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Inflammation, its causes, and how to prevent it
November 24, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald Jeff explores inflammation with Dr. Barry Sears, revealing how chronic low-level immune activation silently damages bodies and minds. He highlights the AA to EPA ratio, the power of omega-3s, an

Pamela Garfield: The truthful therapist
November 17, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald A therapist challenges current trends in youth gender medicine, stressing honesty, holistic care, and family involvement. Physicians warn about rapid medicalization and urge careful evaluation.

Eric Moutsos: Truth seeker or conspiracy theorist?
November 10, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald Former police officer Eric Moutsos challenges official narratives and defends the right to question authority. Physicians echo his call for transparency, free speech, and honest inquiry. They ar

Resuscitating nursing: The courage to dissent
November 03, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald Ashley Grogg, co-host of Nurses Out Loud, shares how informed dissent can revive nursings true mission. In Resuscitating Nursing: A Tactical Roadmap for Nurses Who Refuse to Be Silenced, she ur

Bitcoin for dummies
October 27, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald Bitcoin is often confusing, yet understanding it matters. Brian Harrington, a Bitcoin and real estate investor since 2015, shares why owning Bitcoin offers financial protection. As trust in gove

Sheronna Bishop, “America’s mom,” moves to Texas
October 20, 2025

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald Americas Mom, Sherronna Bishop, moves her family from Colorado to Texas, standing firm against Marxist ideology and the erosion of conservative values. A passionate constitutional patriot, sh

What causes Americans to remain mired in false mindsets?
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

Accountability and power in the Trump presidency
October 06, 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, explori

Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines
September 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

Decent vs indecent: The response to Charlie Kirk’s death
September 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, reve