G-Net's founder, Bob Gatty, publishes the daily blog that can be found at https://leantotheleft.net, and the Lean to the Left podcast, available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Visit https://podcast.leantotheleft.net for more info.
G-Net was a business communications and advisory firm providing communications consulting, editorial and publishing services to clients, but with Gatty's retirement, we now focus on the Lean to the Left blog and Lean to the Left podcast platforms, as well as the Lean to the Left YouTube channel.
13/06/2025
Christine Rogers nails it when she says Trump's attack on the media is terrifying. It's worse than that really because it's an attack on our democracy. And that is no joke.
Donald Trump's attack on the media is terrifying, says veteran media expert Christine Rogers. Her comment came during an interview with the Lean to the Left ...
13/06/2025
📢 “The assault on the freedom of the press is terrifying.”
Veteran journalist Christine Rogers joins Lean to the Left to discuss how political attacks, media bias, and economic shifts have eroded trust in journalism. From Trump’s vilification of the press to the rise of podcasts as alternative news sources, this is a must-hear conversation for anyone who values democracy.
🎙️ Listen now: https://youtu.be/wjCknd93Iqg
The Battle for Press FreedomJoin us in this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast as we discuss President Trump's contentious relationship with the media a...
11/06/2025
What’s the difference between a president and an autocrat? In 1992, George H.W. Bush respected bipartisan norms and deployed federal troops to aid California after a formal request during the Rodney King riots.
Trump’s dream of a “Golden Age” isn’t golden for the rest of us. It’s a return to Gilded Age greed, economic injustice, and authoritarian rule. His tariffs will make life more expensive for American consumers — and his policies fuel global recession.
We need to fight back at the ballot box and in the courts. Support Democratic candidates like John Vincent in SC’s 7th District and help end the MAGA madness. Donate today via ActBlue. https://leantotheleft.net/the-grim-trumpers-golden-age/
10/06/2025
"My mother told us we had salt water in our blood." đź’§
In a moving and urgent call to action, Dr. Deborah Breede defends South Carolina’s coast from the threat of offshore drilling. Learn why the health of our ocean is vital to our economy, climate, and very identity.
🌊 Read & share:https://leantotheleft.net/hurricane-trump-our-ocean-is-too-precious-for-offshore-drilling/
Steve Miller, a disabled vet and Purple Heart recipient, knows firsthand the pain of being denied the benefits he earned. That’s why he created Wellness for Veterans, a nonprofit dedicated to helping his brothers and sisters in arms—especially the homeless.
Now, he's launching an ambitious plan for a resort-style housing facility for veterans and sounding the alarm on the harmful impact of Trump-era VA cutbacks.
Missouri Democratic candidate Dan Schaefer says it's time for a change in the Democratic Party. "It's time to get rid of the old guard," he said on the latest Dixie Dems episode of the Lean to the Left podcast. https://youtube.com/shorts/X47Ixv-e5Ts?si=bRstPmRNyRvFYNIp
07/06/2025
Bizarre Trump-Musk feud takes a cosmic turn as Steve Bannon exposes Elon’s true interplanetary identity. Suddenly everyone has a take—including the U.S. Supreme Court. Satire by Mark M. Bello. https://leantotheleft.net/red-planet-rising/
06/06/2025
Democrats need to fight against Trump and missed a golden opportunity when they failed to walk out en masse during his State of the Union address in January, says Missouri Democratic legislative candidate Dan Schaefer on the Lean to the Left podcast. Here's that clip from the interview.
Democratic Frustration: Why Didn't They All Walk Out?In this clip, Missouri state legislative candidate Dan Schaefer expresses frustration at the national D...
05/06/2025
This guy makes a ton of sense. Democrats need to listen if they expect to win in the coming mid-term election.
"If you have to explain yourself, you've already lost the argument," says Missouri legislative candidate Dan Schaefer on the latest Dixie Dems episode of the...
04/06/2025
🔥 Can Democrats win in red states?
On this new episode of Lean to the Left’s Dixie Dems, Bob Gatty is joined by Arthur Hill, Robert Thompson, and Missouri Democrat Dan Schaefer, who shares why he's running (again) in a deeply Republican state.
💬 Topics include women’s rights, labor unions, political corruption, and grassroots activism — with no punches pulled.
🎧 Listen now → https://podcast.leantotheleft.net
📺 Watch on YouTube → https://youtube.com/
Opportunities for Democrats in Red StatesIn this episode of Lean to the Left's Dixie Dems, host Bob Gatty of South Carolina is joined by Arthur Hill of North...
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For years, G-Net has been a business communications and advisory firm providing communications consulting, editorial and publishing services to trade and professional associations, as well as articles and other editorial projects for national business publications.
Early in his career, G-Net founder Bob Gatty was a journalist covering state politics for United Press International before moving to Washington, DC, where he served as press secretary and chief of staff for two U.S. Congressmen.
Now, Bob authors a blog, www.notfakenews.biz, providing daily comments about important events and stories you don’t find elsewhere, including those that are funny or otherwise interesting. Bob has a roster of several outstanding guest bloggers who contribute a variety of perspectives to Not Fake News, which now has readers from around the world.
After moving to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2016, Bob became director of communications for the Horry County, SC Democratic Party.
Bob also co-authored with international chef and baker Brandon Cristiano a fascinating book, Baking Bread for the GENIUS, which includes recipes from around the world and entertaining stories from the globetrotting Chef Brandon. It is available from Amazon.com.