About the show

The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news, and entertainment program.

The Political Spotlight is your comprehensive guide to all things "political" on the local, state, and national levels. Our mission is to identify and eliminate corruption within government and politics while upholding the Constitution of the United States. The message is clear: the old, corrupt way of doing business is over! The goal is to empower all citizens with the knowledge and inspiration to stay informed and get involved.

The team consists of Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, and Kate Thornburg.

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Episodes

  • #626 | Randy Howard LIVE on The Mouthwash Talk Show! | The Political Spotlight

    March 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 54 mins
    blow hard, censorship, comic relief, henry county indiana, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, henry county sheriff's department, not right for the job, questionable background, republican candidate randy howard, the mouthwash talk show, tweedle-dee, two sides of the same coin

    The 'Political Spotlight' team will simulcast 'The Mouthwash Talk Show' from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, because Henry County's "COMIC RELIEF" Candidate for Sheriff, Dandy-Randy "Tweedle-Dee" Howard, will be joining 'The Mouthwash Talk Show' (based in Indianapolis) to discuss his run for Sheriff in Henry County. Will Randy finally share his background and experience to prove he has what it takes to become Sheriff of Henry County? Will he answer questions from the Host, the panel, and the audience? Or will this turn into an epic disaster? Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey will share his thoughts on Randy's interview and performance. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #625 | Delaware Co Suspends EMA & EMS Directors! + Henry Co's BEE Issue! | The Political Spotlight

    March 23rd, 2026  |  2 hrs 18 mins
    bees, bees ordinance, cleaning business, commissioner shannon henry, commissioner steve dellinger, commissioner susan huhn, delaware county commissioners, delaware county commissioners special meeting, delaware county ema, delaware county emergency management agency, delaware county emergency medical services, delaware county ems, delaware county indiana, ema director john coutinho, ems director mike ashley, fired, former ems officer manager meagan coutinho, henry county commissioners special meeting, indiana state police, mother nature, neighbors fighting, suspended with pay, suspended without pay, theft investigation

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the Special Meeting held by the Delaware County Commissioners today, Monday, March 23, 2026. During this brief meeting, the Commissioners suspended both the County EMA Director and the County EMS Director. These suspensions follow the firing of a longtime County EMS Office Manager at the start of the month and amid an ongoing Indiana State Police theft investigation into allegations that county funds were stolen. How far could this go? Bilbrey questions it in this episode. Next, Bilbrey covers the controversy involving one Henry County Commissioner’s fight against the BEES in Henry County! Because there's nothing more pressing they could be focusing on, right? RIGHT! Let's get into it all! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #624 | WEIK Reporting! What's Really Going On? | The Political Spotlight

    March 22nd, 2026  |  2 hrs 3 mins
    becoming the story, false claim, hcsd, henry county indiana, henry county jail, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, henry county sheriff's department, jail commander stacey guffey, misinformation, negligence, nicholas gulley ii incident, the courier-times, travis weik, wrongful death suit

    This 624th episode is a follow-up to Ep 623: "Becoming the Story!" It discusses the article published on Friday, March 20, 2026, by The Courier Times Editor/Reporter Travis Weik. The article, "More Jail Footage Reviewed Following Gulley's Death," reports on the death of Nicholas Gulley II on Friday, February 27, 2026, after being on life support in the ICU for over a month, following a ten-day stay at the Henry County Jail. The fact that reporter Travis Weik tried to start the article with a false claim and point fingers at Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey set things off on the wrong foot. Not to mention the strange feeling that Weik and the newspaper seem more focused on playing PR rep for Sheriff John M. Sproles than on investigating what actually happened and following the story to its true, factual conclusion. All this and more make Bilbrey and the team question what is really going on, and he covers it all in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #623 | Becoming the Story! | The Political Spotlight

    March 19th, 2026  |  2 hrs 6 mins
    becoming the story, false claim, hcsd, henry county indiana, henry county jail, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, henry county sheriff's department, jail commander stacey guffey, negligence, nicholas gulley ii incident, the courier-times, travis weik, wrongful death suit

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explains that, despite all the chaos in Henry County involving Sheriff John M. Sproles and the Henry County Sheriff's Department, the local newspaper (The Courier-Times) will apparently publish a story soon that references a claim about Bilbrey and 'The Political Spotlight' that isn't even true. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #622 | Public Perception: (PCR & MFD)! | The Political Spotlight

    March 18th, 2026  |  2 hrs 39 mins
    breaking news, cheating scandal, contributing correspondent rachel clark, delaware county indiana, firefighter troy d delaney, lawsuit, marion county superior court, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie parks board, prairie creek reservoir

