Best Informed California Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Decent vs indecent: The response to Charlie Kirk’s death 57:05

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Public reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk exposes a stark divide between decency and indecency. Some Americans shockingly cheer or mock the violent death of a husband and father, revealing a darker side of society. Jeff and Mark reflect on how this tragedy may unite decent peop…

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Are SSRIs contributing to mass shootings in America? 58:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Mark explores the argument that SSRIs are contributing to mass shootings in America. Does Prozac cause someone to commit murder? Mark challenges that position, suggesting that blaming drugs is not the answer and is not correct. There are far more obvious causes, and we are not addressing …

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has jumped the shark 57:47

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The American Academy of Pediatrics faces criticism for pushing strict vaccine mandates and rejecting exemptions, raising questions of political and corporate influence. Dr. Barke outlines ten reasons the organization has lost credibility and ten ways traditional health insurance harms car…

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The Heritage Foundation and MAHA 58:02

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The MAHA movement accelerates as RFK Jr. takes charge as Health and Human Services Secretary, determined to reform America’s broken food and medicine systems. Supported by Dr. Jay Richards and the Heritage Foundation, his mission balances urgency with strategy, aiming to outpace entrenche…

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Men are good, restore the patriarchy 57:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – We explore the tension between modern egalitarian ideals and traditional gender structures. The focus highlights men’s roles in protection, labor, and stability, while questioning whether cultural narratives reflect reality. We challenge you to consider how debates over masculinity, famil…

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Dr. Kelly Victory on her journey from vaccines to dissent

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Kelly Victory, MD, shifts from vaccine advocate to outspoken skeptic, challenging the medical establishment with over 30 years of clinical expertise. Known for co-hosting with Dr. Drew Pinsky on KABC radio, she shares her journey of questioning lockdowns and vaccines while leading eme…

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From mom to advocate: Fighting for parental rights

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – I am a wife, mother of four, and passionate parental rights advocate. My journey begins in 2016, challenging harmful education policies and standing for curriculum transparency. After winning a school board seat, I face fierce opposition yet remain steadfast, empowering families, revitali…

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Brooke Forsythe: Changing mental health, one story at a time 57:09

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Born and raised in Montana, I am a nurse, mindset coach, and now a first-time author. My passion is helping others break the silence around mental health by sharing my personal journey. Through my story, I hope to inspire others to seek support, communicate openly, and understand that the…

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California bills strip parents of their rights

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – California lawmakers push dangerous bills stripping parents of their rights, enabling forced abortions, transgender medical procedures, and loss of school choice. I expose how AB 495, AB 1087, and AB 84 threaten our children’s safety and freedom, and why we must act now to stop the state …

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You went to Lebanon? 57:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – I share my experience traveling through Lebanon and Kurdistan, challenging common misconceptions about safety and culture in the Middle East. What I discover is a deep sense of community, faith, and family—values often lost in American society. Join me as I explore what makes these region…

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Selective persecution: Dr Simone Gold and John Strand 57:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Simone Gold and John Strand, both arrested for peacefully entering the US Capitol on January 6, share their experiences of selective prosecution and time in federal prison. Now free, they reveal how they secured their release and continue advocating for government accountability and j…

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Will Witt, man on the street turned farmer 58:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Former PragerU’s “Man on the Street” Will Witt builds a food collective. A Colorado native, he recounts his journey from atheist to born-again Christian, shares his experience of relocating from Los Angeles to Florida, and explains how he grew tired of politics and discovered his passion …

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Clean, healthy food shipped near you

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Discover how Azure Standard empowers Americans to access fresh, premium minimally processed fruits, vegetables, and meats. With founder David Stelzer’s expertise, every product—from pantry staples to household items—is rigorously vetted for purity and nutrition. Skip confusing labels and …

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All risk and no benefit, explains Dr. Ryan Cole 58:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – “All Risk—No Benefit.” Dr. Ryan Cole discusses the role of vaccine boosters, nicotine as an anxiolytic, and his own form of personal therapy—working with wood.By Informed Dissent

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Let’s be critical thinkers 57:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A casualty of the global shutdown for two years from 2020 to 2022 was critical thinking, a necessary skill to protect both individuals and society from propaganda and loss of essential freedoms. Children today often do not receive critical thinking skills training in most schools...…

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Chlorine and clay: Alternative remedies to common ailments

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Kerri Rivera escaped the United States to practice holistic health in Mexico, where government oversight does not interfere with the treatment of patients with alternative remedies or non-traditional medicine. She explains the history and current applications of chlorine dioxide, bentonit…

