The Lean to the Left Podcast

There are signs that Donald Trump is losing the backing of some of his strongest supporters, including disillusioned Capitol rioters and former key staff members who finally realize the damage he's done. At the same time, Attorney General Merrick Garland has hinted that Trump could be in his crosshairs, which suggests that prosecution is a possibility. In addition, several determined Democrats are...

Today our guest is Angie Ringler…she’s a fellow podcaster…has a show called The Grateful Redhead…and is committed to saving our planet from pollution and waste. But Angie does a lot more than just talk and interview people. A paralegal turned hippie soap maker, she founded an eco-conscious business called Waste Free Products. It’s dedicated to reducing single-use plastic from the planet by making...

Today is January 6, 2022 and just one year ago, an angry, violent mob inspired by Donald Trump attacked the seat of our democracy, the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. There’s a lot to talk about, so stay tuned.” --- Waving Trump and Confederate flags, the mob called for Vice President Pence to be hung from the makeshift gallows they had constructed on the Capitol grounds. They broke into...

As we mark January 6th, the day just a year ago that Donald Trump’s crazies tried to overturn the election of Joe Biden, our guest is a photojournalist, Chris Carlson, who was with President Bush during another history changing event – the 9-11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York City. Take a listen. As a photojournalist, Chris covered the White House for 38 years for ABC News, so he’s had a clo...

In April 2015, a mailman concerned about climate change and political corruption decided he needed a dramatic way to bring attention to those issues, which he believes threaten our country, indeed the world. So, he decided that air mail delivery was the only way -- not by just dropping letters to Congress in a mailbox and forgetting about it, but by personally flying those letters to the U.S. Capi...

Today's commentary from NotFakeNews.biz: If Democrats hope to stave off a massive Republican takeover of Congress in the 2022 Congressional elections, they must do whatever it takes to enact key voting rights legislation that so far has been blocked by...wait for it...the GOP. The Donald Trump Republican Party in state after state is changing rules around voting in a deliberate effort to reduce tu...

Ever feel like an imposter at work? Like a fake? Like why are you in this position when you know others around you are equally – or better – qualified? I bet that’s a common thought for many of us. Today's guest is Arnie Witkin and we’re going to talk about a topic that many of us have probably dealt with in our careers – the feeling that, somehow, we’re really an imposter – even a fraud. That oth...

Everybody is feeling the pinch of inflation, and, of course, the Republicans are blaming President Biden, front and center. But a new study shows that many retail businesses are actually using inflation as an excuse to drive up prices and make more money. Once again, it's all about greed and consumers are forced to pay the price. Today we’re with Digital.com’s small business expert, Dennis Consort...

Today we’re with Josh Sullivan, a Myrtle Beach, SC financial advisor who is working to enhance business owners and professionals by helping them connect. His initiative and his podcast is called The Business Connect. He’s a former college golfer with aspirations to go pro, but now is focusing on his business career and his family. We talk with Josh about these life changes and a new venture that h...

In this episode, Karen Hinton, author of the new book, "Penis Politics," reveals her experiences as a Washington, DC insider and how she fended off advances from Bill Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, and others. Hinton is a journalist and former press secretary to Andrew Cuomo and later to New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio. She offers an insider’s view of what it’s like to be a woman in the newsroom, the h...

Would you ever think that someone you see sleeping on the streets would one day end up being an angel investor, a philanthropist? Stay tuned, you’re about to meet that person, Brandolon Barnett, author of "Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, and the Quest for a Better World." He is a facilitator of partnerships for community good. Barnett is head of corporate social responsibility industry solut...

Today we’re going to take on a topic that some might consider a little bit daring. We’re going to have a talk with a guy named Jack Kammer, who calls himself “The Counter-Feminist Social Worker.” Jack’s an author and podcaster, among other things, and from the looks of it, he’s all about defending the rights of men and boys against various forms of discrimination. What? You might be saying about n...

Traces of dangerous “forever chemicals” have been found in many water systems across the country, chemicals that come from many common sources but that could be extremely dangerous to our health. Both state officials and the feds are looking into the situation, but activists feel not enough is being done. So, today we’re taking a look at efforts to eliminate these "forever" chemicals from our drin...

There are increasing numbers of women now running for public office, and that’s a good thing. But what about the consultants who work to get them elected? We’re about to talk with a couple of young progressives who are cracking that glass ceiling. They are Zee Cohen-Sanchez and Amani Wells-Onyioha of the new campaign advisory company, Sole Strategies. We’ll talk about why more women need to be rep...

It’s the classic conundrum; is the glass half full or half empty? If it’s half full, you are said to be an optimist. If it’s half empty, you’re a pessimist. When it comes to describing the Biden administration, Republicans are always seeing a half empty glass. Check out this commentary by CJ Waldron on https://notfakenews.biz Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

Social justice attorney Mark M. Bello, author of the legal thriller Betrayal High, the story of a fictional school shooting, offers ideas on steps that should be taken to eliminate such tragedies as the shooting in Michigan that claimed four lives and now has a 15-year-old boy awaiting trial for murder, and his parents charged with contributing to those murders. Narrations from Bello's commentary...

It’s the holiday season and temptations abound, for many of us playing havoc with our efforts to lose weight and get more healthy. What if you could do that and get paid at the same time? No kidding! Today we welcome David Roddenberry, who will tell us how to actually make money by losing weight. David’s co-founder of HealthyWage, and while they have a year-around program, right now they’re runnin...

Ever wonder about whether some of the stuff that’s in the common household products that you use every day might be harmful to your health? Well…some of them are. Stay tuned. Today, we’re with Samuel Goodman, an author, speaker and scientist who uses his education and experience to bring the confluence of science and engineering to important issues of public policy. But today we’re going to talk a...

There’s a war brewing. It’s a battle of ideologies and the trenches are social media. Through various sites, those on the far right are pushing race hatred as they spew outlandish, and often unsubstantiated claims. The aim is to start a race war, writes Chris Waldron of NotFakeNews.biz. Take a listen... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podca...

Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, founder of 365 Diversity, is an activist, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher who helps businesses, non-profits, schools, and other organizations overcome disparities and improve diversity. In this episode, she discusses such topics as Black male suicide and its causes, racism in the workplace, education, healthcare and other settings, and offers her thou...

November 26 was Native American Heritage Day, a time for America to honor and celebrate Native American and Alaska Natives’ countless contributions to our nation, to recognize the wrongs of the past, and make certain that the rights and dignity of our country’s first people are upheld. Thus, there is no better time than now for the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina to be officially recogniz...

Hey what would you think if you knew your doc had a side hustle? Think that would be a good idea? Dr. John Shufeldt is an emergency physician who advises fellow physicians how to do exactly that -- how to become an entrepreneur and develop a new business while also practicing medicine. In this episode, Dr. Shufeldt explains how, in a time when physician burnout is a big problem, having a side gig...

The justice system in America must be fixed. And it won't be until systematic racism is eliminated from law enforcement and the courts. Listen to this commentary written by CJ Waldron at https://NotFakeNews.biz about the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery trials as narrated by Bob Gatty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/supp...

Are you a veteran? Have interesting stories that you could share for posterity? Know a veteran who you’d like to honor? Take a listen and find out how. We’re delighted to present Monica Mohindra, acting director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. We’re a little late for Veterans Day, but then we need to be celebrating and honoring our veterans every day o...

In typical Republican fashion, the current run-up in inflation is being met with glee as some of their most cynical and irresponsible politicians are gloating that Americans' concerns about higher prices for food and gas are "a gold mine for us." Listen to the podcast: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support .