How Small Actions Spark Big Social Change in a Broken System

In a world fraught with issues like climate change, racial injustice, and socioeconomic inequality, many of us find ourselves bewildered by the scale of these challenges — especially in this era of Donald Trump and his desire for domination. In this episode of “Lean to the Left Podcast,” host Bob Gatty engages with Michael Brownstein, […]

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Ret. Carl Able on Following Illegal Orders

Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Carl Abel says that if he were one of the war fighters ordered to kill those two sailers clinging from that bombed out fishing boat supposedly filled with drugs, he “probably would have refused” following illegal orders. This clip is edited from the following comments by Abel on the complete Lean […]

From Republican to Democrat: A Marine Dumps Trump’s GOP

Special guest Carl Able shares his journey from conservative to Democrat and discusses how we can cut through the political noise. A retired Marine gunnery sergeant, Able explains why he would not have followed Hegseth’s order to kill those two sailers hanging from their fishing boat the US had just blew up.

The Gullibility Vote: Millions Fell for Trump—Again

by Mark M. Bello According to The Atlantic, “Tens of millions of Americans voted for President Donald Trump in the belief that he would be competent. They might not have been thrilled that Trump is a convicted felon or pleased with his role in the violent attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Many […]

Americas Political Divide: Can’t We All Get Along

Dr. Craig B. Wiener, a psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and families and author of ‘Backyard Politics: A Psychological Understanding of Today’s Political and Social Divide,’ explores the root causes of political divisions. He explains how societal conflicts mirror family dynamics, emphasizing the balance between protection and promotion in parenting and governance.

Decoding Democratic Dilemmas: Liberalism’s Path Forward

In this episode of “Lean to the Left,” we take a look at the complexities of modern liberalism and its challenges in the political landscape with Spencer Critchley, an accomplished writer and political analyst known for his book “Patriots of Two Nations, Why Trump Was Inevitable, and What Happens Next.” Critchley offers insights into the […]