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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

00:12:52

Elon Musk’s Desperate “Code Red” Tesla Earnings Call

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/22

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how one of Wall Street’s most bullish Tesla analysts says that it’s now a “code red situation” for Tesla earnings, and says Musk needs to leave DOGE and focus back on Tesla. We also preview what Elon Musk might say and do to revive Tesla’s outlook, or at least the perception of the company, amid the major brand damage Elon has inflicted.The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsRelated episode:Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a

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00:07:47

Joe Rogan & Candice Owens Turn Against Trump

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/22

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how influential Trump-supporting podcasters Joe Rogan and Candice Owens are both starting to turn against the Trump regime, specifically on the issue of sending people to the super-max prison in El Salvador (CECOT) without due process of the low. Related episodes:Trump Goes Full Mask-Off Fascist on Deportations https://youtu.be/4zWJFLzQ0Cw

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00:17:09

Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster!...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/21

The Art of Value host JJ responds to a new Times Radio interview of a Tesla Whistleblower, engineer Christina Balan, who has won a lawsuit against Tesla, and is now able to reveal much about the inner corporate culture and operations at Tesla. Christina reveals how CEO Elon Musk treated her and other employees when they tried to raise multiple, serious safety and defect concerns with the vehicles.Related episodes:Elon Musk’s Ex-Friend Reveals Why He’s ‘Very Dangerous’

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00:14:52

Cybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction!

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2025/04/18

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s longtime pet project, is not selling at anywhere near the rate Elon predicted. In fact, at present it’s selling at around a tenth of his projected sales for 2025. We also look at Tesla’s overall sales rate over the past few months, which has not been great for Tesla. Related episodes:DOGE Whistleblower Reveals Massive Govt Data Breach | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/MTqZ05hPdNkTesla Cybertruck Biggest Auto Flop

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00:13:36

DOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened!

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2025/04/17

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how a whistleblower has revealed how he discovered a huge data breach at the government agency he works for, while Elon Musk’s DOGE team was working there. He describes what he found out and also how he was surveilled and threatened outside of work because of his imminent whistleblowing. Mentioned video:DOGE Whistleblower Reveals Massive Govt Data Breach | The Art of Value: Poltics https://youtu.be/MTqZ05hPdNkRelated episodes:Elon Musk’s Ex-Friend Reveals Why

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00:11:05

New Tesla Model Y Review: “Everyone will hate you”

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/16

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to a new Tesla Model Y (2025) review from Car magazine from the U.K. The reviewer finds many unsatisfactory things about the Model Y refresh, giving it a mediocre rating and comparing it unfavourably to its EV competitiors. Related episodes:Tesla Cybertruck Biggest Auto Flop EVER! https://youtu.be/i3mtwMgjxEsTesla Deliveries NOSEDIVE as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk https://youtu.be/GEzXknQzTcwNew: The Art of Value: Politics channel

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00:13:27

Trump Goes Full Mask-Off Fascist on Deportations |...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/16

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how the Trump regime has already gone full mask-off fascist in its aggressive pursuit of deporting people to an El Salvadorian mega-prison. Trump says he wants El Salvador for build many more prisons, and says he wants to start deporting “home-growns” as he calls them, meaning US citizens. Related episodes:The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcObama Speaks Up About Trump Regime Tyranny https://youtu.be/kCEkeTcA2UUStock Market

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00:16:49

Elon About To Be FIRED? Trump Officials ATTACK Musk!

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2025/04/15

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down news that Elon Musk has become deeply unpopular with both Trump administration officials and the public. Is Elon about to be fired from DOGE by President Trump?

