The Lean to the Left Podcast

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.Three-plus years ago when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, one of my first thoughts was, “Man, I hope we don’t get into a situation where he decides to push the nuclear hot button.”That, of course, would have been a catastrophe of massive proportions.But is it anything unlike what is happening today with the Coronavirus?That’s what I wrote about today on Not Fake News. Take a listen to Coronavirus & Trump: Catastrophe Realized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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.The lack of leadership from Donald Trump as the coronavirus was first apparent in January through today has been appalling. Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron takes a look at that, including how the administration’s inaction and lack of foresight may put doctors in the position of actually forming what Chris calls “death squads.”I’m narrating Chris’ blog from today’s Not Fake News. Take a listen to Coronavirus: Death Squads & the Blame Game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

It’s amazing…but it’s not surprising…how President Trump and right-wing governors are using the coronavirus pandemic to shove their pet projects and policies down our throats. In today’s podcast, Coronavirus: Trump’s Ultimate Excuse, we discuss three such examples, which became evident in just the last few days.Take a listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

In today’s podcast, we take a look at two guys that Donald Trump apparently listens to, one of whom is probably the one person who can pull us through this coronavirus pandemic with as little pain as possible…and the other, a self promoter who’s gotten rich off of pillows and says Trump was sent by God to save us all.And, for good measure, there’s some science based info from MIT that basically says the pain of social distancing and quarantines is needed, but in the end the economy will survive.So take a listen to…”Trump, the Pillow-man & the Scientists.” Here goes…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

The coronavirus news keeps getting scarier and now, Dr. Anthony Fauci…the one person I believe more than any other on this…says we could see between 100,000 and 200,000 people die. Already, today, we passed the 3,000 who were killed in the 9/11 attack, and the deaths mount every day. So our esteemed president, Donald trump, cited a report that upwards of 2.2 million could die if we did nothing. So, he said, losing 100,000 would prove he’d done a good job. Disgusting. Meanwhile, states led by Democrats are having a tough time getting their emergency supplies from the feds, while republican states like florida, just skate through. So check out today’s podcast…”Coronavirus: Trump Would Make a “Serial Killer Jealous.” Here goes… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Last week, I was appalled to read that South Carolina’s senior Senator, Lindsey Graham, tried to hold up the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill because he thought people – including nurses – might make more money from the expanded unemployment benefits than if they went to work.Hope he doesn’t get sick and need a nurse…just saying.Then, yesterday, his buddy, Donald Trump, practically accused hospitals of requesting far more face masks and ventilators than they could possibly use, suggesting they must be up to no good.Holy crap!So, I put it together in “Attacking Healthcare in the Midst of a Pandemic”. Here goes… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Trump’s words and inactions about the coronavirus are literally killing people. You could say we are experiencing the Donald Trump Holocaust.As of today, there were 120,763 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 2,016 deaths. Trump was warned back in December that this was coming. He did nothing.In this episode, Not Fake News.biz writer Susan Hutchinson excoriates Trump for his slow, sluggish, inept and ego-driven response to the catastrophe that has befallen our country. Take a listen... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

A Joe Biden SuperPac called Priorities USA has been running a terrific ad that pairs President Trump’s comments about the coronavirus to an image of an ever growing timeline that shows increasing numbers of cases in the U.S.The ad has the Trump campaign so ticked off that their lawyers have sent a letter out to the stations threatening that the FCC could remove their operating licenses if they don’t stop airing the commercial.What happened to the First Amendment in this country? What happened to free speech? Looks like we are getting ever closer to a dictatorship and his supporters could seem to care less.Take a listen to Trump bullies TV Stations Over Coronavirus AdBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Yesterday’s podcast was satire. This is not. It’s deadly serious. The question is really simple. What will we do if our hospitals and medical facilities can’t take care of us – not because of a lack of beds or not enough ventilators – but because the doctors and nurses are sick with the coronavirus? That is a scary thought, but it could happen largely because there aren’t enough face masks, gloves and protective gowns to keep them safe. And shockingly, some hospitals reportedly aren’t even allowing doctors and nurses to use the personal protective equipment on hand. Take a listen to Coronavirus: When the Docs Get Sick. Thursday, March 26, 2020… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

With the coronavirus news getting worse by the hour, it seems, Donald Trump is saying he wants to get everything back to normal by Easter, just a couple weeks away.He says we can’t let the cure – shutting down the economy – be worse than the illness – hundreds of people dying from the coronavirus. And so, he hopes we can have the churches packed on Easter Sunday and everything raring to go.So that inspired this bit of satire that I wrote for Not Fake News. Take a listen to Trump’s Coronavirus Easter Parade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States with the number of confirmed cases and deaths continuing to accelerate, it’s become clear that basic medical supplies – including lifesaving ventilators – is in desperate short supply.Ventilators are needed in severe coronavirus cases to help people in respiratory distress to breath, and without it, many will not survive. But the shortage has become so dire that doctors may soon be forced to decide who will get one and who will not.Take a listen to Cornavirus: Who Lives? Who DiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

In this episode, we explore why … in the 223 years since George Washington left the presidency in 1797, no woman has been elected to lead our nation.We brought together a panel of knowledgeable, politically astute women, to discuss this question in commemoration of International Women’s Day March 8.They are:Susan Hutchinson, a retired medical technologist active in the Democratic Party in South Carolina;Stacie Pearman, a social worker and South Carolina Democratic party activist;and Stacy Fitzgerald, of Virginia, a communications expert and political activist.The questions for them were simple: Why can’t the U.S. seem to elect a woman as president of the United States? What factors seem to conspire against this? And what needs to change in American society to make it possible for a woman to be elected to the presidency?The discussion is insightful and lively, and veers into the crisis America faces as a result of the presidency of Donald Trump and the desperate need to defeat him. Take a listen… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

