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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Universal may be getting cold feet about releasing the new Elon Musk documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Comcast-owned studio is being slow to commit to rolling it out internationally. Is political pressure being applied by Elon Musk and the Trump administration behind the scenes?

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the new book and companion video from Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: ‘End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World.’ The book investigates how tech billionaires are preparing for “the end times,” even as they accelerate global inequality, political instability, and climate change. 

Related episode:
The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggA

Referenced videos:

How modern fascism works | End Times Fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor https://youtu.be/aK2nLNiFEAQ

“End Times Fascism”: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza & the Far Right | Democracy Now  https://youtu.be/Qe7KB1AqhH4

More ‘BAD S**T WILL HAPPEN’ if we don’t act: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor EXPOSE ‘End Times Fascism’ https://youtu.be/gIfX5qHorBQ

Do Tech Billionaires Want the World to Burn? | The Interview https://youtu.be/5GDKpDkieh0

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some new reviews of the new ‘Musk’ documentary by Oscar-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney, which indicate the film is brutal for Elon Musk, as well as engrossing but also terrifying for viewers. The Musk documentary is set for release in mid-October 2026.

Previous episodes in this ‘Musk” documentary series:
Elon Musk ‘Offered $40M’ To Silence His Ex. She Refused! https://youtu.be/ty8D2QkmQFQ

The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggA

Damning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDY

The New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBw

MUSK Documentary Maker: ‘I Don’t Care What Elon Thinks’ https://youtu.be/tr_HSz4hRyM

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John Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent podcast interview between Jennifer Welch and Elon Ex Ashley St. Clair, who discusses recent claims thrown at her by Elon, after she made some revelations about Elon in the Alex Gibney documentary Musk. The documentary which is due to be released publicly in October, after premiering at the Venice Film Festival to rave reviews.

Related Episodes:

The New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBw

The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggA

Damning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDY

MUSK Documentary Maker: ‘I Don’t Care What Elon Thinks’ https://youtu.be/tr_HSz4hRyM

Referenced video:

EXCLUSIVE! Elon MUSK OUTED with RECEIPTS as TELL ALL Threatens to EXPOSE HIM! | I’ve Had It https://youtu.be/2n_XgdB9Ocw

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how the ‘Musk’ documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney says he doesn't 'really care' what Elon Musk thinks of his documentary. Elon has been lashing out at Gibney on his social media platform X. Elon’s legal team, including high profile lawyer Alex Spiro, is also threatening to take legal action over aspects of the documentary. The film has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a standing ovation and rave reviews.

Related Episodes:

Damning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDY

The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggA

The New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBw

Elon Musk Just Helped Germany's Far-Right AfD Win https://youtu.be/-1lvjLkFN9o

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is clearly triggered by the new ‘Musk’ documentary by Oscar award-winner filmmaker Alex Gibney, which has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a standing ovation and rave reviews. Through his high profile lawyer, Elon is threatening legal action.

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how “Musk,” a no holds barred documentary probing Elon Musk’s life and career, has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and received a long standing ovation and rave reviews. The new Musk documentary promises to have quite the impact when it’s released publicly. 

Referenced videos:

Alex Gibney speaks on Elon Musk documentary https://www.youtube.com/live/jMPNCQx8y8s

Musk - Official Teaser Trailer (2026)  https://youtu.be/-52sVAzXwLM

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk’s vocal defense of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) on X, intersected with their historic state election victory. JJ explores how global tech platforms such as X and TikTok are influencing European politics, the fracturing of Germany’s post-war democratic consensus, and the sobering historical parallels of rising nationalism.

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Tesla has just had its official launch of the Cybercab, and it turned out to be a bit of a nothing-burger, with Elon Musk not showing up, and a couple of million people waiting for a livestream that didn’t happen. Telsa influencers have still been raving about it though, of course. 

Referenced videos:

Tesla's Cybercab launch did not live up to the hype, says WSJ's Tim Higgins | CNBC https://youtu.be/usSv3KD3fTo

I Rode in Tesla’s Cybercab… It Changed My Mind | Everyday Chris https://youtu.be/O96n16um3lA

I Made a Bet with Tesla | Marques Brownlee https://youtu.be/fo-uubnajWM

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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down “Musk”, an explosive new film about Elon Musk, from Oscar-winning documentary director Alex Gibney, which suggests that Elon, the richest person on earth, may also be the most dangerous.

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