Dr. William Makis is the most followed oncologist in the world on social media, with 360,000 followers (including 300,000 on Twitter/X) and 25 million monthly readers. He now offers cancer consultations internationally. To reach him directly, email [email protected]. He is a pioneer in the use of repurposed drugs for cancer treatment, including Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Fenbendazole, Melatonin, and CBD oil. He has internationally recognized expertise in radiology, oncology, immunology, PET/CT, theranostics, and targeted radionuclide therapy. Dr. Makis is the author of over 106 peer-reviewed medical publications in international journals across three continents. He is also a best-selling medical author on Substack.com, with over 1,000 medical articles at makismd.substack.com and readers in more than 160 countries. Additionally, he is an expert on COVID-19 vaccine adverse events, a pioneer in research on mRNA-induced turbo cancer, and a published researcher. Thank you to our sponsor EpicNotes.pro Co-host Sarah Green Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Outdoor enthusiast and mental health advocate Scott Tatum utilizes the outdoors for his own form of therapy and creates a platform to deliver powerful messages that bring a whole new spin to the ideas of self-care and healing. A father, nomad, hiker, explorer, and founder of @ucanoutdoors, he is a self-professed “self-care savage” and firmly believes that you can’t pour from an empty cup. When he’s not out wandering, Scott calls Dallas, Texas, home. Show sponsor EpicNotes.pro. Invest with confidence and less risk. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Dr. Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. Sponsored by EpicNotes.Pro Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Join Dr. Jeff Barke and Natalie Tucker, podcast and social media manager for Informed Dissent Media, as they dive into some of today’s most pressing topics. In this episode, they tackle the latest insights on cholesterol, the evolving conversation around vaccines, and the devastating impact of the recent LA fires. They’ll also explore the connections between COVID-19 and cancer, discuss the future of healthcare, and share their thoughts on RFK Jr.’s role in shaping the national dialogue. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion packed with expert opinions and critical analysis to help you stay informed and engaged in the issues that matter most. Tune in now! Show sponsors EpicNotes.Pro and RogersHood.com Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Carol M. Swain PHD: Born into abject poverty in rural southwest Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain, a high school dropout, went on to earn five degrees. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S.L. from Yale, she also earned early tenure at Princeton and full professorship at Vanderbilt where she was professor of political science and a professor of law. Today she is a sought-after cable news contributor, a best-selling author, a prominent national speaker, and an entrepreneur. In addition to having three Presidential appointments, Dr. Swain is a former Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation who has also served on the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the 1776 Commission. Currently, she is a Senior Fellow with the Institute for Faith and Culture. An award-winning political scientist, cited three times by the U.S. Supreme Court, she has authored or edited 12 published books including the bestseller, Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory is Burning Down the House, Countercultural Living: What Jesus Has to Say About Life, Marriage, Race, Gender, and Materialism and the Adversity of […]

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Peter Strayer is the Chief Marketing Officer of Azure Standard, America’s leading provider of healthful foods and products. A master communicator, seasoned consultant, and business strategist, Peter brings over 25 years of experience with iconic global brands and pioneering startups, offering a uniquely broad, strategic perspective across multiple industries. In his career, Peter has held influential leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Public Relations, Senior Marketing Strategist, and Business Administrator. He has partnered with renowned organizations such as Gibson Guitar, Fortune 200 titan, General Dynamics, OsteoStrong — a global biohacking leader — and Azure Standard, where he leads and shapes a talented marketing department to elevate Azure Standard’s brand impact and growth. Show Sponsors RogersHood.com (code IDM for a discount) and EpicNotes.Pro Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Greg Hammer, MD is a recently retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, wellness and mindfulness lecturer, and the author of GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals. Dr. Hammer was the Chair of the Physician Wellness Task Force for the California Society of Anesthesiologists as well as a former member of the Stanford WellMD initiative. He has been a visiting professor and lecturer on wellness at institutions worldwide and has taught the GAIN method to medical students, residents, and fellows at Stanford.  Dr. Hammer’s clinical focus has been in pediatric cardiac anesthesia and pediatric critical care medicine. His research was primarily focused on developmental pharmacology and immunology, and had an active laboratory with multiple ongoing studies in these areas. He has published widely on topics related to pharmacology and perioperative care of children undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures as well as organ transplantation. Dr. Hammer is a health enthusiast and meditator, utilizing a non-duality and mindfulness-based approach, including the GAIN method. Show sponsors RogersHood.com and EpicNotes.Pro Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Mark McAfee is a trailblazing leader in the raw dairy industry, celebrated for his decades-long contributions to public health, agriculture, and food safety. A Fresno County, California, resident, Mark is the founder and CEO of Raw Farm Dairy, the world’s largest brand of raw milk, offering a range of raw dairy products sold in over 500 stores in California and internationally. As a fifth-generation farmer, Mark has revolutionized the raw milk industry by pioneering cutting-edge food safety practices, including the Test & Hold program using BAX PCR technology to ensure pathogen-free products. With a strong educational foundation in pre-medical studies and emergency medical services, Mark served as a paramedic for 16 years, responding to over 15,000 emergency calls and earning recognition as Fresno County Paramedic of the Year in 1994. His aviation expertise includes over 2,000 flight hours as a private pilot and mission pilot for Fresno LIGA’s Flying Doctors, supporting clinics in Mexico. Mark’s dedication to raw milk advocacy led him to establish the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) in 2011, where he has trained and mentored more than 800 dairy farmers globally and certified dozens of dairies in the U.S. and Canada. His work with RAWMI has been documented […]

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Back again with Hoyt Richards, Award-winning actor/writer/filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Tortoise Entertainment. Originally from the main line area outside of Philadelphia, Hoyt was a scholar-athlete who graduated from Princeton with a BA in Economics, where he also played football.  In his early career, Hoyt worked as a fashion model for the Ford and Wilhelmina agencies and is considered to be the world’s first male supermodel. Over his fifteen-year career, Hoyt was the face of numerous campaigns for the industry’s top designers, and he appeared in over three hundred commercials.  In 2000, Hoyt moved from New York to Los Angeles where he began working as an actor and now has over forty films to his credit. Expanding his skill set to include directing, screenwriting, editing and producing, Hoyt created his own production company, Tortoise Entertainment, in 2010.  With Tortoise, Hoyt has produced two award-winning feature films. Dumbbells, a buddy comedy set in the gym, and Intersection, a psychological, romantic thriller. Hoyt is also a cult survivor. He has been speaking publicly about the dangers and the lessons learned from his experience of cultic and abusive environments for over two decades. And he assists families and individuals who have loved ones caught […]