
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 12, 2025 • 16min
Trump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe
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

May 11, 2025 • 19min
Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right
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

May 9, 2025 • 18min
Elon Musk is “an Evil Piece of Garbage” Here’s Why
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.

May 8, 2025 • 15min
Tesla Deliveries Fall in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp
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.

May 7, 2025 • 13min
Tesla UK & Germany Sales Crash While BYD Sales Surge
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.

May 6, 2025 • 14min
Elon Musk Frenemy Peter Thiel’s Influence on The Media
Delve into the intriguing world of Peter Thiel's behind-the-scenes influence on media narratives. Explore how his strategies contrast with Elon Musk's quest for fame. Discover his subtle yet powerful role in shaping right-wing media through platforms like Rumble. Uncover the compelling story of a journalist's shift in political alignment and connections to Thiel's funding. Lastly, examine how Thiel's investments bridge the gap between wealth, power, and cultural shifts, reflecting the evolving landscape of American politics.

May 6, 2025 • 20min
Loyal Tesla Fans Are Losing Trust in Elon Musk
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.

May 6, 2025 • 16min
How Tech Billionaires Musk & Thiel Buy & Control The Media
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

May 5, 2025 • 15min
New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors!
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.

May 2, 2025 • 12min
Tesla's Europe Sales Crashing Despite New Model Y!
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.