Today we’re taking an UNFILTERED look at the continuation of President Trump’s tariff madness. New deals have been made, but did America benefit from them at all? Then we try to determine just how much Pete Hegseth’s insecurity is driving DOD policy. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot. Plus FEMA’s in need of emergency management, Trump picks a fight with Beyonce, healthcare costs are going up, Kristi Noem goes horseback riding, and a MAGA-loving school superintendent shows porn during a board of education meeting. CHAPTERS : 02:09 Mr. Tarrific Strikes Again 15:30 Secretary Of Being Defensive 26:20 The State Of FEMA 37:48 Quick Shots *This episode was recorded and aired on July 31st, 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. 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 Citations : https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/i-coulda-made-a-better-deal?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-tariff-rebate_n_688929e1e4b08681ba5e7437 https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2025/07/15/michigan-health-insurers-seek-more-double-digit-rate-hikes/85192789007/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/28/pentagon-think-tank-ban-confusion-reaction-00480095 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28072025/emergency-managers-overworked-as-fema-shrinks/ https://www.eenews.net/articles/epa-attacks-climate-science-here-are-the-facts/

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