I was struck by two opinion columns today that I believe, combined, put the situation our country faces today with the Coronavirus epidemic into perspective.One discusses how a major political party’s lies to the American people have made it “dangerous” to the nation. The other recalls the promise of America, and the extent to which that is now gone.That, too, is a danger to America.Take a listen to Republican Lies & the Promise of America, Sunday, March 22, 2020… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Every day millions of Americans, whose life savings is in the stock market in one form or another, watch those savings disappear as the catastrophic impact of the coronavirus becomes increasingly apparent. Big time Wall Street investors are worried sick, and so are the rest of us – especially those of us whose retirement savings have been invested there. Had we known about the terrible toll this would take on our investments, many of us would have moved our savings to cash or other safer havens. Some members of Congress, who did have such information, apparently have done exactly that. Was that right? Was that ethical? Not Fake News writer Steve Hamelman tackles this in a new blog for Not Fake News. I’m narrating for Steve. Take a listen…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 provide assurance to the American people. And, he continues to brag about his brilliant actions, despite the fact that he ignored ominous warnings that should have spurred action. Now, we are all paying the consequences. Writer Chris Waldron tackles this in his latest blog for Not Fake News. I’m narrating for Chris. Take a listen…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 irresponsible. He believes Trump’s “buy off” plan is an attempt to buy voters’ support in the face of his administration’s poor performance in handling the crisis.So, we’re combining those blogs today in a single podcast, which I’m narrating for Chris. Take a listen…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 had approved one drug and almost approved another that can help make those who contract COVID-19 to, in his words, get better. Only problem is, his own FDA chief cautioned against “false hope.” The picture isn’t quite as rosy as Trump would have us believe. So we tackled that today in our blog on Not Fake News.biz. Take a listen… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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.Not Fake News writer Chris Waldron took a look at this in a blog today, March 16, on not fake news.biz. I’m narrating the blog for Chris here on NFN Radio News. Take a listen to “But That’s Not What I Asked!”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 according to a Washington Post report, that is exactly what happened after Trump son-in-law commandeered the White House coronavirus response effort last week. He jumped in to save the day, helping to write Trump’s disastrous speech – the one where he sounded like a zombie on Percocet – and calling up his friends to get ideas from their Facebook friends.Then, Senator Sherrod Brown produced a letter proving that Trump did, in fact, know about the closing of that global health security office, despite the president’s claim to the contrary.Meanwhile, the situation continues to worsen and medical professionals warn of a catastrophe if cases skyrocket, like they did in Italy because of insufficient hospital and emergency room capacity. And, there are worries about danger to healthcare professionals, themselves.I took a look at all of that today, March 15, on Not Fake News.biz. Crowdsourcing a Coronavirus Solution in the Face of Catastrophe.Take a listen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 were able to negotiate a reasonably effective solution to at least help with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic, and now we’ll see if Mitch McConnell’s Republican-ruled Senate will take similar action in the face of this crisis that has shaken our nation.Here’s my blog from today, March 14, on Not Fake News.biz. The Coronavirus: Washington RespondsTake a listen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 blog today, March 13, Susan Hutchinson, a retired medical technologist, takes a look at some of these issues – including the impact of social media on the American public in these times of confusion and concern. Her blog is titled “Are You Listening Now? Here’s Susan: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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, Chris Waldron takes a look at all of this, including Trump’s bungling of the crisis and the impact that that is having. Take a listen… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 working on a plan of economic assistance to help individuals and companies affected by the virus. Incredible to me that Trump’s biggest concern seems to be the ECONOMIC impact, not the fact that people are getting really sick and some are dying…but that’s just me. But I don’t think the optimism is very well founded. This is an election year and the politicians in charge of Washington these days haven’t exactly proven that they can act responsibly in the interests of the American people, not just in their own political interests. And, apparently, Wall Street investors, having had some time to digest all of this over night, decided they don’t trust Trump or Congress and the market hit the skids again today, giving back all of yesterday’s gains by lunchtime. Here’s the report from Not Fake News.biz written yesterday, March 10, 2020. Who knows what will happen next. Better Economic News, but BewareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 tried to make President Obama the bad guy when its his own administration that has bungled this so far. Here’s our report, written first yesterday, but updated today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 to our report.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 to the most recent poll…only two points behind Lindsey Graham.Can you imagine how sweet it would be to see Trump’s reaction of the deep red South Carolina turns out Lindsey Graham?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 usually attacks some 50,000 people, has been cancelled as the impact of the pandemic spreads across the economy.We also have some tips on how to prevent contamination from the coronavirus from a pathologist. Some interesting advice.Check it out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 my own after hours activities, so I think this is great." #ooohlalaWant to know more? Listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 judicial branch?For more, listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 about. So let’s get to it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 pandemic for political purposes. Not Fake News writer Susan Hutchinson takes all of this on in today’s podcast.For more...listen to the podcast...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 she decided to back Warren because the senator supports the core issues of concern to her -- income inequality, the economy, education, social justice, climate change and securing our Democracy.For more, listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 who was who, I began thinking that in the end the nominee would -- and should -- be Biden.But over time, and after seeing Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker at appearances in South Carolina, I began to waiver.For more, listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 Democratic voter in sending Trump packing. Without our African American friends, neighbors, coworkers and family, all of the policy hopes and dreams that we all have remain just hopes and dreams.That is why I’m with Joe Biden. Listen...for more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 our current President.Being engaged and interested at this age is a good thing. Explaining caucus’ and primaries to them is fun; policies are another thing. Everyone, whether a candidate or a member of our household, shares the same cause, beat the President.Listen...for more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

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 Trump.What struck me about Sanders was his no bones approach to campaigning. I always felt I was getting the real Bernie, someone who had, and would continue to work for the average American and not the CEO’s. In 2020 he continues to project, even more vehemently now, that man for the people image.For more...listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

NFN writer Chris Waldron backs Pete Buttigieg for President and explains why. Second of a series by NFN writers about their choices.With the average age of the top tier candidates being 75, Pete Buttigieg, at the tender age of 37, represents a fresh face on the political frontier. While some may argue that having a leader with little or no political experience is exactly like our current president, Pete has political savvy that the current administration lacks. However, he is also young enough not to be infected by the Washington establishment, nor to be beholden to those whose past has made them pawns of special interests.Listen for more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

