

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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Jan 10, 2025 • 15min
Elon Plays Video Games & Politics as Tesla Sales Fall
JJ investigates reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been playing video games almost full-time, and also playing politics globally, at the same time as Tesla sales and deliveries have been declining. Related videos:Cybertruck SALES DISASTER For Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ibGsAOcnwJoTesla’s Elon Musk Legit May Be ‘GOING MAD’ https://youtu.be/0ZgP6qB8jnkTrump Could DECIMATE Tesla & Elon Musk’s Fortune https://youtu.be/52tLqkB4CQAPresident Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYDisclaimer: 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.

Jan 8, 2025 • 15min
Elon Musk Legit May Be ‘Going Mad’
We investigate recent suggestions that Tesla and X’s (formerly Twitter) Elon Musk may be legitimately “going mad” or is “deeply unwell”, due to mental illness, heavy drug use and crippling stress. Others have been trying to reach out to Elon to express concern, and to ask him to curb his increasingly unhinged posts supporting far-right politics and other controversial topics, including conspiracy theories.Related episodes:Elon Musk's SHOCKING Reaction to Tesla Cybertruck EXPLOSION https://youtu.be/QGNrGIuG6JQCybertruck SALES DISASTER For Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ibGsAOcnwJoElon Musk Calls MAGA Contemptible FOOLS & RACISTS https://youtu.be/K-VYnvSIbtgPresident Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYElon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla https://youtu.be/DSfyvq-14pEDisclaimer: 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.

Jan 6, 2025 • 18min
Trump Could DECIMATE Tesla & Elon Musk’s Fortune
Could Elon Musk’s close association with President Trump and MAGA end up destroying he vast fortune? That’s the question we investigate in this episode. Elon is becoming more and more vocal in right-wing politics at the same time that Tesla sales numbers are declining. Does this have something to do with Elon’s strategy to bolster his and Tesla’s fortunes, or is it backfiring on him and Tesla?Related episodes:Cybertruck SALES DISASTER For Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ibGsAOcnwJoNew Allegations Could BUST Tesla + Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ddypeYY9PNkCybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/S9PWj3B7aD0Disclaimer: 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.

Jan 4, 2025 • 12min
Cybertruck SALES DISASTER For Tesla & Elon Musk
On the release of Tesla’s quarterly vehicle delivery results, is has been revealed that Cybertruck sales are a disaster for Tesla and Elon Musk. We investigate how Cybertruck sales have not been living up to Elon Musk’s lofty expectations, and what it means for Tesla the company. Related episodes:Elon Musk's SHOCKING Reaction to Tesla Cybertruck EXPLOSION https://youtu.be/QGNrGIuG6JQCybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/S9PWj3B7aD0Tesla is Quickly Running Out of Cybertruck Buyers https://youtu.be/NlXMT-F_NiUThe Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck: Sucks or Success? https://youtu.be/2DO8to-NkTQDisclaimer: 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.

