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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.com – www.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.

Here we go again! Episode #146 of Informed Dissent with your hosts Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke! This week we hear from Dr. Lucas Klein. He is a Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Forensic Expert, and Executive Consultant. His philosophy states, “I believe people need to feel safe enough to venture forward in life in a way where they can do things that help them move past old ways of being that have been the cause of so much pain. That requisite safety is known through a relationship with someone else, or is torn down by the same. Relationships are the organizers of the mind, which is why we are so moved and affected by the so called past. Our pasts are of course playing out in real time between ourselves and others as we demonstrate to and with others how we have been shaped by being and time. Our unconscious organizing principles that were fashioned to help us understand emotional experience were learned in early development in order to protect us from disconnection, and symptoms and problems are often a reflection of unconscious efforts to feel cohesive as a self and to remain connected to loved ones.” To learn more about […]
Welcome back to another great episode of Informed Dissent with your hosts Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke! This week we hear a story about a father, Scott Schara, seeking medical murder for his daughter, Grace Schara, a 90- year old girl with Down syndrome. Scott is on a mission to spotlight the crimes of the American medical system. He has shared his insights, research, and personal story through hundreds of television, radio, and podcast appearances, and also hosts his own show, “Deprogramming With Grace’s Dad,” which can be found on Rumble and on all major podcast platforms. His work and story have been chronicled in a chapter of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller Rise of the Fourth Reich by Steve Deace and David Horowitz (Post Hill Press, 2023), and his writing has also appeared in Assault on the Image of God by David Fiorazo (Bowker, 2023). His landmark lawsuit in the murder of his daughter, Scott Schara v. Ascension Health et al., is underway in Wisconsin Circuit Court, and will seek justice soon. For more information you can visit https://www.graceschara.com. To support the cause, visit https://www.givesendgo.com/theskysthelimit. For more about the show, visit https://linktr.ee/informeddissentmedia Email us directly at [email protected] […]
Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald coming back with an exciting episode to kick off the 2024 new year! It’s the relaunch of Informed Dissent. We have some great things planned. If you’re interested in participating and helping us, sponsorship or otherwise, please reach out to us. We’ve got a program in place for sponsorship, and we’re looking forward to growing this podcast platform, bringing on some wonderful guests. And partnering with you all our listeners in 2024. Know someone we should interview? Have a sponsor referral in mind? Send us an email: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Jeff Barke here: https://linktr.ee/rxforliberty Connect with Dr. Mark McDonald here: https://linktr.ee/dissidentmd Support the show & follow us on social: https://linktr.ee/informeddissentmedia 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 40 minutes with Riley Gaines. 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 the #1 Natural Heart Health Doctor. Dr. Jack Wolfson on this episode of Informed Dissent. Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
@ConceptualJames is Informed Dissent’s 141st episode with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. James Lindsay is the author of six books and a thought leader in the American conversations about Critical Race Theory, LBGTQ, identity politics, free speech and other highly debated issues. James has a background in mathematics and a Ph.D. in philosophy. The issue is not the issue is the launch of this discussion on 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
Formerly a conservative in Hollywood, Mel K began to figure things out years ago. Writer by trade, she launched into the podcast field when she figured out that people must know what’s going on and, more importantly, know what to do. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend 52 minutes with Mel K of the Mel K Show. Learn all about the world as you don’t know it. Episode 140 is ready for the furthering of your Informed Dissent. Listen now. 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
What happens when circumstances point to facts that change your mind and, eventually, plot a new course in your life? Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke take a journey through life-changing events of Dr. Drew Pinsky, arguably one of the most recognized media doctors in the world. In practice, Dr. Pinsky is an internist and medicine addiction specialist. In the media, his first big impact show was the nationally distributed MTV and radio show with Adam Carolla called Love Line. He has also hosted Dr. Drew On Call on HLN, Lifechangers on The C.W., Celebrity Rehab on VH1, Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew, Celebrity Rehab Sober House. He currently hosts several podcasts, including The Dr. Drew Podcast, This Life with Dr. Drew, Dr. Drew after Dark, and the Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla. One of the most interesting conversations in the recent past, listen in for Dr. Drew’s transformation into an Informed Dissident. Episode 139, Woke Not Woke – A Doctor’s Journey, is ready for you now. 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 […]
Episode 138 with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald. Listen in to hear a lively dialogue concerning the current American obsession with gender bending and reassignment. Now some laws (you guessed it-California) suggest determining sex should be left to a much later time than birth. Why rush it!? Listen now to further cultivate your 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
The sentencing of John Strand. A man who felt he was standing up for our country. A man who left his acting and modeling career to join a team of doctors speaking the truth to America. A man caught up in a politically charged battle between team good and team evil. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald spend time with John Strand talking about his case, his future, and the future of America. Episode 137 of Informed Dissent is one worth sharing with others. It is a story ALL AMERICANS need to hear. Take a listen and bolster your very own 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 Find out more about FTA 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 Yvette Benarroch with Moms for Liberty. Moms for Liberty has gained significant recognition for its dedication to parental rights and educational freedom. Moms for Liberty strives to empower parents to become advocates for their children’s education and well-being. They believe that parents should have the ultimate say in their child’s education, and they advocate to protect parental rights, promote school choice, and ensure that children receive a quality education that aligns with their values. Yvette is also running for public office in Florida and states that we have a cadaver in the White House. Spend 26 minutes reinforcing your 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
Hear all things Bobby Kennedy Jr on this episode of Informed Dissent. Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald welcome Mary Holland, formerly of Children’s Health Defense and now working on the Bobby Kennedy for President campaign, to Informed Dissent. Children’s Health Defense (CHD) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for children’s health and safety. CHD focuses on raising awareness about potential risks associated with vaccines, chemicals, and other environmental factors that may impact children’s health. If you don’t know, Bobby Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental lawyer, author, and activist. He is the son of former U.S. Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy. Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s commitment to environmental causes and his efforts to protect natural resources have made him a respected figure in the realm of environmental activism. 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
Episode 134 of Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald is ready for you to listen. On this episode, Dr. Barke and Dr. McDonald discuss a wide variety of topics including vaccinations, transgenderism, government water, government schools, mean people, taxation, personal appearances, cruising with Dennis Prager, and Cigars. It’s a wide variety of topics and dialogue which further cement the idea that ten wrongs do not make it right. Time to fuel up your very own 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
As the 2024 presidential election campaigns are swinging into full gear, Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald discuss the future of healthcare at the hands of the various candidates like Bobby Kennedy, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Larry Elder, and others. The good doctors also discuss future pandemics, vaccines, cigars, whiskey, AI and more. The 133rd episode of Informed Dissent is ready for you. 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 Find out more about FTA Support the show For more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia