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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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The Anti-Union, Anti-American Trump
Donald Trump visited the Detroit area to demonstrate his “support” for striking UAW workers, but his rally was held at a non-union company.
Mark M. Bello
Sep 30, 20234 min read
Lessons from 'Coming Out': Strategies to Get Unstuck in Life and Career
What does “showing up” in our lives mean? John Neral uses lessons learned from 'coming out' as to help clients get "unstuck" in their lives.
Bob Gatty
Sep 27, 20233 min read
The Toxicity of Rejection: Saying No Should Not be Dangerous
What should a woman do when a man refuses to accept her rejection of him and begins to stalk her? Saying no should not be dangerous.
Dr. Pamela Gurley
Sep 23, 20232 min read
Rebecca Bratspies on Environmental Justice
Rebecca Bratspies, founding director of the Center for Urban Environmental Reform and author, is our guest on the Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Climate Change Progress: Southeastern States
Which two southeastern states pretend climate change is a hoax and and refuse to end reliance on coal to generate power? Podcast interview.
Bob Gatty
Sep 17, 20232 min read
Closing the Male-Female Work Equity Gap
Has equity finally come to the workplace? Are women now being treated equally with men in business today? Author Dr. Regina Lark says "NO!"
Bob Gatty
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Rock N Roll, Time Travel, & Baseball
Today's news is dominated by politics and Trump's indictments, but we're talking today about rock n roll, time travel, and baseball.
Bob Gatty
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Want to Live to 100? That's This Guy's Goal
Do you want to live to 100? That's the goal of Mark Barnes, co-author of Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time..." Podcast 9/7.
Bob Gatty
Sep 3, 20232 min read
So What's the Lean to the Left Podcast, Anyway?
The Lean to the Left podcast, with interviews about social issues of our times, has just published its 600th episode. Here's What's ahead.
Bob Gatty
Sep 2, 20233 min read
Learning Leadership from the LGBTQ+ Culture
Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, on the Lean to the Left podcast, says mainstream America can learn much about leadership from the LGBTQ+ community.
Bob Gatty
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Climate Change Progress: The Southwest
Contrary to coal state politicians claims, renewable energy generates far more jobs than coal, and those jobs won't end when mines close.
Bob Gatty
Aug 28, 20235 min read
The Party of Personal Responsibility
Republicans say they are the "party of personal responsibility." But their actions, and that of Donald Trump, show that's a hollow claim.
Mark M. Bello
Aug 26, 20235 min read
'A Terrible Experience'
After Trump, Inmate PO1135809, left the Fulton County, GA jail Aug. 24, he said being booked there "was a terrible experience." So sad.
Bob Gatty
Aug 25, 20234 min read
A Whole New Way to Reform Probation
A new program in New York City provides cameras to convicts so they can tell their own stories about their experiences on probation.
Bob Gatty
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Trump for the Defense (Or the Unbearable Lightness of the Facts)
With multiple indictments, Trump and his lawyers are using numerous theories to defend his actions, saying everyone should just move on.
C J Waldron
Aug 21, 202314 min read
The Dixie Dems: The Trump Indictments
On this episode of The Dixie Dems, we talk about the Trump indictments, his chances of going to jail, the No Labels Party idea, and more.
Bob Gatty
Aug 21, 20233 min read
'We Just Can't Take it Anymore'
Labor activist, author Dan McCrory, on the Lean to the Left podcast, says strong labor unions are crucial to helping the middle class.
Bob Gatty
Aug 17, 20232 min read
From Mount Rushmore to a Mug Shot
Donald Trump reportedly has longed to have his image added to Mount Rushmore. But his most famous pic will likely be his Georgia mug shot.
Bob Gatty
Aug 16, 20234 min read
Donald Trump: A Narcissistic Disaster
In politics, narcissistic traits can lead to disastrous outcomes. Donald Trump is a narcissistic disaster. Will he play the price?
Dr. Pamela Gurley
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Landmark Environmental Victory in Montana
A Montana Judge's ruling that fossil fuels violate citizens' rights to a clean environment could boost the Green Amendment drive nationwide.
Bob Gatty
Aug 14, 20236 min read
Why Won't Trump Debate?
Donald Trump is being evasive about participating in the Aug. 23 GOP debate, begging the question: why won't Trump debate? Is he chicken?
C J Waldron
Aug 14, 20234 min read
Shana Francesca: From Trauma to Joy
Shana Francesca was raped at age 3; when older, she was the victim of sex abuse by her father, a minister. She's gone from trauma to joy.
Bob Gatty
Aug 11, 20232 min read
The Criminal President
Trump is crisscrossing the USA, spreading lies, spewing dangerous rhetoric, riling up dangerous people. He is truly the criminal president.
Mark M. Bello
Aug 10, 20235 min read
A Son's Suicide: A Grieving Mom Tells Her Story
Barbara Legere's son committed suicide after battling drug addiction. On the Lean to the Left podcast, this grieving mom tells her story.
Bob Gatty
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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