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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a recent Electrek article by Fred Lambert, who asserts that Tesla's promised Tesla Robotaxi service launch in Austin is shaping up to be akin to a “game of smoke and mirrors”. Elon has now been predicting Tesla will soon achieve “full autonomy” since 2016.Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Critical School Bus Safety Test https://youtu.be/a2CNLkqrOMEThousands Join Class Action Over Tesla Phantom Braking https://youtu.be/ewyoQDWNuL8Report Details Fatal Tesla FSD Crash Before Robotaxi Launch https://youtu.be/8TeTwupP6AEReferenced article:Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrorshttps://electrek.co/2025/06/16/tesla-robotaxi-launch-dangerous-game-smoke-mirrors/To 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 Tesla Full Self-Driving is continuing to fail a critical school bus safety test, this time run by The Dawn Project in collaboration with Tesla Takedown in Austin, the city in which Tesla is poised to launch its Tesla Robotaxi service soon.Referenced article:The Dawn Project And Tesla Takedown Conduct Live Demonstration Of Tesla FSD's Critical Safety Defects In Austinhttps://dawnproject.com/the-dawn-project-and-tesla-takedowns-live-safety-tests-of-tesla-full-self-driving-in-austin/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.

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down how millions of peaceful protestors have marched for the anti-authoritarian, pro-democracy No Kings protests in the United States, as the same time as Trump's fascistic military parade was a flop, not at all attracting the large crowd he was expecting. 

The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses a new Federal Court class action case in Australia against Tesla over phantom braking and other issues. The class action involving thousands of Tesla drivers, is claiming that Tesla vehicles are faulty in multiple ways, including suddenly breaking at high speeds for no legitimate reason. Referenced video:Thousands of Australians join class action lawsuit against Tesla | 7.30, ABC Australia https://youtu.be/vfSFmI8PVW8Disclaimer: 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 reacts to and discusses a recent report from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, about Palantir's idiosyncratic CEO Alex Karp. Greenwald investigates the ideology of Karp, in relation to the secretive work Palantir engages in with the US government and its allies, including and especially Israel. Glenn argues that Alex Karp has an authoritarian bent.Related episodes:Glenn Greenwald Exposes Palantir's Deep State Spyinghttps://youtu.be/rljmwnNUjAMElon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41IThe Rise of ‘Broligarch' Tech Fascism https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced video:The TRUTH About Palantir CEO Alex Karp | Glenn Greenwald https://youtu.be/L1wz_jAURZYDisclaimer: 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 a new lawsuit against Tesla. The lawsuit involves a group of Tesla lessees, who are insisting that Elon Musk's recent far-right political activities have harmed the Tesla brand, made their Tesla cars symbols of far-right extremism, and destroyed their enjoyment of their Tesla electric vehicles. Mentioned video:What Authoritarians Have in Common & How to Build A Resistance | The Art of Value” Politics https://youtu.be/5cnBHlXLkkUDisclaimer: 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 an ex-DOGE whistleblower has come forward to say that while working for DOGE, he was surprised that they found very little fraud and abuse. He wasn't expecting that to be the case, and Elon Musk continues to tout that there was a huge amount of waste, fraud and abuse to be uncovered. Now, Elon is stepping back from DOGE amid murky results and a lack for transparency, despite proclaiming the opposite. 

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a recent interview with Anne Applebaum, an expert on authoritarianism. Anne explains what all contemporary authoritarians have in common, and from her research offers an effective way to build an anti-authoritarian resistance movement to combat them.Referenced video:Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Showhttps://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuw

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a new report from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, about data and AI platform company Palantir. Greenwald exposes Palantir's involvement in the Trump administration's developing deep state surveillance activities, and the politics behind the founders, particularly CEO Alex Karp. Related episodes:Elon's xAI + Peter Thiel's Palantir Building Mass Surveillance https://youtu.be/4cXm8mKqnEUElon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41IThe Rise of ‘Broligarch' Tech Fascism https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced channel:Glenn Greenwald: https://www.youtube.com/@GlennGreenwald/videosTo 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 and why Tesla's head of its Optimus robot program is leaving the company. Tesla has had quite a few high profile departures recently. Could he be exiting to work for a humanoid robot competitor, after a decade working at Tesla?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.

