

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 7, 2025 • 12min
Stock Market Panics as Trump Says to ‘Take Medicine’
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how stock markets around the world are panicking and crashing, as President Trump doubles down on his tough tariff talk. In an interview on the way back from Florida, Trump said the stock market might have to take its medicine before the economy gets better long term - short term pain, long term gain.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.

Apr 6, 2025 • 17min
Massive Trump & Musk Protests Erupt Across America
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on and discusses the massive protests that have erupted across the United States this past weekend. They are part of the “Hands Off” democracy protests, which the Tesla Takedown movement has also endorsed. Hrere's The Art of Value: Politics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2025 • 55min
Everything Just Got Worse for Tesla & Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the latest news about Tesla and Elon Musk. Almost everything seems to have gotten worse for Elon and Tesla this past week, including for Tesla stock. We look at the lates news, and look back at the week’s events in this episode.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.

Apr 4, 2025 • 17min
Tesla Cybertruck Biggest Auto Flop EVER!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down reports that the Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s beloved creation, has become one of the biggest auto industry flops ever, with only low tens of thousands sold so far, rather than Elon’s predicted 250,000 cybertrucks per year. The Cybertruck has also be plagued with recalls, and has been a focus of Tesla, DOGE, and Elon Musk protests.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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 20min
Tesla Deliveries Nosedive as Buyers Dump Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ reports on the nosedive in Tesla vehicle delivery numbers for Quarter 1, 2025. We also look at the probable reasons for this dive in Tesla deliveries, including the anti-Tesla and Elon Musk protests and worldwide Tesla boycott, as well as the Model Y refresh during the quarter. We also check-in on how recent news has affected the Tesla stock (TSLA) price. 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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 20min
Joe Rogan Slams “Horrific” Musk-Trump Fascism
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses what Trump MAGA supporter and famous podcaster Joe Rogan is saying about some “horrific” mistakes that have already been made by the Musk-Trump regime, by deporting some innocent people to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, without due process of the law. We ask, is this already authoritarianism or fascism in the United States? Referenced videos:Joe Rogan SLAMS Trump as This “HORRIFIC” New Policy Emerges | Really American https://youtu.be/qFVY4fjve0cPANICKED White House hold DISASTER Press Conference… LOSES IT on Reporter | Meidas Touch Network https://youtu.be/aDedAdv0PgIThis Isn’t a Mistake — It’s Evil | The Bulwark https://youtu.be/2LScwsPP9ocJoe Rogan Is BLASTING Donald Trump Over This | RebelHQ https://youtu.be/2l-ohHHdEcEFox News Goes Mask Off Fascist In Disturbing Segment | The Kyle Kulinski Show https://youtu.be/JgxQ-m5S2JE20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow | PoliticsGirl https://youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8Disclaimer: 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 1, 2025 • 22min
Elon Buys Voters While Whining About Tesla Stock Crash
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses Elon Musk’s current efforts to buy voters to influence the outcome of the key State Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. JJ also reacts to various political podcasters discussing Elon’s particular interest in this election.Referenced videos:He's Not Like Us (Elon Musk) | The Lincoln Project https://youtu.be/RiOE7aA0dzA“Obsessed”: Elon Musk Pours $20 Million into Wisconsin Supreme Court Race as Voter Anger Builds | Democracy Now https://youtu.be/Xty8JS2mAVgElon Musk issues chilling warning: This could determine the 'destiny of humanity' | Fox News https://youtu.be/Nl0hJDs6AI4YIKES! Musk Holds DISASTER EVENT before KEY ELECTION | Medias Touch https://youtu.be/pSIRLZOeKIsElon Musk Can Be Defeated Right Now In Wisconsin | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/d1RCLVfpZ1kElon Musk gets mercilessly HECKLED at his OWN rally| Brian Tyler Cohen https://youtu.be/kAqKyLUzBd0Elon Musk's Election Stunt COLLAPSES Into Chaos As Financial Scheme Unravels | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/JarO2sWjn7EDisclaimer: 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.

Mar 31, 2025 • 35min
Elon Musk Threatens but Tesla Protests Still Escalate
Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk has been ranting and threatening the Tesla Takedown protest and boycott movement, but the past weekend saw another escalation of the protests, in terms of the number of peaceful protests and protesters outside Tesla showrooms in the US and around the world. There were also a small number of pro-Elon, pro-Tesla counter-protesters this time as well. This video looks at what Elon has been saying about the protests, and we look at the protests themselves. Referenced interview video:Elon Musk gets NIGHTMARE news about Tesla | Brian Tyler Cohen (with Kara Swisher) https://youtu.be/9fSGYcv8aygDisclaimer: 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.

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 21min
Tesla, Elon Musk & Joe Rogan are CRASHING!
The Art of Value host JJ discusses the latest news, and news from this whole week, about Elon Musk, Tesla, Tesla stock, Elon’s X platform, Joe Rogan’s top podcast dethroning, Elon billionaire ally Peter Thiel, and much more, in this longer format video than usual.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.

Mar 28, 2025 • 25min
Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part Out Loud
The Art of Value host JJ discusses how Elon Musk ally and fellow tech billionaire Peter Thiel just said one of the quiet parts out loud, to do with his right-wing elitist politics. We then take a closer look at Peter Thiel’s long standing and evolving ideology, in relation to technology and far-right politics, with reference a recent episode of the new Dystopia Now podcast.Referenced videos:MAGA Billionaire Accidentally Says What He Thinks Of You | The Kyle Kulinski Showhttps://youtu.be/eh7ODKJlQ30Dystopia Now Podcast | @kate.willett https://www.youtube.com/@kate.willett/videosDystopia Now Podcast Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6P6ekhshLnQAaA7JffTN4-Xkl5NPJAwa&si=5pqPHGLTTYWjx4JqThe Real Reason Tech Is Swinging to the Right & It Isn’t What You Think | Peter Thiel |The Rubin Report https://youtu.be/IeiIV5G1vrkTo 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.


