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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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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Tesla is facing a new investigation over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) traffic violations. The NHTSA is reviewing incidents and accidents in which FSD-enabled Teslas blew through red lights or traveled the wrong way down roads. We look at some very recent examples, with the very new V14 version of FSD (Supervised) making errors while driving, while Tesla claims the new version is “almost sentient”.Related episodes:Teen Burned Alive Due To Cybertruck Design, Lawsuit Claims  https://youtu.be/eXvPEmdiGAkTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Referenced article:Tesla is facing an investigation over Full Self-Driving traffic violationshttps://www.theverge.com/news/797618/tesla-nhtsa-investigation-full-self-driving-traffic-safety-violationsTo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the new trends that has humanoid robots in combat with each other, and with humans. It’s a way for the increasing number of humanoid robot companies, including Tesla’s Optimus robot, and Unitree’s latest humanoids, to show the agility and responsiveness of the robots in intensely physical situations like boxing and kung fu matches.Related episodes:Tesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Tesla’s Head of Optimus Humanoid Robot QUITS https://youtu.be/orsiKuap7csElon’s Tesla 'Master Plan 4' is Like AI Chatbot Drivel https://youtu.be/9u4jFHp_cG8To 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Rogansphere comedian and Podcaster Theo Von seems to be abandoning his MAGA support recently, partly due to the Trump Administration using one of his video clips in a Homeland Security propaganda video without his permission, putting his personal security in jeopardy. Although seeming to back away from MAGA support, Theo Von has also been know to play both sides politically, as we see in this video.Related episodes:Rogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2ERogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard  https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gwRogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYReferenced videosComedians Won't Stop Roasting The Rogansphere For Being Grifters | 2lazy2try https://youtu.be/9p9m04q4Nq0Pro-Trump Celebrities QUICKLY TURNING ON HIM | Adam Mockler https://youtu.be/LrKLLxUlNPQTheo Von Is Fleeing MAGA & So Is Everyone Else | Fried Plantain https://youtu.be/yur6aSg-Hv0To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a new lawsuit is blaming the Tesla Cybertruck design, specifically the door handles, for the death of teens in the tragic Cybertruck crash on Thanksgiving Eve, 2024, in Piedmont, California.Related episodes:Tesla’s Dangerous Doors: Manual Release Game of Hide-n-Seek https://youtu.be/6ZH1k5GzF5QTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupantshttps://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcReferenced article:Lawsuit blames Cybertruck door handles for death of three teens in Tesla crashhttps://electrek.co/2025/10/03/lawsuit-claims-cybertrucks-door-handles-led-to-teens-death-after-tesla-crash/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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how, every week now there seems to be more comedians calling out and roasting Joe Rogan’s Austin “Rogansphere” comedy and podcasting scene, for being tired, unfunny, and hackneyed. We take a look at what these fellow comedians have been saying, and JJ reacts to them.Related episodes:Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYRogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard  https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gwTim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8Referenced videos:Comedians Won't Stop Roasting The Rogansphere For Being Grifters | 2lazy2try https://youtu.be/9p9m04q4Nq0The Austin Comedy Scene is Quietly Collapsing | American Redact https://youtu.be/LRmbXm0r40MJoe Rogan's Austin Takeover is Destroying Lives | Fried Plantain https://youtu.be/ylggCRI1ZkUComedians Are Turning on Joe Rogan for Ruining Comedy | Podcast Cringe https://youtu.be/-92Kg6j4Q_QTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join
The Art of Value host JJ  breaks down the news that Tesla has finally had a good EV sales quarter, but it may be the last one for a while. Tesla was expected to have a good quarter before the expiring federal incentives for EV purchases, but the future is a lot less certain.. Related episodes:Marques Brownlee Cancels Vaporware Tesla Roadster https://youtu.be/0ih5uak-uAgHyundai IONIQ 5 Gets Big US Price Cut https://youtu.be/Mybvk6bdbSMTesla Sales FALL Over 20% in Europe While EV Market UP 30% https://youtu.be/4A_EtQsQ4mwOnce Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gReferenced article:Tesla finally had a good sales quarter — it may be the last one for a while https://www.theverge.com/news/790046/tesla-q3-2025-sales-production-deliveryTo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) news that although