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The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.

Dr. Jeffrey Barke is a board-certified primary care physician in private practice for over 30 years. He completed his medical school and family practice residency at the University of California, Irvine. He previously served as an Associate Clinical Professor at U.C. Irvine and a board member of the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Barke is a commissioned officer in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is also a reserve deputy and a tactical physician for a local law enforcement SWAT team. Dr. Barke also served as an elected school board member for the Los Alamitos Unified School District for 12 years and is the co-founder and current school board chair of a free public charter school in Orange, CA called Orange County Classical Academy that uses Hillsdale College’s curriculum. Dr. Barke is the author of COVID-19, A Physicians Take on the Exaggerated Fear of Corona Virus, Morning Message – Dispelling the Mythes You’ve Been Told about Optimal Health, and his newest book, Unavoidably Unsafe, Childhood Vaccines Reconsidered. He is a sought after speaker on the failure of government education and all things related to holistic health and COVID-19. Dr. Barke is a proud founding member of America’s Frontline Doctors. He is also the co-host of the podcast: InformedDissentMedia.comwww.RxForLiberty.com.

Dr. Mark McDonald – Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Mark McDonald graduated from UC Berkeley before attending medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Trained in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry at UCLA, he now works primarily with children in private practice in west Los Angeles. Dr. McDonald has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and Central America. He was the first to diagnose and popularize the phenomenon of mass delusional psychosis, and his opinions on topics such as the pandemic of fear and the need to re-open America’s schools have been widely published in local and national news, including the Wall Street Journal and The Federalist. He has been interviewed on platforms ranging from radio shows (Dennis Prager’s Ultimate Issues Hour) to mainstream news outlets (Tucker Carlson Tonight). He is co-host of the podcast Informed Dissent on the America Out Loud Network and the author of United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear. Links to his books, weekly publications, events, and social media can be found at www.dissidentmd.com.

Informed Dissent
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Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald

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The medical community has relied on cholesterol measurements in the bloodstream as a measurement of good heart health but did they get it wrong? Is inflammation the real problem? Is the entire American dietary guideline system an issue? On this episode of Informed Dissent Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend time with Dr. Jonny Bowden. Dr. Bowden is a well-known health and nutrition expert, author, and speaker. He has a PhD in nutrition and he has spend a good portion of his life educating people on the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle. His books include; “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” “Smart Fat”, and “Living Low Carb.” He is widely respected in the health and nutrition community and is known for his evidence-based approach to nutrition and health. More on Dr. Jonny BowdenBooks by Dr. Jonny BowdenAsk Dr. Jonny Bowden a questionMore Jeff and Mark Stuff: Become an IDM Dissident and support Informed Dissent AND get exclusive Informed Dissent content Find out more about Dr. Stella here: Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here:  The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke  Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed […]

You will remember her from the very first press conference with the Front Line Doctors on the steps of the nation’s capital. A press conference that smashed the Internet and was pull down immediately by the “powers that be.” Join Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald for an update on Dr. Stella Immanuel in episode 125 of Informed Dissent. Get read for Nurse Fire and Dr. Brimstone.  More Jeff and Mark Stuff: Become an IDM Dissident and support Informed Dissent AND get exclusive Informed Dissent content Find out more about Dr. Stella here: Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here:  The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke  Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald have message. Don’t be scared and help others to do the same. Check out the latest episode of Informed Dissent. More Jeff and Mark Stuff: Become an IDM Dissident and support Informed Dissent AND get exclusive Informed Dissent content Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here:  The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke  Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 123 of Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald with special guest Blaze Network talk show host, Steve Deace. On this episode, join the discussion about evil with the new movie, Nefarious (in theaters now), at the heart of the discussion. Steve wrote the book which spawned the movie which spawned the book. Find out what that means and feast on an intense conversation about our nation’s mental and spiritual health. Add to your Informed Dissent foundation by listening now and becoming a member of or Patreon community by clicking the IDM Dissident link.   More Jeff and Mark Stuff: Become an IDM Dissident and support Informed Dissent AND get exclusive Informed Dissent content Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here:  The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke  Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 122 of Informed Dissent features a talk with Jeffrey Tucker. Jeffrey is a writer, speaker, and economist. He is the editorial director for the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). Tucker is known for his work on economics, technology, and culture, and has authored several books, including “Bourbon for Breakfast: Living Outside the Statist Quo” and “It’s a Jetsons World: Private Miracles and Public Crimes.” He is a regular contributor to various online publications and has been featured on numerous media outlets. He is also founder of Brownstone Institute formed as a response to the global crisis created by policy responses to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and the willingness of people to relinquish freedom and fundamental human rights in the name of managing a public health. The consequences were devastating and you’ll get a chance to hear Jeffrey, Mark, and Jeff discuss past, present, and future. More Jeff and Mark Stuff: Become an IDM Dissident and support Informed Dissent AND get exclusive Informed Dissent content Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here:  The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke  Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us […]

