

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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Feb 20, 2025 • 12min
Canada Punches Back at Elon Musk & Trump’s America
JJ breaks down news that the people of Canada, Canadian politicians and government are fighting back against the Trump administration, Elon Musk and his companies, including Tesla, Starlink and X (formerly Twitter). There are calls for targeted boycotts of Tesla, Starlink, and other U.S. companies, and also government tariff retaliation. Related episodes:Wall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk https://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Bluesky is EXPLODING & Elon Musk is Not Taking It Well https://youtu.be/oVNQlp0BMLwDisenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Tesla https://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYTo 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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 16min
Elon Musk’s Tesla Suing Customers Who Complain!
JJ breaks down a detailed report describing how Elon Musk’s company Tesla has been suing numerous Tesla customers in China, after they had accidents in their cars and then publicly complained about alleged defects causing the crashes. Is this consistent with Elon Musk’s professed free speech absolutism? Tesla has also been suing social media bloggers and media outlets for reporting on Tesla defects. To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinRelated episodes:Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Tesla https://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYWall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk https://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8CRASHING Tesla Sales DISASTROUS for Elon Musk https://youtu.be/mnM9Ibbgk7gDisclaimer: 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.

Feb 18, 2025 • 12min
Tesla Insiders Worried Elon Musk’s Madness is Damaging
JJ breaks down reports that Elon Musk’s political activities and bizarre behavior have begun to harm the Tesla brand and company, and how Tesla insiders are getting increasingly concerned about it.To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinRelated episodes:Wall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk https://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Tesla https://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYCRASHING Tesla Sales DISASTROUS for Elon Musk https://youtu.be/mnM9Ibbgk7gDisclaimer: 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.

Feb 17, 2025 • 19min
Elon Musk & His Nerd Reich Plan to DESTROY Democracy
JJ breaks down the plan that Elon Musk is likely carrying out within the US government with DOGE, referencing work from journalist Gil Duran of The Nerd Reich, and Blonde Politics. For years Silicon Valley tech elites such as Curtis Yarvin, and tech billionaires such as Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Marc Andressen, Brian Armstrong, and David Sacks have been brewing a plan to dismantle American democracy and consolidate power under a Dictator-CEO model. With Trump now elected for a second term, and those billionaires having influential roles within the second Trump administration, this plan is being carried out.Related episodes:President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYWall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk https://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Referenced videosDARK GOTHIC MAGA: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1noElon Musk & Silicon Valley’s Plan to Dismantle Democracy | The Shocking Truth https://youtu.be/OC629l-wZBQTo 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.

Feb 14, 2025 • 13min
Mr Musk Says “You’re Not The President” To Trump
JJ investigates what X Musk said to President Trump, perhaps accidentally on Elon Musk’s behalf, during an important press conference in the Oval Office at The White House. Also, we look at what Elon Musk stands to gain from being close with President Trump, and whether it brings up serious business conflicts on interest for Tesla, SpaceX and his other companies.Related episodes:President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYJudges BLOCK Elon Musk’s DOGE & He’s Furious https://youtu.be/jyuTK74qj40Wall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boTo 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.

Feb 13, 2025 • 19min
Wall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES
JJ breaks down increasing evidence that Wall Street investors have been dumping Elon Musk, Tesla stock, and X for various reasons, including Elon Musk’s controversial political activities and bizarre behavior. To support The Art of Value, become a memberhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinRelated episodes:Elon Musk is DESTROYING Tesla Sales, Brand & Stockhttps://youtu.be/QtjHwMnX5GMJudges BLOCK Elon Musk’s DOGE & He’s Furioushttps://youtu.be/jyuTK74qj40Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Teslahttps://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Disclaimer: 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.

Feb 12, 2025 • 15min
Elon Musk is DESTROYING Tesla Sales, Brand & Stock
JJ breaks down evidence that with his various political activities, Elon Musk might be significantly damaging Tesla sales, the Tesla brand, and consequently the Tesla stock (TSLA) price.Related episodes:CRASHING Tesla Sales DISASTROUS for Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/mnM9Ibbgk7gGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Teslahttps://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYWall St & Consumers Dumping Elon Musk & Teslahttps://youtu.be/PMO6T36-OYETo support The Art of Value, become a memberhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinReferenced videos:Elon Musk DESTROYS His Own Company As Tesla Sales Crater Worldwide - The Damage Reporthttps://youtu.be/LB4QVsbJ9_gDisclaimer: 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.

Feb 11, 2025 • 23min
Judges BLOCK Elon Musk’s DOGE & He’s Furious
JJ breaks down the latest Elon Musk DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) news. Courts are beginning to legally push back on some Elon Musk’s aggressive incursions into various US government departments, including the US Treasury, and Elon is furious about it.To support The Art of Value channel, become a member:https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/membershipRelated episodes:Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Teslahttps://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYGermany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Wall St & Consumers Dumping Elon Musk & Teslahttps://youtu.be/PMO6T36-OYETesla’s Elon Musk Legit May Be ‘GOING MAD’https://youtu.be/0ZgP6qB8jnkDisclaimer: 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.

Feb 10, 2025 • 23min
Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Tesla
JJ investigates how disenchanted Tesla fans worldwide are starting to boycott Tesla and Starlink products, because of Elon Musk’s increasingly radical political activities. We also look at what Elon Musk is doing with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and what his ultimate goal might be with DOGE, well beyond just finding waste and efficiency.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.

Feb 7, 2025 • 21min
Australia Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers REJECT Elon Musk
JJ breaks down the news that Tesla EV sales are now plunging in Australia, in addition to numerous other countries. The probable causes for this are discussed, including Elon Musk’s political antics in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. We also see how Tesla company insiders have been selling significant amounts of Tesla stock recently.Related episodes:Germany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8CRASHING Tesla Sales DISASTROUS for Elon Musk https://youtu.be/mnM9Ibbgk7gTesla Board Members Poised To SELL $300M in TSLA Stock https://youtu.be/XJ-pGN4loP0Cybertruck SALES DISASTER For Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ibGsAOcnwJoWall St & Consumers Dumping Elon Musk & Tesla https://youtu.be/PMO6T36-OYEDisclaimer: 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.


