Episodios

  • Flatlining on the field of battle, Major Ed Pulido lives to tell his story

    Flatlining on the field of battle, Major Ed Pulido lives to tell his story
    Apr 6 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff interviews Major Ed Pulido, who shares a powerful journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience after a life-changing combat injury. He advocates for better veteran care, mental health support, and streamlined systems, urging practical reforms to ensure wounded service members receive the dignity, guidance, and resources they deserve upon returning home...
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  • The psychology of killing and its hidden costs

    The psychology of killing and its hidden costs
    Mar 30 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on the psychological cost of killing, the realities faced by military and law enforcement, and strategies to prevent school shootings. He also warns about the risks of cell phones in schools and their impact on safety, behavior, and emergency response systems...
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  • Inside TMJ disorders and sleep apnea with Dr. Shirazi

    Inside TMJ disorders and sleep apnea with Dr. Shirazi
    Mar 23 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark speak with Dr. David Shirazi about TMJ disorders, craniofacial pain, and sleep apnea. He explains causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including oral appliances as alternatives to CPAP, while sharing practical insights on oral health, sleep hygiene, and the impact of lifestyle choices on overall well-being...
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  • The case for striking Iran and the rise of antisemitism

    The case for striking Iran and the rise of antisemitism
    Mar 16 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark discuss Mark’s recent article supporting and explaining the justification for President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s military and government infrastructure. The article drew both support and criticism, including a shocking number of anti-Semitic attacks directed at Mark. Jeff and Mark explore the...
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  • How smartphones are reshaping childhood and attention

    How smartphones are reshaping childhood and attention
    Mar 9 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Notifications and endless scrolling reshape attention, parenting, and community life. Children trade play and conversation for screens while adults surrender focus to devices. Reclaiming presence—through limits on smartphones, turning off notifications, and prioritizing real human interaction—offers a path toward healthier minds, stronger families, and more resilient...
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  • The state of psychoanalysis today

    The state of psychoanalysis today
    Mar 2 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Evans-Puglise explores the evolving role of psychoanalysis in a rapidly changing culture, examining artificial intelligence in therapy, the enduring importance of human connection, and how psychoanalytic insight shapes modern coaching to help individuals uncover patterns, grow emotionally, and live with greater purpose...
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  • Rising country artist Macie Rae on music and inspiration

    Rising country artist Macie Rae on music and inspiration
    Feb 23 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark sit down with rising country artist Macie Rae, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter blending country, pop, and rock into a fresh California sound. She shares her musical inspirations, performances from California to Nashville, and her mission to inspire listeners through heartfelt songs and upcoming original releases this coming summer...
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  • Turning trauma into wisdom with intuitive guide Janet Reid

    Turning trauma into wisdom with intuitive guide Janet Reid
    Feb 16 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Intuitive guide Janet Reid shares how profound trauma becomes a gateway to wisdom, healing, and self-discovery. Through survival, spiritual awakening, and heartfelt service, she helps others reconnect with inner strength, trust intuition, and remember they are not broken but already whole and capable of beginning again...
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    57 m