Devil’s Cut | The Federal Budget Distilled

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.    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: @Trut