Escaping the Nazis: The Boy Behind the Door
On our podcast, David Tabatsky, author of "The Boy Behind the Door," tells the true story of how a young Jewish boy escaped the Nazis.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Transformation: Homeless Addict to Corporate CEO
Roger Smith was a homeless addict who tried suicide. But he turned himself around, to become a successful corporate CEO and author.
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Mark M. Bello
Oct 26, 20223 min read
You're Jewish? Bullying Concerns of an American Jew
Author Mark M. Bello writes that because his last name doesn't "sound Jewish," he's often asked, "Oh, you're Jewish?" like it was a crime.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 7, 20222 min read
100 Acts of Love: Helping Others Facing Illness & Death
On the Lean to the Left podcast, HR expert Kim Hamer shares how we can all help our friends, coworkers and employees facing a health crisis.
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Mark M. Bello
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Congressional Inaction on Antisemitism
H.R. 3515-Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act is stuck in the House Judiciary Committee, Introduced 1 1/2 years ago. What's the delay?
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Bob Gatty
Sep 21, 20222 min read
A 'Racist in Recovery'
Meet Dan Balmer. He’s a self-proclaimed “racist in recovery,” who once hid behind the comfortable claim that he was “not racist.”
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Bob Gatty
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Will Same Sex Marriage be Protected by Law?
South Carolina gay rights advocate Terry Livingston urges Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in a Lean to the Left podcast. Video.
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Mark M. Bello
Jul 11, 20225 min read
Personal Freedom Under Attack in America
Americas divisions are deep and dangerous, and in the next two elections, your personal freedoms and fair elections are on the ballot.
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Bob Gatty
Jun 25, 20222 min read
The Man with a New Face
This Lean to the Left podcast episode is the story of a man whose face was obliterated in a car crash and then had a full-face transplant.
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Bob Gatty
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Baptist Sex Abuse, Speaking from Experience
Sandy Phillips Kirkham, sexually abused years ago by her pastor, relates her experience to the Southern Baptist scandal now in the news.
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Bob Gatty
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Gay Pride: Looking for the Joy
Author Jeff Batton, on the Lean to the Left Podcast, describes his struggle over being gay. Today, he simply is "looking for the joy."
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Jeremy Holland
Mar 30, 20223 min read
BLM: Movement for Criminal Justice Reform
Black Lives Matter, born of the brutal police murders of Black men, is now a dynamic force in the U.S., pushing for fair treatment of all.
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Bob Gatty
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Leading Dems Against Heavy GOP Odds in SC
Alester Linton-Pryor is a New Yorker now using her retirement years to overtake the Republicans who control her area in South Carolina.
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Bob Gatty
Mar 9, 20222 min read
A Progressive Mom Carries the Fight in a Red State
Meet Ashlyn Brierre, co-founder of Grand Strand Action Together, a community organization fighting for progressive values in South Carolina.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 24, 20225 min read
Fighting the Racist War on Truth at School
Some right-wing lawmakers are trying to limit the racial truths that can be taught in public schools. Lean to the Left podcast interview.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 13, 20221 min read
Helping Black Men Navigate Life's Challenges
Martin Henson, exec. director of the BMEN Foundation, which supports Black men and addresses key issues, is Lean to the Left podcast guest.
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Yvener Duroseau
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Can White People Combat 'White Privilege'?
What really is "White privilege?" Why should it be recognized? What can White people do about it? Yvener Duroseau offers his thoughts.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Combatting The Great Resignation
Business coach Brad Smith offers advice to companies and workers during The Great Resignation on this Lean to the Left Podcast interview.
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Yvener Duroseau
Jan 18, 20223 min read
Allyship at Workplace
Author Yvener Duroseau offers creative way for businesses to optimize employee involvement, increase productivity, and reduce turnover.
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Mark M. Bello
Jan 17, 20222 min read
The Unfulfilled Dream
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Courts are closed; school is out—many are enjoying a day off. However, a ‘day off’ misses the point.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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