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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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Coronavirus: Who Lives? Who Dies?
Doctors may have to decide who lives and who dies because there are not enough medical supplies, including ventilators, for sick patients.
Bob Gatty
Mar 24, 20203 min read
Trump vs. Cuomo: Confronting the Coronavirus
When it comes to confronting the Coronavirus pandemic, there are two diametrically opposite approaches -- Donald Trump's and Andrew Cuomo's.
C J Waldron
Mar 24, 20203 min read
Coronavirus Scammers: Lowest of the Low
The lowest kind of scum imaginable, scammers who prey on the fears caused by the coronavirus, are trying to rip off vulnerable Americans.
Bob Gatty
Mar 23, 20202 min read
Madam President?
In a new NFN Radio News podcast, a panel of politically astute women discuss what has to happen in America to elect a woman as President.
Bob Gatty
Mar 23, 20202 min read
Republican Lies & the Promise of America
Republican lies to the American people has made the GOP dangerous to the nation. We are no longer the country we were promised.
Bob Gatty
Mar 22, 20204 min read
Cashing in on the Coronavirus
While millions of Americans have lost much of their savings in the stock market due to the coronavirus, some lawmakers are cashing in.
Steve Hamelman
Mar 21, 20203 min read
Trump's Coronavirus Response: Attack the Messenger
Donald Trump's response to the Coronavirus pandemic has been at best, muddled and at worst, a disaster. So, he attacks the media.
C J Waldron
Mar 21, 20203 min read
Trump's Buy-Off Plan (And Why it Won't Work)
In an obvious election year ploy, Trump is using to Coronavirus pandemic to roll out a plan to offer voters up to $2000 each.
C J Waldron
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Viruses Do NOT Have Nationalities
Calling the coronavirus "the China virus" is racist and irresponsible. We need to stop with baseless accusations and focus on the problem.
C J Waldron
Mar 20, 20202 min read
The Coronavirus: Hope? Or False Hope?
FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said it's important not to provide "false hope" after Trump said drugs were available to treat COVID-19.
Bob Gatty
Mar 19, 20203 min read
What Makes a Leader?
The health and economic crises facing our nation demands strong, honest, forthright and wise leadership. What makes a great leader?
C J Waldron
Mar 18, 20202 min read
Dinner with Trump?
What would you do if you received an invitation to have dinner with President Trump? That's exactly what happened to my wife, Jackie.
Bob Gatty
Mar 17, 20202 min read
New Study: Brain Training App Helps Pre-Dementia Patients
A newly published imaging study shows brain training from an app helped several brain systems that degenerate toward dementia to improve.
Bob Gatty
Mar 16, 20203 min read
But That's Not What I Asked!
How often in a news conference with a member of the Trump administration and heard the reporter complain, "But that's not what I asked."
C J Waldron
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Crowdsourcing a Coronavirus Solution in the Face of Catastrophe
Ideas from Facebook to combat the coronavirus reportedly were part of Trump's plans Friday as he denied closing health security office.
Bob Gatty
Mar 15, 20204 min read
The Coronavirus: Washington Responds
In an unusual demonstration of bipartisanship, Democratic leaders and President Trump agreed on emergency coronavirus legislation yesterday.
Bob Gatty
Mar 14, 20203 min read
Are You Listening Now?
Self-interest, social media, and a President who dismisses science could worsen the impact of the coronavirus on all of us.
Bob Gatty
Mar 13, 20203 min read
Reassurance from Trump? Not
Donald Trump addressed the nation last night about the coronavirus. If this was meant to allay any fears, it failed miserably.
C J Waldron
Mar 12, 20202 min read
Better Economic News, but Beware
Today the stock market made up some of yesterday's huge losses on news that Washington is planning to ease the economic hit from COVID-19.
Bob Gatty
Mar 10, 20203 min read
Market Craters: Trump Fumes 'Fake News' - Updated
Today, the stock market cratered more than 2,000 points as the coronavirus has panicked investors. And Trump blames the news media.
Bob Gatty
Mar 9, 20203 min read
Pass Violence Against Women Act
While many Americans are celebrating International Women’s Day, Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and the NRA are putting women in danger.
Bob Gatty
Mar 8, 20203 min read
New Call-in Show: Ask Dr. Donald
Donald Trump says he may "have a natural ability" to absorb scientific information, so he's launched a new call-in show, ask Dr. Donald.
Bob Gatty
Mar 7, 20204 min read
No 'Toady' to Trump
President Trump's favorite lapdog, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), is facing a credible challenge for his seat in the person of Jaime Harrison.
Bob Gatty
Mar 6, 20204 min read
CORONAVIRUS: Idiot in the White House
Despite all of the medical advice about dangers of the coronavirus, President Trump suggested that some people with the virus can go to work
Bob Gatty
Mar 5, 20203 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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