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Vetted Conversations is a podcast created by We the Veterans & Military Families to help Americans - especially the veteran community - better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how they can get involved to reinforce our constitutional republic and representative democracy. We are focused on bringing Americans together to help create a more perfect union. This podcast was formerly titled Vet our Democracy and was rebranded with the launch of Season 2 to reflect our ...
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Welcome Thoughtful Americans If you're a progressive concerned about political & social issues? You belong HERE at Lean to the Left, where you'll find no-holds-barred commentary, current political news, interviews with fascinating people, top experts, and others with incredibly interesting stories to tell. In fact, you'll never know who'll show up at Lean to the Left. It's unique and compelling journalism with a splash of humor and a dash of sarcasm. I'm your host, Bob Gatty, presenting my t ...
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Get the latest on politics, policy, and economic matters from Forbes writers and editors, industry leaders, politicians, and more. Join Forbes Newsroom for in-depth, informative conversations.
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Our nation is divided. the United States of America is becoming the Divided states of America. As we visit with people on Main Street, we still see people getting along and going about their business. Many have stopped listening to the news. We need Godly men and woman to lead America and run for office. We won't tell you who to vote for. But we need Godly people serving. Let's pray for America
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Podcast, Comedy Shows, Sketch videos and MORE! The "Good, The Bad & The Funny" was created by Comedian Aurelio Miguel Bocanegra in 2008. The podcast is co-hosted with Comedian Phil Medina and the shows are typically once a month at a comedy club in the LA Area. Give a listen, like, laugh and subscribe!
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Veterans vs. Trump: How Vote Vets is Fighting Back In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, special guest Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation discusses howTrump administration policies are harming veterans and how her organization, Vote Vets, is fighting back. Joined by Arthur Hill of North Carolina and Robert Thompson of Geor…
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Understanding the Climate Crisis: Global Warming Is Real Welcome to the Lean to the Left Podcast, where we discuss pressing social issues. In this episode, we tackle the critical issue of Donald Trump's environmental policies that threaten our planet's future. Our guest is Tom Schumann, founder of Global Warming is Real and the Planet Watch Group, …
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In this episode of Vetted Conversations, journalist and entrepreneur Tracy Sandler joins us from Radio Row to share the story behind founding Fangirl Sports Network, a platform created to empower female sports fans and spotlight meaningful causes. Tracy reflects on her experience covering Salute to Service award-winner George Kittle, her background…
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How For-Profit Hospitals Harm Patients In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast,we address the crucial challenges nurses face in today's for-profit healthcare environment, including staffing shortages, burnout, and the impact of private equity in the healthcare sector -- including how for-profit hospitals harm patients. Special guest Kathy A…
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In this episode of Vetted Conversations, football coach and media personality Dr. Anthony Blevins joins us from Radio Row at the Super Bowl to discuss his coaching journey across high school, college, the NFL, and spring leagues. As the son of an Army veteran and part of a multi-generational military family, Blevins reflects on how military values …
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Former Governor and RNC Chair Marc Racicot, who now serves as chair of Our Republican Legacy, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the organization, the future of the GOP, as well as President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…
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Despite his own privileged path to power, or perhaps because of it, Zohran Mamdani, the son of a Columbia University professor and a movie director is campaigning as a socialist intent on redistributing New York’s wealth. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…
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Jack Dawling, David Morgan and Andrew Hawkins review the week that was Royal Ascot for 2025, including Field Of Gold's claim to be the world's top three-year-old; the team also discusses Racing Victoria's easing of vet protocols and whether that will change plans for Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising's Australian campaign. (00:00) - Royal Ascot Hig…
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Eurasia Group senior analyst Gregory Brew joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as well as the "shaky" ceasefire between Israel and Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Congressman Zach Nunn, a member of the For Country Caucus, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as well as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Emerson College Pollster Matt Taglia discussed a recent poll about the NYC mayoral Democratic primary election, showing NYC Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the last round of the poll's ranked choice simulation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…
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No Kings Day: Challenging MAGA in the South Join us as the Lean to the Left Podcast explores the recent nationwide No Kings Day rallies opposing Donald Trump's actions, including significant protests in Myrtle Beach, SC. The discussion features John Vincent, a Democrat and retired US Navy Command Master Chief, who aims to unseat MAGA representative…
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President Donald Trump reported earning $3.4 million from Winning Team Publishing, which has published three books drawing heavily on material not created by Trump—including publicly available photos and private correspondence he owns the rights to—according to a financial disclosure filed Friday, which appears to cover around a 12-month period end…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll revealing voters' attitudes on the economy, Iran, the Los Angeles anti-ICE protests, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Clifford Winston, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Trump's leadership style in his second term, and how that is impacting his policymaking and the American people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) spoke about his amendment, the Respect America's Constitution Amendment, which reaffirms that only Congress has the power to spend or not spend taxpayer dollars, and was unanimously voted against in the House Appropriations Committee by Republicans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Mark Montgomery, Retired Rear Admiral and senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discussed the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump's response, and what outright hostility between the two nations means for the Middle East. See Privacy Policy a…
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The Battle for Press Freedom Join us in this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast as we discuss President Trump's contentious relationship with the media and the battle for press freedom. From banning reporters and cutting funding for public broadcasters to restricting access and filing lawsuits, his actions against the press are unprecedented a…
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Over nearly 50 years, Donald Trump expanded his father’s real-estate empire into a $2.5 billion fortune. Then, in less than five years, he created a crypto kingdom worth even more. Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) explained why she voted against President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," as well as what impact the legislation could have on Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) discussed the GOP reconciliation bill, Trump-backed cuts to the NIH budget, and President Trump sending military troops to Los Angeles, California, amidst anti-ICE protests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Ethan Blevins, a Senior Legal Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the government's access to Americans' personal data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dr. Houman Hemmati, who serves of the Board of Directors of 'Saving California,' joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the protests in Los Angeles over workplace ICE raids, as well as President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard and Marines against Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes in response. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …
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Former Congressman David Jolly, who served in Congress as a Republican, is now running for governor of Florida as a Democrat. Jolly joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss his campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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In this episode of Vetted Conversations, legendary Fox Sports broadcaster Chris Myers joins us from Radio Row to reflect on his decades-long career covering historic moments in sports and beyond. He shares stories from his new book That Deserves a Wow, discusses his father’s heroic World War II service in the U.S. Navy, and highlights the deep ties…
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Opportunities for Democrats in Red States In this episode of Lean to the Left's Dixie Dems, host Bob Gatty of South Carolina is joined by Arthur Hill of North Carolina, Robert Thompson of Georgia, and special guest Dan Schaefer. Schaefer, who previously ran for Missouri State House and plans a 2026 run, discusses his motivations, key issues like wo…
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David Warrick, EVP at Overhaul, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the recent legal actions surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs, global trade negotiations, and how both are impacting the global supply chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…
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In this episode of Vetted Conversations, legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins us to reflect on the deep cultural ties between military service and football. He shares stories of connecting troops overseas with NFL players and the inspiration behind his new foundation focused on concussion awareness and brain health. Together, we explore how…
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Jack Dawling on the HKJC review into the vet protocols around Liberty Island’s death on Champions Day, and what now for Sydney racing after the Australian Turf Club (ATC) votes no on Rosehill? Adam Pengilly joins the News Desk to discuss the fallout. (00:00) - Tragic Death of Liberty Island (07:43) - The Future of Rosehill Racecourse…
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Americas Political Divide In this episode of the Lean to Live Podcast, Bob Gatty engages with Dr. Craig Wiener, a seasoned psychologist from Worcester, Massachusetts, to explore Americas political and social divide in the United States as political polarization seems to be worsening nearly every day. With over 40 years in private practice and a wea…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) explained why he voted against President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," as well as what changes he hopes the Senate makes to the legislation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the recent legal actions surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what it means for the international business community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…
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In this episode of Vetted Conversations, Army veteran and former professional athlete Michael Smith shares his inspiring journey from injury to international competition and advocacy. Representing the U.S. Army in the World Class Athlete Program and now serving as an ambassador for Sierra Delta, Michael reflects on how service, identity, and purpos…
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President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the trade war with the EU last week – in a social media missive, he suggested a 50% tariff on the EU starting June 1st. Days later, he walked that back and temporarily paused the tariffs until July 9. Andrew Wilson, Deputy Secretary-General and Global Policy Director at the International Chamber of Comm…
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Boosting Youth Voter Turnout: Connor Treacy on Lean to the Left Podcast In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty interviews Connor Treacy, a California political organizer and former nightlife executive, about the low voter turnout among young people in the 2024 presidential election. Connor suggests that young voters shifted…
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Host Bob Gatty interviews Chad Lewis, author of 'The Persuasion Game,' to explore the influence-peddling schemes of Rudy Giuliani, Lev Parnas, and Igor Fruman during the Trump administration. The discussion covers the impact of these schemes on American democracy, the spread of Russian disinformation, and comparisons to authoritarian regimes like T…
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GOP strategist and Executive Director of Principles First Brittany Martinez joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the House narrowly voting to pass the budget bill, and what challenges await the legislation as it makes its way to the Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Ilya Somin, a legal scholar and attorney, discussed his and the Liberty Justice Center's lawsuit against the Trump Administration which aims to end the President's tariffs, as well as the recent hearing before the U.S. Court of International Trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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Last month in a draft budget, the Trump administration floated the possibility of cutting funding for Head Start. Since then, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before a Senate subcommittee vowing that his department will preserve the program. Mathew Moura, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Teaching Matters, joined Brittany Lewis on "…
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On Thursday, the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of veterans now serving in Congress, will hand wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI), one of the only three Vietnam veterans in Congress, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss participating in the annual event ahead of Memorial Day. In addition, he reacts to cuts an…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll showing a 5-point jump in positive economic sentiment, helping President Trump's approval rating to hold steady, as well as what voters consider his biggest achievement and his greatest failure in the early months of his second presidency. See Privac…
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Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent of Truth Social, disclosed “material weaknesses” in its financial reporting controls—acknowledging the risk of errors in its financial statements—according to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at…
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The Republican National Committee spent more than $300,000 at businesses tied to Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. in March—including nearly $200,000 at Mar-a-Lago—showing that even as Trump promotes new revenue streams like crypto and Truth Social, his old assets continue generating political cash. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins Brittany L…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Staff Writer Zach Everson discussed his report showing that Donald Trump’s second term has seen three new ways—Trump Media & Technology Group, World Liberty Financial and the $TRUMP meme coin—for allies, favor seekers, foreign firms and governments and pretty much anyone else to direct money to the president’s business empire.…
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On "Forbes Newsroom," Clifford May, the founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, reacted to the phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Beacon4Hope: Veterans and Youth Suicide Prevention Welcome to the Lean to the Left Podcast as we explore the pressing issue of suicide among veterans and young people. Our guest, Douglas Brinker, founder of Beacon4Hope, Suicide Prevention, and author of 'My Shadow From a Suicidal Self to a Purpose with Hope,' shares his incredible story of overcomi…
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