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Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's 5 episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. Below are the individual episode titles and links, and recent Weekly Lounge links too, if you want to catch up on them:Tesla Robotaxi Unsupervised: Safety Monitors Removed in Austin https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iyrnPUJQZZovdrK2VXqspSam Harris & Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: Techno-Authoritarianism and "Maniac" Behavior https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jEONT8ErTK2NFc5ObLmhJWhy All-In Podcast Tech Billionaires Don't Get the AI Backlash (ft. Tucker Carlson) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vOcht7oeoJGu9nqevtT98Judge's Tesla 60-Day Ultimatum: Rename Autopilot or Face Sales Ban https://open.spotify.com/episode/55hXViiGZulwC1QZf9PjXoJoe Rogan's Embarrassing Tech Billionaire Worship Hits New Low https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ggR6cTbiPxQwkB6DC9mpNRecent Weekly Lounge episodes: Weekly Lounge: Palantir Lonsdale Outrage, Tesla Optimus Fails & Musk's Robotaxi Delusions https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cfFUx3uWEi1875fCqRDZfWeekly Lounge: Rogan's "AI Jesus” Rant, TSLA Overvalued (Burry), Tesla EU Sales Crash https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k6b9wnmgqmCMt6vbqq7APWeekly Lounge: Rogan vs Theo Von, Thiel Dumps NVDA, Musk vs Bezos in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JnYCpEijlloMimu0zPvoh

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Joe Rogan is continuing down the road of worshiping the tech billionaires he has on his podcast, such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg and others. It's a far cry from the “everyman” and “anti-establishment” image he cultivated in the past. JJ reacts to Emma Vigeland and Sam Seder from The Majority Report, who discuss Rogan, and then comedian Tim Dillon talking with Joe Rogan about the Tech Billionaires wanting to start their own sovereign states, or so-called “network states”.Related episodes:Sam Harris: Joe Rogan's Podcast is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8EJoe Rogan's “Jesus as AI” Rant: Has He Lost It? (American Alchemy Reaction) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wLVQjgnEKEsSSYdLvyu31Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYReferenced video:Rogan's Billionaire Bootlicking Hits Pathetic New Low | The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder https://youtu.be/A_FICdmz_TQ

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that a judge in California has ruled that Tesla's marketing of its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems was deceptive, and that Tesla's license to sell and produce cars in the state should be revoked for 30 days. The California DMV has said it will give Tesla 60 days to comply and fix its marketing before going through with the suspension. This news comes at the same that Tesla is beginning to remove in-car safety monitors from its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. Is Tesla's driving software now safe enough to operate fully autonomous robotaxis?Related episodes:Tesla Faces New NHTSA Probe of ‘Almost Sentient' FSD https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LX5ly0J5ORNp8yGg0ERnVElon's Tesla Self-Driving Lies Are Catching Up To Him: Forbes https://open.spotify.com/episode/4f1avoIZag16DWbEospxfSJury Finds Tesla Partly Liable ($243m) in Autopilot Fatality https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ScnbKkJutsMmBlfR0izzXReferenced video:The Insanity of Tesla CRASH DATA https://youtu.be/zT-sfRF6Hvk

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a controversial segment of the All-In Podcast featuring guest Tucker Carlson. Hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Sacks attempt to diagnose the rising anti-AI sentiment among the general public. As Silicon Valley insiders, the "Besties”, along with Carlson, discuss the cultural backlash against Artificial Intelligence, why the public feels threatened, and what the tech industry should do about it.JJ breaks down their arguments to answer the key question: Do these tech billionaires actually understand the fear surrounding AI, or are they completely out of touch with the reality facing everyday people in society?Related episodes:Sam Harris & Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: Techno-Authoritarianism and "Maniac" Behavior https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jEONT8ErTK2NFc5ObLmhJOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED' as Google's Gemini Gains | Prof G Pod Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UjHc7btIkoiQJ77Ln5MT2Elon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLReferenced video:Tucker Carlson: Rise of Nick Fuentes, Paramount vs Netflix, Anti-AI Sentiment, Hottest Takes | All-In Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zSsqEyfjkRZlp5GCDmXkB

Is Silicon Valley becoming a threat to democracy? John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a recent conversation between Sam Harris and Kara Swisher, discussing the controversial political pivot of tech billionaires like Elon Musk. Also discussed in this episode:The concept of "Techno-Authoritarianism" and why it matters.Sam Harris's critique of the fa right-wing movement in Big Tech.What the alliance between tech oligarchs and politics means for the future of freedom.Related episodes:Sam Harris: Joe Rogan's Podcast is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8EElon Musk's Friend EXPOSES His Lies & Betrayal https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ykqwuELZi7FwJtLVVf85EReferenced video:Sam Harris on Silicon Valley's Slide into Techno-Authoritarianism | On With Kara Swisher https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IQCtjoPJWNrYn6U9T82Ol

