Truth in the Barrel

Truth in the Barrel

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

Episodes

June 12, 2025 50 mins

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 e...

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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?

 

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June 6, 2025 45 mins

THIS WEEK UNFILTERED

 

Today we’re hoping the safety bars are secure as we take

an UNFILTERED ride on the tariff rollercoaster – can someone

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Ukraine just pulled off one of the most devasting attacks in the history of modern warfare. Our own Denver Riggleman just happens to be on the front line. Learn what Ukraine thinks of America since Trump’s embarrassing meeting with Zelinsky, what is the future of drone warfare, what is the Babushka intelligence network and so much more!

On this week’s Devil’s Cut episode, Amy and Denver have an incredible conversation with a Former White House Fellow that also happens to be the very first female Thunderbird Pilot Ret. Col. Nicole Malachowski. The interview covers everything from her incredible career to her thoughts on Trump’s D.E.I policies, Pete Hegseth and the scrubbing of her own military achievements from Government websites.

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On this very special bonus episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy is joined by none other than her mom, Dr. Marianne McGrath, to discuss the HHS decision to no longer recommend the Covid vaccine for “healthy children” or pregnant women. 

 

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May 29, 2025 45 mins

THIS WEEK UNFILTERED | 05.29.25

 

Today Amy is joined by special guest cohost, Project Seneca Press Chief and former Miss Amer...

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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!

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May 22, 2025 52 mins

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...

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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...

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May 15, 2025 53 mins

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!

 

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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 Presiden...

May 8, 2025 46 mins

This Week Unfiltered 05.08.25

 

Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the plans Donald Trump has for our military – will ha...

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 ...

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May 1, 2025 49 mins

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 ...

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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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April 25, 2025 51 mins

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 birt...

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 

31:45 A Republica...

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April 21, 2025 9 mins

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’...

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April 17, 2025 48 mins

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 the latest on the El Salvador situation? Since when is t...

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