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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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Technology and the Future with Dr. Don Vaughn
Tech company exec says we are living in the "age of overwhelm" as technology plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives.
Bob Gatty
Mar 4, 20211 min read
The Geniuses of the Insurrection
Is another Capitol attack coming? Arrest records show that Trump did not send his best and brightest to do his dirty work on Jan. 6.
Bob Gatty
Mar 3, 20215 min read
Trump by the Numbers
Whether it’s his alleged billionaire status or the number of votes he received, Trump has been about the numbers-which could be his undoing.
CJ Waldron
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Trump's Lies and a Dangerous Truth
While Donald Trump doubled down on his lie that the election was rigged and the presidency was stolen from him, one dangerous truth emerged.
Bob Gatty
Mar 1, 20214 min read
The Battle for the Soul of the GOP
A billion dollar battle for the Republican Party is shaping up between Donald Trump and his loyalists, and reformers who want Trump gone.
Bob Gatty
Feb 28, 20214 min read
GOP Transgender Ignorance on Full Display
Republican disdain for the LGBT+ community was clear as the House passed the Equality Act banning discrimination based on sexual orientation
Bob Gatty
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Hanging onto Donald Trump
Despite Donald Trump’s defeat and second impeachment, it seems that his grip on many Americans remains intact as they hope for his return.
Bob Gatty
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Thank a Lousy Libtard
The following has been making the rounds on social media, and although I do not know the identity of the author, I thought I would pass...
Bob Gatty
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Trumpism by the Numbers; the Year of Ugly Stats
The stats from Donald Trump’s presidency are not pretty. In fact, as Steve Hamelman explains, they are downright ugly.
Steve Hamelman
Feb 23, 20213 min read
No Drilling in the Atlantic!
Ever wonder what it would be like working on an offshore oil rig?
Would you ever expect that a 25-year-old woman, not long out of college,
Bob Gatty
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Announcing: The Tempo and the Times Podcast
Announcing our newTempo and the Times podcast, where music, literature, art, and popular culture collide with news, politics, and humor.
Bob Gatty
Feb 19, 20215 min read
The Blustering Hero of Hypocrisy Bites the Dust
The political right is mourning the loss of Rush Limbaugh, their hero of hypocrisy. The political left worries about who will fill the void.
CJ Waldron
Feb 18, 20213 min read
The Soul of the Republican Party
Republicans have lost the soul of their party to the very individuals who took part in the January 6 Trump insurrection at the Capitol.
CJ Waldron
Feb 16, 20216 min read
McConnell Blew It
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may have seriously miscalculated by failing to lead a Senate impeachment conviction of Donald Trump.
Bob Gatty
Feb 13, 20214 min read
Two Old Pals Cooking Up Something New
My buddy Scott Ramminger & I are creating a new podcast exploring the intersection of music, art, and popular culture with news & politics.
Bob Gatty
Feb 13, 20211 min read
The Parallel Universe Version of the 2016 Election
Here is what a parallel universe might look like if the 2016 election had turned out differently. It is scary , but could it be the future?
Bob Gatty
Feb 12, 20214 min read
The Tainted Senate Jury
When the Senate votes on conviction of Donald Trump, the jury will include two senators subject to investigation for supporting the mob.
Bob Gatty
Feb 11, 20213 min read
The Faulty Trump Defense
Will Republicans ignore the evidence expected to come in Trump's impeachment trial that he incited an attempted coup of our government?
Bob Gatty
Feb 9, 20214 min read
The GOP: The Party of Q&No
It's obvious that The GOP has little to offer except to embrace QAnon and conspiracy theorists and say "no" to the help people need.
Bob Gatty
Feb 8, 20215 min read
Media Keeps Making the Same Mistakes
Turn on the news today and there will undoubtedly be several stories about a certain member of Congress from Georgia who will not go away.
CJ Waldron
Feb 7, 20212 min read
The Real RINOs
Donald Trump called Republicans who disagreed with him "RINOs". The true "Republicans in Name Only" are those who simply bent to his will.
CJ Waldron
Feb 5, 20219 min read
Sex & the Coronavirus
The health, social and economic effects of Covid 19 are zeroing in on women, and the fact that many care for Covid patients is one reason.
Bob Gatty
Feb 4, 20213 min read
Covid, Not Fraud, Defeated Trump
Donald Trump caught Covid-19 and after recovering told us there was nothing to fear. He lost the election and 443,000 Americans are dead.
Bob Gatty
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Come on, Man! Can't We Just Move On?
After jeopardizing America's democracy with their blind loyalty to Donald Trump, Republicans now say it's time "to move on." Just let it go.
Bob Gatty
Feb 1, 20214 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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