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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. Stay informed by subscribing to The Art of Value now.

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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. Stay informed by subscribing to The Art of Value now.

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Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations

5/16/2025
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/ebZDC5gV3bk Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXM Cybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction! https://youtu.be/WxLRiYekB8I Referenced video: Slate's Cheap $25K EV Truck Can Transform Into An SUV | Inside EVs https://youtu.be/cq1qEjwSYkw

Duration:00:15:32

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Hasan Piker & Anti-Trump TikToker DETAINED & INTERROGATED

5/15/2025
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/fXtQ0zt8l2w Trump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRs New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced videos: I was detained by customs and border patrol... https://youtu.be/RI5FH2vZanQ 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.

Duration:00:21:09

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Elon Musk’s GIGA-GRIFT in Saudi Arabia Interview

5/14/2025
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-_c Trump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe https://youtu.be/tPkeK8MtoRs Tesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dtsnBZJBqTU Tesla Deliveries FALL in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp https://youtu.be/fi-uvDopxNg 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.

Duration:00:17:14

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US Safety Watchdog Has Big Questions for Tesla Robotaxi

5/13/2025
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/@TheArtofValuePolitics 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.

Duration:00:14:21

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Tesla Staffers Confirm Demand Problem & Blame Elon Musk

5/12/2025
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/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced article: Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it | Electrek https://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/join 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.

Duration:00:12:32

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Trump Wants to Accept $400m Foreign Government Bribe

5/12/2025
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 Right https://youtu.be/fXtQ0zt8l2w Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShY New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join Referenced content: Trump caught in BOMBSHELL corruption scheme | Brian Tyler Cohen https://youtu.be/UFCbO5o7PNw Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Show https://youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuw Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources | ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-poised-accept-palace-sky-gift-trump/story?id=121680511

Duration:00:15:45

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Trump Official Aiming to Suspend Your Constitutional Right

5/11/2025
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/ziacFGtrShY DOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXw Elon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oU New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced 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/RZY7iBC6qWk To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join

Duration:00:19:22

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Elon Musk is “an Evil Piece of Garbage” Here’s Why

5/9/2025
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 State https://youtu.be/ziacFGtrShY Tesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BI DOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXw Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6Eg New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced articles: Elon Musk Is an Evil Piece of Garbage—and an A-Level Fraud Too https://newrepublic.com/article/194769/elon-musk-evil-garbage-fraud Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts https://archive.ph/B7ix2#selection-1571.0-1571.66 To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:17:35

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Tesla Deliveries Fall in China as 'Tesla Killers' Ramp

5/8/2025
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/gZrvCEAfxxQ New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors! https://youtu.be/ebZDC5gV3bk Tesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BI Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXM New! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:15:21

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Tesla UK & Germany Sales Crash While BYD Sales Surge

5/7/2025
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/ebZDC5gV3bk Loyal Tesla Fans Are Losing Trust in Elon Musk https://youtu.be/dNCPR_A_OVY Tesla's Europe Sales CRASHING Despite New Model Y! https://youtu.be/_yXFcBfF9BI Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXM New! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:12:49

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Elon Musk Frenemy Peter Thiel’s Influence on The Media

5/6/2025
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to and discusses a recent The Vanguard interview with journalist Eoin Higgins, about Elon Musk’s fellow “PayPal Mafia” tech billionaire Peter Thiel and his influence on the media. Related episodes: Elon Billionaire Ally Peter Thiel Says Quiet Part OUT LOUD https://youtu.be/2nemKx4h41I The Tangled $ Web of Elon Musk, Trump, Peter Thiel & JD Vance https://youtu.be/6lc5Iwgj0TQ Referenced video: Reporter ROASTS Matt Taibbi, SPILLS THE TEA on Peter Thiel's MAGA Media Influence | The Vanguard https://youtu.be/KGjNB60EWQc Referenced book: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (referral link): https://amzn.to/3Z4Pmw9

Duration:00:13:36

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Loyal Tesla Fans Are Losing Trust in Elon Musk

5/6/2025
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/OlXDlmVjoYw To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:19:48

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How Tech Billionaires Musk & Thiel Buy & Control The Media

5/6/2025
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_7p9zc Referenced video: Mavericks to Mouthpieces: How Tech Billionaires Like Elon Musk Broke Journalism (w/ Eoin Higgins) | The Nerd Reich https://youtu.be/9liGlr4xTpw Referenced book: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (referral link): https://amzn.to/3Z4Pmw9

Duration:00:16:13

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New Tesla Model Y vs BYD + 4 STRONG Competitors!

