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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Today Amy and Denver are taking an UNFILTERED look at the firing of Jimmy Kimmel caused by Trump’s FCC interference. What are Trump’s Tariffs doing to farmers all over America? What is the current status of The Epstein Files?
Chapters :
00:40 : Jimmy Kimmel An Attack On 1A
07:48 Farmers Crushed By Tariffs
15:48 The Kinetic Strike On “Drug Boats”
25:20 The Status Of The Epstein Files
33:48 Quick Shots
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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On this special episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy has a frank conversation with Marine Pilot and Veterans advocate, Dr. Kyleanne Hunter about the abysmal state of the VA and what can be done to improve it. What level of care do our female soldiers receive post-Dobbs and what forces are at work to undermine the promises we’ve made to our combat Veterans under President Trump.
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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Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the murder of political commentator and Internet sophist, Charlie Kirk before we examine the legacy of 9/11 and how the tragic events of that
day changed us. Then Russia invades Poland, the GOP continues to block the release of the Epstein files, and Israel attacks Hamas in Qatar. Plus, the Supreme Court says it’s okay to
racially profile people.
This is TRUTH IN THE BARREL – a different kind
of whiskey rebellion.
Chapters :
01:40 The Death Of Charlie Kirk
18:41 Drones Over Poland
25.20 Israel Clowns Trump
32:20 Quick Shots
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 very special episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy speaks with political strategist and author of “Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts,” Dr. Rachel Bitecofer on what Democrats need to do to defeat the GOP in the 2026 midterms and beyond.
*This episode was recorded on September 2nd 2025, and aired on September 9th, 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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Amy and Denver went live to do an extra packed episode of This Week Unfiltered. They talked Epstein, The RFK hearings, Trump’s retribution tantrum on the J6 Committee, Military Executions in foreign seas, Ashli Babbitt – and still had time for Quick Shots!
*This episode was recorded on and aired on September 4th 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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Amy speaks with Lauren Harper Pope, cofounder of The Welcome Pac, an organization focused on expanding the democratic tent beyond the stale rhetoric and purity tests.
*This episode was recorded on August 25th 2025 and Aired September 2nd 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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Amy is joined by the first female Thunderbird pilot, Nicole Malachowski and together they’re taking an UNFILTERED look at President Trump’s unwanted and unnecessary plans to deploy troops to 19 U.S. cities, while over at the Pentagon Pete Hegseth is firing more generals.
Plus, Donald Trump doesn’t want you to burn an American flag, but he has NO problem defacing one with sharpie and selling it on eBay.
Also, J.D. Vance clearly says Russia has given “significant concessions” to Ukraine…say what?, and our Sec of the Interior says wind and solar energy damages the environment, this and more here on TRUTH IN THE BARREL
*This episode was recorded and aired on August 28th 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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On this very special episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy speaks with Heather Cox Richardson on a host of topics ranging from the historical shatter points that may have led up to the volatile moment we as a country find ourselves in, to the hopeful signs that we just may get through this. You do not want to miss this one!
*This episode was recorded on August 15th,2025, and aired on August 26th, 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:
Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel
Spotify:
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Amy McGrath dives into each of the six wars President Donald Trump claims to have personally ended. How many of these conflicts can Trump even claim are resolved to begin with? Did he really dismantle Iran’s nuclear program? Do his tariff shakedowns even matter? Find out Amy’s take in this Small Batch bonus episode.
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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Apple Podcasts:
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Today Denver is back for our UNFILTERED episode. What should the US president be doing if he wanted to help Ukraine instead of Putin? We discuss the president’s war of mail-in voting, and talking about slavery as a part of American history too “woke”?
Plus, US Navy’s off the coast of Venezuela, RFK Jr, is taking on pediatricians now, and Gov Gavin Newsome decides to act like a juvenile to shed light on our president…who acts like a juvenile.
Chapters :
05:52 How Trump Should’ve Handled Putin
19:17 How To Steal An Election
29:16 War On Woke
44:23 Quick Shots
*This episode was recorded and aired on August 21st, 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:
Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f
Apple Podcasts:
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*citations :
https://www.dw.com/en/what-are-us-secondary-sanctions-and-how-do-they-work/a-73599628
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/us/politics/trump-smithsonian-slavery.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/15/jd-vance-lake-water-levels-ohio
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