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Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, your daily reality check on tech oligarchs, corporate overreach, and the true state of the market.Host John Johnston (JJ) delivers sharp analysis exposing the friction behind the headlines: billionaire legal threats, Silicon Valley power grabs, AI bubble economics, and corporate stunts. Cutting through PR spin, JJ holds Big Tech accountable, focusing on figures like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos.Zero sycophancy. Just grounded reality checks, sharp breakdowns, and a healthy dose of humor.
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- Today10 min
Elon's Midterm Disaster is CRUSHING His Stocks
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk’s company stocks have been plummeting since the “blue wave” election. Other AI-related stocks have been crashing too, and JJ gives an update on that stock market sector, including how the All-In Podcast “Besties” are coping with the looming data centre buildout slowdown. Elon Musk, Tesla, TSLA, Stock Market, Tech Stocks, AI Stocks, Midterms, Election Results, All In Podcast, Data Centers, Finance, Investing, Tech News, Economy, ——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.
- Yesterday16 min
Elon TRIED To Buy The Midterms. Voters Humiliated Him.
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, desperately threw nearly half a billion dollars at Republican candidates for the midterm elections, and voters still handed Elon a profound defeat; it was a “blue tsunami”. Will investigations into Elon’s questionable business and political dealings follow?Elon Musk, midterms, midterm elections, politics, blue tsunami, election results, US politics, Republican party, Democrats, campaign finance, billionaire money in politics, John Johnston, political commentary, election analysis, midterm panic, campaign spending, political news, breaking news——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.
- 3 days ago16 min
Why a Trump Pardon Won't Save Elon Musk
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how President Trump has vowed to issue preemptive pardons to Elon Musk and White House staffers, should Democrats take control of Congress following the midterm elections. However, that may not fully stop legal accountability coming Elon’s way, for any criminality he may have engaged in during his reign at DOGE, at Tesla, and with SpaceX’s Starlink. Kara Swisher also weighs-in on the topic.Related episode:Elon TRIED to Buy Immunity. Now Tech Elites Panic. https://youtu.be/msmz9bV4OZcReferenced video:The “Blockers” Who Tried to Stop Trump, and the “Cowards” Who Chose Not To | On With Kara Swisher: https://youtu.be/86LYuo6e2yQElon Musk, Donald Trump, Trump, Trump pardon, Elon Musk pardon, preemptive pardon, presidential pardon, DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, Kara Swisher, On with Kara Swisher, US politics, political news, midterm elections, Congress, Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, legal accountability, tech news, John Johnston
- 4 days ago12 min
Elon TRIED to Buy Immunity. Now Tech Elites Panic.
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk and other tech billionaires, such as Peter Thiel, Chamath, and billionaire allies such as Jason Calacanis and Curtis Yarvin now seem to be panicking about potential government investigations into them and their companies, should the Democrats return to power. Related Episodes:“They’re Scared”: Jennifer Welch Exposes Musk & Zuckerberg https://youtu.be/1ZPKCioUPfgElon Musk Threatens Kara Swisher Over Prison Warning https://youtu.be/fBFgiSDWYGAReferenced videos:Hegseth's Doomsday Plan, Transgender Fascism, & why Taco Bell is America The Tim Dillon Show https://youtu.be/ubWulIRhxIUAnthropic S-1 Shocker, Greatest Business Ever? Google’s $500B Wipeout, Midterm Predictions | All-In Podcast https://youtu.be/p1Dy4e4ff0sElon HITS PANIC BUTTON, he KNOWS HE'S F**KED | Pondering Politics https://youtu.be/GKiO_5FgZy8Send Episode Feedback: thejjlchat@proton.meIf you value your digital privacy like I do, consider Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH32U (There’s a Proton Free version, and signing up for a Mail Plus plan using this link supports the pod through a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you).Elon Musk, Tech News, Politics, Silicon Valley, Peter Thiel, Chamath, Jason Calacanis, Curtis Yarvin, Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway, Tech Billionaires, Political News, US Politics, Tech Elite, Government Investigation, Breaking News, John Johnston, Tech Oligarchs, Political Commentary, Big Tech
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Why Elon Musk Is In A Full Midterm Panic
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down what Kara Swisher just said about Elon Musk potentially facing Congressional Investigations after the Midterms, relating to DOGE and SpaceX’s Starlink operations, which will depend on the election results. Then we see what Kyle Kulinski just said about Elon Musk, breaking down a litany of alleged crimes Elon could be held accountable for.Related episodes:Elon Musk Threatens Kara Swisher Over Prison Warning https://youtu.be/fBFgiSDWYGA“They’re Scared”: Jennifer Welch Exposes Musk & Zuckerberg https://youtu.be/1ZPKCioUPfgSend Episode Feedback: thejjlchat@proton.meIf you value your digital privacy like I do, consider Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH32U (There’s a Proton Free version, and signing up for a Mail Plus plan using this link supports the pod through a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you).Referenced videos:SpaceX, StarLink, & An Elon Musk Congressional Investigation | On With Kara Swisher https://youtu.be/JuvQJ6eLbpUElon Musk Is Demonic | The Kyle Kulinski Show https://youtu.be/dA1GUNDm8wgElon Musk, Kara Swisher, Kyle Kulinski, Secular Talk, Midterms, midterm elections, DOGE, SpaceX, Starlink, Congressional investigation, Department of Government Efficiency, US politics, political news, Elon Musk news, John Johnston, political commentary, Congress investigations, tech regulation, breaking news