In today’s culture of cancel and division it is challenging, if not impossible, to have a meaningful conversation with people with viewpoints that disagree with your own. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald explore the benefits of continuing to have conversations with others without a hint of compromise. The good doctors also give meaningful advice on how to discern far-left from left-of-center. Finally, hear their perspective on the activities surrounding President Trump since April 4th, 2023. Get a wide array of foundational building blocks with episode 121 of Informed Dissent.  Support Informed Dissent and Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald by making a monthly contribution. Click on the Support the Show link below. AND THANK YOU!  Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md  Art by Gabe Eltaeb Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 120 of Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald dive in deep with ophthalmologist and medical researcher Dr. Richard Urso. Dr. Urso is an advocate for the use of alternative treatments for COVID-19. He has published papers and given presentations on the topic and has testified before the U.S. Senate on the subjects. In this episode learn all about his research and hear about the use of nanoparticles. Add to your foundational Informed Dissent. Listen now. Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md   Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Dr. William Parker’s research has shown that acetaminophen may have unexpected effects on the immune system, particularly in relation to allergies. inflammation, and the root causes in Autism. Recently, his highly acclaimed work for his fully funded studies at Duke University suddenly came to an end. Find out why, discover what he found, and why you need to know as Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald give you another 30+ minutes of information for you to catalogue in our very own Informed Dissent. Episode 119 is ready for you now. Find Dr. William Parker here:wplaboratory.org Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md   Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Just what did happen behind the scenes with Anthony Fauci at the beginning of the pandemic? Dr. Paul Alexander, a medical researcher, was appointed as a senior advisor to Michael Caputo in the Health and Human Services Department. Dr. Alexander’s role was to provide scientific advice and guidance to the administration on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. When he disagreed with the “Fauci narrative” regarding public lockdowns, mask mandates, and more he was erased. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald put led back into the pencil and write the story of Dr. Paul Alexander and the Gene Jab protocols. Get your next helping of Informed Dissent right now. Episode 118 is waiting for you.  Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md   Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

COVID thought leader and now, through personal experience, legal expert, Dr. Peter McCullough, joins Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald on the 117th episode of Informed Dissent. The good doctors discuss current litigation, both personal and in the medical field. Dr. Peter also has an update on the latest information and studies concerning the virus and exactly what the government is responsible for suppressing. Find out about the threats to medical freedom–what’s real and what is not–and build a bigger foundation for your very own Informed Dissent. Listen now! Find Dr. Peter McCullough here: petermcculloughmd.com Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke spend time with Dr. Ryan Cole discussing remedies for Long COVID and the stickiness of science with Dr. Ryan Cole. Dr Cole has been on the forefront of science-based information dispelling the government narrative about mRNA injections and other forms of propaganda pushed out by various government and non-government organizations hoping to capitalize on the profitdemic. Follow the money and watch how “the science” changes, manipulates, and gets harder to follow. Find Dr. Ryan Cole here: @DRCole12 on Twitter or rcolemd.com Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

On this episode of Informed Dissent, Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald discuss the state of medicine, politics, cigars and everything in between with one of America’s most respected and influential writers, speakers, and talk show host, Dennis Prager. Find all things Dennis Prager here: https://dennisprager.com/Find Prager U here: https://www.prageru.com/Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md Jeff Barke Cigar Sympathy Projectc/o The Show Must Go On!10 Fourviews Ln, Landrum, SC 29356 Mark McDonald Courageous Camera Projectc/o The Show Must Go On!10 Fourviews Ln, Landrum, SC 29356 IDM Sponsorship Projectc/o The Show Must Go On!10 Fourviews Ln, Landrum, SC 29356 Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend 25 minutes with Jack Donovan. Not only do the doctors dispel the online targeting of Jack Donovan but they also dive deeper into the harm done by the culture crusade to label masculinity as toxic. Jack, author of The Way of Men (2012), has been an advocate for masculinity for many years and joins the conversation ignited by Dr. McDonald through his books, United States of Fear: How America Fell Victim to a Mass Delusional Psychoses (2021) and Freedom from Fear: A 12-Step Guide to Personal and National Recovery (2022). Listen now and continue to build your foundation of Informed Dissent. Find Jack Donovan here: https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/Find Jack Donovan’s book, The Way of Men here: https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/books/the-way-of-men/Enjoy more Informed Dissent content here: https://informeddissentmedia.com/The Morning Message with Dr. Jeff Barke is here: https://www.rxforliberty.com/general-2Dr. Mark McDonald’s Substack writings are here: https://substack.com/profile/44728869-mark-mcdonald-md Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 113 with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. On this episode the good doctors discuss guns, the shortage of pilots, new relaxed pilot health regulations and what it means to you. In addition, Dr. Jeff shares tips on how to stay mentally healthy and positive in the midst of a world gone mad. Much more on this exclusive episode of Informed Dissent. Listen now.  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

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