Devil's Cut | A Retiree’s Message To The Federal Government  w Larry Totten

  On this episode of Truth in the Barrel, Amy speaks with Larry Totten, the president of the Kentucky Public Retirees, to discuss the pressing challenges faced by retirees in Kentucky, particularly those relying on the state pension system. The conversation highlights the stark reality that many retirees have not seen an increase in their pensions since 2011, despite rising living costs. Totten emphasizes the importance of advocating for a '13th check'—a one-time payment to help retirees cope with inflation and the increasing cost of living.    Larry Totten is running for KERS Trustee In Kentucky. For more information go to : https://www.kyret.ky.gov/About/Board-Elections/Pages/default.aspx   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Kentucky's Pension Crisis 03:21The State of Retirees in Kentucky 05:38 Rising Costs and the Need for a 13th Check 10:11 Understanding Pension Funding and Liabilities 14:01 The Importance of Advocacy for Retirees 16:30 Larry Totten's Run for Office 19:04 Final Thoughts on Retiree Advocacy     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