What happens when a Republican author slams Trump’s tariffs, calls out Medicare cuts, and pushes back on RFK Jr.'s health claims—all on a progressive podcast?
In this episode of Lean to the Left, host Bob Gatty speaks with Michael Goodwin, Florida Republican and author of the political satire Vice Versa. With Wall Street experience and a sharp pen, Goodwin offers a rare, candid take on Trump’s economic missteps, the Supreme Court’s troubling direction, and the damage being done to Medicaid, Medicare, and biomedical research.
🧠 Expect a sharp, no-BS bipartisan discussion that spans:
* Trump’s “boneheaded” tariffs and market fallout
* RFK Jr.’s controversial health stances
* The Supreme Court’s role in fueling extremism
* The future of Social Security, veterans’ care, and public health
* Why real political dialogue is dying on social media
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:55 RFK Jr.'s Controversial Health Comments
02:24 Trump's Picks and Dictatorial Tendencies
02:59 Faith in the System and Supreme Court Concerns
06:18 Stock Market and Tariffs Discussion
06:46 Trump's Trade Policies and Manufacturing Ideology
12:34 Elon Musk and Federal Government Critique
17:43 Democratic Party's Challenges and Underlying Issues
23:55 Cuts in Biomedical Research and Public Health
25:41 Medicare and Medicaid: The Real Impact
27:51 Social Security and Veterans' Issues
31:38 The Struggle of Serious Content on Social Media
33:42 Potential Political Candidates and Future Elections
37:31 Trump's Foreign Policy and Economic Concerns
40:54 Concluding Thoughts and Reflection
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Bob Gatty is a former journalist and communications consultant, the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast. He's co-author of "Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump's attack on America's greatness. Link: https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7.
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