Episodes

  • Accountability and power in the Trump presidency

    Accountability and power in the Trump presidency
    Oct 6 2025
    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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    57 mins
  • Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines

    Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines
    Sep 29 2025
    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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  • Decent vs indecent: The response to Charlie Kirk’s death

    Decent vs indecent: The response to Charlie Kirk’s death
    Sep 22 2025
    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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    57 mins
  • Are SSRIs contributing to mass shootings in America?

    Are SSRIs contributing to mass shootings in America?
    Sep 15 2025
    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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    58 mins
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics has jumped the shark

    The American Academy of Pediatrics has jumped the shark
    Sep 8 2025
    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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    58 mins
  • The Heritage Foundation and MAHA

    The Heritage Foundation and MAHA
    Sep 1 2025
    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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    58 mins
  • Men are good, restore the patriarchy

    Men are good, restore the patriarchy
    Aug 25 2025
    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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    57 mins
  • Dr. Kelly Victory on her journey from vaccines to dissent

    Dr. Kelly Victory on her journey from vaccines to dissent
    Aug 18 2025
    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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