

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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May 18, 2025 • 11min
10K Cybertrucks UNSOLD! Ford F-150 Now TOP-SELLING EV Pickup
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla reportedly has around 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks in inventory, while Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup has claimed the top EV pickups sales spot for the the first quarter of 2025. Has Elon Musk’s far-right politics turned-off a lot of potential Tesla buyers?New! The Art of Value: Politics channel 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.

May 16, 2025 • 16min
Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how EV startup Slate Auto has significant interest in the US market since unveiling their first EV model, which is a very affordable, bare-bones EV pickup truck, which can also be easily configured into an SUV. The company has gathered over 100,000 reservations for the electric vehicle. Related episodes:New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMCybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction! https://youtu.be/WxLRiYekB8IReferenced video:Slate's Cheap $25K EV Truck Can Transform Into An SUV | Inside EVs https://youtu.be/cq1qEjwSYkw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2025 • 21min
Hasan Piker & Anti-Trump TikToker DETAINED & INTERROGATED
The Art of Value host JJ beaks down how one of the biggest progressive political streamers in the US, Hasan Piker, was recently detained and interrogated at a US airport when re-entering the U.S. This is not an isolated incident, there are also reports of TikTokers, such as eyesofsav, who have had similar experiences, even while being U.S. citizens. This seems to be a strategy to intimidate creators from criticising the Trump regime, instilling an atmosphere of fear, even though free speech is protected by law in the United States.Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wTrump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRsNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videos:I was detained by customs and border patrol... https://youtu.be/RI5FH2vZanQDisclaimer: 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.

May 14, 2025 • 17min
Elon Musk’s GIGA-GRIFT in Saudi Arabia Interview
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to the latest interview Elon Musk gave in Saudi Arabia this week, tagging along with President Trump on his state visit. In his sales pitch, Elon added to his already “optimistic” predictions for the future of the technologies his companies are developing, despite many of his previous predictions proving highly inaccurate. Related episodes:US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cTrump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRsTesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dtsnBZJBqTUTesla Deliveries FALL in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp https://youtu.be/fi-uvDopxNgDisclaimer: 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.

May 13, 2025 • 14min
US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the US road safety watchdog, the NHTSA, has just sent Tesla a letter requiring more proof of the safety of Tesla FSD, ahead of its imminent Tesla Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas. The NHTSA doesn’t seem to know much about it yet, even though it’s scheduled to be just weeks away! New! The Art of Value: Politics channel 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.

May 12, 2025 • 13min
Tesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how some current and former Tesla employees have come out to confirm that Tesla is indeed having a significant demand problem, and they are blaming Elon Musk’s divisive politics. They want Elon to step down as CEO to save the company. New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced article:Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it | Electrekhttps://electrek.co/2025/05/11/tesla-employees-ask-elon-musk-resign-confirm-massive-demand-problem-get-fired/To 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.

May 12, 2025 • 16min
Trump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the astonishing news that, in what may be the most valuable “gift” ever to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is poised to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar. The jet will apparently be available for use by Trump as the new Air Force One until he leaves office, then ownership will be transferred to the Trump’s presidential library foundation!Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Righthttps://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wElon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinReferenced content:Trump caught in BOMBSHELL corruption scheme | Brian Tyler Cohen https://youtu.be/UFCbO5o7PNwAnne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Showhttps://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuwTrump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources | ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-poised-accept-palace-sky-gift-trump/story?id=121680511 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2025 • 19min
Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers has indicated that they are “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus, a basic US constitutional right, and calls out “radical rogue judges” for ruling against the administration on a number of issues.Related episodes:Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwElon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oUNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videos:Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants | PBS https://youtu.be/Bi1YgaCrUNc'Serious threat’: Trump admin pushes extreme deportation powers amid constitutional crisis warning https://youtu.be/RZY7iBC6qWkTo 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.

May 9, 2025 • 18min
Elon Musk is “an Evil Piece of Garbage” Here’s Why
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a couple of recent articles outlining the damage Elon Musk has caused to a lot of people with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Elon has been saying it’s all about finding “waste, fraud, and abuse”, but it seems it’s mostly about something else entirely.Related episodes:Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYTesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y!https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwTesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil"https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6EgNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced articles:Elon Musk Is an Evil Piece of Garbage—and an A-Level Fraud Toohttps://newrepublic.com/article/194769/elon-musk-evil-garbage-fraudBill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cutshttps://archive.ph/B7ix2#selection-1571.0-1571.66To 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.

May 8, 2025 • 15min
Tesla Deliveries Fall in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla’s China deliveries are slipping, at the same time as home-grown Chinese brands are ramping up production and sales in the biggest EV market in the world. Are these the “Tesla killers” they have been talked about for so long?Related episodes:Tesla UK & Germany Sales CRASH While BYD Sales SURGE https://youtu.be/gZrvCEAfxxQNew Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkTesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMNew! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo 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.