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the Tesla news that the company has begun removing the in-car safety monitors from its robotaxis in Austin, during a new testing phase. Elon Musk recently said this would happen by the end of the year. Questions remain; are the robotaxis being partially or fully tele-operated, and will Tesla begin to share safety data publicly, to show that Tesla robotaxis are safe enough for public use? Related episodes:Elon Musk's Delusional Tesla Robotaxi Claims vs Waymo's Reality (20 mill Trips) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CNNqzm1LBn76Ko289aDhPTesla Optimus Hilariously Collapses! Is Elon Faking Autonomy? https://open.spotify.com/episode/61FgiacC7B8uOirfrOkBTKTesla Europe Sales Crash Deepens & Bricked Batteries Nightmare https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hLXZlUklCzGGwf19rrcdwDisclaimer: 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.

Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's 5 episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. Below are the individual episode titles and links, and recent Weekly Lounge links too, if you want to catch up on them:Elon Musk's €120M MELTDOWN: Wants EU “Abolished” https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bAlLvop4uEXymfBGrrY3nTesla Optimus Hilariously Collapses! Is Elon Faking Autonomy? https://open.spotify.com/episode/61FgiacC7B8uOirfrOkBTKPalantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale's Call For “Public Hangings” Sparks Outrage https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d7RUufbl1a9utngPU3XZKElon Musk's Delusional Tesla Robotaxi Claims vs Waymo's Reality (20 mill Trips) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CNNqzm1LBn76Ko289aDhPGamified: Big Tech's Bet on Gambling & Scams https://open.spotify.com/episode/313XUFxnNRpiWJhAFbasCg Recent Weekly Lounge: Weekly Lounge: Rogan's "AI Jesus” Rant, TSLA Overvalued (Burry), Tesla EU Sales Crash https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k6b9wnmgqmCMt6vbqq7APWeekly Lounge: Rogan vs Theo Von, Thiel Dumps NVDA, Musk vs Bezos in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JnYCpEijlloMimu0zPvohDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to and expands on a recent voidzilla video on the topic “Big tech is betting on gambling and scams”. We look at some of the companies and venture capital, and people behind the funding and investments of financial gamification in this “real money gaming” category, including a16z and Y Combinator. Related episodes:OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED' as Gemini Gains https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UjHc7btIkoiQJ77Ln5MT2Elon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLElon Claims Money Will Be Irrelevant. Is He Delusional? https://open.spotify.com/episode/22dU3JaBm6mtIVA4CzqoF6

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the Tesla and Waymo news that Elon Musk has claimed that robotaxi rival Waymo “never had a chance” against Tesla, despite Tesla not yet having deployed even one fully autonomous, paid robotaxi ride without an in-car safety monitor, while Waymo is about to pass the twenty million milestone. Elon is now saying the Tesla will deploy fully driverless robotaxis in Austin in about three weeks, without safety monitors. Related episodes:Tesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6V‘Big Short' Burry Slams Tesla: "Ridiculously Overvalued" https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ifpJOikaer1ipPqyGQ0DJElon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLReferenced articles:Elon Musk delusionally claims Waymo ‘never had a chance' against Tesla https://electrek.co/2025/12/10/elon-musk-waymo-never-had-chance-against-tesla/Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks https://electrek.co/2025/12/09/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-claims-driverless-robotaxis-coming-to-austin-in-3-weeks/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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down a controversy surrounding Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. On Elon Musk's X platform, the tech billionaire Lonsdale sparked outrage by explicitly calling for the return of "public hangings" in the United States. He talks about his desire for this kind of radical “masculine leadership” in relation to dealing with criminals.Disclaimer: This video is for educational and journalistic purposes only. It analyzes public comments made by a public figure. Related episodes:Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYThiel Calls POPE ‘The Antichrist': JD Vance's Palantir Problem https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RnSiaoFFsXUU52TDZSeLxPeter Thiel: Antichrist Greta & US Headed for Civil War? https://open.spotify.com/episode/587zdde7DrHCMysy8T5bTgReferenced article:Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings | Gil Duran https://www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale-calls-for-public-hangings/

