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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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00:13:30

Tesla US Market Share Drops Amid Surge in EV Sales

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/09/09

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla’s EV market share in the United States is dropping, and has reached a level not seen in nearly 8 years. Tesla sales and market share have been dropping in Europe, but now we are seeing US market share falling too. We also catch up on the latest Tesla Optimus robot development, comparing it to a competitor humanoid robot from Figure.Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general

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00:16:09

The Emerging Surveillance State is Called Palantir

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/09/08

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how giant tech company Palantir, co-founded by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp, has emerged as being synonymous with a US surveillance state. Palantir’s surveillance and AI tech reaches into many areas of both governments and corporations, and Palantir is aiming to be an “operating system” for the entities it works with, raising important questions about digital privacy and surveillance. Related episodes:Tim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession

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00:10:02

Tim Dillion Roasts Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession

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2025/09/08

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to comedians Tim Dillion and Joe Rogan as they roast influential investor and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel. The Rogan and Dillion roast Thiel’s current obsession with the Antichrist. Thiel is scheduled to give a four-part lecture series on this topic.Related episodes: Alex Karp: Palantir’s Authoritarian Tech Billionaire CEOhttps://youtu.be/D0ksF7bUVtYElon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disasterhttps://youtu.be/mfWEf7aDaZUReferenced videosTim Dillon on

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00:15:12

Elon Musk & Tesla are Losing Support Fast!

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/09/05

The Art of Value host JJ contends that Elon Musk’s continual stream of toxic posts on X is continuing to destroy Tesla’s brand and sales, and it’s getting worse week by week.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 decision.

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00:15:28

Epstein Survivors Compiling Own List as Trump Calls...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/09/04

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to the news that some Epstein survivors have spoken publicly outside Capitol Hill, demanding the full release of The Epstein Files. It was also revealed that they have been discussing releasing their own list of people involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. President Donald Trump continues to cal the entire story a Democrat hoax, even as the Epstein survivors’ press conference was going on.Related episodes:Are They Hiding That Trump’s Had A Stroke

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00:17:54

Elon’s Tesla 'Master Plan 4' is Like AI Chatbot Drivel

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2025/09/03

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the recent release of Elon Musk’s so-called “Master Plan 4”, which seems to be very light on detail, with not much new in it. Even some of Elon and Tesla’s most loyal fans are questioning and criticising the vague and utopian plan.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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00:21:38

Are They Hiding That Trump’s Had A Stroke?

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2025/09/02

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a detailed social media thread that speculates that Trump may have has a series of mini-strokes, and even a more significant stroke, having not been seen close-up or in front of reporters for days. This is very unusual for Trump, having not shied away from cameras for so long in years. Related episode:Is Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member

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00:40:26

EXPOSED: Dark Money SECRETLY Paying Dem Influencers

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2025/09/01

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a recent Wired article, and some relevant responses to it, from journalist Taylor Lorenz. The article details how a dark money group is reportedly secretly funding democratic influencers, and offers the influencers up to $8,000 a month to support Democratic Party politics online.Related episodes:Is Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMReferenced material:The Dark Money Group Secretly Funding Democratic Influencers | Taylor

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00:13:14

Tesla Europe Sales STILL IN FREEFALL as Arch-Rival...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/29

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla vehicle sales have continue to plummet in Europe, while rival BYD’s sales have continued surging. The overall market for EVs is growing in Europe, contrary to Elon Musk’s claim of a couple of months ago that all auto company sales have been declining. Can Tesla sales in Europe recover?Related episodes:Elon Musk’s Most Ludicrous Lie https://youtu.be/ctcxSZn7sCcTesla Robotaxi Fail & Waymo Wins First Driverless NYC Permit

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00:16:13

Fascist America: Trump Expanding Troops in US Cities

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2025/08/28

The Art of Value host JJ breaks downs how Trump has been expanding the military presence in US cities, and JJ responds to Tim Dillon’s recent monologue about this development. Has the creep of fascism in the United States turned into a fast slide?Related episodes:Ghost Town: Las Vegas Economy Grinds To A Halt! https://youtu.be/WTuQMntD4SMIs Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMReferenced videos:A Police State, Candace’s Lawsuit, & The La Quinta Promise | The

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00:13:49

Elon Musk’s Most Ludicrous Lie

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2025/08/27

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down and responds to another of Elon Musk’s most ludicrous claims. As tech news site Futurism points out, Elon is claiming that there will be a tech utopia with billions of humanoid robots, built and sold by Tesla of course, in which we humans will no longer have to work at all, and will get paid a universal high income from governments. This idea is not new though, and stems from early 20th century futurism.Related episodes:Tesla Robotaxi Fail & Waymo Wins First

