This Week Unfiltered | 05.29.25

THIS WEEK UNFILTERED | 05.29.25   Today Amy is joined by special guest cohost, Project Seneca Press Chief and former Miss America, Mallory Hagan! Together they are taking an UNFILTERED look at the Trump administration’s war on higher education – is cracking down on international students and dumbing down the populace the secret ingredients to making America great again? Also, instead of being celebrated for their achievements, West Point graduates are made to endure an insulting commencement address.  Our fallen veterans are disrespected on Memorial Day, and a married couple from reality television is gifted a presidential pardon. Plus, Trump has a falling out with his BFF Elon, and $1 billion dollars is taken out of US Army barracks and deployed to the southern border.   *This episode was recorded and released on May 29th,2025  CHAPTERS :   02:43 Whiskey Minute 05:36 Trump Vs. Higher Education 16:02 Trump's Horrific West Point Speech 28:05 Pardons For Sale 35:45 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.   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