The Lean to the Left Podcast

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, at a time when virtually every American is worried sick, if not actually sick, President Donald Trump continues to attack, and the media is his favorite target. During his lengthy press briefings this week, he’s at least twice attacked news reporters and outlets he doesn’t like, even when thrown a softball question that would have given him a chance to provi...

Today, Friday, March 20, we published two blogs by Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron that focus on two important aspects of the coronavirus pandemic – Donald Trump’s penchant for calling it the “China virus” and his proposal to send voters a check for up to $2,000 as part of his emergency economic recovery plan. Waldron believes Trump’s “China virus” label is a racist effort to cast blame and is...

 Today President Trump and other administration officials held a news conference that apparently was intended to calm coronavirus fears as well as Wall Street jitters, as nearly all of the stock market gains since his election have been lost. That, of course, is the big deal for Trump. That and the fact that a probable recession could doom his chances for re-election. So today he claimed that FDA...

Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron talks about leadership – our nation’s desperate need today for strong, wise and decisive leadership by someone the American people can trust. In this blog written for Not Fake News, Chris discusses some of the key qualities that good leaders possess and the need for someone who can unite us in this time of crisis. I’ll narrate this blog for Chris. Take a listen…...

Today we present the Bob & Jackie Show, the famous YouTube presentation that features silly and useless commentary with me and my wacky wife, Jackie. What prompted this episode was an email Jackie received from Team Trump inviting her to a special dinner with VIP access with Donald Trump. Take a listen for Jackie’s reaction in this episode of The Bob & Jackie Show, “Dinner with Trump.”  Become a s...

Have you ever noticed how members of the Trump administration dodge questions from reporters, shucking and jiving, avoiding…doing almost anything to not answer what might be a difficult or embarrassing question. Politicians always do this and all too often the media lets them get away with it. But sometimes not, and that seems to really tick off the Trump people, including Mr. Big Shot himself. No...

With all of the health, economic and technical experts at the disposal of the president of the United States, how comforting would it be if you knew that one of the sources used to create a response to the coronavirus was ideas crowdsourced from Facebook? Come to think of it, probably not that surprising at all, considering the fact that Trump doesn’t like science and prefers spinnable BS.But acco...

I have to say, I was surprised when House Democrats and President Trump quickly reached agreement on a bill to help the American people weather the coronavirus pandemic. Just a few days ago, I predicted it would take weeks, or longer. That, of course, was based on the record of discord and disagreement that has permeated Washington ever since Trump’s election. But surprise, surprise. They actually...

As each day passes, the news about the coronavirus continues to get worse. Today, President Trump declared a state of emergency, which will free up additional federal assistance and some form of action is expected to come from Congress. Meanwhile, thoughSelf-interest, social media, and a President who dismisses science could worsen the impact of the coronavirus on all of us. In a Not Fake News.biz...

We are all reeling from the coronavirus, afraid to go to the grocery store and when we get there, discover that they’re out of sanitary wipes and toilet paper. We’re worried about our jobs, our incomes, or livelihoods – to say nothing about our health and that of our friends and family. Yet the Trump administration’s response so far has been pitiful. In the March 12 blog on Not Fake News.biz, Chri...

Welcome to the NFN Radio News Podcast, brought to you by Not Fake News.biz. I’m your host, Bob Gatty, founder and editor of Not Fake News. So, the stock market had a nice bounce back yesterday, gaining back more than half of Monday’s 2,000-plus point loss caused by concerns about the coronavirus and other oil-related jitters. Why did it rebound? Because investors liked hearing that Washington is w...

Today we are experiencing some of the shock waves caused by the corona virus and the Trump administration’s late – and weak – response, which has been made worse by Trump’s effort to minimize the seriousness of this pandemic and his irrational determination to place blame. When the stock market plunged by 2,000 points yesterday, it was partly the news media’s fault, Trump said. And, once again, he...

Today is International Women’s Day and we’re calling on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to stop playing footsie with the National Rifle Association. His action in holding up the extension of this important law because of a new provision aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers is simply unconscionable. Listen t...

