In this episode of Informed Dissent we explore the health benefits of humor and the dangers of big tech suppressing laughter on a global scale. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend 27 minutes with Kyle Mann, Editor in Chief of the Babylon Bee, discussing the banning of The Bee from Twitter after the satirical  internet news site  named the United States Assistant Secretary of Health, Rachel Levine, Man of the Year in their publication. Why is this global suppression of humor bad for your health? Find out now by listening and forming your very own Informed Dissent. You can also connect with the Babylon Bee here: https://babylonbee.com/ Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

This week’s Informed Dissent is a look behind the scenes as Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald turn the microphones inward to reveal some of the interesting people behind the scenes. You’ll meet Doc & Beth Maranville who own The Show Must Go On! and are the producers of Informed Dissent. Because they’ve been with Informed Dissent from the beginning we wanted to learn their perspective on our current situation and answer any questions they might have of Dr. Jeff or Dr. Mark. Find out what’s next in this fight and more insight into why the doctors do what they do. Let’s get personal with Informed Dissent. 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 38 minutes with Pastor Rob McCoy from Godspeak Church in Thousand Oaks, CA. Pastor Rob share’s his journey in resisting tyranny in California, his reasoning  for why pastors should be discussing politics with their members, his view on pastoral abuse of Romans 13, and why any of this even matters. Listen now for this incredibly enlightening interview to continue building your personal Informed Dissent.   Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Listen now to Informed Dissent and learn what you don’t know about the inner-mind of first responders. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend 35 minutes with The Tactical Chaplain, Matt Domyancic. Matt has an incredibly diverse and extensive resume. He is a former cop, SWAT officer, and academy instructor. He has a wide background of training academically with several master’s degrees in forensics, sports psychology, and theology. He has an amazingly diverse and interesting intersection of interest that includes yoga, meditation, stress management, and float chambers. He’s into fitness, strength, health, fighting, marksmanship, law enforcement but he’s also very interested in maintaining a balance with the inner and outer world. He has a non-profit with a mission to attend to the mental health needs of first responders. Informed Dissent, episode #73. Find Matt @ tacticalchaplain.com Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Tyler Lee is running for election to the United States Congress. He’s a red-blooded, Bible-believing, patriotic American running in one of the bluest districts in North Carolina. On February 23rd he was moved to support the People’s Convoy…and not just in words but in action. He paused his campaign and joined the trek across the country! He’s now in DC circling the Beltway with America’s finest haulers. He also has the distinction of being the only politician to take the plunge and support with the all-in effort. Hear about his experience and unique perspective on the country and the significance of The People’s Convoy in America. Another opportunity to shape your very own Informed Dissent. Find Tyler Lee at https://votetylerlee.com/ and on Facebook at Tyler Lee for Congress. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

After traveling across the country, starting in California, The People’s Convoy is now circling Washington DC’s Beltway. The organizers have a first meeting with Senators Johnson and Cruz tomorrow (March 8th). Seemed like a good time to connect with the truckers to find out what’s going on. Lee and Lisa Schmitt joined the Peoples Convoy in New Mexico on what was going to be just one day of support. A week later, they’re circling DC, along with thousands of other truckers and supporters, with the intention of getting the United States Government to lift the state of emergency and all the mandates that go with it. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald take the route of inspiration on this episode of Informed Dissent. Listen Now! BTW: Follow Lee and Lisa on Facebook: Trucking Across America with the Schmitts@TAAWTS Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Lara Logan – Nobody owns me & nobody ever will.  The world is watching! If you don’t know, Lara Logan is an award winning South African television and radio journalist and war correspondent. She was a correspondent for CBS News between 2002 and 2018. In 2019, In January 2020, she joined Fox Nation. In November 2021, after making editorial comments about Anthony Fauci and his involvement in the world pandemic, she disappeared from Fox and all media. She has a unique perspective on world politics and underlying agendas. Recently she announced her departure from Facebook and Instagram over the exploitation of children. Listen now as Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend 49 minutes with Lara Logan and help you shape your very own Informed Dissent.  You will find Lara Logan on GETTR: https://www.gettr.com/user/laralogan Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

John Waters is an Irish columnist and author. He started his career with the music and politics magazine, Hot Press. He also wrote for the Sunday Tribune newspaper. He later edited the social magazine In Dublin, and the investigative and current affairs magazine Magill. He is best known for his work with The Irish Times. John has authored numerous books with the latest being Give us Back the Bad Roads published in 2019.  Few are more qualified to talk about Irelands real response to the crisis gripping our world. Find out the differences and similarities between Ireland and the United States and what you can learn from it as a citizen of the United States and the world. Listen now as Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald go international with your Informed Dissent. Find out more and/or follow John Waters:https://substack.com/profile/17363364-john-watershttps://twitter.com/watersunchained?lang=enhttps://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2020/04/freedom-isnt-just-another-word Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Informed Dissent episode #68. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald want to introduce you to 9-year-old Ethan Fisher. Ethan is setting an example of what it means to step out and take a stand. Find out what Ethan has done in the fight against tyrannical government overreach and how you can learn from it and be inspired by it. Take a listen and gather more courage for your very own Informed Dissent. 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 Jason and Renee Hedges. They are the founders of Ohio Stands Up. This is a non-profit that funds legal actions against government overreach. Important takeaways include the amazing success of the effort and the fact that it is a husband and wife who decided to do something. Explore more information and continue to develop your very own Informed Dissent. Listen now.  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

The Intersection of Healthcare and Politics – That’s Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. On episode #66 Dr. Jeff Barke takes time to talk liberty, fighting tyrannical government overreach, and the tide that is beginning to take a turn for the better. Listen now to find out how one law firm in Ohio is making a big difference on a national level. Warner Mendenhall from Mendenhall Law Group is our guest on Informed Dissent.  Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

Informed Dissent is the Intersection of Healthcare and Politics. On this episode, Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend more time with attorney Nicole Pearson (https://fltjllp.com/) discussing the ongoing fight for freedom in our country. Find out the passionate and practical ways in which you can activate your inner activist. Listen now and continue to grow your very own Informed Dissent. 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 freedom fighting attorney Nicole Pearson on this episode of Informed Dissent. Find out why and how Nicole is pursuing facts, law, truth, and justice in the defense of our children (and adults. What better program could have been recorded on Ronald Reagan’s 110th Birthday (2/6) and just days after the California Governor maskless and mandateless at the NFL playoff game. Listen now to gather more data points for your very own Informed Dissent. Warning: Rants will happen. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia

The intersection of healthcare and politics. That’s Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. On this episode we all get a much needed endorphin infusion from 28 minutes with fellow patriot Jared Schmeck. You may not know his name but you absolutely know his action. He was the dad who got through to the White House on Christmas Eve to wish First Lady and President Brandon a Merry Christmas….and to offer the encouragement to both with a well-placed “Let’s Go Brandon.” Take a listen and be encouraged in your very own Informed Dissent. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia