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 as the acting Navy Secretary suggested? Also, Nicole joins Amy for the fan favorite segment, The Dirty Swill. And more Mitch Watch! All this and more.

About Truth in the Barrel: 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.

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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 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.

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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 this week's Truth In The Barrel Unfiltered!

About Truth in the Barrel: 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.

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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 Alaska model the national standard? All this and more on this week's Devil's Cut of Truth In The Barrel w Amy McGrath!

Get Involved : https://veteransforallvoters.org/

About Truth in the Barrel: 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.

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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 Barrel, they both tell you why. You do not want to miss this one.

Read Lt. Colonel Rich Westmoreland's Op-Ed Here : https://www.ms.now/opinion/america-250-marine-corp-veteran-democracy

About Truth in the Barrel: 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.

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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 : http://www.tialevings.com

About Truth in the Barrel: 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.

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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 care? All this and more on a very urgent episode of Truth In The Barrel Unfiltered!

Check out Miles and his non-profit :

http://www.defiance.org

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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.

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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 her opponent for thirteen years? The answer is truly inspiring.

Where you can help Kristina Knickerbocker's campaign :

https://kristinaknickerbocker.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.

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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, 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.

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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 of these questions and more!

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

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