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Our podcast—launched as NFN Radio News before becoming The Lean to the Left Podcast—features weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast has grown into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement.

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Trump Tariff News, Medicare Cuts & GOP Chaos

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In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty speaks with Michael Goodwin, a Republican guest and author of a political satire on the 2020 election. Goodwin, who has extensive experience on Wall Street, provides his perspective on Trump’s policies, the state of the stock market, and the implications of tariffs. They discuss topics including RFK Jr.’s controversial healthcare statements, Trump’s supposed dictatorial tendencies, and how courts have at times hindered Trump’s agenda. Goodwin believes the U.S. political system remains robust against overreach. The conversation also touches on broader issues like the effects of government cuts under Trump’s administration, the polarization of political parties, and potential future Democratic candidates. The discussion ends with commentary on the speculative impacts of Trump’s foreign policies and their potential consequences for global trade and the U.S. economy.

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