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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.

14/01/2026

Yesterday I turned 83 — a milestone filled with joy, gratitude, and (yes) a little worry about the future.
I celebrated with my wife, Jackie, who continues to face a tough illness with courage and grace, and spent time with dear friends and family who make every day count.
But as anyone in their 80s knows, aging is a strange mix of celebration, reflection, and the occasional telemarketer reminding you that you’re “on the clock.”
Spoiler: I hung up.
In the post, I talk about love, politics, long-term care, Final Expense ghouls, my podcast, and why I’m not ready to fade quietly away.
I hope you’ll read it — and maybe nod along.
Life continues. And so do I.

Lean to the Left is a progressive media platform offering political commentary, fact-based news analysis, and expert interviews that expose threats to democracy and hold leaders accountable. Founded in 2017 as Not Fake News and rebranded in 2021, Lean to the Left brings together the work of journali...

12/01/2026

South Carolina has never had a minimum wage — and Mullins McLeod says enough is enough.
In this powerful Lean to the Left Podcast interview, the Democratic candidate for governor lays out his plan to tackle corruption, defend working families, and push back against corporate power and unchecked AI expansion.
Is SC ready for a servant leader who puts people before profits?
Also on the episode, Mullins addresses his recent arrest for disorderly conduct, attributing his behavior to stress and the after-effects of taking Adderall.
LISTEN NOW 🎧

Can South Carolina finally break the grip of corruption? Meet Mullins McLeod — a gubernatorial candidate calling out donor control, fighting for fair wages, and championing transparency.

10/01/2026

Some monsters don’t hide.
They walk our streets, run our government, influence our schools, and twist faith into a weapon.
Greed, hypocrisy, power, and fear—they feed on it all, and call themselves “patriots.”
This essay exposes the monsters living among us in plain sight—and the damage they’re doing to America.
Read & share. 👇

06/01/2026

So many Americans look at today’s challenges and think: Somebody should do something.
In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Michael Brownstein explains why that “somebody” might be all of us—and how personal actions can ripple outward into real systemic change.
From voting to climate action to breaking political despair, this conversation is a reminder that participation still matters.
🎧 Listen now 👇

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty sits down with Michael Brownstein, co-author of "Somebody Should Do Something", to explore ho...

29/12/2025

Impact of USAID Shutdown:Let Them Eat Cake
What happens when the U.S. walks away from humanitarian aid? Former USAID insider Clifford Brown explains the real human cost of dismantling USAID. 🎧

What is the impact of the USAID shutdown as thee United States abruptly walked away from global humanitarian aid?In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podc...

26/12/2025

I was sent to Kecksburg, Pennsylvania in December 1965 to cover what authorities insisted was nothing — yet state police and armed soldiers blocked access and threatened arrests.
Eyewitnesses told a very different story.
Nearly 60 years later, the Kecksburg UFO mystery still refuses to fade. I recently revisited that night with WTAE-TV.
If nothing happened… why all the secrecy?
👉 Watch the interview and share your theory.

23/12/2025

In this holiday season, the Dixie Dems take stock of a changing South. From Georgia’s competitive governor’s race to surprising polls in South Carolina and renewed hope in North Carolina, this episode offers insight, history, and optimism for 2026.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. https://leantotheleft.net/podcast/dixie-dems-a-progressive-voice-in-the-south-during-the-holidays/

21/12/2025

Are we protecting gun rights — or protecting people?
From schoolchildren to cheerleaders to innocent people who simply knocked on the wrong door, gun violence in America has become horrifyingly predictable. And preventable.
Mark M. Bello asks the question lawmakers refuse to answer:
👉 Are you a gun advocate, or a gun safety advocate?
It’s time for bold action. Lives depend on it.

19/12/2025

Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Carl Abel says that if he were one of the war fighters ordered to kill those two sailers clinging from that bombed out fishing boat supposedly filled with drugs, he “probably would have refused” following illegal orders.

16/12/2025

He served his country.
Then he questioned his party.
In a powerful new episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Marine Corps veteran Carl Able explains why he walked away from the GOP—and why today’s politics demand courage, clarity, and values over labels.
🎧 Listen here:

What makes a lifelong conservative rethink everything—and cross the political divide from Republican to Democrat? Why would a Marine switch from being a life...

13/12/2025

Saving the Mountains from Political & Corporate Collusion https://youtu.be/u5UKdnhr0ms?si=vETDKwY2y1Vg8K87 via See this clip from the Lean to the Left podcast with Julie Eisenberg, who with co-producer Babette Hogan, created the documentary, .

In this clip from our interview with Babette Hogan and Julie Eisenberg, whose documentary, "Running for the Mountains", is now playing online, Julie Eisenber...

10/12/2025

This clip is from the Lean to the Left Podcast "Environment Sold Out" features Babette Hogan, who produced the documentary "Running for the Mountain" with her sidekick, Julie Eisenberg. Babette stresses how corporate and political greed combine to threaten our environment.

In this clip from our interview with Babette Hogan and Julie Eisenberg, whose documentary, "Running for the Mountains", is now playing online, Babette Hogan ...

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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.