

The John Johnston Lounge
John Johnston
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 depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 14min
Tesla Influencers CRASH Early in FSD Coast-to-Coast Attempt
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how a couple of Tesla influencers who are currently attempting a US coast to coast drive using only Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised), had a crash with a big, metal object on the road, only 58 miles from where then began. Tesla’s FSD system failed to see and avoid the object. Elon Musk has claimed since 2017 that Teslas running FSD will very soon be able to drive coast to coast without having to touch the steering wheel once. As of September 2025, this has still not been achieved. Related episodes:Tesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Referenced video:Tesla Model Y - FSD Coast To Coast Attempt Part 2 | Bearded Tesla Guy https://youtu.be/PMppm1m6jioTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2025 • 19min
Kimmel Fired as MAGA Embraces Cancel Culture Censorship
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some prominent reactions to the news that comedian Jimmie Kimmel has been taken off air, and how the enthusiasm for more censorship and cancel culture is ramping up significantly and quickly. It’s obvious that this culture of growing censorship is coming directly from the Trump Oval Office, downwards.Related videos:Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYPam Bondi Needs A Free Speech Lesson https://youtu.be/meAv5dJw8xMFree Speech? Elon Musk Wants Streamer Hasan Piker Banned https://youtu.be/EXmFD4lV9W4Backlash Coming As Right-Wing Celebrates Jimmy Kimmel | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/Kd1MxWC-4JY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2025 • 11min
Tesla FSD Still Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how there are still many reports of Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) system still failing to stop for the flashing red lights and cross-arms at railroad crossings. Among other problems, when will Tesla be able to fix this major FSD issue that prevents it from reaching “full autonomy” and operating robotaxis without in-vehicle safety monitors?Related episodes:Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupantshttps://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gDisclaimer: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2025 • 15min
UN Inquiry Finds Israel is Committing Gaza Genocide
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a UN commission of Inquiry has concluded that the Israel government is committing a genocide in Gaza.Referenced videos:Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry | BBC Newshttps://youtu.be/nOda0SlHZwwUN inquiry finds Israel’s war on Gaza to be genocide https://youtu.be/GEghYVZxNAk'ChatGPT Response': UN SCOLDS Israel After Gaza Genocide Declarationhttps://youtu.be/ON5_gLslmAsTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2025 • 12min
Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents?
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down an Electrek article that asserts that Tesla is attempting to conceal the details of three accidents involving its recently launched Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite only having a small fleet of robotaxis in a geofenced area.Related episodes:Tesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gTesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Referenced article:Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents https://electrek.co/2025/09/17/tesla-hide-3-robotaxi-accidents/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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 9min
Pam Bondi Needs A Free Speech Lesson
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board has penned an article calling out U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for seeming to think that “hate speech” is illegal, and that even the late Charlie Kirk knew better, and said so. Does AG Pam Bondi need a US Free Speech 101 lesson? We also look at The Verge article about how JD Vance, the Vice President of the US, has blessed “hunting people down for Charlie Kirk wrongthink”.Related episodes:Charlie Kirk's Most Controversial Takes https://youtu.be/1bgdGXFlGFkRogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYLord Musk Wants Us 'Peasants' to Fight Each Other https://youtu.be/qJCwGgoqnaMReferenced articles:Pam Bondi Needs a Free Speech Tutorial https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pam-bondi-free-speech-hate-speech-charlie-kirk-first-amendment-a4f09203The right wing is creating a society of snitches https://www.theverge.com/policy/778972/right-wing-harassment-firings-charlie-kirk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 9min
Tesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that the NHTSA has opened a new investigation into Tesla, about Model Ys trapping vehicle occupants inside in certain situations. Tesla has also settled a California crash lawsuit related to the use of its Autopilot software. Related episodes:Tesla’s Dangerous Doors: Manual Release Game of Hide-n-Seek https://youtu.be/6ZH1k5GzF5QOnce Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gTesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Disclaimer: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 17min
Charlie Kirk's Most Controversial Takes
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some of Charlie Kirk’s most controversial political views.Related episodes:Charlie Kirk Assassinated: Political Violence Must Stop! https://youtu.be/xBc8d7beceALord Musk Wants Us 'Peasants' to Fight Each Other https://youtu.be/qJCwGgoqnaMRogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYReferenced videosINSANE Charlie Kirk Clip Explains Everything | Adam Mockler https://youtu.be/Upp7HVa1lVY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
Free Speech? Elon Musk Wants Streamer Hasan Piker Banned
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how supposed “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk is currently trying to get well known leftist streamer and podcaster Hasan Piker (HasanAbi) banned from Twitch, by asking Jeff Bezos to take action in this regard, as Twitch is owned by Amazon. Could this be the beginning of an attempted crackdown on leftist free speech?Related episodes:Lord Musk Wants Us 'Peasants' to Fight Each Other https://youtu.be/qJCwGgoqnaMCharlie Kirk Assassinated: Political Violence Must Stop! https://youtu.be/xBc8d7beceARogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYReferenced video:Elon, just call me up | HasanAbi https://youtu.be/XwUwqC_Z-8c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2025 • 11min
Trump Looks and Sounds Like He’s Had A Stroke
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the latest news and speculation about President Trump’s increasingly obvious health issues. Given Trump’s obvious face-droop, has Trump had a stroke, or a series of mini-strokes, that The White House is not telling the public about? Related episodes:Are They Hiding That Trump’s Had A Stroke? https://youtu.be/vqeV2WywqgsIs Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


