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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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Trump: Stupidity or Just Plain Criminal?
When Donald Trump took classified documents home from the White House, was he just being stupid or was something more sinister involved?
Bob Gatty
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Church Sex Abuse: An Avenging Priest Takes Action
The Lean to the Left podcast explores child sex abuse in the Church with a former seminarian who's written a novel about an avenging priest.
Bob Gatty
Aug 11, 20221 min read
Is the Rule of Law Open for Interpretation?
The "rule of law" is at the foundation of our government, but Trump-supporting Republicans would have you believe it does not apply to them.
V. Susan Hutchinson
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Will Same Sex Marriage be Protected by Law?
South Carolina gay rights advocate Terry Livingston urges Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in a Lean to the Left podcast. Video.
Bob Gatty
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Fighting Violence Against Women, Children
Our Lean to the Left podcast guest: Roger Canaff, attorney/author who's career has focused on fighting violence against women and children.
Bob Gatty
Aug 7, 20222 min read
What if the Senate Had Convicted Trump?
If Senate Republicans had voted to convict Donald Trump, the current threat to democracy by pro-Trump candidates would have been avoided.
C J Waldron
Aug 6, 20222 min read
Politics, Wisdom & the Lack Thereof
What's lacking among many in politics today is the wisdom to do the right thing, says author Jason Merchey on The Lean the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Aug 4, 20222 min read
What if Trump Had Won?
Imagine Donald Trump won in 2020. As repugnant as that prospect is, here’s a synopsis of where we would be in a “Trump-won" universe.
Arthur Hill
Aug 3, 20223 min read
The Secret Service: Country or President?
Should the U.S. Secret Service be investigated in the wake of the disappearance of text messages related to the January 6th insurrection?
Mark M. Bello
Aug 2, 20224 min read
No Child Left Behind?
The Justice Counts podcast explores educational injustice and steps to make it better with education expert and author Erika Twani.
Mark M. Bello
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Fighting to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in a Ruby Red State
The Lean to the Left podcast presents Terry Livingston, the founder of Grand Strand Pride, an LGBTQ+ rights organization in South Carolina.
Bob Gatty
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Fake 'Marjorie" (MTG) Joins Dixie Dems
"Marjorie" crashes this episode of the Dixie Dems on The Lean to the Left Podcast, featuring Trump and Republican bashing with MTG insight.
Bob Gatty
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Freedom is on the Ballot in November
Democrats are calling out Republicans for attacking our fundamental freedoms in nearly every walk of life. It's about time.
Bob Gatty
Jul 27, 20223 min read
Could Fanaticism Propel Authoritarianism in the US?
Could political fanaticism propel the U.S. into an authoritarian form of government like in other countries, including Nazi Germany?
Bob Gatty
Jul 25, 20221 min read
Time to Reclaim Our Democracy
"If Republicans gain control of the House and the Senate, God help us," warns political author Bill Kuhn on The Lean to the Left Podcast
Bob Gatty
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Has the Secret Service Been Compromised?
The Secret Service, the agency that swears it would “take a bullet for the president”, is now being questioned in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
C J Waldron
Jul 19, 20224 min read
The Evolution of 'Woke'
Ask Republicans what’s wrong with this country and they'll claim we have become victims of the “Woke Liberal Agenda”. What does that mean?
C J Waldron
Jul 18, 20224 min read
'Our Democracy is on the Line'
“People need to realize that…with democracy, if we leave it now we may never get it back," warns historian/author Robert McIlvaine.
Bob Gatty
Jul 15, 20223 min read
Bucking the Covid Bureaucracy
Dr. George Fareed says a drug cocktail including ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine has saved thousands of lives, despite federal opposition.
Bob Gatty
Jul 13, 20222 min read
The Crime Boss Ex-President
As the mob was whipped to a frenzy by Donald Trump's lieutenants, he sat with the door open listening to their love. Next day, people died.
Bob Gatty
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Personal Freedom Under Attack in America
Americas divisions are deep and dangerous, and in the next two elections, your personal freedoms and fair elections are on the ballot.
Mark M. Bello
Jul 11, 20225 min read
This Doc is Mad as Hell!
Our Lean to the Left podcast guest is Dr. Joe Eusterman, 92, who spent 50 years practicing medicine and is mad as hell about US health care.
Bob Gatty
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Fluff: The Other Side of the News
What's fluff? It's just the lighter side of the news, explains CJ Waldron.
C J Waldron
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Exploiting Your Privacy Info
Unless Congress places boundaries around location data collection, look for criminals to exploit your private information for profit.
Arthur Hill
Jul 8, 20222 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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