The John Johnston Lounge

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla vehicle sales are continuing to plunge across Europe, at the same time as other EV brands and the overall electric vehicle market are growing strongly. JJ looks into the possible reasons for this, including increased EV competition, and Elon Musk’s divisive politics.Latest on The Art of Value: Politics pod: ICE: Trump’s Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist Americahttps://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jgRelated episodes:Elon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low Pointhttps://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damagehttps://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQTesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymohttps://youtu.be/P6A5usFC-dUDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down and discusses how some prominent people, including experts on authoritarianism and fascism, are referring to the Trump administration’s ICE Police as Trump’s modern-day Gestapo. The ways the rule of law and democratic institutions in the U.S. are breaking down, and many warning signs of fascism are on display.Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wComparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germany https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEWe Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEReferenced videosGov. Walz says ICE is 'Trump's modern-day Gestapo' https://youtu.be/KVOrOkxeCD4Al Gore draws parallels between Trump and early Nazi Germany https://youtu.be/IrJPfGOTjd0We’re Experts in Fascism. We’re Leaving the U.S. | NYT Opinion https://youtu.be/IXR9PByA9SY"Fascism Isn't Coming, It's Here": Mehdi Hasan on Trump, Gaza & Leaving MSNBC to Start Zeteo https://youtu.be/77Op0DtbLpc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the downfall of Elon Musk’s reputation has hit another new low, with his partial exit from the Trump administration and DOGE, after his disastrous tenure. It resulted in much lower financial savings than expected, serious conflicts with Trump administration colleagues, plummeting public popularity, and a boycott against Tesla and his other companies. Related episodes:Elon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward!https://youtu.be/5Sngf0h_8fkReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damagehttps://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQElon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYNew! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced article:The Decline and Fall of Elon Muskhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/elon-musk-doge-opponents-dc/682866/Referenced video:Tanner Lecture One with Ruha Benjamin: Who Owns the Future? The Artificial Intelligentsia & the New Eugenics https://youtu.be/ZseJigkUhuEDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how, according to a new brand reputation poll, Tesla has suffered massive brand reputation damage, largely due to Elon Musk and his divisive politics and abrasive behavior over the past year in particular. Tesla used to be near the top of the poll a few years ago, but has tumbled to near the bottom.New! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the head of Tesla Self-Driving has recently admitted that Tesla is a couple of years behind Waymo at this point, yet Elon is continuing to make his typical bold predictions for Tesla Full Self-Driving and Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which is due to launch is Austin very soon.Related episodes:Tesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videosAI World in 2035: Tesla VP Ashok Elluswamy’s Bold Prediction | Gobinathhttps://youtu.be/jWC_-fj-slIWaymo's co-CEO on 10 million driverless rides and Tesla’s coming robotaxi challengehttps://youtu.be/s6qLN9FRe2kDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk has again felt the need to deny he’s a neo-fascist in an interview. We look at some of the things Elon has said and done recently that may indicate otherwise. Related episodes:Comparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germany | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to the latest interview with Elon Musk. The interviewer from Bloomberg asks tough questions and does not let Elon off the hook. Elon is asked about Tesla’s problems, how his political activities have had an impact on Tesla sales, his conflicts of interest between his DOGE activities and his various companies, and more. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! | The Art of Value: Politicshttps://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYReferenced video:Elon Musk Talks Tesla, Politics and Putin Relationship (Full Interview) | Bloomberg  https://youtu.be/gPGZRJDVXcUTo 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.

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses parts of some recent interviews with two of the world’s leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. The discussion is on similarities and differences between Trump’s second term so far, and Hitler’s 1930s fascist Germany. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETrump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wReferenced videos:How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder | Prof G Conversationshttps://youtu.be/3NIwH4nKaDgKleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G Conversations https://youtu.be/qyYqJolXE_E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla is poised to launch the first few cars of its planned robotaxi service in Austin, while Google’s Waymo is going from strength to strength, expanding to numerous US cities, and planning its first international city test. Is Tesla’s robotaxi launch as disaster waiting to happen, and can it catch Waymo? Latest on The Art of Value: Politics channel: We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a some recent interviews with two of the world’s leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism in the United Sates with the new Trump Administration, and how to start to combat it.Referenced videos:How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder | Prof G Conversationshttps://youtu.be/3NIwH4nKaDgKleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G Conversations https://youtu.be/qyYqJolXE_ETrump Breaks America, Voters Yawn? (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Focus Grouphttps://youtu.be/15k3paCFDYg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.