Informed Dissent

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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
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
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
Decent vs indecent: The response to Charlie Kirk’s death
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
Are SSRIs contributing to mass shootings in America?
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 chall
The American Academy of Pediatrics has jumped the shark
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 polit
The Heritage Foundation and MAHA
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 Americas broken food an
Men are good, restore the patriarchy
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 mens roles in protection,
Dr. Kelly Victory on her journey from vaccines to dissent
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 clini
From mom to advocate: Fighting for parental rights
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