The John Johnston Lounge

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla registrations for both the UK and Germany crashed in April 2025, while China’s BYD sales surged across Europe. Will the Tesla sales decline continue, or will the new Model Y save the company’s European sales?Related episodes:New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkLoyal Tesla Fans Are Losing Trust in Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dNCPR_A_OVYTesla'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.

Delve into the intriguing world of Peter Thiel's behind-the-scenes influence on media narratives. Explore how his strategies contrast with Elon Musk's quest for fame. Discover his subtle yet powerful role in shaping right-wing media through platforms like Rumble. Uncover the compelling story of a journalist's shift in political alignment and connections to Thiel's funding. Lastly, examine how Thiel's investments bridge the gap between wealth, power, and cultural shifts, reflecting the evolving landscape of American politics.

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent CNBC report on how previously loyal Tesla car and Tesla stock fans are turning away from Tesla, because of its distracted and increasingly controversial CEO Elon Musk. Referenced video:Are Tesla’s Biggest Fans Done With Elon Musk? | CNBC  https://youtu.be/OlXDlmVjoYwTo 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 host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent The Nerd Reich interview with journalists Gil Duran and Eoin Higgins, which is about how far-right tech billionaires, including Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, are attempting to buy and control parts of the media.Related episode:The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism  https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced video:Mavericks to Mouthpieces: How Tech Billionaires Like Elon Musk Broke Journalism (w/ Eoin Higgins) | The Nerd Reich https://youtu.be/9liGlr4xTpwReferenced book: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (referral link): https://amzn.to/3Z4Pmw9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some of the strong EV competition to the Tesla Model Y update, including the BYD Sealion 7, Chevy Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Honda Prologue, Volvo EX30 and more! Which one do you like the look of best?Related episodes:Tesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkNew! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced EV review videos:Tesla Model Y vs. Honda Prologue vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Chevy Equinox EV | Electric SUV Battle | Edmunds Carshttps://youtu.be/RYuo2oyDQsMSHOOTOUT: 2025 TESLA MODEL Y vs BYD SEALION 7 vs: Has BYD built a better car? | Electrifying https://youtu.be/BO1Vbyp_AxQNew Tesla Model Y v BYD Sealion: Ultimate review! | Carwow https://youtu.be/bEH5gDiESRg2025 Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: I'M SWEATING… WHO WILL WIN?! | CarSauche https://youtu.be/8fVEAJJ3cNwYou could wait for the Rivian R3X or...  | Auto Focus https://youtu.be/2TBWVwTn9WMTo 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 host JJ breaks down how Tesla sales are continuing to fall in Europe, despite the Model Y refresh being fully available to buy. Also, in a recent survey Tesla is the only EV brand with a negative perception, no doubt due to a widespread dislike of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political activities. Related episodes:Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4New! 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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk is saying he’s stepping back somewhat from running his Department of Government Efficiency, but is DOGE responsible for illegally taking government data with the aim of building a vast “database of ruin” for a surveillance state? This is exactly what whistleblower Edward Snowden warned about more than a decade ago. Related episodes:Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6EgDOGE 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/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced content:‘This Is What We Were Always Scared of’: DOGE Is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/opinion/musk-doge-data-ai.htmlEdward Snowden - Turnkey Tyranny https://youtu.be/tzQegCZBqnIAlleged NSA whistleblower warns of "turnkey tyranny" in U.S. | CBS News  https://youtu.be/BZO3hlTK9zkIt’s official! Musk leaving as Trump thanks him amid crash for Tesla and markets |MSNBC  https://youtu.be/ZQwrUUh-YsYTo 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 host JJ breaks down how legendary rocker Neil Young has debuted a politically charged new song at a live concert in Los Angeles. In the song, young delivers criticism of President Trump, Elon Musk and Elon’s company Tesla, implying that you’d have to be a fascist to buy a Tesla at this point.Related episodes:ELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4Free Speech? X Allegedly Shadow-Bans Elon’s Critics https://youtu.be/nGJ8BJ5Q2IcWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMNew! 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:Neil Young Live Debut “Let’s Roll Again” 04/26/25 Greek Theater, Los Angeles  https://youtu.be/dLYHby4N5Nk?si=rBTfnA9v4jUetfut&t=162‘If you’re a fascist, get a Tesla’: Neil Young targets Elon Musk in new song | San Francisco Chroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/neil-young-new-song-musk-trump-20298731.phpDisclaimer: 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 reports on how the Chinese EV automaker giant BYD is starting to leave Tesla in its wake. It is selling at least as many EVs as Tesla worldwide, often at much lower prices points, and its innovations are starting to outpace Tesla, which by comparison appears to be stagnating in terms of vehicle innovation. Related episodes:Tesla Earnings SUCKED & The Stock JUMPED! https://youtu.be/9-TxS5hkO7sWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkCybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction! https://youtu.be/WxLRiYekB8INew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced video:All The Ways BYD Is Leaving Tesla In The Dust | CNBC https://youtu.be/_tCIVEfCdGMDisclaimer: 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 discusses a recent New York Times article that details how Elon Musk’s X platform has allegedly been shadow-banning and suppressing some of Elon’s critics, severely impacting their freedom of speech and freedom of reach on the platform, including financially. New channel: The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced article:They Criticized Musk on X. Then Their Reach Collapsed. | New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/23/business/elon-musk-x-suppression-laura-loomer.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.