NFN writer Lauren Kligman backs Elizabeth Warren for President and explains why. First of a series by NFN writers about their choices.My vote is Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Well, let me backup, I will vote blue no matter what person is chosen to be the Democrat nomination. But my number one choice is Elizabeth Warren.Why did I land on Elizabeth Warren?Listen for more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

As the presidential election looms large, several scenarios could play out as the results roll in. None would be good for democracy.Already we are seeing Russian interference on both sides. While Bernie Sanders (DS-VT) is calling for Russia to stay out of American elections, Trump is denying the evidence of his own intelligence community that Russia is interfering on his behalf.What is the motivation behind Russia meddling, once again, in our elections? There are several possible scenarios that could play out in the upcoming race.Listen for more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

As Sen. Bernie Sanders surges in the Democratic presidential sweepstakes, many centrist Democrats are worried that the nomination of the avowed socialist-democrat will all but guarantee the re-election of President Donald Trump and doom down-ballot candidates across the nation. For some the specter of past election wipeouts of perceived extremist candidates -- Barry Goldwater at the hands of LBJ and George McGovern by Tricky Dick -- is a growing worry as Trump and his Republican supporters jump on Sanders' socialist label with plans to use it against all Democratic candidates on the November 3 ballot. Listen for more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

The economy is humming along nicely. Unemployment is down and the stock market is up. All indicators see no end in sight to this 11-year joy ride. So, of course, Trump and his supporters constantly tout his economic accomplishments, while belittling the tremendous strides President Obama made to right the sinking ship he inherited from George W. Bush during the Great Recession.Listen for more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

On February 16, 2018, Robert Schentrup lost his sister, Carmen, when she was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL -- shot four times by a gunman in her classroom who was armed with a weapon of war.Today, Robert and his mom, April Schentrup, are working with the Brady Campaign in its effort to convince lawmakers across the country and in Washington, DC to support common-sense gun-safety legislation, including reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. Listen for the complete story....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to roll back an Obama-era regulation that among its benefits protects kids from brain damage even before they are born.The regulation involved is designed to limit harmful pollutants, like mercury, from power plants. The Trump administration wants it watered down to help the coal industry, even though that could put our health at risk.Ironically, the electric power industry, which originally opposed the regulation when the Obama administration first launched it in 2011, now opposes the EPA's rollback, saying they've already complied and the result has been far few pollutants being emitted by power plants.For the rest of the story...listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Some 1,100 former officials of the U.S. Justice Department have sent an open letter urging Attorney General William P. Barr to resign and warning that President Trump's use of that department as his own personal hit squad, enabled by Barr, threatens to lead the U.S. into autocracy."Governments that use the enormous power of law enforcement to punish their enemies and reward their allies are not constitutional republics; they are autocracies," the former DOJ officials wrote.For more, listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

A 74-year-old Canadian recently wrote in a Huffington Post article that he and his 64-year-old wife have decided that climate change is unstoppable, so the best they can do is to move someplace where they will be least affected so they can live out their remaining days in peace.But what about those who are younger and the generations to follow? Is it any wonder today's young voters aggressively embrace candidates who pledge to effectively combat climate change and preserve the planet? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Who is the "manly man?" Donald Trump, the big mean spirited blowhard name caller, or the shorter (in stature) but potentially dangerous Democratic candidate, Michael Bloomberg, or the gay Pete Buttigieg, who has surged to become a serious contender for his party's presidential nomination? For more...Listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Check out the latest edition of The Bob & Jackie Show, recorded on Valentine's Day, that explores the somewhat wacky version of the English language spoken by many native residents of Pittsburgh, PA.The city is home to some of the most wonderful people in the world -- kind, caring, friendly, warm, generous -- but they also have their own special way of talking. What's "yunz?" Or "slippy", or "aarn"? What's a "jag off?"And, what, pray tell, does it mean if somebody looks at you and says, "Hey dude, Kennywood's open"? Trust me, they're not suggesting you buy tickets to the famed amusement park. It's something else, entirely.For more of this nonsense, listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.