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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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America Has No Kings: President’s Day Protest to Preserve Democracy

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America Has No Kings: President’s Day Protest to Preserve Democracy Across the country, Americans took to the streets this Presidents’ Day to make one thing clear: America has no kings. Here in Myrtle Beach, SC, hundreds joined the call, standing in solidarity against the dangerous alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Their message? Democracy, […]

TikTok Trump

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TikTok Trump Join us for an engaging conversation covering a breadth of topics shaping the future political landscape. In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, we dive into a discussion on young voters and the 2024 election with Sam Raus, a young, nationally published political analyst and public relations professional. Sam shares […]

Trump to Alcatraz? Political Fiction from China

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Trump to Alcatraz? Political Fiction from China Welcome back to the Lean to the Left podcast, where we delve into progressive politics and pivotal social issues affecting everyone. This episode takes us to China, where we have a conversation with Dr. John H. Cary, an American physician, author, and university English teacher living in Yinchuan, […]

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