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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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No Kings Day: Challenging MAGA in the South

In this Lean to the Left Podcast episode, Democrat John Vincent, a retired US Navy Command Master Chief and businessman, who recently participated in anti-Trump rallies in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shares his experiences and emphasizes the enthusiasm and focus of participants opposing Trump’s authoritarian actions. He criticizes Trump’s deployment of military forces in US cities and discusses his core campaign messages, such as holding the line against tyranny, supporting veterans, reducing national debt, and genuinely representing his district. Vincent details his strategies to unseat MAGA representative Russell Fry, who he claims is tied to an increasingly toxic brand.

The Dixie Dems: Opportunities for Democrats in Red States

On the Lean to the Left podcast, Dixie Dems participants Bob Gatty (SC), Robert Thompson (GA), and Arthur Hill (NC) speak with Dan Schaefer, a progressive candidate from Missouri. Schaefer talks about his strategy for winning a state legislative seat in Red Missouri, and the group discusses broader issues like political bribery, women’s rights, labor unions, and effective communication strategies for Democrats.

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