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how and why a new video going viral, from a Tesla “Autonomy Visualized” event, shows the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot taking a nasty collapse backwards. The demo strongly suggests the Optimus robot was mimicking a remote operator suddenly removing a VR headset, rather than the robot being autonomous. Related episodes:Elon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLTesla Europe Sales Crash Deepens & Bricked Batteries Nightmare https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hLXZlUklCzGGwf19rrcdwTesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6VDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news and reactions to the news that EU regulators have hit Elon Musk's X platform with a 120 million euro fine for breaching its social media law. Elon has retaliated by saying on X that the EU should be ‘abolished”.Related episodes:Tesla Europe Sales Crash Deepens & Bricked Batteries Nightmare https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hLXZlUklCzGGwf19rrcdwTech Fascism: Borsook's Early Prediction Was Correct https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LbNyXqq7em3G2xCUp1E78Elon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N4kl85FtFISzul06CmGgy

Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's 5 episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. These are the individual episode titles:Elon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhL‘Big Short' Michael Burry Slams Tesla Stock: "Ridiculously Overvalued" https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ifpJOikaer1ipPqyGQ0DJTesla Europe Sales Crash Deepens & Bricked Batteries Nightmare https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hLXZlUklCzGGwf19rrcdwOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED' as Google's Gemini Gains | Prof G Pod Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UjHc7btIkoiQJ77Ln5MT2Joe Rogan's “Jesus as AI” Rant: Has He Lost It? (American Alchemy Reaction) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wLVQjgnEKEsSSYdLvyu31Last Week's Weekly Lounge: Weekly Lounge: Rogan vs Theo Von, Thiel Dumps NVDA, Musk vs Bezos in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JnYCpEijlloMimu0zPvohDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to Joe Rogan speaking on the American Alchemy podcast with Jesse Michels. Rogan thinks that it's not far-fetched to think that Jesus could return as AI. JJ asks, where could Joe Rogan have got this “God in a box” idea from? Could it be from the likes of tech billionaire Peter Thiel, who has talked about similar concepts, mingling Christianity and AI.Related episodes:Thiel Calls POPE ‘The Antichrist': JD Vance's Palantir Problem https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RnSiaoFFsXUU52TDZSeLxcPeter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYElon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLReferenced video:Joe Rogan: The Truth About Aliens (He Finally Says It) | Jesse Michels - American Alchemy https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dGhB26Xrcwgi0ekuVOZRf

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apparently declared a “code red”, because Google's Gemini AI has gained a lot of ground on OpenAI's ChatGPT, and has gained around 200 million new users in just three months. JJ also reacts to a segment of The Prof G Pod, in which co-host Ed Elson discusses this latest AI development with Alex Kantrowitz. Related episodes:Is It Over? Google Gemini Crushes ChatGPT | All-In Podcast Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tx19gCwXN709i9vHybnBtAI Bubble Watch: Elon Ally Thiel Cuts TSLA Stock, Dumps NVDA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltDJvr3dmqc09V9Xw5E2nAI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCAI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O91IczRNH180RpGAetiZlReferenced video:OpenAI Declares Code Red as Google's Gemini Gains Ground | Prof G Markets https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jgCD6KQbrfiJIRjEfAu6qDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the Tesla news that European registrations for November, a proxy for sales, have continued to plummet, except for some minor bright spots, and now Elon Musk's Tesla is facing a class action lawsuit over a Powerwall recall, that has left people with bricked Powerwall batteries for months.Related episodes:‘Big Short' Burry Slams Tesla: "Ridiculously Overvalued" https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ifpJOikaer1ipPqyGQ0DJElon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLTesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6VReferenced video:Tesla Powerwalls Remotely Disabled — Thousands Left With Dead Batteries | Ben Alexxander https://youtu.be/b5cSicjTODQDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how famous investor Michael Burry just released a brutal critique of Elon Musk's Tesla on his new ‘Casandra Unchained' blog. This episode is why the ‘Big Short' investing legend think TSLA stock is “ridiculously overvalued”. Related episodes:AI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O91IczRNH180RpGAetiZlElon Musk's WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLTesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6VDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down a list of many of Elon Musk's claims about the future of Tesla's Optimus robots, including no less than ushering in an unprecedented ear of world peace and prosperity for all. Should we believe Elon's claims, or is it really “extreme optimism” and extreme “corporate puffery”. Related episodes:Tesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6VElon's DOGE Collapses & Criminal Charges Loom https://open.spotify.com/episode/3husqbwJVGAqerH4IxIiKDElon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N4kl85FtFISzul06CmGgyElon MUSK'S xAI Data Center POISONING Memphis! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAAzu6bIiBQpkSSmkZPhsDisclaimer: 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.

