The Lean to the Left Podcast

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.bizBecome 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-podcas...

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 of...

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. Learn more about...

Gas prices…you think they’re high now? Just wait. Energy expert Jack Kerfoot predicts a national average price of $5 per gallon before too long. But then, he says, things will get better and action by President Biden and largely the Democrats will help. Congress has finally passed major infrastructure legislation and with its significant provisions to attack climate change, it’s been signed into l...

If you're waiting for Washington to fix healthcare in this country, healthcare entrepreneur and innovator Jeff Margolis has this advice: Don't bother. Appearing on the latest episode of The Lean to the Left Podcast, Margolis discusses how information technology, innovation, and personal responsibility can all come together and result in a better, more equitable, and less costly healthcare system f...

The Medicare open enrollment period ends on December 7, so if you’re a senior and on Medicare, you should listen up:Thanks for joining us today on the Lean to the Left podcast. If you’re a senior wondering what to do about supplemental Medicare coverage, that’s the topic of today’s program. It can be a confusing decision with so many different offerings and options, so its important to have the fa...

In this episode, Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron imagines a nightmare 2024 scenario, with Donald Trump's election defeat leading to a Constitutional crisis for America. It's downright scary. Narrated by Bob Gatty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, the House of Representatives has passed the sweeping infrastructure bill promised by President Biden, and nutcase GOP Rep. Marjory Taylor Greene (MTG) of Georgia says it's all part of "Biden's Communist takeover of America." Greene needs to be sent to the looney bin, but in the meantime she might want to listen to this episode of The Lean to the Left Podcast, which features a young Americ...

Will national Democrats, shocked by their repudiation in Virginia and even New Jersey, stop bickering, show some spine, and get President Biden's Build Back Better social safety net spending program through Congress? Based on the first analyses from the June 2 elections for governor in those states, which went to Biden in 2020, they damn well better give the people what they voted for when they el...

National Democrats are frittering away a huge opportunity to provide the American people with the social improvements for which they voted when they elected Joe Biden, and worse, they are opening the door to a return of Donald Trump and his GOP.Take a listen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support. Learn more about your ad...

Karen Martinez is not rich or famous. She’s not a political expert, nor is she a best-selling author, or TV star. But Karen Martinez is a truly special human being, and that is why she is our guest on this episode of The Lean to the Left Podcast. For many years, Karen has been a foster mom, taking care of other peoples’ kids she’s worked with the biological parents of those kids, too, so they coul...

It’s Halloween time, and it’s important to make certain our kids are safe when they go out trick or treating. But certainly, every day is that time, because as parents we must protect our kids from those who would do them harm -- like sexual predators and bullies. Today, we’re with Bob Kahn, a retired deputy sheriff in Nevada and former elementary school teacher who has authored eight children’s b...

If President Biden and Democrats in Congress have any hope of enacting comprehensive, meaningful voting rights legislation, they have no choice but to end the filibuster. It's time for Democrats to stop pussyfooting around and play some hardball. Last week Republicans blocked action for the third time this year on voting rights legislation, making it clear that unless the filibuster is killed, the...

It’s almost World Series time and the playoffs are still going on, so we’re going to talk a little ball today. Yep…that’s right…baseball. Our guest is Jordan Skopp, who among other things is leading a fight to get rid of a longtime baseball rule that prevents fans who are injured by batted balls to receive compensation in court, no matter how badly they are hurt. Well, you might say, that fans are...

As President Biden seeks to reverse actions by the Trump administration that jeopardized America's fight against the consequences of climate change, one powerful member of his own party is throwing up roadblocks that could be equally devastating. The principal opponent of a major piece of Biden's climate agenda is Sen Joe Manchin III, the West Virginia Democrat who is determined to protect coal mi...