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Truth in the Barrel with Amy McGrath
by Amy McGrath
Amy 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.www.TruthintheBarrel.com
Episodes
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Back To The Porch With Mamaw | Devil's Cut
One year ago, Amy joined Lisa Parker (aka “Mamaw”) on her wildly popular show, Mamaw’s Porch N’ Politics and had a lively discussion about a host of whole host of things. One year later, Amy thought it would be fun to have Lisa on her own proverbial porch and have a catch up on what has been...
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What Voters Are Already Telling Us | Unfiltered
Amy is joined by WCPT (In Chicago) Radio Host , Richard Chew, to talk about the latest disasters caused by President Donald Trump’s clown car of spiteful goons. Can we really get our credit scores fixed by paying Kimberly Guilfoyle’s credit card bills? Also, why is there now so little daylight...
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Is Our Military Antiquated? | Unfiltered
Is Our Military Antiquated? | Unfiltered How far behind is the United States on drone warfare? Is SECDEF Pete Hegseth slowing our progress even more? This week, Amy is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot, Valor Media Network head and host of The Ken Harbaugh Show to talk about that and much...
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DEI And Other Chicken Little Concerns | Unfiltered
This week, Amy speaks is joined by fellow combat veteran and Cobra pilot, Jeannette Gaudry. They kick things off by having a fun putting the little men in the comments on blast before talking about the imaginary terror of DEI. Why are these guys so terrified of women and people of color? Also…
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Meet The Answer To Lindsey Graham's Sister | Devil's Cut
This week, Amy speaks with Dr. Annie Andrews, the brilliant pediatrician who is running for the South Carolina Senate seat currently being occupied by Lindsey Graham’s sister. They talk affordability, Donald Trump’s impromptu war and the moment a pediatrician decided she was no longer going to…
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Cover Ups In Iran | Unfiltered
Amy is joined by fellow fighter pilot and dear friend of the show, Nicole Malachowski to talk about the disasters (plural!) happening in the Middle East because of Donald Trump’s decision to start a military conflict with Iran. What really happened with that downed F-15? Were our bases destroyed…
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25 Years Later. I Miss Us. | Small Batch
Amy speaks openly and frankly about her own 9/11 experience and subsequent missions, while reminding us who we were and how we (Americans) all came together immediately after the tragic morning of September 11th, 2001. About Truth in the Barrel: Amy McGrath is a veteran, mom, and educator with an...
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A Nesting Doll Of Failures | Unfiltered
We shouldn’t have to ask this but, are we at war? It seems our leadership isn’t sure. On this week’s Truth In The Barrel, Amy is flying solo! She will point to the specific failures of leadership taking place since the bombing campaign in Iran started - over six months ago! All that and more on...
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The Case For Voting Reform | Devil's Cut
This week, Amy speaks with the co-founder of Veterans For All Voters, Eric Bronner, about how the voting model in Alaska could pave the way for a far better and less polarized election system. How can rank choice voting discourage the extremes in both parties? Just how possible is making the…
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A Marine Who Refuses To Hold Back | Unfiltered
This week, Amy is joined by one of the most outspoken Marines since Hegseth’s reign as Secretary Of Defense. Lt. Colonel (R) Rich “Big Bird” Westmoreland wrote an op-ed published on July 4th about the country he was willing to die for, slowly becoming unrecognizable. On this week’s Truth In The...
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A Warning About Christian Nationalism
Amy speaks to author Tia Levings about how she survived and ultimately escaped what she calls, “church sanctioned domestic abuse." Ms. Levings also goes into great detail about the radical beliefs of SECDEF Pete Hegseth and why his world view makes him dangerous. Read Tia Levings’ Books :...
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Trump's Former DHS Rings The Alarm! | Unfiltered
Amy welcomes infamous whistleblower and dear friend of the show, Miles Taylor back to the program to discuss how America is the smallest and most friendless it has been in our 250th years because of Donald Trump and his SEC DEF Pete Hegseth. Also, what is “Quantum Supremacy” and why should be…
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The Veteran Running In Vance’s Backyard
Amy catches up with Kristina Knickerbocker, a United States Air Force veteran running to unseat the Republican incumbent in Ohio’s 10th district. What makes a young mother of two wake up one day and decide she is going to throw her hat in the ring and campaign for an office that has been held by...
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Independent Journalism In Wartime | Unfiltered w Aaron Parnas
This week Amy is joined by creator-journalist, Aaron Parnas to talk about the state of Iran, the Trump Family’s blatant war profiteering, and how it was that Aaron Parnas became one of the most recognized independent journalists of this era. About Truth in the Barrel: Amy McGrath is a veteran…
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Army General Speaks Out About Iran, Trump, and Corruption
How harmful to the United States would it be if Trump caves to Iran’s demands? Are we really running out of important weapons? Why is the National Guard still in D.C.? This week, Amy welcomes Major General (Ret.) Randy Manner on the show, who just so happens to be uniquely qualified to answer all...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Art Of The Heel : How Long Will We Be Cleaning Trump's Mess? | Unfiltered w Joel Rubin
On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is joined by Former Obama administration official, foreign policy expert and author of the book "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People's Trust to Lead the World Once Again," Joel Rubin. They discuss this administrations...
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Trump's Folly : The Worst Strategic Mistake Since Vietnam | Unfiltered w Bobby Jones
This week, Amy is joined by retired Navy Commander, Bobby Jones to talk about Donald Trump’s surrender to Iran and the impact his war will have on the region for a generation. Also, why is Pete Hegseth the most unqualified SECDEF to have ever stepped his racist/sexist/nationalist foot in the...