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down the developing protests in Los Angeles, with President Trump overriding California Governor Gavin Newsom to take over and deploy the California National Guard. The Trump administration is also threatening to send in US Marines if the protests escalate further. These moves are blatantly authoritarian.Related episodes:American Communities RESIST Trump's ICE Thugs! https://youtu.be/qUfKj0KDTOUIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America https://youtu.be/LZ8t67NBpWQComparison: Trump's America vs 1930s Fascist Germany https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEICE: Trump's Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist America https://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jg

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down and discusses some of the reactions to the epic Elon Musk and Donald Trump feud that has escalated very quickly, after working closely for months. Is Elon pulling away from Trump, scorched earth style, or will they patch it up?Related episodes:Tesla Stock TANKS After Elon and Trump GO TO WAR! https://youtu.be/FAIL-_rls_oReport Details Fatal Tesla FSD Crash Before Robotaxi Launchhttps://youtu.be/8TeTwupP6AENew! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced video:Trump used Musk 'magnificently': Kara Swisher makes a prediction on friendship fallouthttps://youtu.be/u5-WqhaHOeMDisclaimer: 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 the momentous news that Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, after working very closely together are now in a serious feud. It sent Tesla stock down significantly during the day as they threatened each other.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.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a new article about a fatal Tesla Full Self-Driving crash that involved sun glare. We also look at a Tesla influencer responses to the article, and some video clips showing some very recent ongoing issues the Tesla's FSD (Supervised), with the Tesla Robotaxi launch in Austin supposedly just days away.Update: The FSD version is the last clip in this video, where the cybertruck hits the bridge, is FSD v13.2.9Referenced article:A Fatal Tesla Crash Shows the Limits of Full Self-Driving https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-full-self-driving-crash/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.

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent video which provides evidence that Elon Musk's xAI date center, which runs his AI Grok, is seriously polluting and poisoning the air for local communities in Memphis, Tennessee.Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon! https://youtu.be/uaLSU0Oy5nkElon Musk's Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point https://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damage https://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQReferenced videos:We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning | More Perfect Union https://youtu.be/3VJT2JeDCywEMERGENCY: ELON IS POISONING MEMPHIS TENNESSEE | The Kyle Kulinski Showhttps://youtu.be/BzMGiVF7dN4

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on how crowds of people in various neighborhoods and communities in the United Sates are starting to resist the escalating ICE abductions. The ICE agents typically have military-style vehicles and equipment, including using tear gas, and often in unmarked vans. 

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla electric car sales in France are continuing to crash, even with the new Model Y refresh having ramped up. This looks to be disastrous for Tesla and for Elon Musk. What could be to blame for the declining sales in Europe?Latest on The Art of Value: Politics - Elon Musk & Trump Break Up After DOGE Disaster https://youtu.be/mfWEf7aDaZURelated episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon! https://youtu.be/uaLSU0Oy5nkTesla Sales PLUNGE in Europe While Other EV Brands SURGE https://youtu.be/naKRigy7nJAReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damage https://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQNew! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo 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: Politics host JJ reacts to a recent piece from CBS about Elon Musk and the Trump administration, Elon's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his companies. Elon now seems to be backing away from DOGE and the Trump administration. Is it because he has become hugely unpopular with the public and his companies are suffering? Did Elon make a major miscalculation, thinking potential Tesla customers would be supportive of his far-right political activities? Related episodes:DOGE Whistleblower Reveals Massive Govt Data Breach  https://youtu.be/MTqZ05hPdNkElon's xAI + Peter Thiel's Palantir Building Mass Surveillance https://youtu.be/4cXm8mKqnEUIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America https://youtu.be/LZ8t67NBpWQComparison: Trump's America vs 1930s Fascist Germany https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEReferenced video:Elon Musk on DOGE and his work in and out of government https://youtu.be/ey1rpNtRADgDisclaimer: 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 discusses a new bombshell New York Times article, in which it is alleged that Elon Musk's drug use, involving multiple drugs, has been way more intense than previously reported. The reporting cites a dozen or so people close with Elon Musk.Related episodes:Elon BROKEN After Tesla & DOGE Disasters https://youtu.be/i3c7tHMhS50Elon Musk's Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point https://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioElon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward! https://youtu.be/5Sngf0h_8fkNew on The Art of Value: Politics channel - Elon's xAI + Peter Thiel's Palantir Building Mass Surveillance https://youtu.be/4cXm8mKqnEUReferenced video:‘Could explain something': Nicolle Wallace on Elon Musk's reportedly intense drug usehttps://youtu.be/PTClaVR-vIkTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ reports on and discusses how the Trump administration has chosen Peter Thiel's company Palantir to help create an unprecedented “master database” on every American, that could in the near future be used for domestic mass surveillance.Related episodes:DOGE Whistleblower Reveals Massive Govt Data Breach https://youtu.be/MTqZ05hPdNkThe Rise of ‘Broligarch' Tech Fascismhttps://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in Americahttps://youtu.be/LZ8t67NBpWQReferenced video:WATCH: Elon HACKED Your Data for THIS Scary Reason! | Adam Mockler https://youtu.be/0w_NcE17IYk

