Lean to the Left Is Back — Relaunching as a Listener-Supported Media Platform
Independent political analysis. No noise. Just accountability and clarity when it matters most. by Bob Gatty Due to family health challenges, I was forced to pause Lean to the Left for the past few weeks. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was necessary. During that time, I’m especially grateful to loyal contributors Mark M. […]
STATE OF THE COUNTRY: Shame on Trump; Shame on Us
by Mark M. Bello Many friends and colleagues I speak with feel the country is doing “fine,” that who’s president doesn’t really matter. But America is not fine, or stable, or immune to collapse. We have spent years pretending our institutions will save us, that the Constitution is self-enforcing, and no single leader could break […]
Kaivan Shroff — Countering Trump and Inspiring Change
The Lean to the Left Podcast hosts political commentator and attorney Kaivan Shroff for an insightful discussion on the Democratic Party’s current challenges and future strategies. The conversation covers topics such as the effectiveness of grassroots organizing, the influence of digital strategies, and the importance of appealing to young voters.
The East Wing: Casualty of Trumpian Vanity
By Mark M. Bello There is little that Donald Trump can do that shocks me. There is even less that Congress can ignore that still surprises. And yet — there it was: the historic East Wing of the White House, the “people’s house,” reduced to rubble so the ex-reality-star-turned-president could erect a 90,000 square-foot ballroom […]
THE UNETHICAL-CRIMINAL PRESIDENT: Donald Trump’s Confusing Rise to Power
PART ONE: Before He Came Down the Escalator by Mark M. Bello Americans have literally millions of opinions about Donald Trump. Some adore him. Some like his willingness to say and do things other presidents wouldn’t consider. Some single-issue voters hold their nose and vote for him because he supports their single issue. Many voters […]
Trump, Epstein, and the GOP’s Cover-Up Culture
by Mark M. Bello How is a man credibly accused of rape, sexual assault, and child abuse NOT disqualified to be President of the United States? Not once—but twice? Worse, Donald Trump doesn’t merely survive, he thrives—winning elections, appointing judges, and standing in the Oval Office while survivors scream into the void? This isn’t a […]
Exposing the Anti-Woke Movement
In this episode of Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty talks with Mark S. Bacon, author of the novel ‘The Woke in the Dead.’ The novel critiques right-wing ideologies by exploring the derogatory use of the term ‘woke.’ Bacon shares his inspiration for the book, including his reaction to how conservative politics and hate groups use ‘woke’ pejoratively. The book features a bigoted Arizona governor and intertwines themes of murder, hate crimes, and corruption. Bacon discusses the importance of fiction in addressing social issues and his goal to engage and entertain readers while shedding light on contemporary societal problems. The conversation concludes with thoughts on U.S. politics and promotion details for Bacon’s book, available on Amazon and various eBook platforms.