Jan 3, 2025 • 13min
Elon Musk's SHOCKING Reaction to Tesla Cybertruck EXPLOSION
Elon Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to react to the bombing of a rented Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. It has been revealed that the bomber was an active Special Forces Green Beret. The motive is not yet clear but we investigate what is known so far, and Elon Musk’s reaction to the attack. Related episodes:Elon Musk Calls MAGA Contemptible FOOLS & RACISTS https://youtu.be/K-VYnvSIbtgCybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/S9PWj3B7aD0Tesla is Quickly Running Out of Cybertruck Buyers https://youtu.be/NlXMT-F_NiU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 15min
Elon Musk Calls MAGA Contemptible FOOLS & RACISTS
In this episode we look at the recent spirited debate that broke out between Elon Musk and Trump’s MAGA supporters on X (formerly Twitter). It started when Elon posted about his strong support for the H-1B visa for skilled immigrants to the US, which devolved into Elon calling some MAGA supporters “contemptible fools” and racists that need to be purged from the Republican party.Related episodes:President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYElon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla https://youtu.be/DSfyvq-14pEWhat President Elon Musk REALLY Wants From Trump https://youtu.be/8d9VtQ2HT4U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 2024 • 10min
What President Elon Musk REALLY Wants From Trump
In this episode we explore what billionaire Elon Musk really wants from the Donald Trump presidency during his administration, and how the U.S. could be turning into an oligarchy, similar to Putin’s Russia. People are saying Elon is already acting like a shadow-president, President Musk. One of the most important things on Elon’s agenda seems to be large, additional tax cuts for the very wealthy. We hear from AOC, Bernie Sanders and others about the changing state of US politics in this new Trump era. Related videos:President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYElon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla https://youtu.be/DSfyvq-14pERising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Referenced videosBernie Sanders Reveals Stunning TRUTH Over Crushing Billionaire Takeover Plot- The Damage report https://youtu.be/CcLrKwE9dr4TikTok Reacts to President Elon Musk - Who's REALLY Running America? - Shar Henley https://youtu.be/qulpxToAQFIWatch Trump PANIC as Elon Musk HUMILIATES HIM! - Luke Beasley https://youtu.be/ONQd18cgdnw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2024 • 14min
Trump’s Takeover Plans Get Brutal Roasting By World
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet taken office and he’s already threatened to take back the Panama Canal, and wants to buy Greenland! The respective country leaders have objected in no uncertain terms. If this is any indications of events to come, it’s already promising to be a chaotic second Trump administration. In this episode we look at those stories and more.Related videos:President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump https://youtu.be/2dW_U6JTERYElon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla https://youtu.be/DSfyvq-14pE Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Referenced videosGreenland’s Prime Minister Issues BRUTAL RESPONSE To Trump - Occupy Democrats https://youtu.be/KX8RAZAWuAQTrump Gets RUDE AWAKENING from International Events - MeidasTouch https://youtu.be/dMpm7yMzMjMWOW! Trump Gets DESTROYED by another WORLD LEADER - MeidasTouch https://youtu.be/R8SaNJ2fr78World ROASTS Trump’s Takeover Plans, Greenland Says F-OFF - Really American https://youtu.be/BZtj_ITGrDITrump ROASTED For Insane Plan To INVADE Panama - Really American https://youtu.be/FdweV_9J_u8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 2024 • 13min
President Elon Musk HUMILIATES Panicked Trump
President-elect Donald Trump was humiliated by Tesla and SpaceX billionaire, and Department of Government Efficiency Co-Chair Elon Musk this week, and Trump seemed to be rattled by it. Elon managed to stop a bipartisan resolution before it passed, and changed it in his favor in various ways, while Trump was mostly sidelined. Elon threatened politicians on both sides in order to get his way, and Trump felt the need to speak publicly about it.Related videos:Elon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla https://youtu.be/DSfyvq-14pERising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Vivek Trashes DOGE Partner Elon Musk in Surfaced Video https://youtu.be/_RwDqIMASEsElon Musk DOGE Cuts + Trump Benefit Tesla https://youtu.be/dNCtiSrHxHwReferenced videosTikTok Reacts to President Elon Musk - Who's REALLY Running America? - Shar Henley https://youtu.be/qulpxToAQFIWatch Trump PANIC as Elon Musk HUMILIATES HIM! https://youtu.be/ONQd18cgdnwTrump Team IN PANIC Over Elon Musk Power Struggle After Humiliating Escalation https://youtu.be/dRttRISy_dQDisclaimer: 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.

Dec 22, 2024 • 19min
Elon Musk Acting Like An OLIGARCH Could BANKRUPT Tesla
Even before President-elect Donald Trump has taken office, his unelected “First Buddy” Elon Musk is acting like an oligarch. This could end up bankrupting Tesla, SpaceX and his other companies. Elon is now forcefully asserting himself on the workings of the US government, by publicly objecting to a Continuing Resolution to continue to fund the government, and threatening politicians from both sides of politics. We look at what happened, and the ramifications for the United States.Related videos:New Allegations Could BUST Tesla + Elon Musk https://youtu.be/ddypeYY9PNkCybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/S9PWj3B7aD0Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Referenced videosAOC Reacts To Elon Tanking US Government With A Single Tweet | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez https://youtu.be/b_jGgTJycaMWelcome to the world of oligarchy - Bernie Sanders https://youtu.be/79KDKWEOJ1sDisclaimer: 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.