the $7,500 EV tax credit has now expired, Hyundai is reducing its 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by almost $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. We also look at other, similar US deals and reductions, following the expiration of the EV tax credit. Related episodes:Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservationshttps://youtu.be/F5FJNwHwT5YTesla Co-Founder Invests in Tiny EV Truck Startup TELO https://youtu.be/JOwbNzGEVu0Can Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiYReferenced article:The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000 | Electrekhttps://electrek.co/2025/10/01/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-gets-big-price-cut-starts-at-35000/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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Elon Musk’s companies are continuing to be hit by an exodus of senior staff over burnout and Elon’s divisive politics. Staff churn at Tesla and xAI comes amid disillusionment with Elon’s political activism, business pivots, and mass lay-offs.Related episodes:Musk vs Altman: Worst People Feud for Chatbot Domination https://youtu.be/6XgZSusl7TECan Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiYTesla Staff Leave in Droves as AI Supercomputer Canceled https://youtu.be/MDShG_ChiAg Referenced article:Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politics https://www.ft.com/content/21ec5a5f-0e9a-49b9-b64d-9ebc88e70aa7To 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the latest news about Alibaba Co-founder Jack Ma coming back to the company, the reasons for the massive Alibaba stock (BABA) price resurgence year to date, and Alibaba’s AI initiatives driving new growth. Related episodes:Alibaba Stock: Is The Bottom In? Chairman Joe Tsai Interview! https://youtu.be/eZ4x8z2qjIIJack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’ https://youtu.be/m6n0c3TY-XIReferenced video:Jack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’ | Bloomberg https://youtu.be/m6n0c3TY-XITo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how prominent tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has finally cancelled his Tesla Roaster pre-order, after waiting since 2017 for it to be manufactured by the company. Carrying out the cancellation was not easy, and Tesla didn’t give him the full amount back. After almost eight years since the Roaster announcement from Elon Musk, Tesla’s new Roadster still seems like vaporware. Related episodes:Tesla Sales FALL Over 20% in Europe While EV Market UP 30% https://youtu.be/4A_EtQsQ4mwTesla Sued in China Over Not Delivering on FSD Promises https://youtu.be/Y3jB7TVmlbsTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEReferenced videosMarques Cancelled His Roadster | WVFRM Podcast https://youtu.be/eNz6-B70WOsBulletproof Cybertruck- BUSTED!! (and SpaceX Rocket Roadster) | Thunderf00t  https://youtu.be/mFzmDVjwh8kTo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that the latest automotive industry numbers in Europe have been released for August  2025, confirming that Tesla’s sales decline has been continuing, with Tesla down 22%. The most concerning part for Tesla is that it happened at the same time that battery-electric vehicle sales were up 30% in the month, so the overall EV market is relatively healthy. Recent Tesla episodes:Tesla Sued in China Over Not Delivering on FSD Promises https://youtu.be/Y3jB7TVmlbsTesla Influencers Crash Early in FSD Coast-to-Coast Attempt https://youtu.be/T1ZVj-Vyn6YTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that electric vehicle startup TELO Trucks, the maker of a tiny electric pickup truck, as big as a Mini, announced they have raised $20 million, with Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning as one of the lead investors.Related episodes:Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations https://youtu.be/F5FJNwHwT5YCan Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiYOriginal Tesla Founder: Cybertruck ‘Looks Like A Dumpster’ https://youtu.be/66y2bC8LCi4Referenced article:Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELOhttps://electrek.co/2025/09/23/tesla-co-founder-invests-in-tiny-electric-truck-startup-telo/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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how some of Joe Rogan’s fellow comics are starting to heavily critique Rogan and his “Rogansphere” Austin comedy scene, including the vibe and “unfunny comedy” at his comedy club The Mothership. Rogan himself seems to be backpedaling on his “anti-woke” comedy stance in response to the criticism. Related episodes:Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYTim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8Referenced videosComics are Calling Out the Austin Comedy Scene | The Good Rant  https://youtu.be/5oq0cFvaY_IPodcast Bros Just Keep Getting Worse | American Redact https://youtu.be/IIlEwOkpL0cStavros Halkias vs. Unfunny Comedians | American Redact  https://youtu.be/56hDyzdBijoHow Comedy Was Destroyed by an Anti-Reality Doomsday Cult | The Elephant Graveyard https://youtu.be/ewvRS3NwIlQJoin:To support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that