This is a compilation of this past week's five The John Johnston Lounge episodes, in order.Individual episodes:Is It Over? Google Gemini Crushes ChatGPT | All-In Pod Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tx19gCwXN709i9vHybnBtIT'S OVER: Elon's DOGE Collapses & Criminal Charges Loom https://open.spotify.com/episode/3husqbwJVGAqerH4IxIiKDThiel Calls POPE ‘The Antichrist': JD Vance's Palantir Problem https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RnSiaoFFsXUU52TDZSeLxSam Harris: Joe Rogan is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8ETesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6V

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the latest Tesla and Elon Musk news, including that Tesla's European sales tumbled nearly 50% in October, Telsa sales have so far been pitiful in India, Elon Musk has now slashed Tesla's Robtaxi fleet goal in Austin, Tesla's Model Y has been labeled the most defective car this year in Germany. Finally we listen to what could be the best comedy impression of Elon so far.Related episodes:Elon Musk Unveiled: EXPLOSIVE Tesla Documentary Debut https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e7wyzJSPDrOQQN2QTHm15Elon's BS to Joe Rogan: Vaporware Roadster & Cybertruck Fail https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iPjeAwhEMBcsZxj1vYrW6Elon Musk MOCKED for CRINGE AI Girlfriend ‘Always Love You' Post https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C4Kp7gOiQwnW1YvViRQNcDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a recent TRIGGERnometry podcast, in which Sam Harris explains whey he thinks podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan now detracts from the national political conversation, rather than being a positive influence on it. Related episodes:Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYBrainiac Joe Rogan Terrified of Debating Gavin Newsom https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Bn04AMvEm5Q4NUJpAJ3XIJoe Rogan Fires Back at Marc Maron's Rogansphere Criticism https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zSRbq8faojWfEfRyWMbN3Referenced videos:Sam Harris Returns to TRIGGERnometry https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZekXDDbZSvNk3FepNwDGJ

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance's top political donor, has provocatively suggested that Pope Leo XIV could be the Antichrist. In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he has urged Vance to ignore the Pope on moral questions, and embrace unfettered tech and AI progress, implying its a kind of ultimate spiritual endeavour. Related episodes:Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYAI Bubble Watch: Elon Ally Thiel Cuts TSLA Stock, Dumps NVDA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltDJvr3dmqc09V9Xw5E2nTech Fascism: Borsook's Early Prediction Was Correct https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LbNyXqq7em3G2xCUp1E78Tim Dillon ROASTS Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFe

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seems to be no more, with officials saying it has been wrapped up eight months early. Futhermore, some DOGE staffers are fearing future criminal charges for what they did under Elon Musk's direction. Related episodes:DOGE Whistleblower: Govt Fraud ‘RELATIVELY NONEXISTENT' https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mdqKpRiIGET9jWiXGJGQjElon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disaster https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lRnIWCIcf5pNGnnY7fJQIElon BROKEN After Tesla & DOGE Disasters https://open.spotify.com/episode/61tH2hZm1AgKAeQG7LCAVhReferenced video:‘IT'S OVER': DOGE COLLAPSES As Elon ABANDONS SHIP & Criminal Charges Loom! | The Kyle Kulinski Show https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ncwvBOdZ69l51WnnuOqV0

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Goggle's Gemini 3 AI is outperforming OpenAI's ChapGPT, and also gaining market share month by month. JJ reacts to a clip from a recent All-In Podcast, in which they discuss the AI race between the AI company players, and their current AI chatbot models. Related episodes:AI Bubble Watch: Elon Ally Thiel Cuts TSLA Stock, Dumps NVDA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltDJvr3dmqc09V9Xw5E2nAI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCAI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O91IczRNH180RpGAetiZlReferenced video:Epstein Files Fallout, Nvidia Risks, Burry's Bad Bet, Google's Breakthrough, Tether's Boom | All-In Podcast https://youtu.be/4tgV87SM-r0Disclaimer: 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.

This week: Could the AI Bubble soon burst? Peter Thiel seems to think so, if we go by his recent stock sales.This week, we connect the dots between Peter Thiel dumping his Nvidia (NVDA) stock, the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to build data centers in space, and the strange cultural moment where Joe Rogan praised Peter Thiel and Palantir while Theo Von asked the questions everyone else was thinking.We also dig into the archives to see if Paulina Borsook's prediction of "Tech Fascism" is coming true.Join JJ for the Weekly Lounge, a high-level breakdown of the week's most critical stories in Tech, Business, and the "Rogansphere”, that were featured on The John Johnston Lounge.Individual daily episodes:Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTYElon Claims Money Will Be Irrelevant. Is He Delusional? https://open.spotify.com/episode/22dU3JaBm6mtIVA4CzqoF6AI Bubble Watch: Elon Ally Thiel Cuts TSLA Stock, Dumps NVDA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltDJvr3dmqc09V9Xw5E2nTech Fascism: Borsook's Early Prediction Was Correct https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LbNyXqq7em3G2xCUp1E78AI Bubble: Elon & Bezos Want Giant Data Centers in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VKvlXcjzsPobkAfZgKnYF

