Informed Dissent
Informed Dissent, hosted by Dr. Jeff Barke, covers the intersection of healthcare and politics, including vaccines, preventive care and wellness. The show has 50 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly health and politics show with a highly engaged, rated audience
- 310 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with 276 five-star reviews
- Weekly episodes of about an hour build a steady, repeat listener base
- Host Dr. Jeff Barke positions himself as an authority on wellness and public health
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, commentary
- Tone
- earnest, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles focus on health and public policy, though episode 'Are we witnessing the early stages of another manufactured panic?' signals a strongly partisan editorial stance on public health.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/inform… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1588306974 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/2UbOjSYq9aYT5aGcPplhzS |
| RSS feed | www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/inform… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Are we witnessing the early stages of another manufactured panic? | 2026-10-12 | 57 min |
| The patient-doctor relationship beyond a quick prescription | 2026-10-05 | 57 min |
| A blood pressure reading is the start of a conversation | 2026-09-28 | 57 min |
| Environmental safety after pesticide spraying incidents | 2026-09-21 | 57 min |
| Building resilience through mobility training and focus | 2026-09-14 | 57 min |
| Government guidance and healthcare, critical thinking | 2026-09-07 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About Informed Dissent
Informed Dissent is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Jeff Barke, published through America Out Loud Network. Its 50 episodes cover healthcare and politics, with topics ranging from preventive care and wellness to vaccine policy and critical thinking about government guidance. Episodes typically run about 57 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The show's website describes Dr. Barke as widely known as America's Real Doctor and presents the podcast as a source of credible information about health and alternative methods to keep body and mind healthy. The Apple Podcasts listing has 310 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, and the show has been listed since September 2021.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over. No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, suited to wellness and health-product brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Informed Dissent can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Informed Dissent
How much does Informed Dissent charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. The rate is an estimate from public signals, not a published price.
What is Informed Dissent about?
Informed Dissent is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Jeff Barke covering healthcare, wellness and the politics around public health, including vaccines and preventive care.
How do I contact Informed Dissent about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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