some Tesla owners in China are suing Tesla over not delivering the promised full self-driving capability on vehicles equipped with the older HW3 (Hardware 3) computer, which was manufactured from 2019 to 2023. Tesla previously claimed that all cars built since 2016 would have the hardware capable of achieving full self-driving (FSD).Related episodes:Tesla Influencers Crash Early in FSD Coast-to-Coast Attempt https://youtu.be/T1ZVj-Vyn6YTesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Referenced article:Tesla is being sued in China over not delivering self-driving to HW3 cars | Electrek https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/tesla-being-sued-china-over-not-delivering-self-driving-hw3-cars/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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how a couple of Tesla influencers who are currently attempting a US coast to coast drive using only Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised), had a crash with a big, metal object on the road, only 58 miles from where then began. Tesla’s FSD system failed to see and avoid the object. Elon Musk has claimed since 2017 that Teslas running FSD will very soon be able to drive coast to coast without having to touch the steering wheel once. As of September 2025, this has still not been achieved. Related episodes:Tesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FEIs Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Referenced video:Tesla Model Y - FSD Coast To Coast Attempt Part 2 | Bearded Tesla Guy https://youtu.be/PMppm1m6jioTo 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down some prominent reactions to the news that comedian Jimmie Kimmel has been taken off air, and how the enthusiasm for more censorship and cancel culture is ramping up significantly and quickly. It’s obvious that this culture of growing censorship is coming directly from the Trump Oval Office, downwards.Related videos:Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYPam Bondi Needs A Free Speech Lesson  https://youtu.be/meAv5dJw8xMFree Speech? Elon Musk Wants Streamer Hasan Piker Banned https://youtu.be/EXmFD4lV9W4Backlash Coming As Right-Wing Celebrates Jimmy Kimmel | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/Kd1MxWC-4JY
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how there are still many reports of Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) system still failing to stop for the flashing red lights and cross-arms at railroad crossings. Among other problems, when will Tesla be able to fix this major FSD issue that prevents it from reaching “full autonomy” and operating robotaxis without in-vehicle safety monitors?Related episodes:Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZcTesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupantshttps://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gDisclaimer: 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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a UN commission of Inquiry has concluded that the Israel government is committing a genocide in Gaza.Referenced videos:Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry | BBC Newshttps://youtu.be/nOda0SlHZwwUN inquiry finds Israel’s war on Gaza to be genocide  https://youtu.be/GEghYVZxNAk'ChatGPT Response': UN SCOLDS Israel After Gaza Genocide Declarationhttps://youtu.be/ON5_gLslmAsTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/join
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down an Electrek article that asserts that Tesla is attempting to conceal the details of three accidents involving its recently launched Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite only having a small fleet of robotaxis in a  geofenced area.Related episodes:Tesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8gTesla Robot Can Barely Walk, Struggles with Easy Questions https://youtu.be/8NiVlSIuk14Referenced article:Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents https://electrek.co/2025/09/17/tesla-hide-3-robotaxi-accidents/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.
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board has penned an article calling out U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for seeming to think that “hate speech” is illegal, and that even the late Charlie Kirk knew better, and said so. Does AG Pam Bondi need a US Free Speech 101 lesson? We also look at The Verge article about how JD Vance, the Vice President of the US, has blessed “hunting people down for Charlie Kirk wrongthink”.Related episodes:Charlie Kirk's Most Controversial Takes https://youtu.be/1bgdGXFlGFkRogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tYLord Musk Wants Us 'Peasants' to Fight Each Other  https://youtu.be/qJCwGgoqnaMReferenced articles:Pam Bondi Needs a Free Speech Tutorial https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pam-bondi-free-speech-hate-speech-charlie-kirk-first-amendment-a4f09203The right wing is creating a society of snitches https://www.theverge.com/policy/778972/right-wing-harassment-firings-charlie-kirk
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