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to how massively popular podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von recently discussed their respective views on the current US government, Peter Thiel and his AI-related company Palantir, growing digital surveillance, and more.Related episodes:Elon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N4kl85FtFISzul06CmGgyWhy Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hKujLNzIUlGJSNNwULwigElon Claims Money Will Be Irrelevant. Is He Delusional? https://open.spotify.com/episode/22dU3JaBm6mtIVA4CzqoF6Tech Billionaire Villain Peter Thiel's Deranged Fixation https://open.spotify.com/episode/7elrJHCXqjwff5zUGZIv5NTim Dillon ROASTS Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFeReference videos:The Joe Rogan Experience Is Dead | Podcast Cringehttps://youtu.be/4pGGsCCYsHgTheo Von on Homeland Security Using Him in Deportation Video Without Permission | JRE Clips https://youtu.be/68molgu9oYw

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of Elon Musk's latest grand predictions, including that “in the future”, money will become irrelevant, everyone will be wealthy on a High Universal Income, and working will be optional. Will Elon be correct, way too optimistic, is he delusional, or are the very grand predictions part of a long con?Related episodes:Elon's BS to Joe Rogan: Vaporware Roadster & Cybertruck Fail https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iPjeAwhEMBcsZxj1vYrW6All Elon's Tesla Q3 Earnings Call BS in One Dump https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JffuuWlYBThkD9R4hY3LEAI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk's fellow tech billionaire ally Peter Thiel has cut one of his investment fund's big stakes in Tesla stock (TSLA), and completely sold out of AI infrastructure company Nvidia (NVDA). We also look at three possible scenarios for how an AI bubble could deflate. Related episodes:AI Bubble: Elon & Bezos Want Giant Data Centers in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VKvlXcjzsPobkAfZgKnYFAI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCAI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O91IczRNH180RpGAetiZlDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent video by Gil Duran from The Nerd Reich, in which he interviews author and journalist Paulina Borsook. Over 20 years ago, she published a book predicting the negative influence on politics of Silicon Valley tech billionaires. They refer to the likes of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Jeff Bezos, who I've been discussing in these terms in my own videos. Related episodes:AI Bubble: Elon & Bezos Want Giant Data Centers in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VKvlXcjzsPobkAfZgKnYFElon Musk Unveiled: EXPLOSIVE Tesla Documentary Debut https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e7wyzJSPDrOQQN2QTHm15AI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCTim Dillon ROASTS Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFeReferenced video:The Woman Who Predicted Tech Fascism — Paulina Borsook Was Right https://youtu.be/DL-kwZdkiOA

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the latest AI bubble-related news headlines, including that tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos want to build AI data centres in outer space, which would use solar power. Also in the news, investor Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway has purchased stock in Google's parent company Alphabet, and tech billionaire Peter Thiel has sold a stake in mega AI infrastructure company Nvidia (NVDA).Related episodes:AI Bubble Watch: Sam Altman Admits Bubble, Bezos Welcomes It https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIBSUAWMLusjwJxpZyJQCAI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O91IczRNH180RpGAetiZlAltman's AI BUBBLE WARNING vs Marks' Stock Market Bubble View https://open.spotify.com/episode/3StI2sh3hzvrpKWLj0Vud7Elon Musk's xAI Grok is POISONING Memphis! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAAzu6bIiBQpkSSmkZPhsDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to what popular Rogansphere and Manosphere comedians and podcasters Tim Dillon and Andrew Schulz are saying about Zohran Mamdani's win as the Mayor of New York. Schulz had Mamdani on his podcast just before the election but is not a supporter. Tim Dillon does not seem to like that he won, saying he'll leave if he doesn't like how Zoran's policies play out in New York.Related episodes:Tim Dillon ROASTS Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFeBrainiac Joe Rogan Terrified of Debating Gavin Newsom https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Bn04AMvEm5Q4NUJpAJ3XIJoe Rogan & Andrew Schulz Melt Down in Raging Comedy War https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Bn04AMvEm5Q4NUJpAJ3XI

John Johnston breaks down news that a potentially explosive new documentary, ‘Elon Musk Unveiled – The Tesla Experiment' is about to debut at IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam), which features several former Tesla employees, insiders and whistleblowers speaking out about Elon Musk and Tesla. The documentary's producers say that it provides a close insight into how Tesla works and how Elon Musk is managing his company.Related episodes:Jury Finds Tesla Partly Liable ($243m) in Autopilot Fatality https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ScnbKkJutsMmBlfR0izzXTesla Whistleblower: Elon's a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nEDu9uCXJgM7euaSSg3raTesla Lied & Hid Data to Avoid Autopilot Crash Blame https://open.spotify.com/episode/77NYuSjmvZHL0E1hsEn6gqDisclaimer: 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.

John Johnston breaks down how very popular podcaster and political commentator Tucker Carlson recently told Megyn Kelly he thinks he was attacked by a demon while sleeping in his bed, and also that he thinks there is a spiritual aspect to UFOs. Needless to say, John is very skeptical and has questions. Related episodes:Tech Billionaire Villain Peter Thiel's Deranged Fixation https://open.spotify.com/episode/7elrJHCXqjwff5zUGZIv5NTim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFeReferenced video:The Spiritual and the Supernatural - Tucker Carlson on God, Surviving a Demon Attack, and UFOs https://youtu.be/OtUOzZUm6bI

John Johnston breaks down how Tesla, X, and xAI CEO Elon Musk is being mocked for a post of an “AI Girlfriend” he made on X, in which the Grok AI-generated woman tells viewers that she will “always love you”. Many people have been mocking Elon for what they think is one of the most cringe posts ever from the world's richest person, and questioning its potential impact on Elon's army of male followers.

John Johnston breaks down various tech industry and investor points of view about whether or not the AI sector is currently in a bubble, similar to the Dot Com Bubble of the late 1990s, including the views from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos. Bill Gates, and other industry players.Related episodes:AI Bubble: Sam Altman Crashes Out, ‘Big Short' Burry Bets on Bust https://youtu.be/NpX_lQlTqIMAltman's AI BUBBLE WARNING vs Marks' Stock Market Bubble View https://youtu.be/NKw04UIarkkChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic https://youtu.be/Oq3YE3YdA4kAll Elon's Tesla Q3 Earnings Call BS in One Dump https://youtu.be/tVUMRoFbELwDisclaimer: 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.

JJ breaks down the continuing rise and rise of left-leaning comedian, podcaster, and now actor Stavros Halkias (Stavvy). His podcast has gone from strength to strength, he's continuing his current stand-up comedy tour Dreamboat, and he's in a new movie called Bugonia. Related episodes:Stavros Halkias Explains Why He Won't Be The Left's Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/JD2tNf8LcAUComics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64Rogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2EReferenced videosStavros Explains Why Zohran's Policies Are So Attractive | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/GhYf5rNF-ewAmbidextrous Jerk Off with Stavros Halkias | Gianmarco Soresi https://youtu.be/fDDtTeCCll8Stavros Halkias Didn't Audition for His Role in Bugonia, Was Shocked to Be Called | late Night with Seth Meyers https://youtu.be/IAUtmtNgSwsPolitics Turned Comedy into a Mexican Soap Opera | Apologian Comedy https://youtu.be/v-htqTrvAgY

Are these signs of a market bubble in the AI sector? JJ breaks down how OpenAI (the maker of ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman had a very awkward moment in a recent interview, where he became very defensive about OpenAI's current revenue in relation to the company's huge financial commitments. Palantir CEO Alex Karp also had as similar moment in an interview, when asked his opinion about how famed “The Big Short” short seller Michael Burry is shorting Palantir stock (PLTR). Related episodes:Altman's AI BUBBLE WARNING vs Marks' Stock Market Bubble View https://youtu.be/NKw04UIarkkElon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://youtu.be/RPWoDnk_q2EAll Elon's Tesla Q3 Earnings Call BS in One Dump https://youtu.be/tVUMRoFbELwReferenced video:Alex Karp on 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry: 'Bats--- crazy' for bets against Palantir, Nvidia | CNBC https://youtu.be/mqa1yEd891oDisclaimer: 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.

JJ reacts to and critiques comedian Jon Stewart, who was recently interviewed by David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, about the media and cultural influence of Joe Rogan, the rising suppression of political speech under the Trump administration, and the precarious future of Stewart's “The Daily Show”, now under new ownership.Related episodes:Elon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://youtu.be/RPWoDnk_q2EBrainiac Joe Rogan Terrified of Debating Gavin Newsom https://youtu.be/GBGhZtWvf_EJon Stewart's 2028 Hints are GOP's Worst NIGHTMARE https://youtu.be/f7jSDZYM-U8Referenced video:Will Paramount Cancel Jon Stewart? | The New Yorker Interview https://youtu.be/qJOdqLjNrf8

JJ critiques part of a recent conversation between podcaster Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, who discussed the new Tesla Roadster, which customers have been waiting over 7 years for now. Elon says the upcoming Roadster demo will be unforgettable and teases something to do with it being a “flying car”. Elon also discusses his beloved Cybertruck design and production, which is looking like a commercial flop.Related episodes:Marques Brownlee Cancels Vaporware Tesla Roadster https://youtu.be/0ih5uak-uAgElon to Joe Rogan: Capitalist AI Will Bring Socialist Utopia https://youtu.be/RPWoDnk_q2E Tesla Cybertruck Sales Just Tanked 62% Year-on-Year https://youtu.be/jskJPvHV-UcReferenced video:Joe Rogan Experience #2404 - Elon Musk https://youtu.be/O4wBUysNe2kTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: 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.

