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The John Johnston Lounge
Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, where tech, business, politics, and culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for a daily breakdown of some of the most powerful tech companies and people. JJ goes beyond the headlines to critique the unusual psychology, strategies, and politics of tech billionaires Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Peter Thiel (Palantir), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and others. Whether it's an inflating AI bubble, a Silicon Valley coup, or the politics of…
Episodes
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Um What?! ELON to Probe ‘SignalGate’ Scandal!
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses the unfolding “Signal-Gate” national security scandal, including news that Elon Musk is being enlisted to…
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Elon Musk & Joe Rogan are CRASHING HARD
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses several podcasts which break down how both Joe Rogan and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are crashing hard. Joe Rogan no…
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Tesla is Finished Because of Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ discusses and reacts to the current situation Tesla the company, Tesla the stock, and the Tesla CEO Elon Musk are in, with reference a…
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It’s OVER For Tesla
The Art of Value host JJ discusses and reacts to the current situation Tesla company, Tesla stock, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are in, with particular reference to…
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Elon Musk REELS in MASSIVE Tesla Cybertruck Recall
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that all U.S. Tesla Cybertrucks are being recalled because of a fault that risks trim panels falling off while…
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Elon PANICS & BLAMES Democrats for Tesla Fires
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses how Elon Musk is blaming the Democrats and Democratic party for the Tesla protests and in particular the…
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Elon Can’t Understand Why People HATE Him Now
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses how Elon Musk doesn’t seem to understand why people seem to hate him now. Elon fails to see why Americans are…
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Elon UNHINGED as Tesla Stock & Sales FREEFALL
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses the continuing fall of Tesla stock (TSLA) and Tesla car sales, and how Elon Musk seems to be increasingly…
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Elon PANICS as Tesla Stock & Sales Drop Like A Rock
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses the continuing collapse of Tesla stock (TSLA), and how Elon Musk seems to be lashing out in panic, while…
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94% of Germans Are DONE With Tesla & Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ discusses how Elon Musk and Tesla are facing a huge drop in popularity in Germany, and around the world. In a new German survey, 94%…
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Surging Elon Musk Backlash Fuels Intense Tesla Protests
The Art of Value host JJ discusses how Elon Musk is facing a surging backlash for his DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) actions, and for his far-right…
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Comic Bill Burr & Others DESTROY Cry-Baby Elon Musk
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to what famous comedian Bill Burr has been saying about Elon Musk. Then we look at what liberals who have been very critical of…
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Tesla Protest Movement Spurns Musk & Trump’s Terrorist Label
The Art of Value host JJ discusses how President Trump and Elon Musk have accused the emerging Tesla Takedown movement of being “domestic terrorists”. Tesla…
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Elon Cries So Trump Stages Absurd Tesla Sales Promo
The Art of Value host JJ discusses how President Trump and Elon Musk staged an infomercial-like PR stunt at The White House, in aid of Elon Musk his company…
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Tesla Stock in MELTDOWN as Elon Blames Everyone Else
The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses the ongoing meltdown of Tesla stock (TSLA), and how CEO Elon Musk seems unwilling to take any responsibility…
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Elon Musk's Empire IMPLODING as Tesla Stock COLLAPSES!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the continuing collapse of Tesla stock (TSLA), and the decline of Elon Musk’s vast fortune along with it. Tesla, Tesla…
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Feud ERUPTS Between Musk & Rubio in Cabinet SHOWDOWN
The Art of Value host JJ discusses a recent New York Times article which details an intense argument between Elon Musk and current US Secretary of State Marco…
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Tesla Stock Dive DEEPENS Amid INTENSE Anti-Elon Protests
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the ongoing nosedive Tesla stock (TSLA), in relation to the intensifying protests against Elon Musk and his invasive DOGE…
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Tesla Stock & Sales SPIRAL as Anti-Elon Protests ROAR
The Art of Value host JJ discusses the continuing downward spiral of Tesla stock (TSLA) and Tesla EV sales, in relation to the increasing protests against Elon…
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Tesla Sales & Stock PLUNGE as Anti-Elon Protests RAGE
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the ongoing Tesla stock (TSLA) and Tesla EV sales plunge, in relation to the rising protests against Elon Musk and his…
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Tesla Stock & Sales IMPLODE as Anti-Elon Protests SURGE
The Art of Value host JJ discusses the ongoing Tesla stock (TSLA) crash, in relation to the surging protests against Elon Musk and DOGE (Department of…
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Tesla Stock in FREEFALL as Anti-Elon Protests INTENSIFY
The Art of Value host JJ discusses the ongoing Tesla stock (TSLA) price decline, in relation to the intensifying protests against Elon Musk and DOGE…
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Tesla Stock COLLAPSES as Elon Musk Protests EXPLODE
The Art of Value host JJ discusses the recent 40% Tesla stock (TSLA) price crash, in relation to the escalating street and online protests against Elon Musk…
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World's FURY at Elon Musk is TANKING Tesla Stock!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the ongoing Tesla stock (TSLA) price crash may be attributed in large part to the worldwide protests and boycott…
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Global Elon Musk Boycott Crashes Tesla Stock!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how much the recent Tesla stock (TSLA) price crash could be attributed to the ongoing protests and boycott against Elon…
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Worldwide Elon Musk Backlash CRASHING Tesla Stock!
JJ investigates just how much the recent Tesla stock (TSLA) price crash may have to do with the protests and boycotts against Elon Musk and Tesla, aimed at…
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New German Chancellor SLAMS Elon Musk & Trump
The Art of Value host JJ reports on how the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned Tesla’s Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, after…
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Elon Musk’s DISASTROUS Chainsaw Interview at CPAC
JJ reacts to and breaks down Elon Musk’s high drama interview at CPAC, where Elon donned a chainsaw gifted by President of Argentina Javier Milei, shouted…
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HUGE Anti-Elon Musk & Trump Protests Hit US Streets!
JJ breaks down the various ways people are publicly protesting against Elon Musk, DOGE, and President Trump, including huge protests in the streets around the…
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This is The Way to Stop Elon Musk
JJ opines on a recent Intercept article, which outlines how US people and Democratic politicians will be able to stop Elon Musk, within the Trump…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Germany Tesla Sales CRASH 59% as Buyers DUMP Elon Musk
JJ breaks down the news that Tesla EV sales are now plunging in Germany, in addition to numerous other European countries. The probable causes for this are…
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CRASHING Tesla Sales DISASTROUS for Elon Musk
JJ breaks down current reports that Tesla EV sales are now plummeting in numerous countries around the world, including Europe and the United States. The…
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Elon Musk’s Dodgy DOGE Coup at Treasury & USAID
JJ investigates numerous reports and social media posts claiming that Elon Musk’s unofficial US Department of Government efficiency (DOGE), using a young crew…
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Wall St & Consumers Dumping Elon Musk & Tesla
JJ catches up on the recent Elon Musk, Tesla, and Trump Administration news, including that some Wall Street institutions and Tesla buyers seem to be rejecting…
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Q&A: They Say It's Elon & Trump Derangement Syndrome
JJ replies to some harsh viewer questions and critical comments about the current direction of The Art of Value channel, and shares some recent channel…
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TRUMP Memecoin is Grifting INSANITY!
JJ breaks down the surprise launch of Donald Trump's new TRUMP memecoin, just days before his inauguration as President of The United States! A Melania Trump…