

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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Dec 20, 2024 • 16min
New Allegations Could BUST Tesla's Elon Musk
There are mounting legal allegations and accusations about Elon Musk’s activities to do with Tesla, Neuralink, SpaceX, and increasingly his political influence. We look at the latest news about Elon’s latest controversial activities and comments. Related videos:Cybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk https://youtu.be/S9PWj3B7aD0Tesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling https://youtu.be/uErujXSQIzU‘Insane’ Boom in Anti-Elon Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales https://youtu.be/hXKSy2n7C40Disclaimer: 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 18, 2024 • 14min
Elon Musk DOGE Cuts + Trump Benefit Tesla
This episode criticizes Elon Musk, D.O.G.E, Donald Trump, and MAGA allies for promoting Social Security cuts and aiming to cut some essential regulation, that mainly enriches themselves and the very wealthy, while risking essential safety nets for everyday Americans.Related videos:Tesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling https://youtu.be/uErujXSQIzURising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4How Elon Musk Became Like This | Elon Cult https://youtu.be/wZVzfYoXKYoReferenced video:Musk MAGA DOGE to CUT social security to enrich themselves - Chris Norlundhttps://youtu.be/CTzna_YxYrsJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowDisclaimer: 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 16, 2024 • 25min
Elon Musk’s Cruel Homelessness Comments: Debunked
Elon Musk has been making some heartless comments about the homeless and homelessness lately. JJ debunks what Elon has said, as misguided at best and intentionally misleading. Elon’s likely saying these things for Trump and MAGA political purposes.Related videos:How Elon Musk Became Like This | Elon Cult https://youtu.be/wZVzfYoXKYoRising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Bluesky Users SKYROCKET as People Flee Elon Musk’s X https://youtu.be/lEryjKy7w1MJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowDisclaimer: 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 12, 2024 • 46min
How Elon Musk Became Like This | Elon Cult
We investigate how Elon Musk shifted from being a political moderate, concerned with solving climate change by accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, to being all-in on Donald Trump’s MAGA and tweeting right-wing propaganda and conspiracy theories. Did it just happen over the past couple of years, or do the roots of it go back further?Related videos:Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://youtu.be/5rGBXcdHHL4Bluesky is EXPLODING & Elon Musk is Not Taking It Well https://youtu.be/oVNQlp0BMLwCo-President Elon Musk & His Tesla Stock Pumpers https://youtu.be/Cjli6S9CQ9oReference video:Why Is Elon Musk Like That? https://youtu.be/nST5BggdfUsJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowDisclaimer: 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 10, 2024 • 13min
Cybertruck Could BUST Tesla & Elon Musk
Is the Tesla Cybertruck turning out to be a bust for Elon Musk and Tesla already? There has been ongoing speculation and reports of lacklustre demand and vehicle quality issues. This episode is an update on the latest Cybertruck news and issues. Related videos:Tesla is Quickly Running Out of Cybertruck Buyers https://youtu.be/NlXMT-F_NiUThe Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck: Sucks or Success? https://youtu.be/2DO8to-NkTQGet a substantial discount on a FinChat subscription now (referral link): https://finchat.io/?via=artofvalueJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowDisclaimer: 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 9, 2024 • 13min
Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has blasted Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest billionaire and now Co-Chair of the new quasi Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E). AOC fact-checked Elon and replied with her criticism of what D.O.G.E. is planning to cut. We also look at the growing toxicity of Elon’s X platform, specifically the intense misogyny on display. Related epidsodes:Bluesky Users SKYROCKET as People Flee Elon Musk’s X https://youtu.be/lEryjKy7w1MWhat Elon Musk’s $100 Million for Trump Will Buy https://youtu.be/y9-tmYzWAIEReferenced videos:Watch AOC COOK Elon Musk on HIS OWN APP! - Adam Mocklerhttps://youtu.be/weVr-I2UnLcElon Musk's Twitter Disaster BLOWS UP In Terrifying Surge Of Attack Posts - The Damage Reporthttps://youtu.be/h3oTVLeFPmwJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowDisclaimer: 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 6, 2024 • 15min
