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September 21, 2025

Informed Dissent

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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

America Out Loud Network © – The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.

Dr. Vladimir Zelnko said, “Everyone thought Noah was a conspiracy theorist until it started to rain.”  Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald interview a fascinating guest on this episode of Informed Dissent. Brent Hamachek is a business consultant, speaker, patriot, and author. He co-wrote the best seller Time for a Turning Point with Charlie Kirk (2016). He is the Executive Editor of HumanEvents.com  and involved with  Common Ground Campus, zfreedomfoundation.org, featured on multiple podcasts worldwide, and commonly found behind the microphone at some of the nation’s premier truth advocating events. His views on the state of our nation were recently discussed at length in his article; Understanding and Embracing the Role of the 21st Century American Dissident  In this episode Brent shares with the doctors, and you, the depth of Dr. Vladimir Zelenko’s commitment to finding cures and telling the truth about effective treatment of the China virus through the release of the new book Zelenko: How to Decapitate the Serpent. Listen now and add to your very own foundation of Informed Dissent. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 111. Join Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald as they discuss soccer, shotguns, medical misinformation, and the California thought police. The episode, recorded in the last few days of 2022, gives a glimpse into the outlook for 2023. Take a few minutes and polish off  your Informed Dissent from 2022 and get started with 2023.  Sponsored by Firearms Training Associates @ https://ftatv.com/ Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 110 features the diet-sense preached by author/movie maker/podcaster/personal training coach, Vinnie Tortorich. You will learn the difference between the health narrative produced by the “medical standards” and true health through Vinnie’s well-researched and proven methods. You will be surprised and astounded by what you’re being fed both figuratively and physically. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald bring you another opportunity to build your very own Informed Dissent. Listen now. Find out more about Vinnie Tortorich: https://vinnietortorich.com/ Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 109 features Lee and Christine Hicks. They are the parents of Yulia Hicks who is the little 14 year old girl in NC who was denied a kidney transplant at Duke University Hospital because of her vaccine status. Yulia, a Ukrainian rescued refugee, was adopted by Lee and Christine Hicks at a time when Yulia’s condition was known. Her new parents knowingly took on this life-saving challenge and solicited a partnership with Duke University Hospital based on the trust built through community PR. For two years they walk out every step to insure Yulia would properly receive a transplanted kidney. Alas, Duke denied the final step citing vaccine status. Yulia’s kidneys are in terminal failure and the risk of the injection is too high. As Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald dive into this story you’ll learn just how deep this Mass Delusional Psychosis goes in our nation and you’ll learn how you can help Yulia. Listen and watch now to discover shore up your very own informed dissent. For more information visit yuliagrace.com or donate a givesendgo.com/kidneyforyulia Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Episode 108 of Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. In this episode Dr. Angie Farella shares her experience as a pediatrician in Texas throughout the pandemic. Hear about her challenges, her victories, and how you–and your children–might benefit from her efforts. Learn why Dr. Angie continues to shout “The Kids Are Alright!” Listen now to develop your own Informed Dissent. Find Dr. Angie Farella on all platforms with @angiefarellamd Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Steve Kirsch: Multi-millionaire tech entrepreneur, head of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation, founding member of vacsafety.org, misinformation superspreader, and appearing in the movie Died Suddenly is the guest on this episode of Informed Dissent. Steve, after becoming a victim of COVID-19 adverse effects, has made it his mission to expose the truth about the pandemic and the subsequent rollout of horrifically designed pharma solutions. Find out about his self-funded research, his million dollar challenge for debate opponents, and what you can do to join the fight. Listen and watch now to enhance your very own Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald.  This episode is sponsored in part by Firearms Training Associates Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Mark Twain said “A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.” In this episode Dr. Jeff Barke flies solo as Dr. Mark McDonald enjoys his vacation in another country. America’s Frontline Doctors is, once again, in the headlines and Dr. Simone Gold is in the cross hairs of the media headlines. Dr. Barke takes 40 minutes to get to the bottom of these claims against her and what she will do to stand up and lace up the shoelaces of truth. Take a listen and put more knowledge in your Informed Dissent Foundation. Episode 106 Find out more about Dr. Gold’s new healthcare plan at https://goldcare.com/  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 spend a half hour with one of the most outspoken people in world on the subject of unwarranted gender confusion.  Dr. Miriam Grossman is a practicing psychiatrist and author of four books. Since 2006, she has been speaking out about the capture of her profession by ideologues, leading to dangerous and experimental treatments on children and betrayal of parents. She says her profession is captured, her colleagues spineless, educators are corrupt, and children have been sacrificed. Listen up or watch now and posit more foundation for your personal Informed Dissent.  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Research-R-Us! Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend time enriching your very own Informed Dissent by spending time with co-author of The Great Berrington Declaration, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Learn all about the declaration, his research, what he knows, and how it affects you. Most importantly discover just how the number eleven and rats impact you and your children when it comes to the China virus. Informed Dissent, episode 104 – watch and listen now! 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 time with Amanda Uraine, RN along with attorneys Daniel Watkins from Watkins & Letofsky, LLP and Cornerstone Attorney Michael Hamilton. The episode’s discussion is all about a pending lawsuit from some 400+ medical professionals to be filed against corporate medical giant Kaiser Permanente. The lawsuit is another in the long line of legal challenges to alleged violations by employers nationwide fueled by government-generated fear. Find out what you need to know about this lawsuit and why it is essential material for your very own Informed Dissent. Episode 103. Listen Now! Locate Watkins & Lefofsky here: https://www.wl-llp.com/Support the Nurses and Physicians here: https://www.declaretruth.us/ Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

