

The Art of Value w/ John Johnston
John Johnston
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the hottest business, political, tech and culture news.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 12min
Tesla’s New FSD ‘Mad Max Mode’ Ignores Speed Limits
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.

Oct 17, 2025 • 16min
Joe Rogan Fires Back at Marc Maron’s Rogansphere Criticism
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the drama of how Joe Rogan in his podcast has just fired back at fellow comedian Marc Maron’s recent criticism of Rogan and his Rogansphere group of “anti-woke” comedians. Rogan thinks that Maron’s criticism is because he has a lot of long-standing professional jealousy, rather than valid comedic criticism and explains why.Related episodes:Comics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene https://youtu.be/ishfrTOgF64Why Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://youtu.be/TWCKNP2gF0gRogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ERogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYRogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gw

Oct 16, 2025 • 14min
Tech Billionaire Villain Peter Thiel’s Deranged Fixation
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s new obsession with the the concept of the antichrist, and how he thinks that certain people who are against any regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), which he happens to have a vested interest in with tech company Palantir, could be antichrist figures. Thiel has been giving a series of serious lectures on the topic. What is Thiel’s real purpose behind these lectures? Is it religious, political, or both?Related episodes:Tim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8 Alex Karp: Palantir’s Authoritarian Tech Billionaire CEO https://youtu.be/D0ksF7bUVtYGlenn Greenwald Exposes Palantir’s Deep State Spying https://youtu.be/rljmwnNUjAMPalantir EXPOSED: The New Deep State https://youtu.be/JypG_o7HWT0Referenced video:Evil Billionaire Peter Thiel Has Completely Lost His Mind | The Kyle Kulinski Show https://youtu.be/zsJ-dZ2T5G0To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

Oct 15, 2025 • 20min
Comics Keep Roasting Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to various comedians brutally roasting Joe Rogan and his so-called Rogansphere Austin comedy scene, including Tim Dillon, Dan Soder, Shane Gillis, Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino and more.Related episodes:Rogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ERogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYRogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gwTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinReferenced videos:The Rogansphere Won't Stop Roasting Austin Texas | Apologia Comedia https://youtu.be/YY8qFBKdjgoComics are Calling Out the Austin Comedy Scene | The Good Rant https://youtu.be/5oq0cFvaY_IDan Soder CALLS OUT Rogan Yes-men | The Good Rant https://youtu.be/1lqwv5f9XjcShane Gillis Clowns The Austin Comedy Scene | American Redact https://youtu.be/9P3RH6wID2M

Oct 14, 2025 • 11min
The End? Tesla Cybertruck Sales Just Tanked 62% Year-on-Year
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla’s Cybertruck model is not selling as well as hoped by Elon Musk. Cybertruck sales in Q3 plunged over 62% year-on-year. With such low sales, is Tesla going to be able to keep producing the Cybertruck, or is it nearing the end of the line?Related episodes:Teen Burned Alive Due To Cybertruck Design, Lawsuit Claims https://youtu.be/eXvPEmdiGAkOriginal Tesla Founder: Cybertruck ‘Looks Like A Dumpster’ https://youtu.be/66y2bC8LCi4Here's Why Tesla Cybertruck Sales Are A Disaster https://youtu.be/f-G4kQXpt5YNew! The Art of Value: Politics Unfiltered pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePoliticsReferenced videos:Tesla Backlash ERUPTS As Cybertruck Crash Leaves Students Trapped And Burned Alive | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/jFQZTU9LZ90To 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.

