
The Art of Value
The Art of Value host JJ (John Johnston) breaks down the hottest political, business, tech and culture news daily. JJ offers unfiltered pro-liberal democracy commentary and insights.
Because of their global impact, recent videos have been largely focused on Elon Musk and his business and political activities, including: Tesla, Tesla Stock (TSLA), SpaceX and Starlink, X, xAI and his Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) inside President Donald Trump's MAGA administration.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 13min
Elon’s xAI + Peter Thiel’s Palantir Building Mass Surveillance
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

May 30, 2025 • 14min
Tesla Self-Driving Fails Test But Robotaxi Launch Soon!
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.

May 29, 2025 • 16min
It's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America
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

May 29, 2025 • 13min
Elon BROKEN After Tesla & DOGE Disasters
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.

May 28, 2025 • 12min
Tesla Sales Plunge in Europe While Other EV Brands Surge
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.

May 27, 2025 • 15min
ICE: Trump’s Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist America
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

May 27, 2025 • 14min
Elon Musk’s Epic Downfall Hits New Low Point
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.

May 26, 2025 • 12min
Reputation Poll Reveals Tesla's Epic Brand Damage
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.

May 23, 2025 • 14min
Tesla Self-Driving Head Admits Lagging Years Behind Waymo
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.

May 22, 2025 • 16min
Elon Musk Again Denies He’s a Neo-Fascist But…
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.