A new California law places even more power in the hands of bureaucrats to determine acceptable medical treatments and advice. It’s Assembly Bill 2098 authorizing the Medical Board of California to pursue professional sanctions and even license revocation against doctors who share information about COVID-19 that challenges the “scientific consensus.” Informed Dissent’s Mark McDonald and Jeff Barke have fought to reopen schools, provide early treatments for COVID-19, and help children and adults manage stress and uncertainty. Now, our two doctors are fighting for their right—and the right of all California physicians—to provide the best care possible to their patients. The doctors are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a national nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting Americans’ constitutional rights. In this episode hear what the Managing Attorney, Daniel Suhr has to say about the case, the law, and Gavin Newsom’s hair. Listen now to further your foundation of Informed Dissent. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Longtime friend, regular Informed Dissent guest, internist, and cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough, has been banned by Twitter! Dr Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald say “welcome to the club” and “what took you so long?” Listen as the three doctors discuss the big tech censorship. Find out how Dr. McCullough is having success in his fight against the Big Bit Brother as Twitter is now saying they may not ban him after all. Plus, Dr. McCullough discusses Jeff and Mark’s pending litigation against the state of California and AB 2098. Stay informed and add to your dissenting repertoire in episode 101 of Informed Dissent.  Read Dr. Peter McCullough on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/68085509-dr-peter-mccullough Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Fandango writes: “As rights and religious liberties were being stripped away in the name of public health during the COVID-19 lockdowns, a Christian worship leader knew he had to take a stand for what he believed in: sharing the gospel, no matter the cost.”  In the middle of the release of SUPERSPREADER, the movie that chronicles the rise of the #LetUsWorship movement, Sean Feucht carves out a precious few minutes to hang out with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald on this episode of Informed Dissent. Enjoy episode #100 as you gather more information for your very own Informed Dissent.  Find out more about the movie SUPERSPREADER here: https://www.superspreaderfilm.com/ 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 are happy to welcome someone who is no stranger to the microphone, Peggy Hall – The Healthy American. Like the Informed Dissent Doctors, Peggy has been busy filing a lawsuit. Her action is against Orange County in the not-so-great state of California. Thus the title of this episode, Peggy SUE!  Learn about Peggy’s current ground-breaking lawsuit which is about maintaining our political system of checks and balances of the three branches of government and keeping our rights intact, regardless of any “emergency.”  Catch the Healthy American energy and add to your very own Informed Dissent. Listen up! Find out more about Peggy Hall and The Healthy American here: https://www.thehealthyamerican.org/ Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

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