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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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Welcome to the New Lean to the Left

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By Bob Gatty You may have noticed some changes in the appearance of the Lean to the Left website, and it’s no accident. In addition to improving the look and feel of the site with help from the experts at Podetize, we’re adding new features that I hope you enjoy. I’ll tell you about them […]

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, […]

Democrats: Insanity Strikes Again

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Democrats: Insanity Strikes Again By Bob Gatty How many times have you heard Albert Einstein’s quote that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Seems like common sense, to me. But apparently not to Senate Democrats because they’ve just placed their trust in Sen. Chuck […]

Is Mass Deportation Another Trump Con? What Are the Real Implications?

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Is Mass Deportation Another Trump Con? What Are the Real Implications? by Bob Gatty Donald Trump’s plan to deport millions of undocumented workers is nothing but another scheme to line his pockets and those of his corporate buddies who stand to profit from payoffs and contracts to build and maintain the private detention camps that […]

Hijacked Nation Meets Project 2025

I want to let you know that our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness, reveals details of the harm posed by the Republicans’ Project 2025, a manifesto for a potential Trump administration. You can learn more at leantotheleft.net/books, so check it out. Meanwhile, here’s a great little video about Project 2025 […]

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