The Art of Value host JJ breads down how, even though the launch of autonomous Tesla Robotaxis in Austin is only days away, The Dawn Project has just conducted “school bus tests”, and the Full Self-Driving software failed to stop for a moving child mannequin every time. Related episodes:Tesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymo https://youtu.be/P6A5usFC-dUTesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkDisclaimer: 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: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of some recent interviews with experts on authoritarianism, fascism, and Donald Trump. Timothy Snyder, Anne Applebaum, and David Cay Johnston. discuss the current rise of authoritarianism in the United Sates and how many people are struggling to come to terms with that reality.Related episodes:Comparison: Trump's America vs 1930s Fascist Germanyhttps://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEWe Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEICE: Trump's Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist Americahttps://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jgTrump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Righthttps://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wReferenced videos:Jamie Raskin, Tim Snyder and David Cay Johnston on Trump's dangerous authoritarian dictatorship https://youtu.be/7-WLiQOW8sMProf. Tim Snyder on Trump tyranny and how people can stand up to fascism. https://youtu.be/idBWUEup_rgAnne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Show https://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuwTrump Breaks America, Voters Yawn? (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Focus Group https://youtu.be/15k3paCFDYg

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down why Elon Musk might be looking tired and broken these days. Elon seems to be having numerous disastrous outcomes both with Tesla and DOGE, with are related. Elon is reportedly pulling back from DOGE and focusing on his ailing auto and tech company Tesla, after declines in sales and his public popularity. Related episodes:Tesla Sales PLUNGE in Europe While Other EV Brands SURGEhttps://youtu.be/naKRigy7nJAElon Musk's Epic Downfall Hits New Low Pointhttps://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damagehttps://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQTesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymohttps://youtu.be/P6A5usFC-dUNew! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced video:Elon Musk Hits Trump With UNEXPECTED Blow Against Disastrous Bill In Public | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/QavTQHWhuFADisclaimer: 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 Tesla vehicle sales are continuing to plunge across Europe, at the same time as other EV brands and the overall electric vehicle market are growing strongly. JJ looks into the possible reasons for this, including increased EV competition, and Elon Musk's divisive politics.Latest on The Art of Value: Politics pod: ICE: Trump's Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist Americahttps://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jgRelated episodes:Elon Musk's Epic Downfall Hits New Low Pointhttps://youtu.be/flxBd6tuyioReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damagehttps://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQTesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymohttps://youtu.be/P6A5usFC-dUDisclaimer: 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: Politics host JJ breaks down and discusses how some prominent people, including experts on authoritarianism and fascism, are referring to the Trump administration's ICE Police as Trump's modern-day Gestapo. The ways the rule of law and democratic institutions in the U.S. are breaking down, and many warning signs of fascism are on display.Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wComparison: Trump's America vs 1930s Fascist Germany https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEWe Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEReferenced videosGov. Walz says ICE is 'Trump's modern-day Gestapo' https://youtu.be/KVOrOkxeCD4Al Gore draws parallels between Trump and early Nazi Germany https://youtu.be/IrJPfGOTjd0We're Experts in Fascism. We're Leaving the U.S. | NYT Opinion https://youtu.be/IXR9PByA9SY"Fascism Isn't Coming, It's Here": Mehdi Hasan on Trump, Gaza & Leaving MSNBC to Start Zeteo https://youtu.be/77Op0DtbLpc

