Informed Dissent

Informed Dissent

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Episodes

October 13, 2025
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark explore why many Americans stay trapped in false mindsets, pointing to a lack of curiosity and flawed education. They discuss cultural obstacles to growth and share insights from a church teaching on public dating—highlighting how bringing relationships into the community can build accountability, deepen trust, and reveal genuine compatibility...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – President Trump focuses on lowering prescription drug costs while appearing cozy with Big Pharma figures. Jeff and Mark question the true meaning of accountability in his administration, exploring how it affects medicine, the military, and the FBI. They argue that without holding powerful individuals responsible, the nation struggles to move forward with integrity and...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark dive into the debate on vaccine safety and efficacy with Aaron Siri, author of Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines. Exploring federal cracks since RFK Jr.’s appointment, they examine science, law, and civil rights. Aaron shares insights from his legal career and offers a heartfelt response to Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Public reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk exposes a stark divide between decency and indecency. Some Americans shockingly cheer or mock the violent death of a husband and father, revealing a darker side of society. Jeff and Mark reflect on how this tragedy may unite decent people across political lines, fostering recognition of shared humanity...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Mark explores the argument that SSRIs are contributing to mass shootings in America. Does Prozac cause someone to commit murder? Mark challenges that position, suggesting that blaming drugs is not the answer and is not correct. There are far more obvious causes, and we are not addressing them adequately today...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The American Academy of Pediatrics faces criticism for pushing strict vaccine mandates and rejecting exemptions, raising questions of political and corporate influence. Dr. Barke outlines ten reasons the organization has lost credibility and ten ways traditional health insurance harms care, from denied procedures to eroding trust in the vital doctor-patient relationship.....
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September 1, 2025 58 mins
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The MAHA movement accelerates as RFK Jr. takes charge as Health and Human Services Secretary, determined to reform America’s broken food and medicine systems. Supported by Dr. Jay Richards and the Heritage Foundation, his mission balances urgency with strategy, aiming to outpace entrenched lobbies while building lasting change that restores health and integrity to...
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August 25, 2025 57 mins
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – We explore the tension between modern egalitarian ideals and traditional gender structures. The focus highlights men’s roles in protection, labor, and stability, while questioning whether cultural narratives reflect reality. We challenge you to consider how debates over masculinity, family, and social order shape national identity and influence the future direction of...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Kelly Victory, MD, shifts from vaccine advocate to outspoken skeptic, challenging the medical establishment with over 30 years of clinical expertise. Known for co-hosting with Dr. Drew Pinsky on KABC radio, she shares her journey of questioning lockdowns and vaccines while leading emergency and disaster medicine at The Wellness Company...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – I am a wife, mother of four, and passionate parental rights advocate. My journey begins in 2016, challenging harmful education policies and standing for curriculum transparency. After winning a school board seat, I face fierce opposition yet remain steadfast, empowering families, revitalizing local groups, and promoting faith-based education to protect children from...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Born and raised in Montana, I am a nurse, mindset coach, and now a first-time author. My passion is helping others break the silence around mental health by sharing my personal journey. Through my story, I hope to inspire others to seek support, communicate openly, and understand that their mental health journey truly matters...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – California lawmakers push dangerous bills stripping parents of their rights, enabling forced abortions, transgender medical procedures, and loss of school choice. I expose how AB 495, AB 1087, and AB 84 threaten our children’s safety and freedom, and why we must act now to stop the state from taking control of our families...
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July 21, 2025 57 mins
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – I share my experience traveling through Lebanon and Kurdistan, challenging common misconceptions about safety and culture in the Middle East. What I discover is a deep sense of community, faith, and family—values often lost in American society. Join me as I explore what makes these regions unique and what we can learn from their way of life...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Simone Gold and John Strand, both arrested for peacefully entering the US Capitol on January 6, share their experiences of selective prosecution and time in federal prison. Now free, they reveal how they secured their release and continue advocating for government accountability and justice for others who were wrongly imprisoned for peaceful protest...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Former PragerU’s “Man on the Street” Will Witt builds a food collective. A Colorado native, he recounts his journey from atheist to born-again Christian, shares his experience of relocating from Los Angeles to Florida, and explains how he grew tired of politics and discovered his passion for farming.
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Discover how Azure Standard empowers Americans to access fresh, premium minimally processed fruits, vegetables, and meats. With founder David Stelzer’s expertise, every product—from pantry staples to household items—is rigorously vetted for purity and nutrition. Skip confusing labels and shop confidently for clean, healthy food delivered to convenient drop sites...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – “All Risk—No Benefit.” Dr. Ryan Cole discusses the role of vaccine boosters, nicotine as an anxiolytic, and his own form of personal therapy—working with wood.
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June 16, 2025 57 mins
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A casualty of the global shutdown for two years from 2020 to 2022 was critical thinking, a necessary skill to protect both individuals and society from propaganda and loss of essential freedoms. Children today often do not receive critical thinking skills training in most schools...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Kerri Rivera escaped the United States to practice holistic health in Mexico, where government oversight does not interfere with the treatment of patients with alternative remedies or non-traditional medicine. She explains the history and current applications of chlorine dioxide, bentonite clay, DMSO, black seed oil, water purification, and lithium orotate in treating dis...
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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Billy DeMoss revolutionizes chiropractic by integrating movement, sleep, diet, and mindset into holistic care, while Dr. Jeff Barke challenges statin-centric cardiovascular treatment, advocating safer, more effective strategies for heart health. Their combined insights empower readers to question medical norms and embrace comprehensive wellness approaches...
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