Today we’re going to talk about Donald Trump’s new call-in show on Faux News, “Ask Dr. Donald.” The president says he may have a natural ability to absorb detailed scientific information, like about the coronavirus, so we should all feel better to know we’re in such capable hands. This is an exclusive scoop from Not Fake News. You won’t read or hear about it anywhere else, so listen up! Become a s...

Today we’re talking about a guy in South Carolina…a Democrat…who is taking on Donald Trump’s favorite lapdog, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and has a great shot of unseating the 25-year veteran of Capitol Hill. So this is the cliff note version of Jaime Harrison…son of a 16-year-old unwed mother…who graduated from Yale University…held a powerful job in the U.S. House of Representatives…and is now…according...

Today we’re talking about the Coronavirus, how President Trump is downplaying the seriousness of it, even suggesting on Fox News that people who have it can go to work, or just sit around and wait for it to go away. Meanwhile, the experts in his own administration are issuing prevention advice to people, including staying home and NOT going to work. And, a major health technology conference, that...

Apparently based on recommendations from right wing commentator Brit Hume, Fox News reportedly is in negotiation to purchase the porn website, #SexyVixenVinyl. "Brit is all over that site and we highly value his judgement," said a #FoxNews insider who asked not to be named so she could speak candidly about internal corporate discussions. "I also like that site. It's where I get a lot of ideas for...

Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron  says Donald Trump…having tamed the legislative branch of the government to his liking…is now turning to the judiciary…even trying to intimidate justices of the United States Supreme Court. Republicans in Congress have already given him a free pass though their sham impeachment trial., Waldron points out, so why shouldn’t he expect the same treatment from the jud...

Today, I’m wondering if you’re as sick of Senator Lindsey Graham as I am. The way he kowtows to President Trump, how he defends him no matter what…and that’s after he said…not so long ago…that Trump wasn’t fit to be president. Now, Graham is facing a touch challenge in South Carolina from a well-financed young African American Yale grad who’s really taking him on. That’s what this commentary is ab...

As we all know, the corona virus is now spreading the U.S. and is causing untold havoc…not only by sickening … even killing people…but having a severe impact upon our economy…and perhaps even…our way of life. Early on President Trump predicted it would be gone by April as the weather warms…and now he’s claiming Democrats and the media are in cahoots, trying to scare people and using this spreading...

With Super Tuesday just a couple days away, Not Fake News writer Stacy Fitzgerald, an outstanding communications pro based in northern Virginia, discusses why she supports Senator Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic presidential nomination. It's the seventh in a series of podcasts by NFN writers who have presented their assessments of the race for the nomination. In her piece, Stacy explains that...

Sixth in a series. My journey to decision has been wild and circuitous as my thinking has changed several times after seeing nearly all of the major candidates in person and considering every factor in play. I started out backing former Vice President Joe Biden, and after all is said and done, I've come back. It's Joe. Early on, when the debate stage was so crowded you needed a scorecard to tell w...

NFN writer Stacie Pearman backs former Vice President Joe Biden for President saying he's the best shot to defeat Donald Trump. Fifth of a series by NFN writers about their choices. As a Democrat, replacing Donald Trump with another Democrat is my number one priority. A huge number of my fellow Democrats agree with me. Most also agree that the African American voter is the most important Democrati...

NFN writer Joe Picatello backs Sen. Bernie Sanders for President and explains that it's because of his kids. Fourth of a series by NFN writers about their choices. When my 20-year old daughter and my 18- year old son recognize a candidate’s name, (feel the Bern), I remember the sayings “Out of the mouth of babes” and “Our kids are our future”.The only other name they know and cannot tolerate, is o...

NFN writer Susan Hutchinson backs Sen. Bernie Sanders for President and explains why. Third of a series by NFN writers about their choices. I first became aware of Sen. Bernie Sanders when he ran for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2016. Unfortunately, that nomination went to Hillary Clinton, for whom I, begrudgingly, voted because I realized that anything else would be a vote for Donald...