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. 20H AGO

    Life During Wartime | Unfiltered w Ken Harbaugh

    This week Amy welcomes back Ken Harbaugh, Meidas Touch Network contributor and President of Valor Network to talk about his new documentary, "The Drone Hunters Of Kherson." Later they discuss Trump's absurd and low energy address to the nation on Iran, as well as the economic toll Trump's illegal war has taken.     Chapters : 01:20 The Drone Hunters Of Kherson 15:04 You Call That A Speech | Iran 31:10 Faces and Names 36:00 Quick Takes   Check Out The Ken Harbaugh Show and The Drone Hunters Of Kherson   https://substack.com/@thekenharbaughshow https://valormedianetwork.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

    45 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Faith's Place In Public Life & Politics | Devil's Cut w Michael Wear

    On this week's Devil's Cut episode, Amy speaks with Michael Wear who is a prominent author, speaker, and strategist focusing on the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. The conversation draws sharp contrasts between how faith was evoked by former politicians and military leaders with the current goon squad in President Donald Trump's orbit.     Check out Michael Wear's New Book : https://www.michaelwear.com/spirit-of-our-politics#:~:text=About%20the%20Book&text=In%20this%20profound%20and%20hope,possible%20in%20our%20political%20discourse   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

    39 min

  3. MAR 27

    Ice Dweebs In The Airport, No Plan In Iran, and Their Next Election Sham | Unfiltered w Denver Riggleman

    Denver Riggleman is back or a special unfiltered episode! Amy talks to him about the ICE agents replacing the TSA in our airports, and what they are really doing there. Do Trump or Hegseth have a plan for Iran? And why on earth would Republicans want voters to carry passports? All this and more on Truth In The Barrel Unfiltered!  Chapters  02:00 ICE In Our Airports! 12:06 No Plan In Iran 38:56 Their Election Plan 47:10 Quick Takes Check out : https://afarmersshare.com/our-core/     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

    53 min

  4. MAR 17

    A Farmer's Share | Devil's Cut w Dawn Riley

    A Farmer's Share | Devil's Cut w Dawn Riley   Amy talks to Dawn Riley who is a former USDA appointee in the George W. Bush administration, where she served as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary. They discuss the effects of tariffs on Kentucky farmers, as well as the growing suicide rate in the agriculture community and demand for the stabilization of markets after the gutting of USAid.  Check out : https://afarmersshare.com/our-core/     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

    32 min

  5. MAR 13

    Iran Mistakes, The Save Act, and Havana Syndrome | Unfiltered w Malcolm Nance

    IRAN, The SAVE Act, And Havana Syndrome w Malcolm Nance | Unfiltered   Amy is joined once again by author Malcolm Nance to have an in-depth discussion on the current geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the US military's capabilities, nuclear proliferation, and domestic political implications. Why aren't we taking responsibility for the tomahawk missile that destroyed the all-girls school in Iran? They also discuss the status of the SAVE Act and the mystery behind "Havana Syndrome."   Rusty Thompson is a farmer in Kentucky. Riley Maddox is a Poly Sci major and Jennifer Carbon is a single mom who works in oncology.   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

    47 min

  6. MAR 10

    Talking The Hemp Ban | Devil's Cut w Kerry Hinkle

    In this episode of Truth in the Barrel, Amy is joined by Kerry Hinkle, Director of Membership and Public Affair at U.S. Bayou City Hemp. Together they explore the historical significance of hemp in Kentucky and across the U.S, its current challenges, and the importance of regulation and consumer trust in the industry. Kerry Hinkle discusses the federal government's role, legislative support, and the future outlook for hemp.      Check Out : https://www.bayoucityhemp.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

    21 min

  7. MAR 6

    Iran, Incompetence, And The Worst Yet To Come w Malcolm Vance

    Amy has a frank conversation with Malcolm Nance, a top national security expert, about the complexities and risks of the current Middle East conflict. They go over the geopolitical, military, and economic implications of the US and Iran's actions. The conversation covers war strategies, international law, and the importance of leadership and morality in military operations.   00:13 The Data Overload and War Rationale 06:12 Historical Context of US-Iran Conflicts 17:10 Military Leadership and Morality Concerns 27:38 Cost of War and Domestic Impact 35:41 Malcolm Nance's Military Background and Experience 42:39 The Future of US Military Engagements    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

    48 min

  8. FEB 27

    Ukraine, The Unreality Of SOTU, and "Woke" AI w Bobby Jones

    Amy is joined by Bobby Jones, Retired Navy Commander. USNA '01 President of VFRL and host of Anchor Watch (& co-host of The Gedunk Show) What is the state of the Ukraine war? Just how stupid was Trump's State Of The Union Address? Is putting guardrails on AI too "woke?" And what on Earth is Trump's peace club anyway? All this and more in this week unfiltered!   Chapters   00:15 The Ukraine War: Four Years of Conflict 11:25 U.S. Strategic Interests and Global Leadership 13:42 The Role of Professionals in Foreign Policy 16:00 The 2024 Election and Democracy 16:38 The Earth 2 State of the Union Address 25:20 "Woke" AI 42:44 U.S. Foreign Aid and the United Nations 44:58 Global Peace Initiatives and U.S. Leadership 49:22 Final Thoughts     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

    53 min
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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
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Truth in the Barrel

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