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The John Johnston Lounge

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Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podca... more

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Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's daily episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. Below are the individual episode titles and links:

Elon Musk Finally Admits Massive Delay to SpaceX Mars Missions open.spo... more

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Tesla sales in China have crashed 45% year-over-year in January, to the lowest in three years. In further bad news for Tesla sales, Elon Musk, and US EV sales in general, the Trump administration has repea... more

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Elon Musk’s xAI, now owned by SpaceX, has lost a second cofounder in 2 days, as well as other staff. Tesla has also lost a second head of North American sales in less than a year. We look at why staff at E... more

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk’s brother, and fellow Tesla Board of Directors member, Kimbal Musk is attempting to counter a Guardian article that asserts that emails from The Epstein Files show that Jeffrey Epstein engineered an intima... more

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Episode: Weekly Lounge: Optimus in Shambles, DOGE Data Theft, Elon Eviscerated by Jennifer Welch
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Episode: The Tech Billionaires’ Plan To Replace You With AI
Joe Rogan
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Episode: Weekly Lounge: Joe Rogan Wakes Up, Elon Musk’s Grok AI Scandal, Tesla’s 2-Yr Decline
Ashley St. Clair
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Episode: Weekly Lounge: Joe Rogan Wakes Up, Elon Musk’s Grok AI Scandal, Tesla’s 2-Yr Decline
Kyle Kulinski
Political commentator and host of Secular Talk who critiques tech billionaires and authoritarians.
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Episode: Weekly Lounge: Joe Rogan Wakes Up, Elon Musk’s Grok AI Scandal, Tesla’s 2-Yr Decline
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Episode: Elon Musk's Grok AI Scandal: Ashley St Clair Speaks Out (Taylor Lorenz Reaction)
Kira Butler
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Gil Duran
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John Johnston (JJ)
Host of The John Johnston Lounge, critiquing technology, business, and cultural issues with a focus on major tech billionaires.

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Weekly Lounge: Tesla’s Robotaxi Fail, Musk’s Gilded Rage & Stopping AI Acceleration
Q: Why should Americans care about beating China in the AI race?
They need to understand that it has significant economic and national security implications.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED’ as Google’s Gemini Gains | Prof G Markets Reaction
Q: Will the code red initiatives work for OpenAI or is Google starting to take over in the AI space?
The hosts discuss the dire competition posed by Google and the potential market share loss for OpenAI, emphasizing how crucial it is for OpenAI to innovate and capitalize on its lead.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED’ as Google’s Gemini Gains | Prof G Markets Reaction
Q: What do you make of this fact that Code Red basically means less money and less time and effort spent on building out the ad business?
The conversation revolves around the concern that OpenAI, while trying to grow its user base, may deprioritize monetization efforts, potentially jeopardizing its financial future.
Weekly Lounge: Sam Harris vs Rogan, Thiel’s “Antichrist”, Musk DOGE Crash, Gemini Crushes ChatGPT
Q: What do you think about Peter Thiel calling the Pope the Antichrist?
Thiel seems to project and accuse others while avoiding accountability for his actions.
Elon Musk Mocked for Cringe AI Girlfriend ‘Always Love You’ Post
Q: Do you think that that was a kind of a tragic post of Elon, which brings up some of the problems that he personally has?
There's a discussion about the implications of Musk's post on young men who idolize him and whether it contributes to a toxic worldview.

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What is The John Johnston Lounge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features critical discussions centered around influential tech billionaires and their impact on business, politics, and culture. With a strong focus on figures such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Jeff Bezos, the episodes are rich in analysis, humor, and commentary. The host provides insights into the complexities of the tech industry, addressing themes like AI advancements, the societal ramifications of billionaire influence, and cultural intersections with figures from the media landscape. The tone is likely to be irreverent and unfiltered, inviting listeners to engage with serious topics through a lens of critique and wit. The podcast's unique angle lies in its refusal to indulge in sycophantic praise for its subjects, making... more

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