Truth in the Barrel

Amy McGrath | Denver Riggleman
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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

  1. 8h ago

    More BS From The F Minus Team | Unfiltered w Mallory Hagan

    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.   Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  2. 8h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing We've Never Been Meaner. Here's Why. from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The Power of Us by Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer https://amzn.to/4ch3Y23 Do you feel like people have become meaner and ruder recently? Does it sometimes feel like civility has left the building? If you feel that way, you are not alone. A recent study found that 53% of Americans believe society is uncivil while more than a third say they almost always or often see people behaving rudely when they go out in public. To get to the bottom of why this is happening and what we can do about it Oprah sits down with Dr. Jay Van Bavel who is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at New York University, and the director of the NYU Center for Conflict and Cooperation. He's also the coauthor of The Power of Us: Harnessing our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. Dr. Jay breaks down what is causing this rise in incivility and shares some ideas about how we can all do better. Oprah and Dr. Jay are also joined by a flight attendant, an emergency medicine doctor, a fast food worker, a barista and several influencers who talk about the extreme levels of rudeness they have experienced at work and online. 00:00:00 - Oprah and why did we get so mean? 00:03:50 - Welcome Dr. Jay Van Bavel author of “The Power of Us” 00:05:20 - How our environment makes us meaner 00:10:30 - How AI harms our relationships 00:12:00 - Why are people mean on planes? 00:14:00 - Flight attendant Cher shares 00:17:30 - What can we do everyday? 00:19:30 - The most dangerous profession 00:24:50 - Is reality TV normalizing bad behavior? 00:26:33 - We are in this together 00:28:00 - When you’re the target of anger 00:30:00 - Dealing with confrontation 00:33:40 - Impatience and meanness 00:35:30 - Dealing with mean comments 00:39:50 - Oprah reading negative letters 00:45:50 - Can things change? Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Jul 30

    Women With More Military Experience Than Pete Hegseth | Devil's Cut

    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.   Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  4. Jul 23

    Hegseth's Chet-tosterone, Dirty Lettuce and Women's Health | Unfiltered

    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.   Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  5. Jul 16

    Iran, National Security And The War On Journalism

    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!         Check Out Bobby Jones on Substack :   https://substack.com/@navshad     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: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  6. Jul 10

    Trump's Iran Debacle, Racist Cosplayers & The Case Of The Missing Senator | Unfiltered w Malcolm Nance

    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 :   https://substack.com/@malcolmnance   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: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  7. Jul 6

    Totally Terrible Tuberville | Devil's Cut w Doug Jones

    On this week's Devil's Cut episode, Amy speaks with former Alabama Senator, Doug Jones about The Alabama Supreme Court's racist gerrymander ruling, Tuberville's disgusting behavior toward women in the military, with regards to their reproductive health and a whole host of other issues that not only effect Alabama but the United States as a whole.        Visit :   http://www.dougjones.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.   Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

  8. Jul 1

    Amy McGrath In Conversation w Zach Dembo | Devil's Cut

    In this "Devil's Cut" episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy sits down with former Federal Prosecutor Zach Dembo, who is currently running as the Democratic candidate in Kentucky's 6th District, and discuss what accountability may look like after Trump and his cronies are gone. They discussed the dangers of confirming Todd Blanche and how to repair our eroded institutions. You do not want to miss this one!   About Zach Dembo:   http://www.zachdembo.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.   Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com   Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329   Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel   Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

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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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  • Creator
    Amy McGrath | Denver Riggleman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Truth in the Barrel

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