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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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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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Jul 31, 2025 • 17min
Original Tesla Founder: Cybertruck ‘Looks Like A Dumpster’
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to parts of a recent Kim Java interview with one of the original Tesla founders, Martin Eberhard, who is critical of some of the ways Tesla and Elon Musk are currently doing things at Tesla. He discusses Tesla vehicle design, robotaxis and autonomy, and how the company has scaled. It’s not all criticism though, he does have some praise for Elon Musk and Tesla. Referenced video:Tesla’s Forgotten Founder Speaks Out – Exclusive w/ Martin Eberhard https://youtu.be/88KHfX_kPIYDisclaimer: 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.

Jul 30, 2025 • 12min
Waymo Expands Again: Leaves Tesla Robotaxis in The Dust
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how autonomous Waymo robotaxis seem far ahead of Tesla robotaxi at this point, and the gap appears to be widening with Waymo’s expansion plans, including a a variety of U.S. cities. Dallas is the latest city Waymo is expanding to. Can Tesla catch up, or will Waymo continue to leave Tesla in the dust?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.

Jul 29, 2025 • 10min
Ex-SpaceX Employee Alleges ‘Despicable' Safety Practices
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a SpaceX ex-employee is claiming that he was fired for flagging “despicable” safety practices at the company, that put lives at risk. A lawsuit by the SpaceX supervisor says serious understaffing resulted in injuries which overworked staff were “too fearful to report.”Related episodes:Trump's Elon Dilemma: Why He Can’t Escape SpaceX https://youtu.be/bLh7-fVLqBcTesla Asked to Delay Robotaxi & Starship Blows Up Again https://youtu.be/TFF7CekMifgReference article:Exclusive: SpaceX employee claims he was fired for flagging ‘despicable’ safety practices that put lives at riskhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/spacex-elon-musk-workplace-safety-california-lawsuit-b2797542.htmlTo 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.

Jul 29, 2025 • 14min
Trump’s ICE Gestapo - Caught on Video
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ breaks down video clips of masked ICE agents in unmarked vehicles disappearing people from streets around the US, including a health care professional and a U.S. citizen. ICE has just received a massive government funding boost, so these types of actions are likely to become even more frequent. Related episode:ICE: Trump’s Gestapo in 21st Century Fascist America https://youtu.be/WhR1nuQV9jgShocking Plans For Expanding Migrant Tent Camps Revealed! https://youtu.be/ya6f2IyQvcwJournalist Mehdi Hasan Confronts Young MAGA Fascists https://youtu.be/9PQwAGX6ODIReference video:All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump’s Plan CAUGHT ON TAPE | Meidas Touch https://youtu.be/VoJ8cE-hu7Y

Jul 28, 2025 • 13min
Elon's Wild Claim: Tesla Robotaxis to Cover Half US by 2025!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down Elon Musk’s latest wild claim, that Tesla will be able to scale its Robotaxi service to half the U.S. population by the end of this year, in just 5 months. He said this in the latest Tesla earnings call, and even his most loyal Tesla influencers are finding it hard to believe. Telsa is also planing to expand the service to a new city as soon as this week, but there’s a major catch.Recent episodes:Tesla’s Dumpster Fire Earnings Explained https://youtu.be/WliPUbA7q5wAnti-Elon Musk Protesters to Target New Tesla Diner https://youtu.be/-J4_n4pLSysTesla Sales DROP for 7th Straight Quarter in Top US Market https://youtu.be/oocH7r10U5IDisclaimer: 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.

Jul 25, 2025 • 14min
Anti-Elon Musk Protesters to Target New Tesla Diner
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that anti-Elon Musk and Tesla Takedown protestors are planning to demonstrate outside Tesla’s new Tesla Diner in West Hollywood, highlighting Elon Musk’s recent cuts to humanitarian aid via DOGE, and encouraging people to boycott Tesla products and services. People have not forgotten what Elon did with DOGE.Related videos:Tesla’s Dumpster Fire Earnings Explained https://youtu.be/WliPUbA7q5wTesla Sales DROP for 7th Straight Quarter in Top US Market https://youtu.be/oocH7r10U5IPanicked Trump Continues to Crash Out Over Epstein https://youtu.be/ZHjP5Sl4irATo 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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 14min
Tesla’s Dumpster Fire Earnings Explained
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down Tesla’s latest earnings in an entertaining and digestible way. Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings were a bit of a disaster for the company, with most figures being down year-on-year, and not much growth to show.Related episodes:Tesla Earnings Live - On A (Tesla Diner) Plate https://www.youtube.com/live/23XiMnfsDV4Tesla Sales DROP for 7th Straight Quarter in Top US Market https://youtu.be/oocH7r10U5ITesla's Sales at Risk in Autopilot False Advertising Lawsuit https://youtu.be/2wFo6N21OBcTo 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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
Tesla's Earnings are ‘GARBAGE’ & Elon Musk is The Problem
The Art of Value: Markets host JJ responds to remarks from investor and fund manager Ross Gerber, about Tesla’s “Garbage” Q2 2025 earnings. Gerber thinks the blame for this rests with CEO Elon Musk alone, and until Elon changes his ways, Tesla sales and earnings won’t improve. Related episode:AI Bull Market: Perfect Echoes of '90s Dot-Com Bubble? https://youtu.be/DAtozPXTXBIReferenced video:Tesla's Q2 earnings report is 'garbage,' former Tesla bull Ross Gerber sayshttps://youtu.be/TjzEpljd80IDisclaimer: 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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
Tesla Sales Drop for 7th Straight Quarter in Top US Market
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla’s car sales have continued to drop in the biggest market for electric vehicles in the United States. The news broke as Tesla opens its first Tesla Diner, in Los Angeles, and Tesla Earnings are due to be reported this week.Mentioned videos: AI Bull Market: Perfect Echoes of '90s Dot-Com Bubble? https://youtu.be/DAtozPXTXBITesla Cybertruck Heading for Scrapyard of History https://youtu.be/zBJCQAO3l5MDisclaimer: 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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
Charlamagne: Why Colbert Was REALLY Fired
The Art of Value: Politics host JJ responds to a recent Charlamagne clip, in which Charlamagne states why he thinks Stephen Colbert's political comedy show is really getting scrapped. He discusses how it’s an authoritarian strategy to attack free speech, targeting media people who are critical of the Trump regime. Related episodes:Journalist Mehdi Hasan Confronts Young MAGA Fascists https://youtu.be/9PQwAGX6ODIWhat Authoritarians Have in Common & How to Build A Resistance https://youtu.be/5cnBHlXLkkUIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America https://youtu.be/LZ8t67NBpWQ