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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—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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The Election: The Macho Cult Won

Trump and Harris headshots

The Election: The Macho Cult Won by Eileen Powell As long as we’re still doing post-mortems on how Donald Trump won the election over Kamala Harris, let’s look at the obvious. We don’t have to be statisticians, or policy experts to come up with the reason.  A recent article in TIME revealed Trump’s secret. It […]

The Black Vote and Kamala Harris

The Black Vote and Kamala Harris In this episode of the “Lean to the Left” podcast, we delve into topics that weigh heavily on the minds of many as the presidential election nears. Our guest is Jamarr Jabari, a staunch advocate for socialism and community organizer. The conversation oscillates between the potential impact of the […]

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