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Amy McGrath and Denver Riggleman 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. www.TruthintheBarrel.com
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THIS WEEK UNFILTERED | 05.29.25 Today Amy is joined by special guest cohost, Project Seneca Press Chief and former Miss America, Mallory Hagan! Together they are taking an UNFILTERED look at the Trump administration’s war on higher education – is cracking down on international students and dumbing down the populace the secret ingredients to making …
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Devil's Cut | We Dare You To Run For Office!
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In the episode, Amy and Denver talk about their experiences running for office and make no mistake, they do not hold back! Learn about the highs, lows and the straight up ugliest parts about running for public office! It promises to be one jam packed - Sasquatch sized listen! *This episode was recorded on May 16th,2025, and aired on May 27th, 2025 …
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Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the precarious state FEMA is in as an already deadly storm season descends upon us. Also, what exactly is the GENIUS Act and why does it have broad bipartisan support in the Senate? Plus, for one woman in Georgia choice is not an option, Moody’s downgrades the United States, President Trump picks a fight wit…
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Truth in the Barrel | Devil’s Cut | GREENLAND IS NOT FOR SALE Amy and Denver talk about our complicated history with Greenland before speaking with sound designer and native Greenlander, Siri Paulsen. What does Trump want with Greenland? Don’t we already have a presence there? What do the people of Greenland think of Trump and the United States? Al…
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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. CHA…
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Devil's Cut | Mother's Day w. Dr. Marianne McGrath
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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…
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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, Al…
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Truth in the Barrel | Devil’s Cut | In Conversation With Annie Jacobsen Amy and Denver talk to Annie Jacobsen, writer or television’s Jack Ryan series and author of “Nuclear War : A Scenario” about our status regarding nuclear proliferation, Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” project and the overall likelihood of a nuclear winter. *This episode was recor…
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Truth in the Barrel | This Week Unfiltered 05.01.25 Amy is joined by Pretty/Furious Cohost/Seneca Project Communications Director and FORMER MISS AMERICA, Mallory Hagan. In honor of The Kentucky Derby, Amy takes a moment to teacus how to make a mint julep correctly before going in on the dumbest “first 100 days” in American history. Amy and Mallory…
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On January 27th 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to begin production on a missile defense system based on the design of Israel’s famous “Iron Dome.” Would the potential cost be worth it? Could something like that even work for a country as big as America? Join Amy McGrath and Denver Riggleman as they discuss this potential “boondoggle…
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Truth in the Barrel Unfiltered 04.25.25 This week Amy and Denver talk about everything from Donald Trump’s devotion to Putin – The White House spitballing the idea of offering women medals for giving birth – Signalgate 2 : The Quickening – The Pentagon’s new powder room – and much much more! 01:15 Whiskey Of The Day 04:14 The Zelensky Blame Game 15…
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Devil’s Cut | The Federal Budget Distilled
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Amy and Denver break down the ins and outs of how our federal budget works. What’s a deficit? Which political party has a better track record? What does our current proposed budget look like? And what are the deficit projections of Donald Trump’s economy? 05:25 What Is The Deficit? 09:00 Whose To Blame By The Numbers 23:00 The Fantasy Of D.O.G.E 31…
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Truth in the Barrel Small Batch Episode : Tariffs Hit Home Our own Denver Riggleman tells Amy McGrath what his own distillery has been going through since President Donald Trump’s tariff stunt. Amy points out that according to her own pocket constitution, Trump’s tariffs may not have been legal in the first place. *This episode was recorded on Apri…
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Truth in the Barrel | THIS WEEK UNFILTERED 04.17.25 This week Amy and Denver shout out Green River Whiskey (link below) before they give their reactions to the decisions that made this week so hard. The Republican’s SAVE ACT has just passed the house. What are its Handsmade Tale implications, and how is it being sold to the American people? What is…
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Devil's Cut | Nuclear Proliferation Under Donald Trump
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It’s no surprise that President Donald Trump has made the United States less safe. But the man who bankrupted his own casinos is now gambling away America’s influence around the world as even our allies do not trust that we will protect them from a nuclear attack. 00:44 Whiskey Headlines 1:20 Where Are We Now? 8:32 The Nuclear Umbrella 14:20 The Um…
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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 C…
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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, especi…
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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. Visit Hartfield …
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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 …
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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
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