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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—featured weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast grew into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement. At its close, the Lean to the Left podcast had reached nearly 850 episodes with a worldwide audience.

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The Trump Legacy Part 2: Lies, Lies, and More Lies

Does “Never Again” Mean Anything in America? by Mark M. Bello Proof That America Refused to Believe Its Own Eyes. Joe Biden is president. America settles down. The chaos fades into background noise; the lies blur together. Trump is prosecuted—he paints himself as the victim and TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) strikes again. The economy becomes […]

Inside Trump’s Head

By C J Waldron Can you imagine what it would be like inside Donald Trump’s mind? It’s a scary idea that few want to think about. But what would it be like if his feelings were personified?  Unlike the Disney movie Inside Out that depicted the main character Riely’s feeling in a comical way, the […]

The Tariff Tax: How Much Does Donald Trump’s Trade War Cost You?

by Mark M. Bello Donald Trump’s supporters call him a populist. They say he stands up to China. They cheer when he slaps tariffs on foreign goods and promises to bring jobs back home. So Trumpers, in July 2025, how’s that working out for you? Americans are paying the price—literally—for your hero’s reckless, economically illiterate […]

A Gut Punch

AI graphic prepared after Trump's conviction

by Mark M. Bello A Gut Punch If you are like me, you are profoundly disappointed in the outcome of Tuesday’s election. You are left stunned, in pain from a gut punch to the stomach, and wondering what went wrong. Here are some takeaways: We do not live in “the greatest country in the world,” […]

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