# 436 — Dr. Mark McDonald — How Fear Rewired Society and Silenced Courage

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Published: 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00
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Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Mark McDonald to explore the cultural and psychological forces reshaping modern society. What began as a discussion about courage quickly evolves into a broader conversation about fear, masculinity, moral clarity, and the erosion of common sense in public life.

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