Lean to the Left is a progressive media platform offering political commentary, fact-based news analysis, and expert interviews that expose threats to democracy and hold leaders accountable. Lean to the Left is an independent, evolving media platform. Member benefits will grow and adapt over time. Founded in 2017 as Not Fake News and rebranded in 2021, Lean to the Left brings together the work of journalist and author Bob Gatty and a talented team of contributing writers who deliver sharp, insightful content on the issues affecting Americans today. 

Our podcast—launched as NFN Radio News before becoming The Lean to the Left Podcast—featured weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast grew into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement. At its close, the Lean to the Left podcast had reached nearly 850 episodes with a worldwide audience.

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American Democracy at Risk

American Democracy at Risk by Bob Gatty Join us in celebrating the profound insights and accomplished career of Jeffrey Archer, a literary sensation with a towering presence in global literature. During his recent appearance on the “Lean to the Left” podcast, Jeffrey Archer shared engaging highlights from his storied career, thoughts on American politics, and […]

Is Another Fake Election Scam Ahead?

David Moskowitz on Fake Electors

Is Another Fake Election Scam Ahead? As the 2024 election looms on the horizon, familiar tensions surface around Donald Trump’s potential reactions should he not win against Vice President Kamala Harris. Within these swirling uncertainties lies the grave specter of the infamous ‘fake elector’ scheme that marked the tumultuous 2020 election. An analysis of these […]

Challenging Trump’s MAGA & Project 2025

  In the stormy waters of contemporary American politics, South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is a vivid battleground where, like all across America, defeating MAGA and Donald Trump is at stake. There, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace narrowly won in 2020, edging out Democratic incumbent Representative Joe Cunningham by a mere 5,400 votes, just 1%, but […]

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