
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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May 21, 2025 • 18min
Elon Musk Grilled & It Gets Awkward!
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.

May 21, 2025 • 17min
Comparison: Trump’s America vs 1930s Fascist Germany
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

May 20, 2025 • 17min
Tesla Robotaxi Disaster in-Waiting while Waymo Expands!
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.

May 19, 2025 • 18min
We Need to Talk About Fighting Fascism in America!
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

May 18, 2025 • 11min
10K Cybertrucks UNSOLD! Ford F-150 Now TOP-SELLING EV Pickup
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.

May 16, 2025 • 16min
Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations
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

May 15, 2025 • 21min
Hasan Piker & Anti-Trump TikToker DETAINED & INTERROGATED
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.

May 14, 2025 • 17min
Elon Musk’s GIGA-GRIFT in Saudi Arabia Interview
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.

May 13, 2025 • 14min
US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi
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.

May 12, 2025 • 13min
Tesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk
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.