A breakdown of what is going on in the world of American politics, from someone outside of that world. A perspective not from a journalist, pundit, politician, or lobbyist, but rather an everyday American with an observant eye, and life-long interest in political discourse, trying to make sense out of the state of US politics today. The show is called Leans to the Left because I am being honest and open about where my political leanings are, and acknowledging where my bias may lead to blind spots in my analysis.
DOGE and Elon Musk continue to hassle federal workers, Canada beats the United States in the Four Nations Faceoff, and Trump "jokes" about running for a third term.
13 Feb 2025
No Advise, Only Consent
So far in this administration, Congressional oversight has been largely absent. The role of advise and consent has turned into just consent and move on. Also, government funding runs out on March 14 and signs are pointing toward a possible shutdown.
2 Feb 2025
Can We Have a Do-Over? Please?
Lots to talk about this week with the Trump administration continuing to move at a rapid pace. I'll talk about the ongoing efforts to drastically cut the size of the federal workforce, and entertain the notion of an election do-over and whether recent events would change the result.
23 Jan 2025
Hypocrites Everywhere You Look
Hypocrisy is all over our political world right now. I dive into some of the biggest hypocrisies out there currently. As a warning to my friends on the right, and I say this up front in the podcast, most of the examples I use are from today's GOP, but I very much recognize there is plenty of hypocrisy on the left too. I welcome conversation about this, and believe both sides should be called out when they try to have something both ways.
14 Jan 2025
January 6 Came and Went : Did you notice?
Host and former Trump aide Stephen K. Bannon discusses the significance of the January 6, 2025, election outcome, highlighting the critical need for both parties to accept defeats in a nearly evenly divided country.
4 Dec 2024
Is Presidential Impeachment Even Possible?
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Constitutional Law Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen weigh in on whether presidential impeachment is even possible in today's polarized America.
16 Nov 2024
Trump's Cabinet Picks So Far
A breakdown of some of the nominees Trump has already put forth, including a couple of the more inflammatory selections. Also a discussion of the Senate's constitutional responsibility to approve cabinet appointments, and whether we will see numerous recess appointments.
7 Nov 2024
2024 Election : Why did this loss sting so bad?
I've been really open on this podcast about my feelings toward Donald Trump, and why I have never supported him. Therefore, most people know I voted for Kamala Harris. As somebody who voted for Harris and badly wanted to keep Trump out of the White House, this loss stings. In this episode I have attempted to vocalize some of that frustration, despair, and anger, and explain why this election loss hurts so badly. For most people, this is about much more than politics as usual. Thanks in advance for listening.
31 Oct 2024
Just a Few Reasons to Not Vote for Trump
We are down to less than a week from Election Day 2024, so lets get right down to it. I share my personal running list of reasons I have never supported Trump and never will. Get out and vote, and we'll see you on the other side.
25 Oct 2024
Way Too Early 2028 Preview
Lets take a short break from the current election cycle and look ahead to what 2028 could like, depending on which candidate wins this time around.
12 Oct 2024
Why is this Election Close?
Brief discussion of the VP debate between Vance and Walz before talking about why this 2024 election is still close, given the stakes and who the candidates are.
12 Sept 2024
Guns, Abortion, and Debate Wrap-Up
In this week's episode I discuss the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I also talk about the upcoming ballot initiative on abortion in the state of Missouri, and America's gun problem after yet another tragic school shooting.
28 Aug 2024
Supreme Court and Electoral College
An analysis of the US Supreme Court and the current state of things after recent controversial decisions. A brief discussion about the Electoral College and how it impacts modern day presidential campaigning.
24 Aug 2024
DNC 2024 Wrap-Up
A night by night breakdown of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, including the big speakers, main highlights, and what it means going forward in the 2024 presidential campaign.
19 Aug 2024
DNC Preview and GOP Support for Trump
In this episode I preview the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, break down the acrobatics many elected GOP officials have done to defend supporting Trump after saying incredibly harsh things about him in the past, and talk about Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce, and Missouri pick-up trucks.
16 Aug 2024
Missouri Senate and Democratic Momentum
In this introductory episode I talk about a senate race that might be off the radar for many people: the Missouri race between incumbent Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce. If nothing else, the race will be entertaining to watch unfold. I wrap up the episode with a brief discussion about the current state of the 2024 presidential race.
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