Oct 13, 2025 • 21min
Joe Rogan Blasts Trump’s ICE: The Cruelty Has To Stop
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to what Joe Rogan just said about the US “immigration situation” that we are all seeing play out on our screens. Rogan thinks Trump’s ICE is now being too brutal and cruel, and that the Trump administration is going too far in rounding-up too many people. We also look at how some prominent podcasters are reacting to what Joe Rogan has said about ICE going too far.Related episodes:Peter Thiel: Antichrist Greta & US Headed for Civil War? | The Art of Value: Politics Unfiltered https://youtu.be/f4bFgPcJc80Why Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA https://youtu.be/TWCKNP2gF0gRogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ERogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gw Referenced videos:Joe Rogan Experience #2391 - Duncan Trussell https://youtu.be/idMttGtm76MJoe Rogan Goes Full Antifa | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/h1yaJPo2giwAre Things Shifting? Joe Rogan is Sick of ICE's Cruelty | The Bulwark https://youtu.be/2E5Ra7yYDNAJoe Rogan: Trump is going too far.. | Asmongold https://youtu.be/Fzg29i09kn4To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

Oct 12, 2025 • 60min
Peter Thiel: Antichrist Greta & US Headed for Civil War?
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ comments on some of the top news stories, including: Trump puts extra 100% tariff on China imports, adds export controls on ‘critical software’Stocks tumble in Wall Street’s worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on ChinaPeter Thiel calls Greta Thunberg, AI critics ‘legionnaires of the Antichrist’Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to TrumpTrump administration fires at least 4.1K federal workers in shutdown layoffs22 States Are in a Recession or on the Brink: Moody’sBillionaire investor warns of surging debt, says ‘civil war’ developing in US Figure Unveils Figure 03 Humanoid With Tactile Hands, Palm Cameras and Factory Plan BBC Raises Questions Over Billionaires’ Reported Plans for AI-Era Bunkers.

Oct 10, 2025 • 13min
Tesla Faces New NHTSA Probe of ‘Almost Sentient’ FSD
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla is facing a new investigation over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) traffic violations. The NHTSA is reviewing incidents and accidents in which FSD-enabled Teslas blew through red lights or traveled the wrong way down roads. We look at some very recent examples, with the very new V14 version of FSD (Supervised) making errors while driving, while Tesla claims the new version is “almost sentient”.Related episodes:Teen Burned Alive Due To Cybertruck Design, Lawsuit Claims https://youtu.be/eXvPEmdiGAkTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Referenced article:Tesla is facing an investigation over Full Self-Driving traffic violationshttps://www.theverge.com/news/797618/tesla-nhtsa-investigation-full-self-driving-traffic-safety-violationsTo 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.

Oct 9, 2025 • 14min
New Combat Robot Trend: Tesla Optimus vs Rival Humanoids
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the new trends that has humanoid robots in combat with each other, and with humans. It’s a way for the increasing number of humanoid robot companies, including Tesla’s Optimus robot, and Unitree’s latest humanoids, to show the agility and responsiveness of the robots in intensely physical situations like boxing and kung fu matches.Related episodes:Tesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Tesla’s Head of Optimus Humanoid Robot QUITS https://youtu.be/orsiKuap7csElon’s Tesla 'Master Plan 4' is Like AI Chatbot Drivel https://youtu.be/9u4jFHp_cG8To 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.

Oct 8, 2025 • 14min
Why Rogansphere Comedian Theo Von is Abandoning MAGA
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Rogansphere comedian and Podcaster Theo Von seems to be abandoning his MAGA support recently, partly due to the Trump Administration using one of his video clips in a Homeland Security propaganda video without his permission, putting his personal security in jeopardy. Although seeming to back away from MAGA support, Theo Von has also been know to play both sides politically, as we see in this video.Related episodes:Rogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ERogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gwRogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYReferenced videosComedians Won't Stop Roasting The Rogansphere For Being Grifters | 2lazy2try https://youtu.be/9p9m04q4Nq0Pro-Trump Celebrities QUICKLY TURNING ON HIM | Adam Mockler https://youtu.be/LrKLLxUlNPQTheo Von Is Fleeing MAGA & So Is Everyone Else | Fried Plantain https://youtu.be/yur6aSg-Hv0To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join