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00:15:21

Is Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/26

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down recent news and opinion that President Trump might be having some very serious health issues, that he and those around Trump are trying to hide from the public.Related episodes:The Art of Value: True Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNjj1l3MS7X6irId0v0WCLOtPXLwDsMu&si=Tur_wqCirjUKf93fReferenced videos:IHIP News: Is Trump DYING? MAGA Panics After His FAILING HEALTH Becomes IMPOSSIBLE to HIDE!! https://youtu.be/3QhHXZL26X0Sickly, swollen Trump looks

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00:08:15

Tesla Robotaxi Fail & Waymo Wins First Driverless NYC...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/25

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla’s Robotaxi service has had another “critical intervention’ from an in-vehicle safety monitor, this time while Tesla company and Tesla stock champion ARK Invest was testing the service. This comes at the same time that autonomous driving competitor Waymo has been given the first driverless car permit for New York City, after more than ten million paid autonomous rides across multiple US cities. Related episodes:Elon’s Tesla Self-Driving Lies

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00:14:50

Elon’s Tesla Self-Driving Lies Are Catching Up To...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/22

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some new articles that assert that “Elon Musk’s self-driving Tesla lies are finally catching up to him”. There are mounting lawsuits and regulator investigations that are said to be calling Elon out on his decade-long claims about Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot. Related episodes:Jury Finds Tesla Partly Liable ($243m) in Autopilot Fatality https://youtu.be/1Td5wScZbd4Tesla Lied & Hid Data to Avoid Autopilot Crash Blame https://youtu.be/Ck0E1qLQn7IMusk Tesla Sued

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00:12:40

Altman's AI Bubble Warning vs Marks' Stock Market...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/21

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down two different views on the current financial markets, both relating to a possible AI bubble. One view is from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the other is from legendary investor Howard Marks, who has seen many market cycles during his decades-long Wall Street investing career, including the Dot Com Bubble, in which he sees some rhyming similarities.Related episodes:ChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic https://youtu.be/Oq3YE3YdA4kMusk vs Altman: Worst People Feud for

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00:13:34

Could This Class Action Tank Tesla's Market Value?

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/20

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a US District Judge has said that Tesla must now face a class action by California drivers, who are saying that Elon Musk and Tesla misled them for eight years about the claimed self-driving capabilities of Tesla’s electric vehicles. Could this class action impact the value of Tesla, and therefore Tesla stock?Related episodes:Jury Finds Tesla Partly Liable ($243m) in Autopilot Fatality https://youtu.be/1Td5wScZbd4Ex-Waymo CEO DESTROYS Tesla Robotaxi

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00:14:35

Is the Internet Dying? AI Slop, Bots, End of the...

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/19

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the internet as we know might be dying, or at least changing in a major way, with the rise of AI slop content and AI bots. From bot networks manipulating conversations, to AI generated content flooding every platform, the internet we used to know it is disappearing. Some internet users predicted this years ago, with what they called Dead Internet Theory, and so did “The Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton. AI bots are manipulating conversations and AI generated

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00:12:19

Ex-Waymo CEO Destroys Tesla Robotaxi Hype

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/18

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how former Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who led Waymo from a Google research project to a commercial autonomous ride-hailing business, is very skeptical about Tesla so-called Robotaxi. He claims it’s not a real robotaxi service yet.Related episodes:Musk Tesla Sued for Fraud Over Robotaxi Claims https://youtu.be/kgpCDL_CjxIWaymo Expands Again: Leaves Tesla Robotaxis in The Dust https://youtu.be/lcUEw3DlwmkElon's Wild Claim: Tesla Robotaxis to Cover Half US by 2025

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00:13:48

The Shocking Truth About ChatGPT Psychosis

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/15

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to part of a recent tech podcast episode from Jason Calacanis and colleagues Lon and Alex, who discuss the emerging phenomenon known as ChatGPT psychosis, GPT psychosis or AI psychosis. They also discuss what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said about it, and the warning signs to watch out for, for yourself and your loved ones. Related episodes:ChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic https://youtu.be/Oq3YE3YdA4kChatGPT: An Alarming New AI Religion

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00:15:31

Here's Why Tesla Cybertruck Sales Are A Disaster

The John Johnston Lounge ·

2025/08/14

The Art of Value host JJ responds to some of a recent CNBC segment which details why they think Tesla Cybertrucks haven’t been selling well, with cybertruck sales numbers continuing to go down. There are numerous reasons, including brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s very political lurch to the political far-right. Related episodes:Air Force to Use Tesla Cybertrucks for Target Practice https://youtu.be/-vAOQXEIVnYCan Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiYTesla's Europe

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