Truth in the Barrel

In this important episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy McGrath chats with Air Traffic Controller Jonathan Stewart about the problems facing the FAA. Are they about to come to a head? Why is the equipment so antiquated? Stewart weighs in on how bad the problems are and who is to blame!      About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers wh...

TRUTH IN THE BARREL LIVE!   On Tuesday 06.24.25 Amy and Denver took questions live on their YouTube feed and the evening did not disappoint! They fielded topics ranging from Iran, Trump’s mental state, Conspiracy theories, Ukraine and even engaged with a troll! Remember to click the link below and subscribe to our YouTube page -- and you too can participate in our next live show!      About Truth...

Devil’s Cut | The Most Corrupt President In Modern History w Matthew Dallek     On this very special Devil's Cut episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy McGrath speaks with author and historian, Matthew Dallek about the many ways Donald Trump is enriching himself while holding office as the President Of The United States. Is it somehow worse than his first term?      About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and...

This Week Unfiltered |   Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the conflict between Israel and Iran – can our self proclaimed “anti-war” president deal with this new international crisis while keeping his promise to put America first? Then, in the wake of shocking political violence and international turmoil, disinformation is once again on the rise and this time it’s coming directly from the h...

Devil’s Cut | Former Green Beret Weighs In     Amy McGrath speaks to author, podcast host and former Green Beret, Daniel Pace about our current Secretary Of Defense, National Security Issues, Donald Trump’s military debacle in Los Angeles and The President spit-balling the idea of the our service men and women marching into Mexico to take down drug cartels.   *This episode was recorded on June 9 t...

Amy McGrath weighs in on Donald Trump’s army parade that took place over the weekend and makes a few suggestions how the President can better help the United States military.   *This episode was recorded and aired on June 16, 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 i...

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 LaMonic...

  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...

THIS WEEK UNFILTERED   Today we’re hoping the safety bars are secure as we take an UNFILTERED ride on the tariff rollercoaster – can someone please pump the brakes on Trump’s economic madness? Also, we set sail on the U.S.S. Fragile Masculinity with Pete Hegseth – just why does the name Harvey Milk make him so angry? Then Putin threatens Ukraine with nuclear war. Is this just more bluster or are w...

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!   *This episode was recorded on June 2nd,2025 , and aired on...

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...

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.     *This episode was recorded on May 29 th ,2025 , and aired on June 2nd, 2025     About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political ju...

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 America great again? Also, instead of being cel...

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 16 th ,2025 , and aired on May 27 th , 2025     About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and Denv...

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 with the Boss, and Kristi Noem “supports” but c...

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? All this and more will be answered on this very sp...

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 F...

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 cur...

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 Presiden...

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 recorded on April 21, 2025 , and aired on May 06, 2...

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 then weigh in on everything from Pete Hegseth, N...

On January 27 th 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.”   01:42 Whiskey Of The Day 04:20 What Is A Mis...

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 15:41 Medals For Babies 31:35 Rapid Fire Ques...

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 Republican On Government Programs  36:3...

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  April 18, 2025 , and aired on April 21, 2025.  Abou...