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how the downfall of Elon Musk's reputation has hit another new low, with his partial exit from the Trump administration and DOGE, after his disastrous tenure. It resulted in much lower financial savings than expected, serious conflicts with Trump administration colleagues, plummeting public popularity, and a boycott against Tesla and his other companies. Related episodes:Elon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward!https://youtu.be/5Sngf0h_8fkReputation Poll Reveals Tesla's EPIC Brand Damagehttps://youtu.be/TAL3Ctt9ciQElon Musk's DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYNew! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced article:The Decline and Fall of Elon Muskhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/elon-musk-doge-opponents-dc/682866/Referenced video:Tanner Lecture One with Ruha Benjamin: Who Owns the Future? The Artificial Intelligentsia & the New Eugenics https://youtu.be/ZseJigkUhuEDisclaimer: 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, according to a new brand reputation poll, Tesla has suffered massive brand reputation damage, largely due to Elon Musk and his divisive politics and abrasive behavior over the past year in particular. Tesla used to be near the top of the poll a few years ago, but has tumbled to near the bottom.New! The Art of Value: Politics pod  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: 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 head of Tesla Self-Driving has recently admitted that Tesla is a couple of years behind Waymo at this point, yet Elon is continuing to make his typical bold predictions for Tesla Full Self-Driving and Tesla's Robotaxi service, which is due to launch is Austin very soon.Related episodes:Tesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videosAI World in 2035: Tesla VP Ashok Elluswamy's Bold Prediction | Gobinathhttps://youtu.be/jWC_-fj-slIWaymo's co-CEO on 10 million driverless rides and Tesla's coming robotaxi challengehttps://youtu.be/s6qLN9FRe2kDisclaimer: 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 Elon Musk has again felt the need to deny he's a neo-fascist in an interview. We look at some of the things Elon has said and done recently that may indicate otherwise. Related episodes:Comparison: Trump's America vs 1930s Fascist Germany | The Art of Value: Politics https://youtu.be/GaaGnRVz3yEDisclaimer: 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 reacts to the latest interview with Elon Musk. The interviewer from Bloomberg asks tough questions and does not let Elon off the hook. Elon is asked about Tesla's problems, how his political activities have had an impact on Tesla sales, his conflicts of interest between his DOGE activities and his various companies, and more. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! | The Art of Value: Politicshttps://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands! https://youtu.be/fCUfKHmp9x0Elon Musk's DOGE is Building a Surveillance State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYReferenced video:Elon Musk Talks Tesla, Politics and Putin Relationship (Full Interview) | Bloomberg  https://youtu.be/gPGZRJDVXcUTo 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: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses parts of some recent interviews with two of the world's leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. The discussion is on similarities and differences between Trump's second term so far, and Hitler's 1930s fascist Germany. Related episodes:We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSETrump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wReferenced videos:How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder | Prof G Conversationshttps://youtu.be/3NIwH4nKaDgKleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G Conversations https://youtu.be/qyYqJolXE_E

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla is poised to launch the first few cars of its planned robotaxi service in Austin, while Google's Waymo is going from strength to strength, expanding to numerous US cities, and planning its first international city test. Is Tesla's robotaxi launch as disaster waiting to happen, and can it catch Waymo? Latest on The Art of Value: Politics channel: We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America! https://youtu.be/fbsWSAXenSEDisclaimer: 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: Politics host JJ reacts to and discusses part of a some recent interviews with two of the world's leading experts on authoritarianism and fascism, Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism in the United Sates with the new Trump Administration, and how to start to combat it.Referenced videos:How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder | Prof G Conversationshttps://youtu.be/3NIwH4nKaDgKleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G Conversations https://youtu.be/qyYqJolXE_ETrump Breaks America, Voters Yawn? (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Focus Grouphttps://youtu.be/15k3paCFDYg

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Tesla reportedly has around 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks in inventory, while Ford's F-150 Lightning EV pickup has claimed the top EV pickups sales spot for the the first quarter of 2025. Has Elon Musk's far-right politics turned-off a lot of potential Tesla buyers?New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: 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 EV startup Slate Auto has significant interest in the US market since unveiling their first EV model, which is a very affordable, bare-bones EV pickup truck, which can also be easily configured into an SUV. The company has gathered over 100,000 reservations for the electric vehicle. Related episodes:New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMCybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction! https://youtu.be/WxLRiYekB8IReferenced video:Slate's Cheap $25K EV Truck Can Transform Into An SUV | Inside EVs https://youtu.be/cq1qEjwSYkw 