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00:11:15

Elon Musk’s Ex-Friend Reveals Why He’s ‘Very Dangerous’

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2025/04/14

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a 60 Minutes Australia report, in which an ex-longtime friend and business partner of Elon Musk, Philip Low, reveals why he thinks Elon is “very, very dangerous”, when it comes to what he is doing with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) inside the U.S. government.Related episodes:The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced video:Are Elon Musk’s days in the White House

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00:15:53

The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism | Politics

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2025/04/14

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down some recent, important online journalism to do with rising tech fascism, involving so-called “broligarchs”. These tech billionaires aim to change governments to tech authoritarianism, and to set up their own “network states” in various place around the world. Referenced in the video:This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED https://youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNEThe Nerd Reich with Gil Duran: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNerdReichNewsArticle:

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00:16:37

Elon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling

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2025/04/12

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s public lies are starting to unravel, and his hidden agenda being exposed. From his claims for being able to cut $2 trillion from the government budget with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to saying he wanted OpenAI to be non-profit, to saying Tesla cars would be appreciating assets, we look at some of Elon’s wildest public claims. New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: I am

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00:16:22

Elon Musk's DOGE Axes Tesla Safety Regulator's Staff

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2025/04/11

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how recent job cuts at the US traffic safety regulator carried out by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have disproportionately hit staff assessing autonomous or self-driving risks, on which Elon has staked the future of Tesla. Is this a conflict of interest for Elon?Related episodes:Elon Musk’s Ex-Longtime Friend Exposes Hidden Agenda https://youtu.be/-gl5y6XZ4qYThe Art of Value: Politics channel:

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00:15:48

Elon Musk’s Ex-Longtime Friend Exposes Hidden Agenda

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/10

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s former longtime friend Philip Low has revealed what he thinks is Elon’s hidden agenda, involving his government intervention with DOGE, and with Tesla and his other companies. Related episodes:Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41IHow Elon Musk & MAGA Billionaires Plan to Destroy Democracy https://youtu.be/WzR6fG5PfQ8The Tangled $ Web of Elon Musk, Trump, Peter Thiel & JD

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00:14:26

Elon Tears into Trump Team as Tesla Stock Tanks

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/09

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the feud between Elon Musk and one of Trump’s Tariff team members regarding the new tariff policy that is rocking global trade and stock markets. Elon is not in agreement with Trump on the tariffs and is saying so. Could this be the beginning of a rift between Elon Musk and Trump?Another The Art of Value channel:The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is

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00:11:26

Obama Speaks Up About Trump Regime Tyranny

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/09

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to some recent remarks from former President Barack Obama, who spoke up about how democracy in the United States is being eroded under the current Trump administration. He talks about some of the things he’s seeing and what can be done about it.Referenced video:'It's up to all of us to fix this,' Obama says about democracy | PBS Newshour https://youtu.be/J48l41l94HQ

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00:18:50

Elon Musk: “Why do they hate me?” Let’s Count The...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/08

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the reasons more and more people dislike Elon Musk, with reference to a recent video by anti-scam YouTuber Thunderf00t. Elon can’t seem to understand why so many people feel like this, despite all he’s done and said over the past few years to deserve it.Related episodes:Stock Market PANICS as Trump Says to ‘Take Medicine’ | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/7xrKBjZMZQ8Referenced video:Elon Musk “Why do they hate me??!” –The SHOCKING truth! | Thunderf00t

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00:11:18

Elon Musk Condemns Trump Tariffs That’ll Sink Tesla

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/07

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down what Elon Musk has just said about Trump’s new tariff agenda. Elon is obviously not happy about it, as likely he thinks the widespread tariffs will harm Tesla, SpaceX (especially Starlink) and his other companies. Related episodes:Massive Trump & Musk Protests Erupt Across America | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/wOLSiEOgPM4Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general

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00:12:23

Stock Market Panics as Trump Says to ‘Take Medicine’

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/07

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how stock markets around the world are panicking and crashing, as President Trump doubles down on his tough tariff talk. In an interview on the way back from Florida, Trump said the stock market might have to take its medicine before the economy gets better long term - short term pain, long term gain.Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes

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00:16:50

Massive Trump & Musk Protests Erupt Across America

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/06

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on and discusses the massive protests that have erupted across the United States this past weekend. They are part of the “Hands Off” democracy protests, which the Tesla Takedown movement has also endorsed. Hrere's The Art of Value: Politics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics

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00:54:37

Everything Just Got Worse for Tesla & Elon Musk

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/04/05

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the latest news about Tesla and Elon Musk. Almost everything seems to have gotten worse for Elon and Tesla this past week, including for Tesla stock. We look at the lates news, and look back at the week’s events in this episode.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

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