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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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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. […]

Enough is Enough Already

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by Rick Comfort Sixteen failed companies, six bankruptcies, 34 felony convictions for fraud; found liable for sexual assault, tore down part of the Whitehouse complex, cancelled foreign AID, added his name to Kennedy Center and other buildings, deported US citizens, plus not honoring other Administrations’ immigration policies for select countries, using Military to patrol American […]

Climate Justice is Social Justice

Dive into climate justice with Shilpi Chhotray on the latest episode of Lean to the Left! Discover how Counterstream Media is amplifying underrepresented narratives in the fight against climate change. Listen now!

Beyond Left & Right: The Digital Politics Revolution

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FINC), discusses the problems with the current political system in the United States, such as the influence of big money, lack of true representation, and media control. Misurell introduces ‘digital politics,’ a new framework aimed at creating a citizen-owned political ecosystem.

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