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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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A Black Fed’s Conflict: Deric Gilliard on Promoting Trump Administration Policies

Deric Gillard, a black activist and retired federal employee who served under five U.S. presidents, including Donald Trump, on the Lean to the Left podcast Gillard discusses Trump’s policies that purportedly harmed Black Americans—such as firing Black federal employees, attacking Medicaid, and canceling DEI programs. He shares his insider experience working for the Trump administration and having to promote policies with which he disagreed.

Aly Vredenburgh: GenZ Mental Health in Crisis

Explore the pressing issue of Generation Z’s mental health crisis on the Lean to the Left podcast, as we are joined by Aly Vredenburgh, a mental health activist and author. Together, she and host Bob Gatty explore the complex factors contributing to the alarming rise in mental health issues among today’s youth. The Scope of […]

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