The Art of Value host JJ beaks down how one of the biggest progressive political streamers in the US, Hasan Piker, was recently detained and interrogated at a US airport when re-entering the U.S. This is not an isolated incident, there are also reports of TikTokers, such as eyesofsav, who have had similar experiences, even while being U.S. citizens. This seems to be a strategy to intimidate creators from criticising the Trump regime, instilling an atmosphere of fear, even though free speech is protected by law in the United States.Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wTrump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRsNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videos:I was detained by customs and border patrol... https://youtu.be/RI5FH2vZanQDisclaimer: 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 reacts to the latest interview Elon Musk gave in Saudi Arabia this week, tagging along with President Trump on his state visit. In his sales pitch, Elon added to his already “optimistic” predictions for the future of the technologies his companies are developing, despite many of his previous predictions proving highly inaccurate. Related episodes:US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi https://youtu.be/BCrkzleV-_cTrump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRsTesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dtsnBZJBqTUTesla Deliveries FALL in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp https://youtu.be/fi-uvDopxNgDisclaimer: 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 US road safety watchdog, the NHTSA, has just sent Tesla a letter requiring more proof of the safety of Tesla FSD, ahead of its imminent Tesla Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas. The NHTSA doesn't seem to know much about it yet, even though it's scheduled to be just weeks away! New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsDisclaimer: 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 some current and former Tesla employees have come out to confirm that Tesla is indeed having a significant demand problem, and they are blaming Elon Musk's divisive politics. They want Elon to step down as CEO to save the company. New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced article:Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it | Electrekhttps://electrek.co/2025/05/11/tesla-employees-ask-elon-musk-resign-confirm-massive-demand-problem-get-fired/To 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 the astonishing news that, in what may be the most valuable “gift” ever to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is poised to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar. The jet will apparently be available for use by Trump as the new Air Force One until he leaves office, then ownership will be transferred to the Trump's presidential library foundation!Related episodes:Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Righthttps://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2wElon Musk's DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinReferenced content:Trump caught in BOMBSHELL corruption scheme | Brian Tyler Cohen  https://youtu.be/UFCbO5o7PNwAnne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Showhttps://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuwTrump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources | ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-poised-accept-palace-sky-gift-trump/story?id=121680511

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Stephen Miller, one of President Trump's top advisers has indicated that they are “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus, a basic US constitutional right, and calls out “radical rogue judges” for ruling against the administration on a number of issues.Related episodes:Elon Musk's DOGE is Building a Surveillance State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened  https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwElon Musk's Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oUNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videos:Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants | PBS https://youtu.be/Bi1YgaCrUNc'Serious threat': Trump admin pushes extreme deportation powers amid constitutional crisis warning https://youtu.be/RZY7iBC6qWkTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

The Art of Value host JJ  breaks down a couple of recent articles outlining the damage Elon Musk has caused to a lot of people with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Elon has been saying it's all about finding “waste, fraud, and abuse”, but it seems it's mostly about something else entirely.Related episodes:Elon Musk's DOGE is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShYTesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y!https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwTesla Whistleblower: Elon's a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil"https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6EgNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced articles:Elon Musk Is an Evil Piece of Garbage—and an A-Level Fraud Toohttps://newrepublic.com/article/194769/elon-musk-evil-garbage-fraudBill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing' children with USAID cutshttps://archive.ph/B7ix2#selection-1571.0-1571.66To 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 Tesla's China deliveries are slipping, at the same time as home-grown Chinese brands are ramping up production and sales in the biggest EV market in the world. Are these the “Tesla killers” they have been talked about for so long?Related episodes:Tesla UK & Germany Sales CRASH While BYD Sales SURGE https://youtu.be/gZrvCEAfxxQNew Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkTesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMNew! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo 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 Tesla registrations for both the UK and Germany crashed in April 2025, while China's BYD sales surged across Europe. Will the Tesla sales decline continue, or will the new Model Y save the company's European sales?Related episodes:New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bkLoyal Tesla Fans Are Losing Trust in Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dNCPR_A_OVYTesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMNew! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo 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 reacts to and discusses a recent The Vanguard interview with journalist Eoin Higgins, about Elon Musk's fellow “PayPal Mafia” tech billionaire Peter Thiel and his influence on the media.Related episodes:Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41IThe Tangled $ Web of Elon Musk, Trump, Peter Thiel & JD Vance https://youtu.be/6lc5Iwgj0TQReferenced video:Reporter ROASTS Matt Taibbi, SPILLS THE TEA on Peter Thiel's MAGA Media Influence | The Vanguardhttps://youtu.be/KGjNB60EWQcReferenced book: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (referral link): https://amzn.to/3Z4Pmw9

The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent CNBC report on how previously loyal Tesla car and Tesla stock fans are turning away from Tesla, because of its distracted and increasingly controversial CEO Elon Musk. Referenced video:Are Tesla's Biggest Fans Done With Elon Musk? | CNBC  https://youtu.be/OlXDlmVjoYwTo 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 reacts to and discusses a recent The Nerd Reich interview with journalists Gil Duran and Eoin Higgins, which is about how far-right tech billionaires, including Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, are attempting to buy and control parts of the media.Related episode:The Rise of ‘Broligarch' Tech Fascism  https://youtu.be/XJSMt_7p9zcReferenced video:Mavericks to Mouthpieces: How Tech Billionaires Like Elon Musk Broke Journalism (w/ Eoin Higgins) | The Nerd Reich https://youtu.be/9liGlr4xTpwReferenced book: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (referral link): https://amzn.to/3Z4Pmw9

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some of the strong EV competition to the Tesla Model Y update, including the BYD Sealion 7, Chevy Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Honda Prologue, Volvo EX30 and more! Which one do you like the look of best?Related episodes:Tesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BIWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkNew! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced EV review videos:Tesla Model Y vs. Honda Prologue vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Chevy Equinox EV | Electric SUV Battle | Edmunds Carshttps://youtu.be/RYuo2oyDQsMSHOOTOUT: 2025 TESLA MODEL Y vs BYD SEALION 7 vs: Has BYD built a better car? | Electrifying https://youtu.be/BO1Vbyp_AxQNew Tesla Model Y v BYD Sealion: Ultimate review! | Carwow https://youtu.be/bEH5gDiESRg2025 Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: I'M SWEATING… WHO WILL WIN?! | CarSauche https://youtu.be/8fVEAJJ3cNwYou could wait for the Rivian R3X or...  | Auto Focus https://youtu.be/2TBWVwTn9WMTo 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 Tesla sales are continuing to fall in Europe, despite the Model Y refresh being fully available to buy. Also, in a recent survey Tesla is the only EV brand with a negative perception, no doubt due to a widespread dislike of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political activities. Related episodes:Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMWhy I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFkELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4New! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo 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 Elon Musk is saying he's stepping back somewhat from running his Department of Government Efficiency, but is DOGE responsible for illegally taking government data with the aim of building a vast “database of ruin” for a surveillance state? This is exactly what whistleblower Edward Snowden warned about more than a decade ago. Related episodes:Tesla Whistleblower: Elon's a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6EgDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened  https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwElon Musk's Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oUNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced content:‘This Is What We Were Always Scared of': DOGE Is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/opinion/musk-doge-data-ai.htmlEdward Snowden - Turnkey Tyranny https://youtu.be/tzQegCZBqnIAlleged NSA whistleblower warns of "turnkey tyranny" in U.S. | CBS News  https://youtu.be/BZO3hlTK9zkIt's official! Musk leaving as Trump thanks him amid crash for Tesla and markets |MSNBC  https://youtu.be/ZQwrUUh-YsYTo 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 legendary rocker Neil Young has debuted a politically charged new song at a live concert in Los Angeles. In the song, young delivers criticism of President Trump, Elon Musk and Elon's company Tesla, implying that you'd have to be a fascist to buy a Tesla at this point.Related episodes:ELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4Free Speech? X Allegedly Shadow-Bans Elon's Critics https://youtu.be/nGJ8BJ5Q2IcWhy BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXMNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinReferenced content:Neil Young Live Debut “Let's Roll Again” 04/26/25 Greek Theater, Los Angeles  https://youtu.be/dLYHby4N5Nk?si=rBTfnA9v4jUetfut&t=162‘If you're a fascist, get a Tesla': Neil Young targets Elon Musk in new song | San Francisco Chroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/neil-young-new-song-musk-trump-20298731.phpDisclaimer: 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.