

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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Apr 15, 2025 • 17min
Elon About To Be FIRED? Trump Officials ATTACK Musk!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down news that Elon Musk has become deeply unpopular with both Trump administration officials and the public. Is Elon about to be fired from DOGE by President Trump? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2025 • 11min
Elon Musk’s Ex-Friend Reveals Why He’s ‘Very Dangerous’
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a 60 Minutes Australia report, in which an ex-longtime friend and business partner of Elon Musk, Philip Low, reveals why he thinks Elon is “very, very dangerous”, when it comes to what he is doing with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) inside the U.S. government.Related episodes:The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced video:Are Elon Musk’s days in the White House numbered? | 60 Minutes Australia https://youtu.be/NfzcH93Zbr4To 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.

Apr 14, 2025 • 16min
The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism | Politics
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down some recent, important online journalism to do with rising tech fascism, involving so-called “broligarchs”. These tech billionaires aim to change governments to tech authoritarianism, and to set up their own “network states” in various place around the world. Referenced in the video:This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED https://youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNEThe Nerd Reich with Gil Duran: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNerdReichNewsArticle: The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor | The GuardianArticle: The Education of a Libertarian | Peter Thiel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2025 • 17min
Elon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s public lies are starting to unravel, and his hidden agenda being exposed. From his claims for being able to cut $2 trillion from the government budget with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to saying he wanted OpenAI to be non-profit, to saying Tesla cars would be appreciating assets, we look at some of Elon’s wildest public claims. 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.

Apr 11, 2025 • 16min
Elon Musk's DOGE Axes Tesla Safety Regulator's Staff
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how recent job cuts at the US traffic safety regulator carried out by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have disproportionately hit staff assessing autonomous or self-driving risks, on which Elon has staked the future of Tesla. Is this a conflict of interest for Elon?Related episodes:Elon Musk’s Ex-Longtime Friend Exposes Hidden Agenda https://youtu.be/-gl5y6XZ4qYThe Art of Value: Politics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2025 • 16min
Elon Musk’s Ex-Longtime Friend Exposes Hidden Agenda
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s former longtime friend Philip Low has revealed what he thinks is Elon’s hidden agenda, involving his government intervention with DOGE, and with Tesla and his other companies. Related episodes:Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41IHow Elon Musk & MAGA Billionaires Plan to Destroy Democracy https://youtu.be/WzR6fG5PfQ8The Tangled $ Web of Elon Musk, Trump, Peter Thiel & JD Vancehttps://youtu.be/6lc5Iwgj0TQThe 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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 14min
Elon Tears into Trump Team as Tesla Stock Tanks
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the feud between Elon Musk and one of Trump’s Tariff team members regarding the new tariff policy that is rocking global trade and stock markets. Elon is not in agreement with Trump on the tariffs and is saying so. Could this be the beginning of a rift between Elon Musk and Trump?Another The Art of Value channel:The Art of Value: Politics 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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 11min
Obama Speaks Up About Trump Regime Tyranny
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to some recent remarks from former President Barack Obama, who spoke up about how democracy in the United States is being eroded under the current Trump administration. He talks about some of the things he’s seeing and what can be done about it.Referenced video:'It's up to all of us to fix this,' Obama says about democracy | PBS Newshour https://youtu.be/J48l41l94HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 19min
Elon Musk: “Why do they hate me?” Let’s Count The Reasons
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the reasons more and more people dislike Elon Musk, with reference to a recent video by anti-scam YouTuber Thunderf00t. Elon can’t seem to understand why so many people feel like this, despite all he’s done and said over the past few years to deserve it.Related episodes:Stock Market PANICS as Trump Says to ‘Take Medicine’ | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/7xrKBjZMZQ8Referenced video:Elon Musk “Why do they hate me??!” –The SHOCKING truth! | Thunderf00t https://youtu.be/lwkncj0Zz1wDisclaimer: 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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 11min
Elon Musk Condemns Trump Tariffs That’ll Sink Tesla
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down what Elon Musk has just said about Trump’s new tariff agenda. Elon is obviously not happy about it, as likely he thinks the widespread tariffs will harm Tesla, SpaceX (especially Starlink) and his other companies. Related episodes:Massive Trump & Musk Protests Erupt Across America | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/wOLSiEOgPM4Disclaimer: 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.