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Chiropractic truths and medical myths 57:02

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Billy DeMoss revolutionizes chiropractic by integrating movement, sleep, diet, and mindset into holistic care, while Dr. Jeff Barke challenges statin-centric cardiovascular treatment, advocating safer, more effective strategies for heart health. Their combined insights empower readers…

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Healthy nasal rinse and dangerous medicine 58:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Discover how non-systemic sodium hypochlorite nasal irrigations like Snoot Spray can clear congestion from sinusitis, colds, allergies, or flu while exploring the historical origins and mechanisms of this remedy. Plus, delve into a critical examination of modern psychiatry as experts deba…

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Why are the vaccines still on the market? … Dr. Peter McCullough 57:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Dr. Peter McCullough returns to Informed Dissent for an encore interview to update listeners on the latest research on the effects of experimental mRNA products, methods to detoxify the body from spike proteins, and the real reason why the CDC is still recommending failed vaccines to both…

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Save the children by abolishing the Department of Education 58:00

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – We champion a bold plan to abolish the Department of Education, returning control to parents and local communities. We highlight plunging NAEP scores and argue that federal intervention fails our children. We expose a crisis of economic impotency among men and insist that restoring male p…

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Hospital hostage help 57:05

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Laura Bartlett’s Hospital Hostage Help (888-219-3637) hotline provides immediate support and guidance, empowering patients to safeguard their medical autonomy. Paired with a free Current Caregivers and Consent document, this service ensures informed consent is honored and coercive hospita…

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Unvaccinated kids are thriving

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – RFJ Jr., the newly appointed Health and Human Services Director, has long questioned vaccine safety and efficacy. With FDA oversight now in his hands, vaccine mandates may vanish. Citizen educator Larry Cook challenges the necessity of childhood immunizations and shares extensive resource…

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Reviving traditional dairy: The raw truth 57:23

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Discover the health benefits of raw milk and learn how to return to its nutrient‑rich roots with expert insights from raw dairy pioneer Mark McAfee. Explore his pioneering food safety innovations, grassroots advocacy, and vision for clean, pasture‑raised milk. A compelling journey into re…

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Female predators and free health hacks 57:10

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Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Domestic violence is now dominated by women — something media are loathe to report, as acknowledging that women frequently victimize men in intimate relationships runs counter to the toxic masculinity narrative that has become so popular today. What is less well known is the degree of sex…

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Episode #201 with Dr. William Makis

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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] is a pioneer in the use of repurposed drugs for cancer treatment, including Ive…

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Episode #200 with Scott Tatum

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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 believ…

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Episode #199 with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh

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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 Pe…

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Episode #198 with Dr. Jeff Barke and Natalie Tucker

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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 connection…

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Episode #197 Carol Swain

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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 politi…

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Episode #196 with Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke – last one for 2024!

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We are grateful for your continued support of the Informed Dissent Media Podcast. Your engagement, curiosity, and commitment to seeking truth inspire every episode we create. Together, we’re building a community that values critical thinking and informed conversations. Here’s to more thought-provoking discussions ahead in 2025!Looking for a cleanse…

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Episode #195 with Pete Strayer

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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 …

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Episode #194 with Dr. Greg Hammer

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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 …

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Episode #193 with Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm Dairy

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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 C…

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Episode #192 with Richard Ehrlich, EpicNotes.Pro Investing

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New Sponsor Alert! We've got a very special guest on this episode who also happens to be, one of our most important sponsors of Informed Dissent. Welcome to the show, Richard Ehrlich, of EpicNotes.ProRichard Ehrlich specializes in delivering tailored financial strategies focused on investment income planning and capital preservation. As a Certified…

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Pete Wilson's Final Thoughts: Challenges and Reform in California 12:51

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In the final installment of the four-part series on "The Fourscore Project," former California Governor Pete Wilson shares his candid views on the current state of public employee unions, the decline of California's educational standards, and the broader implications of these issues for the state's future. Wilson discusses the impact of the Janus d…

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Regaining California's Competitive Edge: Insights from Pete Wilson 27:32

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In the third installment of "The Fourscore Project," former California Governor Pete Wilson shares his candid thoughts on the current challenges facing California, including the state's population decline, the consequences of being a one-party state, and the critical importance of education reform. Wilson reflects on his time in office, discussing …

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Political Leadership in a Divided Nation: Pete Wilson's Perspective 12:51

