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The John Johnston Lounge

Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, where tech, business, politics, and culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for a daily breakdown of some of the most powerful tech companies and people. JJ goes beyond the headlines to critique the unusual psychology, strategies, and politics of tech billionaires Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Peter Thiel (Palantir), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and others. Whether it"s an inflating AI bubble, a Silicon Valley coup, or the politics of

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00:15:09

Ed Zitron’s AI Bubble Warning Goes Mainstream (Tech...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/31

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Ed Zitron’s critique of AI tech and the AI market boom or bubble has gone mainstream, with the media coverage he’s now getting, including The Diary Of A CEO interview. JJ clarifies what he agrees with in Zitron’s AI Bubble critique, and what he doesn’t.Referenced videos:The Man Who Calls BS On AI: They’re LYING About AI, 2027 Is When It All Breaks! | Ed Zitron – The Diary Of A CEO https://youtu.be/Lf5oqGOCRCMNvidia CRUSHES Earnings, Ed Zitron Is WRONG, Will The Fed

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00:12:40

Broligarchs In Panic: 'The Nerd Reich' Just Hit...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/28

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Gil Duran’s new book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism And The War On Democracy, is now a New York Times Bestseller. In the book, Duran details how Silicon Valley has been “taken over by a cult of radical billionaires, who see the destruction of democracy through technology as their destiny”. However, the more people know about their plans, the more they hate it; which is why Gil Duran’s new book is so important. The Nerd Reich, Gil Duran, Silicon Valley,

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00:14:37

Inside Peter Thiel’s Bet To Control Washington: A...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/27

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how tech oligarchs Peter Thiel and Elon Musk have been seeking to influence U.S. politics in a big way. As Gil Duran details, in Peter Thiel’s case, that’s through funding and influencing the rise of JD Vance.. These tech billionaire “broligarchs” have anti-democratic, un-American political intentions. Referenced video:Trump White House CAPTURED by Tech Oligarchs?!?! | Legal AF https://youtu.be/v_NWH2vue3MPeter Thiel, Elon Musk, JD Vance, Gil Duran, tech oligarchs,

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00:13:09

Tech Broligarchs PANIC As They Trigger Their Own Ruin

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/26

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how the tech “broligarchs” or Silicon Valley tech billionaires are starting to panic, as they can see the escalating public backlash about what they have been doing with emerging AI technology, including building numerous data centres and a surveillance network.Related video:Why Elon Musk Is Terrified of This New Book https://youtu.be/-DD-3OJG2qcReferenced videos:Silicon Valley PANICS Over Public Hatred Fueling Wealth Tax | Breaking Points

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00:15:41

The Real Estate Domino Effect Has Begun

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/24

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the property market bust that’s been happening in New Zealand, and whether it could now be spreading to Australia, and beyond. Related epsiode:New Zealand’s Housing Market Crash: A Warning To The World https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uuZ23kRqtEGjAZG9A8VL7Referenced video clips:People selling up now are losing more on their properties than you think | Stuff NZ https://youtu.be/YEj8Zin9M7AUnemployment hits 11-year high – with Bernard Hickey | The Spinoff

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00:17:48

New Zealand’s Housing Market Crash: A Warning To The...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/21

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how his home country of New Zealand is now experiencing a long housing market bust, after a massive bubble that built-up over many years, that most people came to see as “normal”. JJ also looks a possible lessons for other places in the world, including right now “across the ditch” in Australia. Referenced videos:The Real Reason You Can't Afford a House | Patrick Boyle https://youtu.be/qROG2uXPChYNZ seeing biggest and longest property market downturn in nearly 50

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00:11:14

AI Bubble: EU Central Bank Warns AI Crash Coming

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/20

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how analysis published by the European Central Bank has made the case this week that a “market correction” to AI investment euphoria is highly probable, and has the potential for far-reaching financial consequences. It’s not the only institution that has recently warned of this.ai bubble, ecb, european central bank, market crash, finance news, tech stocks, economy, stock market, johnston lounge——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is

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00:13:06

Are You Being Tracked? Flock Camera Controversy...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/19

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the current controversy surrounding Flock cameras in the US. There’s a massive public backlash from people concerned about mass surveillance and misuse of the technology, and the growing number of Flock cameras all of the country. Flock Cameras, Mass Surveillance, Privacy Rights, Big Brother, Tech News, JJ Lounge, John Johnston, Police State, ALPR, Civil Liberties, Data Privacy, Surveillance State, Flock Safety, Government Surveillance, Current Events——Disclaimer: I am

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00:12:20

How Big Tech Fascists Are Hijacking Democracy | Gil...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/18

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down Gil Durán’s new book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, which is being released today. JJ reacts to part of a Democracy Now interview with Durán, in which he discusses the book, which includes Silicon Valley fascists such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Curtis Yarvin and more.Referenced video:"The Nerd Reich": Author Gil Durán on Big Tech Fascism, Peter Thiel, JD Vance & the War on Democracy | Democracy Now

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00:13:25

Musked? Why Tesla Retail Investors Are Big Mad At Elon

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/17

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how more and more Tesla retail investors are getting mad at Elon, as Tesla seems to be languishing, with the stock price going down and underperforming over the past five years, while Elon seems way more excited about SpaceX.Referenced video:I Can't Stay Quiet on Tesla & SpaceX Anymore! https://youtu.be/tfj5RxkKmOw | Hans Nelson and FarzadTesla, Elon Musk, TSLA, Tesla stock, SpaceX, retail investors, investing, stock market, finance, John Johnston Lounge, Tesla

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00:11:49

Is SpaceX The Next Enron? | Kara Swisher

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/17

ohn Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent episode of On with Kara Swisher, in which a panel discuses the question: Is SpaceX the next Enron? The panel includes Ed Elson from Prof G Markets, Tim Higgins from The Wall Street Journal, and Bethany McLean, who co-authored the book The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron. Referenced video:“This is a genuine scandal”: The SpaceX IPO and why it matters | On with Kara Swisher https://youtu.be/0z_W7S1XmL0SpaceX, Kara

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00:11:07

Why Elon Musk is Terrified of This New Book by Gil Duran

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/12

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how journalist Gil Duran has a new book that argues a small circle of Silicon Valery billionaires, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen, have come to believe that democracy is in their way, and that only they and their technologies should govern in its place. Referenced channel:The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran https://www.youtube.com/@TheNerdReichNewsElon Musk, Silicon Valley, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Gil Duran, Technocracy, Tech Billionaires,

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00:11:18

SpaceX Stock Price: It’s Fairy Dust & Magic Wands |...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/11

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to Scott Galloway and Ed Elson on Prof G Markets podcast, in which they break down the stock, following the SpaceX first earnings report, and the stock dropping dramatically before the first insider stock-lockup ended. They both think SpaceX stock is being way overvalued by the market.SpaceX, SpaceX stock, Scott Galloway, Prof G Markets, John Johnston, stock market, investing, SpaceX valuation, Elon Musk, tech stocks, stock analysis, Prof G, Ed Elson, stock market reaction,

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00:15:38

Aswath Damodaran: “My Bet Is We’ve Hit Peak AI...”

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/10

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some of a couple of recent interviews with “The Dean of Valuation”, Prof. Aswath Damodaran, who thinks there will be more market, and specifically AI-related stock corrections to come. Prof. Damodaran thinks the current market situation rhymes with the historic Dot Com Bubble.Aswath Damodaran, Stock Market Correction, AI Bubble, Market Crash, Dot Com Bubble, Stock Valuation, Investing, Stock Market News, Magnificent Seven, John Johnston, The Johnston Lounge, John

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00:12:43

SpaceX Stock Rockets After Lockup Ends Because...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/10

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how SpaceX stock (SPCX) rocketed-up straight after the first stock lock-up ended, becoming a buy-the-news stock market event, which surprised quite a few market observers, including Eli The Computer Guy. JJ reacts to a video from Eli on the subject, and also from Chris Norlund.SpaceX, SpaceX Stock, SPCX, Elon Musk, Stock Market, Investing, Lockup Period, Stock Market News, Eli The Computer Guy, Chris Norlund, The John Johnston Lounge, John Johnston, Buy The News,

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00:13:25

AI Bubble Falters: AI Company Skeptics Out in Force

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/07

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some clips of some liked-minded podcasters, including House of El: AI, Eli The Computer Guy, Chris Norlund, and The Tech Report. They are similarly skeptical of some AI-related companies and technologies, riding high during the AI Bubble.Referenced YT channels:House of El: AI https://www.youtube.com/@houseofel-aiEli The Computer Guy https://www.youtube.com/@elithecomputerguyChris Norlund https://www.youtube.com/@realchrisThe Tech Report

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00:13:37

SpaceX Stock Crashes: Elon Skeptics Out in Force

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/07

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some videos by some liked-minded podcasters, including House of El: AI, Eli The Computer Guy, and Chris Norlund. They are similarly skeptical of Elon Musk and his claims and “predictions” for SpaceX.Referenced YT channels:House of El: AI https://www.youtube.com/@houseofel-aiEli The Computer Guy https://www.youtube.com/@elithecomputerguyChris Norlund https://www.youtube.com/@realchrisSpaceX, Elon Musk, SpaceX stock, Elon skeptics, John Johnston, House of El AI, Eli The

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00:11:58

SpaceX Stock Crashing as SpaceX Crashes into Moon

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/06

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down SpaceX has been crashing on two fronts. SpaceX stock has been crashing since its post-IPO peak, and a SpaceX rocket has accidentally crashed into the Moon, creating a big new crater. SpaceX, SpaceX Stock, Moon Crash, Elon Musk, Stock Market, SpaceX IPO, Investing, Stock Market News, SpaceX News, Falcon 9, Finance News, Space News, John Johnston, The John Johnston Lounge, SpaceX Crash, Moon Impact, Finance, Investing News——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and

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00:15:27

SpaceX Pumpers Out in Force as Stock Crashes

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/06

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down SpaceX pumpers are out in force after the company’s first earnings report as a public company. SpaceX stock dropped over 13% in reaction to earnings, and is now more than 50% down from its post-IPO peak.SpaceX, SpaceX stock, stock market, Elon Musk, investing, stocks to watch, stock market crash, finance, Starlink, John Johnston, The John Johnston Lounge, stock analysis, IPO, SpaceX earnings, stock crash, value investing, finance news, tech stocks, stock market

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00:12:19

Riiight. Elon Claims SpaceX Revenue to Hit $1T by 2030

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2026/08/05

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of Elon Musk’s grand claims for SpaceX in the coming years, made in the first SpaceX Earnings Call, including reaching $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, and maybe by 2029.SpaceX, Elon Musk, SpaceX Earnings Call, Starlink, John Johnston, The John Johnston Lounge, SpaceX Revenue, SpaceX 1 Trillion, SpaceX News, Tech News, Tesla, Mars Mission, SpaceX Stock, Financial News——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This

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