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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 &amp...

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:...

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....

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...

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 Tr...

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 side...

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/S9PWj3B7aD0 Tesla Owners Repulsed By MAGA Elon Musk Are Selling https://you...

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/uErujXSQIzU Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on...

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/wZVzfYoXKYo Rising Star AOC BLASTS Elon Musk on TOXIC X Platform https://yo...

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 Elo...

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_NiU The Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck: Sucks or Success? https:/...

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 S...

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 I...

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...

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 B...

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/hXKSy2n7C40...

Has Alibaba stock (BABA) got near term upside of 80%? That’s a new prediction from a DBS analyst with a decent record. We investigate in this episode, and also take a look at which super investors are invested in Alibaba. We also take a look at the latest Alibaba earnings, to see what improvements might have been made to the business.  Related videos: Super Investor David Tepper SUPER BULLISH On A...

Could Tesla’s current profits get cut in half or more, and Tesla stock (TSLA) with it, with the new EV-related policies of the incoming Trump administration. At present, over 40% of Tesla's profit comes from selling regulatory credits, which could go away. The $7,500 EV tax credit is also likely to be removed.  Related videos: Tesla is Quickly Running Out of Cybertruck Buyers https://youtu.be/NlXM...

JJ reacts to an interview with Aswath Damodaran, “The Dean of Valuation” and NYU Stern School of Business professor of finance, who discusses the recent Nvidia earnings and valuation. Had “the AI trade:, as Professor Damodaran puts it, now overreached? Related videos: Aswath Damodaran: Greatest Cash Machine IN HISTORY, But... https://youtu.be/IVsYx4evKvU Aswath Damodaran: This Stock Is A BETTER BU...

There has been an “insane” boom in the number of Tesla owners and others buying up various anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers since the election of Trump. Since their viral success, the micro-business entrepreneur and his wife have been run off their feet filling daily orders. Related videos: Co-President Elon Musk & His Tesla Stock Pumpers https://youtu.be/Cjli6S9CQ9o What Elon Musk’s $100 Millio...

JJ investigates 6 new humanoid robots rivaling Tesla’s Optimus bot, including some impressive new robots from China. As you’ll see in this episode, the humanoid robot sector is developing quickly, and seems to be on the verge of humanoids doing useful work in commercial and factory environments.  Related videos: Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus ‘Puffery’ & Cybercab Cultism https://youtu.be/pdNMY2YmHJ...

I react to part of a recent In Good Company podcast interview with legendary super investor Stan Druckenmiller, in which he discusses his thoughts on the increasingly richly valued U.S. tech sector, and A.I. stocks such and Nvidia. Druckenmiller discusses how he is currently positioned in the A.I. sector, and what signs he’s looking for going forward. Related episodes: Peter Thiel on How To Make M...

I react to some of the many Tesla stock promoters or pumpers, after the recent Tesla stock price jump following the US election, in which Elon helped Trump become the US President. Will Elon be able to put his “thumb on the scale” to help Tesla, SpaceX and his other companies during the next four years? The Tesla stock pumpers think so, and are pretty optimistic about the near and long term future...

Elon Musk’s Tesla continues to be accused of possible deceptive marketing of its Supervised Full Self-Driving system by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I investigate the claims, and the implications given the Trump administration will soon take power, and Elon Musk is now working closely the President Trump, including potentially being in a position to regulate Tesla...

After Elon Musk helped Trump decisively win the US election, with over $100 million in financial support, in-person at campaign rallies, and constantly on his social media platform X, will Elon now be immune to failure - at least from a regulatory point of view? Will President Trump help to smooth the path and grease the wheels for Elon, Tesla, SpaceX, and Elon’s other companies and business activ...