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Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, where tech, business, politics, and culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for a daily breakdown of some of the most powerful tech companies and people. JJ goes beyond the headlines to critique the unusual psychology, strategies, and politics of tech billionaires Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Peter Thiel (Palantir), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and others. Whether it's an inflating AI bubble, a Silicon Valley coup, or the politics of the "Rogansphere," we cover it with critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor!
Unknown Host hosts The John Johnston Lounge, a technology show with 852 episodes published.
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the current controversy surrounding Flock cameras in the US. There’s a massive public backlash from people concerned about mass surveillance and misuse of the technology, and the growing nu
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down Gil Durán’s new book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, which is being released today. JJ reacts to part of a Democracy Now interview with Durán, in which he
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how more and more Tesla retail investors are getting mad at Elon, as Tesla seems to be languishing, with the stock price going down and underperforming over the past five years, while Elon
ohn Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent episode of On with Kara Swisher, in which a panel discuses the question: Is SpaceX the next Enron? The panel includes Ed Elson from Prof G Markets, Tim Higgins from The Wall S
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how journalist Gil Duran has a new book that argues a small circle of Silicon Valery billionaires, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen, have come to believe that democracy
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to Scott Galloway and Ed Elson on Prof G Markets podcast, in which they break down the stock, following the SpaceX first earnings report, and the stock dropping dramatically before the first ins
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some of a couple of recent interviews with “The Dean of Valuation”, Prof. Aswath Damodaran, who thinks there will be more market, and specifically AI-related stock corrections to come. Prof.
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how SpaceX stock (SPCX) rocketed-up straight after the first stock lock-up ended, becoming a buy-the-news stock market event, which surprised quite a few market observers, including Eli The
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some clips of some liked-minded podcasters, including House of El: AI, Eli The Computer Guy, Chris Norlund, and The Tech Report. They are similarly skeptical of some AI-related companies and
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some videos by some liked-minded podcasters, including House of El: AI, Eli The Computer Guy, and Chris Norlund. They are similarly skeptical of Elon Musk and his claims and “predictions” for
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down SpaceX pumpers are out in force after the company’s first earnings report as a public company. SpaceX stock dropped over 13% in reaction to earnings, and is now more than 50% down from its
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of Elon Musk’s grand claims for SpaceX in the coming years, made in the first SpaceX Earnings Call, including reaching $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, and maybe by 2029. SpaceX, Elon M
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down what happening with SpaceX Earnings and Space Earnings Call with Elon, for the stock to drop nearly 8% after hours. What did investors not like about SpaceX earnings? Referenced video: Spac
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to Ed Zitron on The Tech Report, discussing the state of huge circular financing within the AI bubble, after Nvidia offered a massive $250 loan guarantee to build OpenAI yet another data center,
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is about to drop over $100 million to support Republicans for the upcoming Mid Term elections, only a week after saying he go too far into politics last year. Could this again
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to some a a recent conversation between Investors George Noble, Julien Garran, “Nobody Special”, and independent journalist Ed Zitron, about how the wheels may be starting to fall off the AI boo
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is having an epic, ongoing public meltdown. It involves his companies Telsa and SpaceX, and his political worldview. Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, John Johnston, JJ, The John John
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how a highly leveraged AI-focused hedge fund has suffered major losses when stock in the sectors dropped abruptly over the past month. Is this a sign of more to come with the AI bubble? Ref
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Tesla’s Cybertruck is looking like it could be the biggest automotive industry flop in history, dethroning Ford’s Edsel. Tesla, Cybertruck, Elon Musk, EVs, Electric Vehicles, Automotive
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how and why Elon Musk has become a real threat to democracy. JJ reacts to an interview between Mehdi Hasan and Naomi Klein. Referenced videos: How the World’s Worst Person Became the First
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