Bluesky Users SKYROCKET as People Flee Elon Musk’s X
Emerging X (formerly Twitter) rival Bluesky has been skyrocketing in popularity since the US election, and Elon Musk isn’t happy about it. JJ investigate Bluesky’s rapid growth, and reacts to a recent interview with the COO Rose Wang. She discusses how Bluesky is dealing the the rapid growth, and their ambitions for the platform.Related videos:Bluesky is EXPLODING & Elon Musk is Not Taking It Wellhttps://youtu.be/oVNQlp0BMLwTesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling https://youtu.be/uErujXSQIzUReferenced video:Users Flock to Bluesky After Trump Win - Bloomberg Technology https://youtu.be/8za3ndCXxUIDisclaimer: 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 5, 2024 • 10min
Vivek Ramaswamy TRASHES DOGE Partner Elon Musk in Surfaced Video
A video of entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy repeatedly trashing Elon Musk, his now D.O.G.E. (Department of Government Efficiency) Co-Chair, has resurfaced after the recent election of Trump and the formation of the quasi government department. This could indicate that it may not end well for the working relationship between Elon, Vivek, and President Trump.Related episodes:‘Insane’ Boom in Anti-Elon Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales https://youtu.be/hXKSy2n7C40Bluesky is EXPLODING & Elon Musk is Not Taking It Well https://youtu.be/oVNQlp0BMLwTesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling https://youtu.be/uErujXSQIzUJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowGet a substantial discount on a FinChat subscription (referral link): https://finchat.io/?via=artofvalueBecome a member of The Art of Value Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: 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 3, 2024 • 12min
Tesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling
Previous Tesla electric car buyers who are embarrassed and even humiliated by Elon Musk’s political move to supporting Donald Trump and MAGA, both financially and verbally, have been selling their Teslas. Some have also been selling because of constant Tesla vehicle build quality issues. JJ investigates this phenomenon of anti-Elon Telsa-selling. Related videos:‘Insane’ Boom in Anti-Elon Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales https://youtu.be/hXKSy2n7C40Tesla is Quickly Running Out of Cybertruck Buyers https://youtu.be/NlXMT-F_NiUTesla Profits Could Drop By Half! https://youtu.be/t-kOlhqJb4cJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowGet 15% discount on a FinChat subscription now (referral link): https://finchat.io/?via=artofvalueJoin The Art of Value Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueReferenced article:Once a must for wealthy Seattle liberals, Teslas feel an Elon backlash: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/once-a-must-for-wealthy-seattle-liberals-teslas-now-feel-an-elon-backlash/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.

Nov 29, 2024 • 13min
Bluesky is EXPLODING & Elon Musk is Not Taking It Well
Decentralized Twitter/X competitor social media platform Bluesky has been exploding in popularity since the US election, and Elon Musk seems not to be taking the exodus from X well. We investigate the news, what’s happening with Bluesky’s explosive growth, and what Elon Musk has been saying about it.Related videos:‘Insane’ Boom in Anti-Elon Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales https://youtu.be/hXKSy2n7C40Co-President Elon Musk & His Tesla Stock Pumpers https://youtu.be/Cjli6S9CQ9oReferenced video:CEO of new social media company competing with X describes users' experiences https://youtu.be/Xa-EvA95EqwJJ’s other pod: Stock Chat Show: https://www.youtube.com/@stockchatshowBlack Friday FinChat Sale: Get a 25% discount on a FinChat subscription - from Wed 27 Nov to Mon 2 Dec 2024 (referral link) https://finchat.io/?via=artofvalueJJ - The Art of Value on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theartofvalue.bsky.socialBecome a member of The Art of Value Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: 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.


