Stay ConnectedAmy McGrath is a veteran, mom, and educator with an interest in policy and a taste for whiskey. She loves Kentucky, and she loves the United States of America. Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. Join Truth in the Barrel for weekly deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and the occasional dose of live fun.
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Amy speaks to author Tia Levings about how she survived and ultimately escaped what she calls, “church sanctioned domestic abuse." Ms. Levings also goes into great detail about the radical beliefs of SECDEF Pete Hegseth and why his world view makes him dangerous.
Read Tia Levings’ Books : http://www.tialevings.com
About Truth in the Barrel: Amy McGrath is a veteran, mom, and educator with an interest in policy and a taste for whiskey. She loves Kentucky, and she loves the United States of America. Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. Join Truth in the Barrel for weekly deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and the occasional dose of live fun.
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Amy welcomes infamous whistleblower and dear friend of the show, Miles Taylor back to the program to discuss how America is the smallest and most friendless it has been in our 250th years because of Donald Trump and his SEC DEF Pete Hegseth. Also, what is “Quantum Supremacy” and why should be care? All this and more on a very urgent episode of Truth In The Barrel Unfiltered!
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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.
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Amy catches up with Kristina Knickerbocker, a United States Air Force veteran running to unseat the Republican incumbent in Ohio’s 10th district. What makes a young mother of two wake up one day and decide she is going to throw her hat in the ring and campaign for an office that has been held by her opponent for thirteen years? The answer is truly inspiring.
Where you can help Kristina Knickerbocker’s campaign :
https://kristinaknickerbocker.com/
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.
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This week Amy is joined by creator-journalist, Aaron Parnas to talk about the state of Iran, the Trump Family’s blatant war profiteering, and how it was that Aaron Parnas became one of the most recognized independent journalists of this era.
About Truth in the Barrel: Amy McGrath is a veteran, mom, and educator with an interest in policy and a taste for whiskey. She loves Kentucky, and she loves the United States of America. Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. Join Truth in the Barrel for weekly deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and the occasional dose of live fun.
Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com
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Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f
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How harmful to the United States would it be if Trump caves to Iran’s demands? Are we really running out of important weapons? Why is the National Guard still in D.C.? This week, Amy welcomes Major General (Ret.) Randy Manner on the show, who just so happens to be uniquely qualified to answer all of these questions and more!
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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This week, Amy is joined by former Miss America and cohost of the hit podcast, “Pretty/Furious,” Mallory Hagan! Is there a deal with Iran or not? Why is Oman in the mix? Plus, how much sexual assault and domestic abuse is allowed before the Republican party will collectively draw a line? You’re not going to want to miss this one!
Check out the Pretty/Furious Podcast with Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlson-Burnett :
https://www.prettyfuriouspod.com/
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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On this week’s Devil’s Cut episode, Amy speaks with Founder - Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Jessica Ruttenber, a trailblazing USAF pilot, advocate, and Senior Pilot with over 3,000 flight hours, about Pete Hegseth’s abhorrent “leadership” and why women are not only qualified but essential to the United States military.
· * The statistician who conducted the flawed study on women’s combat readiness in 2015 (and has been rehired to do so again for Hegseth) is Dr. Jane Pinelis. She is a chief AI engineer at John Hopkins.
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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On this week’s Unfiltered episode of Truth In The Barrell, Dr. Kristin Lylery returns to talk to Amy about Pete Hegseth’s “testosterone test,” plus the latest on the cyclospora that is infecting our lettuce. What is the status of women’s health in America under Trump? Also, you won’t want to miss the latest “Mitch Watch” and everyone’s new favorite segment, “The Dirty Swill”
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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On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is joined by Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones as they cover the ‘on again/off again’ debacle that is Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Also, just how much is our national security compromised by our rapidly draining oil reserves? Who is “Fat Leonard and why is he soliciting the President for a pardon? All this and much more on this week’s Truth In The Barrel – Unfiltered!
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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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On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is joined by none other than Malcolm Nance as they discuss Trump’s disastrous handling of Iran and his obsession with interior design. Also, who is Patriot Front and what is the best way to go about disarming a hate group? Stay tuned for a special brand-new segment and as always, Amy tops the episode off with her own special brand of Quick Takes!
Check out Malcolm’s Substack :
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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:
Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:
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