Amy and Denver break down the ins and outs of how our federal budget works. What’s a deficit? Which political party has a better track record? What does our current proposed budget look like? And what are the deficit projections of Donald Trump’s economy? 

 

05:25 What Is The Deficit?

09:00 Whose To Blame By The Numbers 

23:00 The Fantasy Of D.O.G.E 

31:45 A Republican On Government Programs 

36:38 The Truth About Democrats v. The Deficit 

40:19 Some Bipartisan Solutions 

*This episode was recorded on April 18, 2025, and aired on April 22, 2025. 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

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