- 1 weeks ago11 min
“They’re Scared”: Jennifer Welch Exposes Musk & Zuckerberg
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Jennifer Welch on the I’ve Had It podcast has criticized both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg for their “dirty dealing” to do with elections in both the United States and Brazil. Welch and her I’ve Had It team think that Musk and Zuckerberg are also scared of looming accountability, which is why they are trying to interfere.Related episodes:Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Jennifer Welch After BRUTAL Takedown https://youtu.be/TzyNoLF2mNoReferenced videos:WHOA...IT'S OVER for Trump After THIS Investigation!! | I’ve Had It https://youtu.be/5G5LIEs3WwoTrump’s MUSK Scandal EXPLODES as Judge Blocks Him From Dismissing “Dirty” Data Center Lawsuit! | Legal AF https://youtu.be/w0_-PDZXpRU Send Episode Feedback: thejjlchat@proton.meIf you value your digital privacy like I do, consider Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH32U (There’s a Proton Free version, and signing up for a Mail Plus plan using this link supports the pod through a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you).Jennifer Welch, I've Had It, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, John Johnston, JJ, Election Interference, US Elections, Brazil Elections, Tech Billionaires, Social Media Politics, Big Tech Accountability, Politics News, Political Commentary, Podcast Clips, Legal AF, Donald Trump
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Elon Musk’s $180M Attack on Talarico BACKFIRES Instantly
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is spending a massive amount of money on an Midterm election campaign in Texas, against Democrat James Talarico, and he’s also attacking Talarico on Elon’s own social media platform, X. We hear from various commentators on the issue, including writer Stephen King, Alex Gibney, Dave Neal, Emma Vigeland, Crystal Ball, Elon “influencer” Steven Mark Ryan, and of course Elon Musk and Talarico themselves.Send Episode Feedback: thejjlchat@proton.meIf you value your digital privacy like I do, consider Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH32U (There’s a Proton Free version, and signing up for a Mail Plus plan using this link supports the pod through a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you).Related videos: Elon Musk Threatens Kara Swisher Over Prison Warning https://youtu.be/fBFgiSDWYGAElon Musk Threatens To Sue Jennifer Welch After BRUTAL Takedown https://youtu.be/TzyNoLF2mNoReferenced videos:‘They’re Trying to Buy This Election!’ Talarico Calls Out Musk and Paxton https://youtu.be/qCNxFoCxwMsTalarico Ad Hits Elon Musk Where It Hurts | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/e4iisRX3V18Elon Musk Attempting To Buy Texas Senator BACKFIRES As James Talarico SURGES! Midterm UPDATES | Dave Neal https://youtu.be/G24aM6OfwMkThey're Trying To Destroy Elon Musk | Solving The Money Problem (Steven Mark Ryan) https://youtu.be/QluVMuDUSY0Elon Musk, James Talarico, Texas Politics, Midterm Elections, Texas Senate Race, Ken Paxton, Elon Musk Attack, Texas Senate, US Politics, Political News, Breaking News, John Johnston, Stephen King, Alex Gibney, Emma Vigeland, Krystal Ball, Dave Neal, Steven Mark Ryan, Campaign Finance, Mega Donors
- 1 weeks ago12 min
“Die By The Sword”: Elon Musk THREATENS The Bulwark
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is continuing to threaten people online, who are calling for some serious accountability for him. Elon has threatened The Bulwark Podcast, and Tim Miller has responded to what Elon said. Elon also threatened Robert Reich with prison, after Reich called for “defunding Elon Musk” from government money, particularly for SpaceX. Send Episode Feedback: thejjlchat@proton.meIf you value your digital privacy like I do, consider Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH32U (There’s a Proton Free version, and signing up for a Mail Plus plan using this link supports the pod through a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you).Related episodes:Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Jennifer Welch After BRUTAL Takedown https://youtu.be/TzyNoLF2mNoElon Musk Threatens Kara Swisher Over Prison Warning https://youtu.be/fBFgiSDWYGAReferenced video:We Seem to Have Upset Elon Musk | The Bulwark https://youtu.be/m3fI1ztkbIkElon Musk, The Bulwark, Tim Miller, Robert Reich, SpaceX, Free Speech, Elon Musk News, Political Commentary, The John Johnston Lounge, Breaking News
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About The John Johnston Lounge
Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, your daily reality check on tech oligarchs, corporate overreach, and the true state of the market.Host John Johnston (JJ) delivers sharp analysis exposing the friction behind the headlines: billionaire legal threats, Silicon Valley power grabs, AI bubble economics, and corporate stunts. Cutting through PR spin, JJ holds Big Tech accountable, focusing on figures like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos.Zero sycophancy. Just grounded reality checks, sharp breakdowns, and a healthy dose of humor.
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