JJ critiques part of a recent conversation between podcaster Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, who is now selling the dream of a tech and societal utopia, including a universal high income for all, brought about by developments in AI together with robots. Can he be believed?Related episodes:Brainiac Joe Rogan Terrified of Debating Gavin Newsom https://youtu.be/GBGhZtWvf_ETesla Grok AI FAIL: Inappropriate Chat Exposed to Kids https://youtu.be/R9V0AE_D3L0All Elon's Tesla Q3 Earnings Call BS in One Dump https://youtu.be/tVUMRoFbELwReferenced video:Joe Rogan Experience #2404 - Elon Musk https://youtu.be/O4wBUysNe2kDisclaimer: 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.

This is a compilation of this past week's five The John Johnston Lounge episodes, in order.Individual episodes:Is It Over? Google Gemini Crushes ChatGPT | All-In Pod Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tx19gCwXN709i9vHybnBtIT'S OVER: Elon's DOGE Collapses & Criminal Charges Loom https://open.spotify.com/episode/3husqbwJVGAqerH4IxIiKDThiel Calls POPE ‘The Antichrist': JD Vance's Palantir Problem https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RnSiaoFFsXUU52TDZSeLxSam Harris: Joe Rogan is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8ETesla's Rough Month: Sales Drops, Robotaxi Cuts, Model Y Defects https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KieNeplYRuu6mAlIMRS6V

JJ breaks down how comedians, podcasters and friends Theo Von and Andrew Santino sat down for a chat about Theo's recent comedy special recording. Theo admits to having an off night for the recording, and how he was feeling scared and paranoid at the time, largely because of the extreme online hate he was receiving at the time, following a government DHS video he was inserted into without his permission. Related episodes:Why Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://youtu.be/TWCKNP2gF0gBrainiac Joe Rogan Terrified of Debating Gavin Newsom https://youtu.be/GBGhZtWvf_EJoe Rogan Can't Rescue His Unfunny Comedy Bros https://youtu.be/lTb1Fq2OT4MReferenced video:Andrew Santino | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von # 621 https://youtu.be/EhUJaDt-tMALeave me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/johnjohnstonTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the ongoing drama between Gavin Newsom and Joe Rogan, to do with Rogan not inviting Newsom on his podcast. Is Joe Rogan afraid of debating Newsom on political points, even though Joe has been criticising Newsom and California for years? Rogan famously moved out of California to live in red state Texas. Leave me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/johnjohnstonRelated episodes:Joe Rogan Can't Rescue His Unfunny Comedy Bros https://youtu.be/lTb1Fq2OT4MStavros Halkias Explains Why He Won't Be The Left's Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/JD2tNf8LcAUComics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64Referenced videos:Gavin Newsom Won't Stop Trolling Joe Rogan | American Redact https://youtu.be/HzyfDpnTE1EBOOM: Joe Rogan BANS Gavin Newsom From His Podcast, Newsom Freaks Out! ATTACKS Rogan in TV Meltdown | Benny Johnson https://youtu.be/G_Kt9tYm_3s

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how increasing criticism of Joe Rogan's Austin comedy scene continues to gain momentum, as a new “anti-woke” stand-up comedy special from one of his closest comedians bros bombed, despite being heavily promoted by Joe Rogan on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Do leave me a voice message if you want, I'd love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/johnjohnstonRelated episodes:Stavros Halkias Explains Why He Won't Be The Left's Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/JD2tNf8LcAUJoe Rogan & Andrew Schulz Melt Down in Raging Comedy War https://youtu.be/z7lLG_vLFREJoe Rogan Fires Back at Marc Maron's Rogansphere Criticism https://youtu.be/ruD3xSNv8agComics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64Referenced video:Joe Rogan Can't Save His Friends Anymore (Comedy Nuke) | American Redact https://youtu.be/iIhNldBD_es

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a new scandal involving Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, installed in a Tesla, which was being highly inappropriate with kids in the car, and then Grok tried to justify its behaviour to the parent when asked to repeat itself later.Leave me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/johnjohnstonRelated episodes:Tesla's New FSD ‘Mad Max Mode' Ignores Speed Limits https://youtu.be/Cs5v3MfSmwYAll Elon's Tesla Q3 Earnings Call BS in One Dump https://youtu.be/tVUMRoFbELwTesla Faces New NHTSA Probe of ‘Almost Sentient' FSD https://youtu.be/ZjK8ga_WkLUTeen Burned Alive Due To Cybertruck Design, Lawsuit Claims https://youtu.be/eXvPEmdiGAk

