x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

technology

All Episodes

00:09:19

Telsa Sales Continue CRASHING in France!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/03

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla electric car sales in France are continuing to crash, even with the new Model Y refresh having ramped up. This looks to be disastrous for Tesla and for Elon Musk. What could be to blame for the declining sales in Europe?Latest on The Art of Value: Politics - Elon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disaster https://youtu.be/mfWEf7aDaZURelated episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon! https://youtu.be/uaLSU0Oy5nkTesla Sales PLUNGE

en

00:17:03

Elon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disaster

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/03

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to a recent piece from CBS about Elon Musk and the Trump administration, Elon’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his companies. Elon now seems to be backing away from DOGE and the Trump administration. Is it because he has become hugely unpopular with the public and his companies are suffering? Did Elon make a major miscalculation, thinking potential Tesla customers would be supportive of his far-right political activities? Related

en

00:22:14

Bombshell Report Exposes Elon’s ‘Intense’ Drug Use

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/02

The Art of Value host JJ discusses a new bombshell New York Times article, in which it is alleged that Elon Musk’s drug use, involving multiple drugs, has been way more intense than previously reported. The reporting cites a dozen or so people close with Elon Musk.Related episodes:Elon BROKEN After Tesla & DOGE Disasters https://youtu.be/i3c7tHMhS50Elon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point https://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioElon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward! https://youtu.be/5Sngf0h_8fkNew on

en

00:13:17

Elon’s xAI + Peter Thiel’s Palantir Building Mass...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/06/02

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on and discusses how the Trump administration has chosen Peter Thiel’s company Palantir to help create an unprecedented “master database” on every American, that could in the near future be used for domestic mass surveillance.Related episodes:DOGE Whistleblower Reveals Massive Govt Data Breach https://youtu.be/MTqZ05hPdNkThe Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascismhttps://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in

en

00:13:56

Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/30

The Art of Value host JJ breads down how, even though the launch of autonomous Tesla Robotaxis in Austin is only days away, The Dawn Project has just conducted “school bus tests”, and the Full Self-Driving software failed to stop for a moving child mannequin every time. Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymo https://youtu.be/P6A5usFC-dUTesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla

en

00:16:14

It's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/29

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of some recent interviews with experts on authoritarianism, fascism, and Donald Trump. Timothy Snyder, Anne Applebaum, and David Cay Johnston. discuss the current rise of authoritarianism in the United Sates and how many people are struggling to come to terms with that reality.Related episodes:Comparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germanyhttps://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEWe Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in

en

00:13:02

Elon BROKEN After Tesla & DOGE Disasters

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/29

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down why Elon Musk might be looking tired and broken these days. Elon seems to be having numerous disastrous outcomes both with Tesla and DOGE, with are related. Elon is reportedly pulling back from DOGE and focusing on his ailing auto and tech company Tesla, after declines in sales and his public popularity. Related episodes:Tesla Sales PLUNGE in Europe While Other EV Brands SURGEhttps://youtu.be/naKRigy7nJAElon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low

en

00:12:09

Tesla Sales Plunge in Europe While Other EV Brands Surge

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/28

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla vehicle sales are continuing to plunge across Europe, at the same time as other EV brands and the overall electric vehicle market are growing strongly. JJ looks into the possible reasons for this, including increased EV competition, and Elon Musk’s divisive politics.Latest on The Art of Value: Politics pod: ICE: Trump’s Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist Americahttps://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jgRelated episodes:Elon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low

en

00:15:28

ICE: Trump’s Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist America

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/27

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down and discusses how some prominent people, including experts on authoritarianism and fascism, are referring to the Trump administration’s ICE Police as Trump’s modern-day Gestapo. The ways the rule of law and democratic institutions in the U.S. are breaking down, and many warning signs of fascism are on display.Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wComparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s

en

00:13:57

Elon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/27

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the downfall of Elon Musk’s reputation has hit another new low, with his partial exit from the Trump administration and DOGE, after his disastrous tenure. It resulted in much lower financial savings than expected, serious conflicts with Trump administration colleagues, plummeting public popularity, and a boycott against Tesla and his other companies. Related episodes:Elon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward!https://youtu.be/5Sngf0h_8fkReputation Poll Reveals

en

00:12:29

Reputation Poll Reveals Tesla's Epic Brand Damage

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/26

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how, according to a new brand reputation poll, Tesla has suffered massive brand reputation damage, largely due to Elon Musk and his divisive politics and abrasive behavior over the past year in particular. Tesla used to be near the top of the poll a few years ago, but has tumbled to near the bottom.New! The Art of Value: Politics pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial

en

00:14:08

Tesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/23

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the head of Tesla Self-Driving has recently admitted that Tesla is a couple of years behind Waymo at this point, yet Elon is continuing to make his typical bold predictions for Tesla Full Self-Driving and Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which is due to launch is Austin very soon.Related episodes:Tesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cWhy

en

00:15:59

Elon Musk Again Denies He’s a Neo-Fascist But…

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/22

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk has again felt the need to deny he’s a neo-fascist in an interview. We look at some of the things Elon has said and done recently that may indicate otherwise. Related episodes:Comparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germany | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEDisclaimer: 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

en

00:18:17

Elon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/21

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to the latest interview with Elon Musk. The interviewer from Bloomberg asks tough questions and does not let Elon off the hook. Elon is asked about Tesla’s problems, how his political activities have had an impact on Tesla sales, his conflicts of interest between his DOGE activities and his various companies, and more. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! | The Art of Value: Politicshttps://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETesla Robotaxi Disaster

en

00:16:30

Comparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germany

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/21

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses parts of some recent interviews with two of the world’s leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. The discussion is on similarities and differences between Trump’s second term so far, and Hitler’s 1930s fascist Germany. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETrump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right

en

00:17:15

Tesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/20

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla is poised to launch the first few cars of its planned robotaxi service in Austin, while Google’s Waymo is going from strength to strength, expanding to numerous US cities, and planning its first international city test. Is Tesla’s robotaxi launch as disaster waiting to happen, and can it catch Waymo? Latest on The Art of Value: Politics channel: We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEDisclaimer: I am not a

en

00:18:09

We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/19

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a some recent interviews with two of the world’s leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism in the United Sates with the new Trump Administration, and how to start to combat it.Referenced videos:How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder | Prof G Conversationshttps://youtu.be/3NIwH4nKaDgKleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G

en

00:10:34

10K Cybertrucks UNSOLD! Ford F-150 Now TOP-SELLING EV...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/18

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla reportedly has around 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks in inventory, while Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup has claimed the top EV pickups sales spot for the the first quarter of 2025. Has Elon Musk’s far-right politics turned-off a lot of potential Tesla buyers?New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for

en

00:15:32

Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/16

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how EV startup Slate Auto has significant interest in the US market since unveiling their first EV model, which is a very affordable, bare-bones EV pickup truck, which can also be easily configured into an SUV. The company has gathered over 100,000 reservations for the electric vehicle. Related episodes:New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMCybertruck Sales

en

00:21:09

Hasan Piker & Anti-Trump TikToker DETAINED &...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/05/15

The Art of Value host JJ beaks down how one of the biggest progressive political streamers in the US, Hasan Piker, was recently detained and interrogated at a US airport when re-entering the U.S. This is not an isolated incident, there are also reports of TikTokers, such as eyesofsav, who have had similar experiences, even while being U.S. citizens. This seems to be a strategy to intimidate creators from criticising the Trump regime, instilling an atmosphere of fear, even though free speech is

en

681 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs