

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 15, 2025 • 17min
Lord Musk Wants Us 'Peasants' to Fight Each Other
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk is attempting to influence international politics again, this time in the UK. Elon is using the recent Charlie Kirk assassination to rile people up to his way of thinking, which is most definitely far-right, despite him claiming his views are centrist. Elon is also seems to be tweaking his Grok AI, so it has similar views to himself. Related episodes:Elon Musk & Tesla are Losing Support Fast! https://youtu.be/QeTvunRsxHoOnce Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gCharlie Kirk Assassinated: Political Violence Must Stop! https://youtu.be/xBc8d7beceATesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Referenced video:NEW: Elon Musk Delivers Stunning Remarks At Historic UK March (Tommy Robinson) | Farad https://youtu.be/hzLAZP2mMSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2025 • 14min
Rogansphere 'Anti-Woke Comedy' Cult is Crumbling
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Joe Rogan and his Rogansphere are currently backpedaling on their well known “anti-woke” comedy stance, after recent heavy criticism from some fellow comedians. Comedian Marc Maron has recently attacked Rogan and his Mothership comedy club circle for continuing to “punch down” by joking about marginalised groups in an increasingly authoritarian cultural environment since the 2024 Presidential Election.Related episodes:Elon Musk & Joe Rogan are CRASHING HARD https://youtu.be/vDHExwuQZa0Tim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8Joe Rogan Slams “Horrific” Musk-Trump Fascism https://youtu.be/OjoBes-Xh4c Referenced videosJoe Rogan Responds to Marc Maron's Callout | American Redact https://youtu.be/LauIhrilHo4Marc Maron Calls Out EVERYONE!!!!!! | Bad Friends https://youtu.be/_w6vwIxBEg8Marc Maron's War Against Anti-Woke Comics | Howie Mandel Does Stuff https://youtu.be/v1e0VijJQw4Anthony Jeselnik Calls Out Tony Hinchcliffe & Joe Rogan AGAIN | Comedy Enforcement https://youtu.be/Jfduy1c0WIU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2025 • 18min
Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla’s once dominant position in EVs now could be seen as a shrivelled shell of its former self. Tesla once had an 80% US EV market share, which has now slipped to under 40%, and other promised areas of the business aren’t showing much real progress, including Robotaxi and Optimus Robot.Related episodes:Tesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Tesla US Market Share Drops Amid Surge in EV Sales https://youtu.be/fWKl1QpeIXgTesla’s Dangerous Doors: Manual Release Game of Hide-n-Seek https://youtu.be/6ZH1k5GzF5QReferenced article:Tesla's Market Share Has Fallen So Badly That It's Back to 2017 Levels https://futurism.com/tesla-market-sales-2017To 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 11, 2025 • 10min
Tesla’s Dangerous Doors: Manual Release Game of Hide-n-Seek
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down and responds to a new article from Bloomberg detailing how Tesla vehicles, when there are crashes, can lose power and can turn into deadly races against time, because of a dangerous “hide-and-seek” situation to operate manual door releases. Related episodes:Jury Finds Tesla Partly Liable ($243m) in Autopilot Fatality https://youtu.be/1Td5wScZbd4Tesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Elon Musk’s Most Ludicrous Lie https://youtu.be/ctcxSZn7sCcReferenced article:Tesla’s Dangerous Doors https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-dangerous-doors/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 11, 2025 • 12min
Charlie Kirk Assassinated: Political Violence Must Stop!
The Art of Value host JJ comments on the assassination of conservative political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk. JJ also reacts to remarks about the event, from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Fox News host Jesse Watters, Elon Musk, and Bulwark host and political commentator Tim Miller.Related episodes:Fascist America: Trump Expanding Troops in US Cities https://youtu.be/7O2fYV8vFVcIs Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMReferenced videosWe’re in a Very Dangerous Place | The Bulwark https://youtu.be/ZrkokkAoBIAFox News’ Jesse Watters reacts to Charlie Kirk Assassinated https://youtu.be/aXtVqXPD3XUThis was a 'POLITICAL ASSASSINATION': Utah governor https://youtu.be/f4bWrNKBok4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 11min
US Economy Tanking: Job Numbers Revised Massively Down
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that the US labor market created way fewer jobs than previously reported and has been revised down. This has added to serious concerns the state of the US economy and what might happen next. Related episodes:Ghost Town: Las Vegas Economy Grinds To A Halt! https://youtu.be/WTuQMntD4SMTesla US Market Share Drops Amid Surge in EV Sales https://youtu.be/fWKl1QpeIXgReferenced videosJob growth revised down by 911K through March, signaling economy on shakier footing than realizedhttps://youtu.be/JuppP7IRsKI?si=Y_6BV2sQ5L9Di_x5JPMorgan CEO warns US economy is 'weakening' and could be entering into a recessionhttps://youtu.be/B3xQAM9KJcg?si=Oo6XwzbH4LMet8rmFormer CBO director says Trump's economy is "dead in the water" https://youtu.be/yjK_fX1LwbIDisclaimer: 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 10, 2025 • 15min
Tesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the latest video demo of Tesla's Optimus robot, which Elon Musk says will be a major part of the company's multi-trillion dollar future, shows the Optimus robot struggling to respond to basic questions, and walking slowly compared to other robots in development by competitor robotics companies.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 9, 2025 • 11min
BOMBSHELL: Trump Birthday Letter to Epstein Released
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given US Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for Epstein’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with President Trump’s signature, that Trump has said doesn’t exist and is a hoax.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 9, 2025 • 14min
Tesla US Market Share Drops Amid Surge in EV Sales
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 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 8, 2025 • 16min
The Emerging Surveillance State is Called Palantir
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 https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8 Alex Karp: Palantir’s Authoritarian Tech Billionaire CEOhttps://youtu.be/D0ksF7bUVtYElon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disasterhttps://youtu.be/mfWEf7aDaZUReferenced videosHow Your Tax Dollars Built Palantir's Global Surveillance Empire | Vanessa Wingårdh https://youtu.be/QECHcQyQhN0Tim Dillon on Palantir, Peter Thiel's Antichrist Talks, and The Rich Wanting to Live Forever | JRE Clips https://youtu.be/hX-oOqn0ERYDisclaimer: 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.