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In the second part of the series featuring former California Governor Pete Wilson, this episode of "The Fourscore Project" delves into the essential values that have guided Wilson throughout his career in public service. Roger Clark and Governor Wilson discuss the critical role of honesty in politics, the decision-making process in leadership, and …

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Ronald Reagan’s Wit, Wisdom, and Resolve: A Conversation with Pete Wilson 23:44

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In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark begins an in-depth conversation with former California Governor Pete Wilson, exploring his storied career and the key lessons he learned from his close association with President Ronald Reagan. Governor Wilson reflects on his experiences serving alongside Reagan, both during Reagan's time as G…

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Episode #191 Hoyt Richards

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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…

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Episode #190 Samantha and Dylan Dreiling, Founders of Supershroom soda by Ananda Elixirs

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Welcome back! On this episode, Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald dive into mushrooms! Interviewing the Founders of Ananda Elixirs, Samantha and Dylan Dreiling. Born from a love for natural wellness, Ananda Elixirs started in a small kitchen where Sammi and Dylan combined their passion for mushrooms and botanicals. What began as a simple experime…

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Episode #189 with your hosts, Jeff Barke and Mark McDonald

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In this thought-provoking episode of Informed Dissent, Jeff and Mark delve into the psychological and cultural dynamics that have shaped the ongoing debates around mask-wearing and pandemic responses. They explore how fear-driven behaviors and social pressures have led to a stark divide between those who have moved past the pandemic's grip and thos…

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Episode #188 with your hosts, Jeff Barke and Mark McDonald

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In this episode of Informed Dissent, hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the essentials of holistic health, sharing their personal wellness routines and actionable tips for achieving optimal well-being. From the importance of sunlight and breathwork to the benefits of gratitude and the joy of owning a pet, they explore a range of practices that foster bo…

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Episode #187 with Mark Bua

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In this episode, hosts Mark and Jeff dive deep into the complexities of social media safety and the risks associated with online sharing. Joined by expert Mark Bua, they discuss the troubling trend of personal information exposure and its implications for individuals in today’s digital landscape. From the dangers of oversharing to the psychological…

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Episode #186 with Dr. John E. Lewis

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In this episode, hosts Mark and Jeff dive deep into the world of nutrition with Dr. John Lewis, a former academic turned dietary supplement entrepreneur. Dr. Lewis shares groundbreaking insights on the health benefits of polysaccharides derived from aloe vera and rice bran, discussing their potential to enhance cognitive function and overall wellne…

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The Celebration Parallax: Jeremy Carl on America's Immigration Debate and Future 25:12

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In the final part of this three-part series on "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark wraps up his compelling discussion with Jeremy Carl, a fellow at the Claremont Institute, focusing on the immigration crisis in the United States. The episode dives into the concept of the "celebration parallax," a term coined to describe the polarized perceptions o…

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Social Trust and Demographic Change: Risks of Unchecked Immigration with Jeremy Carl 31:52

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In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark continues his in-depth discussion with Jeremy Carl, a fellow at the Claremont Institute, on the ongoing immigration crisis in the United States. Building on their previous conversation, Carl delves into the societal and institutional risks posed by uncontrolled immigration, comparing the curre…

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The Immigration Crisis and Jeremy Carl on the Future of America's Immigration Policy 34:40

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In this episode of "The Fourscore and Seven Project," Roger Clark interviews Jeremy Carl, a fellow at the Claremont Institute and author of "The Unprotected Class," to discuss the contentious and highly politicized issue of immigration in the United States. The conversation begins with a comparison between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and t…

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Episode #185 with Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm

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In this engaging episode of Informed Dissent, hosts Mark and Jeff sit down with Mark McAfee, co-founder of Raw Farm, to explore the transformative power of raw milk and its impact on health. Drawing from his background as a paramedic and his deep commitment to ethical farming, McAfee discusses the stark contrasts between conventional dairy practice…

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Can America Witness a Historical Political Shift in 2024? A Conversation with Dan Schnur 46:23

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In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark continues his in-depth discussion with Professor Dan Schnur, focusing on the potential for a historic political realignment in the United States during the 2024 elections. Schnur, a seasoned political communications expert, examines the possibility of such a realignment, comparing it to previo…

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Dan Schnur on the Changing Landscape of Political Leadership in the Social Media Age 41:05

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In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark continues his conversation with Professor Dan Schnur, a renowned expert in political communications and leadership. The discussion delves into the challenges of modern leadership in an increasingly fragmented society, where the ability to reach and unite a diverse audience is more difficult th…