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Authoritarianism? We're Soaking In It. | Unfiltered w Dr. Kristin Lyerly
On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly to talk about the failures in Iran, Pete Hegseth’s assault on women and minorities, The White House’s official ‘Enemies List’ and much much more! Dr. Lyerly then speaks to the medical headlines we should all be paying…
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The Pope, The Mob and Ending The Dumbest War | Unfiltered w Sarah Stewart-Holland
Amy is joined by Pantsuit Politics Cohost, Sarah Stewart-Holland to talk about Pope Leo, the biggest open theft of taxpayer funds in American history before turning their focus on the embarrassing “peace negotiations” between Iran and our current leadership. Check Out Pantsuit Politics :...
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Appalachians Want Respect! | Devil’s Cut w Maryann Fletcher
On this week’s Devil’s Cut edition of Truth In The Barrel, Amy is joined by former WKYT News anchor Mary Ann Fletcher. Mary Ann is a resident of Kentucky and speaks out about the dyer situation happening to rural hospitals in her area. They also discuss the often unheard concerns of Kentucky’s...
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The "Just Wingin' It Administration | Unfiltered w Nicole Malachowski
Amy is joined by former pilot Nicole Malachowski to talk about just how unqualified Pete Hegseth is to run the United States Military. Donald Trump is in China this week. Will anything come of it that won’t only benefit the billionaire class? Also, Amy and Nicole talk about the bipartisan Major...
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A Heart To Heart With Mom | The Truth In The Barrel Mother's Day Special
This week, Amy is joined by her mother, Dr. Marianne McGrath in a conversation about the challenges and joys of motherhood. Later, the other mothers of Truth In The Barrel pop in to ask Amy questions about her own experiences before more special guests arrive. You don’t want to miss this one!…
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$COTUS, POTU$ And The Scrooge McDuck White House
On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is joined by the Lincoln Project’s own Rick Wilson to talk the blow Leo’s SCOTUS has just dealt to the Voting Rights Act. They also talk Iran, political violence, The extremist positions of this GOP and the Trump grift that keeps on grifting. About Truth in...
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The Holy War Cosplay Of Trump’s Liquor Cabinet | Unfiltered w Beth Silvers
This week, Amy has in-depth discussion with Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics on the ongoing Iran conflict, U.S. foreign policy, and the influence of “Griftianity” in Trump’s administration. Check Out Pantsuit Politics: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/ About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and...
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Trump Has Lost The Farmers | Devil's Cut w David Neville
Trump has literally bet the farm and lost! On this week’s Devil’s Cut episode, Amy travels to Henry County, Kentucky to speak with David Neville, who is a modern farmer with a unique perspective on Donald Trump’s tariffs, the mental/physical health of farmers and the absurdity of buying our beef...
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From "America First" To America Alone
On this week’s Unfiltered episode, Amy is once again joined by special guest cohost Dr. Kristin Lyerly to discuss President Donald Trump’s Unhinged threats and botched ceasefire. They talk about the perception of Democrats and what the party can do to better oppose the illegal war in Iran. Also,...
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Abortion Is Not About Abortion | Devil's Cut w Dr. Kristin Lyerly
This week, Amy speaks with Dr. Kristin Lyerly about life after Dobbs v. Jackson. What do we do about the harrowing tales we hear of women having to drive to other states during life threatening ectopic pregnancies? Do Republicans even care about women’s reproductive health? Just how bad is the...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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Kentucky Reacts To Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union Address
Amy talks to three Kentuckians about what they thought of President Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union Address. They share their insights on the true state of America's strength and global standing, offering a critical view of current leadership and policies. Rusty Thompson is a farmer in Kentucky....
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Iran's Buildup, Noem's Blankie, And The Weaponized DHS
This week, Amy is once again joined by former U.S Thunderbird Pilot and overall badass, Nicole Malachowski. They talk Iran, The vile new VA policy, Noem’s weaponized DHS and more! You don’t want to miss this one. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Today's Topics 01:03 Iran Buildup and...
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Ballots, Borders, and Bad Information... | Unfiltered
In this episode of Truth in the Barrel, Denver Riggleman returns as he and Amy discuss the implications of Trump's potential nationalization of elections, the current state of immigration detention facilities in the U.S., and the political situation in Cuba. They explore the ramifications of…
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Tulsi, ICE, and What’s at Stake... with George Conway | Unfiltered
On this week’s episode of Truth In The Barrel, Amy is joined by George Conway! Together they explore the overreach of Trump’s ICE, why Tulsi Gabbard was really in Georgia, and what we as citizens can do to keep our democracy safe! Tune in every Thursday at 9:00 for a new episode of Unfiltered!...
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This Week Unfiltered | Live From Greenland 01.29.26
In this episode of Truth in the Barrel, Denver joins us from Greenland as Amy talks about the murder of Alex Pretti at the hands of Kristi Noem’s incompetent ICE agents. Also, Greenland kicks out a MAGA influencer campaign that attempted to win over hearts and minds. What do they think of America...
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Devil's Cut | The Importance Of School Lunch w Julia Bauscher
This conversation delves into the critical role of school nutrition in enhancing student learning and overall well-being. Amy speaks with Julia Bauscher, a former director of school and community nutrition services, discusses the various school meal programs, their benefits, and the challenges...
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This Week Unfiltered w Rick Wilson | 01.22.26
This Week Unfiltered 01.22.26 w Rick Wilson In this episode of Truth in the Barrel, Amy is joined by Rick Wilson as they discuss the recent Davos speech by President Trump, reactions from Reagan Republicans, NATO's resilience, the impact of tariffs, and the influence of Russian disinformation.…
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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...
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Amy 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.www.TruthintheBarrel.com
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