Informed Dissent Podcast
1) What causes Americans to remain mired in false mindsets?
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...Show More
2) Accountability and power in the Trump presidency
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 m...Show More
3) Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines
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. Expl...Show More
4) Brooke Forsythe: Changing mental health, one story at a time
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...Show More
5) You went to Lebanon?
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 Eas...Show More
6) All risk and no benefit, explains Dr. Ryan Cole
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 therap...Show More
7) Let’s be critical thinkers
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 ...Show More
8) Save the children by abolishing the Department of Education
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – We champion a bold plan to abolish the Department of Education, returning control to parents and local communities. We highlight plunging N...Show More
9) Female predators and free health hacks
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Domestic violence is now dominated by women — something media are loathe to report, as acknowledging that women frequently victimize men in...Show More
10) Episode #201 with Dr. William Makis
Dr. William Makis is the most followed oncologist in the world on social media, with 360,000 followers (including 300,000 on Twitter/X) and 25 million monthly readers. He now offers cancer consultatio...Show More