The Lean to the Left Podcast

10/08/2025

Thousands of transgender service members may soon be forced out of the U.S. military under a Trump administration ban. Could the same happen to gay troops?

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, retired Army officer & author Darrell Berry shares his inside perspective on anti-gay attitudes in the military, the impact of recent political actions, and his gripping novel Early This Morning — a tale of espionage, resilience, and LGBTQ+ rights.

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Thousands of transgender troops are facing removal from the U.S. military under a Trump administration ban. The Pentagon’s message: self-identify and leave v...

10/08/2025

Louisiana’s congressional map—creating two majority-Black districts for the first time—faces a Supreme Court challenge. The stakes? The future of the Voting Rights Act and racial representation in Congress. Here’s why the ruling will echo nationwide.
https://leantotheleft.net/supreme-court-poised-to-turn-back-clock-on-voting-rights/

08/08/2025

Whatever your political party, if you're horrified by what's happening in America—mass detentions, secret police, and the erosion of basic decency—you're not alone.

If marching in the streets isn't your thing, you still have a powerful voice: your vote.

The next election isn't just about politics—it's about preserving our soul as a nation. Vote to protect your values. Vote for justice, decency, and a return to true American ideals.

🇺🇸 “The land of the free and the home of the brave” means nothing if we don’t live up to it.


https://leantotheleft.net/the-silence-before-the-9-26-election-storm/

07/08/2025

🌟 Tune in to the latest episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast! 🚀 We're talking to Amanda Litman, the powerhouse behind , about how young progressives are reshaping the Democratic Party from the ground up. Don't miss it! 🎙️
https://leantotheleft.net/podcast/building-a-new-democratic-wave/

05/08/2025

https://leantotheleft.net/the-great-gop-disillusionment/
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently told the *Daily Mail* that she’s not sure if she’s leaving the Republican Party—or if it’s leaving her. Bless her Karen heart.

04/08/2025

Don't miss our latest Dixie Dems episode featuring Senate candidate Catherine Fleming Bruce! Learn how she's gearing up to challenge Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
https://youtu.be/X5GrJlF0uBg?si=7GI0Y_76yKoSXMtz via

Welcome to Dixie Dems, part of the Lean to the Left Podcast, the premier progressive voice in the South. In this episode, we feature Catherine Fleming Bruce,...

03/08/2025

This week, I got an email threatening to throw acid in my face unless I paid $4,000. While likely a scam, it echoes a dark trend: attacking the messenger. Now Trump’s doing the same—firing the labor stats chief after bad job reports.
Watch this 1-min breakdown. The truth WILL come out.
🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/Q7YQRz5zyPk?feature=share

Trump can't handle the truth, so he fires the messenger".Independent journalists are under attack again. This week, I received a chilling email threatening t...

02/08/2025

https://leantotheleft.net/podcast/steve-berry-reveals-the-list/
Looking for "The List?" Well, here ya go...

30/07/2025

We’re excited to unveil a freshly redesigned Lean to the Left website—powered by Podetize! You’ll notice new visuals, streamlined navigation, and two exciting additions:
1️⃣ The Bob & Jackie Show – a lighthearted 6 episode comedy series featuring laughs with my wife.
2️⃣ The Book Club –Coming soon! Summaries and links to fascinating reads, including guest-author works from our podcast lineup.
Visit the site to explore our scrolling news ticker, dynamic podcasts, and more—then let us know your thoughts!

Lean to the Left Website RedesignedWe’ve refreshed the Lean to the Left website with a brand-new look and improved features, thanks to the team at Podetize. ...

28/07/2025

Big money controls too much of our political system. But what if citizens owned the ecosystem instead?

On this episode of Lean to the Left, Travis Misurell of the Future is Now Coalition shares how digital tools can empower voters, reshape activism, and revolutionize democracy.

📢 Catch the digital revolution in action →https://youtu.be/wLHzxe3irv4?si=-B97V4CGOqLAfBY4

27/07/2025

Part II of Mark M. Bello’s explosive series examines Donald Trump’s criminal and unethical behavior while serving as president—from January 6th to election interference, Ukraine, Georgia, and beyond.
Trump incited an insurrection, pressured state officials, mishandled classified documents, and was impeached—twice. Yet he still holds power. How did we let this happen?
Read and share this breakdown of corruption in the Oval Office and the institutions that let it slide.
👉 https://leantotheleft.net/the-criminal-unethical-president-part-ii/

26/07/2025

🚨 The truth behind the myth of Donald Trump—long before the red hats and rallies.

In Part One of The Unethical-Criminal President series, author Mark M. Bello walks us through Trump’s history of discrimination, exploitation, misogyny, and fraud—before he ever ran for president. From the Central Park Five to Trump University, the pattern is crystal clear.

👉 Read now and decide: Are these just “opinions,” or is this a long record of unethical, unchecked behavior?

📖 https://leantotheleft.net/the-unethical-criminal-president-donald-trumps-confusing-rise-to-power/