5/5/2025
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/_yXFcBfF9BI Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXM Why I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFk New! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced EV review videos: Tesla Model Y vs. Honda Prologue vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Chevy Equinox EV | Electric SUV Battle | Edmunds Cars https://youtu.be/RYuo2oyDQsM SHOOTOUT: 2025 TESLA MODEL Y vs BYD SEALION 7 vs: Has BYD built a better car? | Electrifying https://youtu.be/BO1Vbyp_AxQ New Tesla Model Y v BYD Sealion: Ultimate review! | Carwow https://youtu.be/bEH5gDiESRg 2025 Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: I'M SWEATING… WHO WILL WIN?! | CarSauche https://youtu.be/8fVEAJJ3cNw You could wait for the Rivian R3X or... | Auto Focus https://youtu.be/2TBWVwTn9WM To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:15:16

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Tesla's Europe Sales Crashing Despite New Model Y!

5/2/2025
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/-BsNRGDxnXM Why I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFk ELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4 New! The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:12:02

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Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance State

5/1/2025
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk is saying he’s stepping back somewhat from running his Department of Government Efficiency, but is DOGE responsible for illegally taking government data with the aim of building a vast “database of ruin” for a surveillance state? This is exactly what whistleblower Edward Snowden warned about more than a decade ago. Related episodes: Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6Eg DOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXw Elon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oU New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced content: ‘This Is What We Were Always Scared of’: DOGE Is Building a Surveillance State https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/opinion/musk-doge-data-ai.html Edward Snowden - Turnkey Tyranny https://youtu.be/tzQegCZBqnI Alleged NSA whistleblower warns of "turnkey tyranny" in U.S. | CBS News https://youtu.be/BZO3hlTK9zk It’s official! Musk leaving as Trump thanks him amid crash for Tesla and markets |MSNBC https://youtu.be/ZQwrUUh-YsY To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join 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.

Duration:00:18:02

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Neil Young SLAMS Elon Musk in New Anti-Tesla Song!

4/30/2025
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how legendary rocker Neil Young has debuted a politically charged new song at a live concert in Los Angeles. In the song, young delivers criticism of President Trump, Elon Musk and Elon’s company Tesla, implying that you’d have to be a fascist to buy a Tesla at this point. Related episodes: ELON MUSK IS COOKED. DONE! https://youtu.be/qzMcVgfBWt4 Free Speech? X Allegedly Shadow-Bans Elon’s Critics https://youtu.be/nGJ8BJ5Q2Ic Why BYD Just Left Tesla in the Dust! https://youtu.be/-BsNRGDxnXM New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join Referenced content: Neil Young Live Debut “Let’s Roll Again” 04/26/25 Greek Theater, Los Angeles https://youtu.be/dLYHby4N5Nk?si=rBTfnA9v4jUetfut&t=162 ‘If you’re a fascist, get a Tesla’: Neil Young targets Elon Musk in new song | San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/neil-young-new-song-musk-trump-20298731.php 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.

Duration:00:08:30

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Why BYD Just Left Tesla in its Wake!

4/29/2025
The Art of Value host JJ reports on how the Chinese EV automaker giant BYD is starting to leave Tesla in its wake. It is selling at least as many EVs as Tesla worldwide, often at much lower prices points, and its innovations are starting to outpace Tesla, which by comparison appears to be stagnating in terms of vehicle innovation. Related episodes: Tesla Earnings SUCKED & The Stock JUMPED! https://youtu.be/9-TxS5hkO7s Why I Had to Quit Tesla Full Self-Driving https://youtu.be/eQJQJq9owFk Cybertruck Sales FAIL: 1/10th of Elon's Prediction! https://youtu.be/WxLRiYekB8I New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced video: All The Ways BYD Is Leaving Tesla In The Dust | CNBC https://youtu.be/_tCIVEfCdGM 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.

Duration:00:12:02

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Free Speech? X Allegedly Shadow-Bans Elon’s Critics

4/28/2025
The Art of Value host JJ discusses a recent New York Times article that details how Elon Musk’s X platform has allegedly been shadow-banning and suppressing some of Elon’s critics, severely impacting their freedom of speech and freedom of reach on the platform, including financially. New channel: The Art of Value: Politics https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced article: They Criticized Musk on X. Then Their Reach Collapsed. | New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/23/business/elon-musk-x-suppression-laura-loomer.html

Duration:00:19:06

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Why I Had To Quit Tesla's Sketchy Full Self-Driving

4/25/2025
The Art of Value host JJ reports that as Elon Musk is ramping up his Tesla robotaxi rhetoric, The Verge is questioning whether Elon’s Tesla robotaxi near future is still a fantasy. Additionally, Motortrend, after testing Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) for a full year, including very recent software updates, has quit using it, after it still make a basic and dangerous error, labelling the FSD software “sketchy”. New! The Art of Value: Politics channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced articles: Why I Had to Quit Using Tesla Full Self-Driving | Motortrend https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-tesla-model-y-long-range-yearlong-review-full-self-driving-danger Elon Musk’s robotaxi fantasy is starting to unravel | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tesla/654253/tesla-robotaxi-elon-musk-earnings-promise-fantasy 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.

Duration:00:18:21