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to how stand-up comedian and comedy podcaster Stavros Halkias recently addressed whether or not people should think of him as a “Joe Rogan of The Left”, and other topics to do with comedians getting political in their work.As mentioned in the video, do leave me a voice message if you want. I'd love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/johnjohnstonReferenced video:Stavros Halkias Wants the Left to Let Loose | Vulture https://youtu.be/Jy0fRfaUWFMRelated episodes:Joe Rogan & Andrew Schulz Melt Down in Raging Comedy War https://youtu.be/z7lLG_vLFREJoe Rogan Fires Back at Marc Maron's Rogansphere Criticism https://youtu.be/ruD3xSNv8agComics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how serious comedian and astute political commentator Jon Stewart might be about throwing his hat in the ring to run for president in 2028, and under what political circumstances he might actually be tempted to run.Related episodes:ICE Recruiting Effort FAILING as Americans Get FED UP https://youtu.be/kwyDyMM73xQKimmel Fired as MAGA Embraces Cancel Culture Censorship https://youtu.be/wzCjeyI9lCoJoe Rogan & Andrew Schulz Melt Down in Raging Comedy War https://youtu.be/z7lLG_vLFREReferenced videosJon Stewart's 2028 Hints: GOP's WORST Nightmare | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/v_lGI0atkMMSteve Bannon: Trump will have a third term | The Economist https://youtu.be/ijf7K_08YWkTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to some of the latest grand claims from Elon Musk in the latest Tesla Earnings Call. Among them, Elon claims the Tesla autonomous car “will feel like it's a living creature”, that it might have too much intelligence for a car and that “it might get bored”. He says Tesla Optimus robot at scale “is the infinite money glitch”. He says that Optimus “will be an incredible surgeon” and that he wants the new Tesla CEO compensation plan because he wants to have influence over the Optimus robot army Tesla will build.Related episodes:Tesla's New FSD ‘Mad Max Mode' Ignores Speed Limits https://youtu.be/Cs5v3MfSmwY Tesla Cybertruck Sales Just Tanked 62% Year-on-Year https://youtu.be/jskJPvHV-UcTesla Faces New NHTSA Probe of ‘Almost Sentient' FSD https://youtu.be/ZjK8ga_WkLUReferenced videosTesla Q3 2025 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast https://www.youtube.com/live/GQ9S7xbkGAYTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: 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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the Trump administration's ICE force seems to be failing in its efforts to recruit competent people for the jobs, despite a huge amount of funding available. At the same time Americans on the ground are obviously getting fed-up with ICE, with many examples of individual and group protests, some with humorous results. Related episodes:Joe Rogan Blasts Trump's ICE: The Cruelty Has To Stop https://youtu.be/w2Qppcr8prwFree Speech? Elon Musk Wants Streamer Hasan Piker Banned https://youtu.be/EXmFD4lV9W4Charlie Kirk's Most Controversial Takes https://youtu.be/1bgdGXFlGFkReferenced videos:ICE Nightmare UNCOVERED As Crushing Email On Recruit Failures Exposed | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/RX34w7fpB5cPEOPLE ARE F*CKING FED UP WITH ICE | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/TY-8QoP4ngwICE Agents Can't Keep It Together When Protester Trolls Them | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/5LWy1cTki3cICE Agents KIDNAP Beloved Activist in Broad Daylight | TYT https://youtu.be/Sb6C3_7pYUkTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Joe Rogan and his comedian friend Andrew Schulz are having a melt-down over the increasing amount of criticism of their Austin “Rogansphere” comedy scene, and the diminishing gatekeeping power of Rogan's podcast. Related episodes:Joe Rogan Fires Back at Marc Maron's Rogansphere Criticism https://youtu.be/ruD3xSNv8agComics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64Why Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://youtu.be/TWCKNP2gF0gWhy Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://youtu.be/TWCKNP2gF0gRogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ETo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla has released a “Mad Max Mode” for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software that allows Tesla FSD to ignore speed limits. This development comes amid multiple existing investigations into horrific accidents involving Tesla's Full Self-Driving software.Related episodes:Tesla Faces New NHTSA Probe of ‘Almost Sentient' FSD https://youtu.be/ZjK8ga_WkLUTesla Sued in China Over Not Delivering on FSD Promises https://youtu.be/Y3jB7TVmlbsTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FETesla Influencers Crash Early in FSD Coast-to-Coast Attempt https://youtu.be/T1ZVj-Vyn6YDisclaimer: 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.