The John Johnston Lounge

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how the Trump regime has already gone full mask-off fascist in its aggressive pursuit of deporting people to an El Salvadorian mega-prison. Trump says he wants El Salvador for build many more prisons, and says he wants to start deporting “home-growns” as he calls them, meaning US citizens.  Related episodes: The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism https...

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down news that Elon Musk has become deeply unpopular with both Trump administration officials and the public. Is Elon about to be fired from DOGE by President Trump?

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a 60 Minutes Australia report, in which an ex-longtime friend and business partner of Elon Musk, Philip Low, reveals why he thinks Elon is “very, very dangerous”, when it comes to what he is doing with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) inside the U.S. government. Related episodes: The Rise of ‘Broligarch’ Tech Fascism | The Art of V...

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down some recent, important online journalism to do with rising tech fascism, involving so-called “broligarchs”. These tech billionaires aim to change governments to tech authoritarianism, and to set up their own “network states” in various place around the world.  Referenced in the video: This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED ht...

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s public lies are starting to unravel, and his hidden agenda being exposed. From his claims for being able to cut $2 trillion from the government budget with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to saying he wanted OpenAI to be non-profit, to saying Tesla cars would be appreciating assets, we look at some of Elon’s wildest public claims...

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how recent job cuts at the US traffic safety regulator carried out by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have disproportionately hit staff assessing autonomous or self-driving risks, on which Elon has staked the future of Tesla. Is this a conflict of interest for Elon? Related episodes: Elon Musk’s Ex-Longtime Friend Exposes Hidden...

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk’s former longtime friend Philip Low has revealed what he thinks is Elon’s hidden agenda, involving his government intervention with DOGE, and with Tesla and his other companies.  Related episodes: Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41I How Elon Musk & MAGA Billionaires Plan to Destroy Democracy...

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 trade and stock markets. Elon is not in agreement with Trump on the tariffs and is saying so. Could this be the beginning of a rift between Elon Musk and Trump? Another The Art of Value channel: The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube....

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 being eroded under the current Trump administration. He talks about some of the things he’s seeing and what can be done about it. Referenced video: 'It's up to all of us to fix this,' Obama says about democracy | PBS Newshour http...

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. Elon can’t seem to understand why so many people feel like this, despite all he’s done and said over the past few years to deserve it. Related episodes: Stock Market PANICS as Trump Says to ‘Take Medicine’ | The Art of Value: Politics https://...

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 the widespread tariffs will harm Tesla, SpaceX (especially Starlink) and his other companies.  Related episodes: Massive Trump & Musk Protests Erupt Across America | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/wOLSiEOgPM4 Disclaimer: I am...

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 nothi...

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

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 en...

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 finan...

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...

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 v...

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...

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 loo...

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 ent...

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...

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 “investigate” the cause of the Signal app “mishap”. JJ reacts to Trump-supporter Dave Portnoy talking about the scandal, and what Portnoy thinks should happen next. Then JJ reacts to several prominent liberal political podcasts with more inform...

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 longer has the most popular podcast in the world, being dislodged by liberal political podcast Meidas Touch @MeidasTouch. Rogan’s decline seems to have a lot to do with his constant worshipping of Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon himself is continui...

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 recent video from @thunderf00t Channel: Tesla Is FINISHED!!!. He asserts that Tesla is going to go bankrupt because of Elon Musk. JJ also references some recent discussion from @SecularTalk questioning Elon Musk’s self-professed free speech...

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 the latest video from anti-scam channel @thunderf00t. He asserts that Tesla is quickly dying, and in multiple ways this is the fault of Elon Musk. Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. Thi...