUElon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part

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00:14:18

Tesla’s Head of Optimus Humanoid Robot QUITS

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/09

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how and why Tesla’s head of its Optimus robot program is leaving the company. Tesla has had quite a few high profile departures recently. Could he be exiting to work for a humanoid robot competitor, after a decade working at Tesla?Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making

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00:15:04

Trump Fascism Hits LA with National Guard Deployment

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/09

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down the developing protests in Los Angeles, with President Trump overriding California Governor Gavin Newsom to take over and deploy the California National Guard. The Trump administration is also threatening to send in US Marines if the protests escalate further. These moves are blatantly authoritarian.Related episodes:American Communities RESIST Trump’s ICE Thugs! https://youtu.be/qUfKj0KDTOUIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America

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00:14:47

Elon Fans Try to Cope with Epic Trump Feud! What’s Next?

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/06

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down and discusses some of the reactions to the epic Elon Musk and Donald Trump feud that has escalated very quickly, after working closely for months. Is Elon pulling away from Trump, scorched earth style, or will they patch it up?Related episodes:Tesla Stock TANKS After Elon and Trump GO TO WAR! https://youtu.be/FAIL-_rls_oReport Details Fatal Tesla FSD Crash Before Robotaxi Launchhttps://youtu.be/8TeTwupP6AENew! The Art of Value: Politics pod

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00:09:27

Tesla Stock Tanks After Elon and Trump GO TO WAR!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/06

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the momentous news that Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, after working very closely together are now in a serious feud. It sent Tesla stock down significantly during the day as they threatened each other.Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment

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00:16:00

Report Details Fatal Tesla FSD Crash Ahead of...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/05

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a new article about a fatal Tesla Full Self-Driving crash that involved sun glare. We also look at a Tesla influencer responses to the article, and some video clips showing some very recent ongoing issues the Tesla’s FSD (Supervised), with the Tesla Robotaxi launch in Austin supposedly just days away.Update: The FSD version is the last clip in this video, where the cybertruck hits the bridge, is FSD v13.2.9Referenced article:A Fatal Tesla Crash Shows the Limits

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00:13:45

Elon Musk’s xAI Grok is POISONING Memphis!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/04

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent video which provides evidence that Elon Musk’s xAI date center, which runs his AI Grok, is seriously polluting and poisoning the air for local communities in Memphis, Tennessee.Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon! https://youtu.be/uaLSU0Oy5nkElon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point https://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damage https://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQReferenced

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00:10:23

American Communities Resisting Trump’s ICE Thugs!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/04

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on how crowds of people in various neighborhoods and communities in the United Sates are starting to resist the escalating ICE abductions. The ICE agents typically have military-style vehicles and equipment, including using tear gas, and often in unmarked vans.

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