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Truth in the Barrel Unfiltered Episode: April 6, 2025

Welcome to Truth in the Barrel unfiltered!  Each week hosts Amy McGrath and Denver Riggleman select stories from the news to shine a spotlight on and discuss with wisdom, wit, (and a bit of whiskey).

On this week’s episode Amy and Denver talk about the Right’s animosity toward due process, especially when it comes to deportations, the continued fallout from SignalGate, the insanity of Laura Loomer which can only be outdone by the insanity of taking advice from Laura Loomer, Texas Congressman Keith Self’s attempt to make Joseph Goebbels great again, and the pain that will come from President Trump’s wildly unpopular new tariffs.

But here at Truth in the Barrel we know it can’t be all doom and gloom, so the episode ends with Amy and Denver saying cheers to some of the small victories of the week.

01:44 Due Process
08:58 Andry Hernandez
14:36 Signalgate
23:15 Laura Loomer
29:30 Paging Mr. Goebbels
36:10 Why Tariffs Are Gonna Hurt
40:33 Cheers To Small Victories

*This episode was recorded on April 4, 2025, and aired on April 6, 2025.

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

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Welcome To Truth In The Barrel! 

In this their very first episode, Amy and Denver broadcast live from the Hartfield & Company Distillery in Bourbon County, Kentucky. All manner of subjects come up from D.O.G.E, Veterans Rights, Matters of National Security and more! Come listen in on our audio exclusive debut of Truth In The Barrel. 

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Pete Hegseth, Mike Watlz, Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance...and an Atlantic reporter? Lt. Col. Amy McGrath and Former Congressman Denver Riggleman break down why this is SUPER problematic.

About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America. Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

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Amy McGrath and Denver Riggleman's new podcast/YouTube show, Truth In The Barrel begins this April! Subscribe now and join the new Whiskey Rebellion!

*featuring "All You Fascists Bound To Lose" by Woody Guthrie  

Truth In The Barrel UNFILTERED 04.10.25

Amy and Denver give their unfiltered takes on Trump’s tariff retreat. How does this affect farmers and agriculture long term? Can the world financial market trust us again? Later, they discuss President Trump’s weaponization of the FBI for the sole purpose of revenge as he has demanded an investigation into Chris Krubs and Miles Taylor. Last but not least, there are rumblings the United States may be pulling our troops out of Europe. 

00:00 Buffalo Trace 

02:00 Trump Tariffs v. Farming and Agriculture

16:03 To Those Who Believe Trump Is “Trying” 

19:23 Bailouts? 

26:48 Retribution : Taylor and Krebs  

36:30 Are We Pulling Our Troops? 

*This episode was recorded on March 27, 2025, and aired on March 31, 2025. 

About Truth in the Barrel: 

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America. 

Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. 

Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun. 

Visit Our Website: 

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

Spotify: 

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Apple Podcasts: 

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Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok:

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Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the damage President Trump’s tariffs are doing to U.S manufacturers – can the administration spin the loss of8,000 manufacturing jobs in just one month as a victory for the American worker? Then it’s indictment time! Seeing as how Trump forcibly impedes and interferes with federal law enforcement every day, it must’ve been shocking for Congresswoman LaMonica McIver to learn that she’s the one being indicted. Does her NOT being a white male maybe have something to do with it? Also, Trump once again proves that he’s not the “sharpest bulb” by delivering a divisive campaign speech to a military audience. Why aren’t we hearing any pushback from senior leadership in the military? Plus, the Chinese military is practicing blockades of Taiwan while RFK Jr. is firing vaccine experts and abandoning patients.

 *This episode was recorded and aired 06.12.25

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

Visit Our Website:

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329

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@TruthintheBarrel

Amy and Denver did a live YouTube Q&A on their YouTube channel to talk about Donald Trump’s deployment of Marines and The National Guard into Los Angeles. Is it illegal? What happens next? What can we do about it?

*This episode was recorded live on 06.10.25

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

 Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

 Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

Visit Our Website:

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329

Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok:

@TruthintheBarrel

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Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED flight in Donald Trump’s brand new “free” plane, welcoming refugees to America (so long as they’re white), and learning how MAGA define “winning”. Plus, we’ll dive into some refreshing sewage with RFK Jr before joining Judge Jeanine at her new job!

* The audio quality varies due to a sketchy overseas connection.  

CHAPTERS: 

 03:40 Whiskey Minute

07:40 Trump Farce One

17:36 It's The White Thing To Do

29:40 Winning By Whining 

42:00 Quick Shots

47:44 Cheers To Pete Rose?

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

Visit Our Website:

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329

Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok:

@TruthintheBarrel

Truth in the Barrel | Devil’s Cut | Mother’s Day Edition w Dr. Marianne McGrath

On this very special episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy and Denver are joined by Dr. Marianne McGrath to talk about unqualified our President, Donald J. Trump and anti-vax huckster, Robert Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. Dr. McGrath discusses cuts to the Health and Human Services Dept, and the current culture of fear masked as defiance. Dr. McGrath also talks about being Amy’s mom.

*This episode was recorded on May 5th,2025, and aired on May 13th, 2025

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

Visit Our Website:

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329

Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok:

@TruthintheBarrel

Wild Turkey Whiskey:

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Silverback Distillery VA:

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This Week Unfiltered 05.08.25

Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the plans Donald Trump has for our military – will having more parades and fewer generals keep us safe in this dangerous world?

 Also, can the administration truly make America healthy again by cutting $880 billion from Medicaid?

 Plus, there’s trouble in the skies over Newark, Alcatraz is poised to return, and the President “doesn’t know” if he needs to follow the constitution.

 This is TRUTH IN THE BARREL – a different kind of whiskey rebellion.

 *This episode was recorded on May 8th,2025, and aired on May 8th, 2025

About Truth in the Barrel:

Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.

 Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon.

 Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun.

 Visit Our Website:

www.TruthintheBarrel.com

 Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel

 Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f

 Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329

 Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok:

@TruthintheBarrel