    In Episode 622 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is joined by Rachel Clark to examine growing concerns about public perception and leadership in Muncie. Bilbrey breaks down a controversial email involving Prairie Creek Reservoir and the Mayor’s Office, recaps a recent Muncie Parks Board meeting, and then dives into breaking developments surrounding the Muncie Fire Department and the ongoing “cheating scandal.” New details raise serious questions about accountability, transparency, and leadership—making this an episode you don’t want to miss. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #621 | Muncie's Drone Station! + Park Board Mtg! + The Randy Update! | The Political Spotlight

    March 16th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins
    2026 election season, comic relief, delaware county commissioners, delaware county indiana, drone base, drones, henry county indiana, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, interlocal agreement, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie park board, muncie police department, prairie creek reservoir, republican candidate randy a. howard

    In this 621st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the latest updates on the Muncie Police Department's effort to install a "drone charging station" at the old Delaware County Building. He then reminds viewers of the upcoming Muncie Park Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.) and encourages those concerned about the Prairie Creek Reservoir issue to attend. Finally, Bilbrey shares an update on Henry County's Comic Relief, Randy Howard! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #620 | One, Two, Two, Three, Five, Six - RANDY! | The Political Spotlight

    March 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins
    2026 election season, campaign literature, comic relief, henry county indiana, henry county sheriff's department, mud creek studio, new studio, republican candidate randy howard, sheriff john m. sproles, the political spotlight contest, tweedledee and tweedledum

    For the 620th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is broadcasting live from Mud Creek Studio for the first time! This isn't the grand opening of the new set, but it's close. Bilbrey discusses the joke "campaign literature" for Randy Howard, one of the Republican candidates for sheriff of Henry County. Then, Bilbrey and producer Kate kick off The Political Spotlight Contest! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #619 | Henry County Cluster! | The Political Spotlight

    March 12th, 2026  |  1 hr 58 mins
    2026 election cycle, chief deputy josh smith, federal lawsuits, henry county commissioners, henry county council, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana, insurance, tort claims

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the latest Henry County Cluster, brought to you by Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles and his Sheriff's Department, showcased at the most recent Henry County Council meeting! FYI... Bilbrey is REALLY TIRED! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #618 | Delaware County Theft! / Prairie Creek Follow Up & More! | The Political Spotlight

    March 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins
    2026 election, city of muncie, dcems, delaware county, delaware county commissioner shannon henry, delaware county government, delaware county prosecutor eric m hoffman, delaware county republican party chairman tim overton, former delaware county ems office manager meagan r. coutinho, henry county sheriff, indiana state police, mayor dan ridenour, muncie park board, prairie creek reservoir, randy coward, randy howard is a joke, theft, theft investigation, yard signs

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the recent theft allegations against the office manager of Delaware County, Indiana, EMS. This has led to her separation from the Delaware County Government and an investigation by the Indiana State Police. Bilbrey tries to explain why this is a common occurrence. He then updates the audience on the Prairie Creek Reservoir situation, monitors potential severe weather, and discusses news he heard about the Delaware County Republican Chairman, Tim Overton. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #617 | Mark Nicholson! / The Price of Prairie Creek in Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

    March 8th, 2026  |  2 hrs 8 mins
    attorney mark nicholson, civil rights violations, defamation, henry county, henry county jail, henry county sheriffs department, indiana, korey alwood, lawsuits, marion county, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie parks board, nicholas gulley ii, prairie creek reservoir 2026 price list, the price of prairie creek in muncie, wrongful death

    Episode 617 is broken up into two parts... For part 1, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes attorney Mark Nicholson to the program. Nicholson has an interesting backstory himself, and he is currently one of the few attorneys representing clients suing Henry County Sheriff John Sproles for various wrongdoings. Recently, Nicholson has taken on the case of the family of Nicholas Gulley II, who died on Friday, February 17, 2026, after being on life support in the ICU due to illnesses and injuries sustained while Gulley was incarcerated in Henry County Jail. Bilbrey allows Nicholson to speak on various topics he's legally permitted to discuss. While this is Nicholson's first time as a guest, it certainly won't be the last! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #616 | Always Positive / Always Negative: The State of Our Community! | The Political Spotlight

    March 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins
    achievements for 2025, always negative, always positive, board of works, city of muncie, delaware county, delaware county commissioner stephen brand, goals for 2026, indiana, local politics, muncie mayor dan ridenour, public officials, the state of our community

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the "State of Our Community" (City of Muncie & Delaware County) from earlier in the day (Thursday, March 5, 2026). Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand addressed nearly 500 attendees this morning, highlighting their respective "achievements for 2025" and "goals for 2026." Bilbrey reviews the event and shares his thoughts here! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #615 | Follow Up: More HCSD Jail Videos (Gulley Incident)! | The Political Spotlight

    March 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins
    bad leadership, broken ribs, criminal trespass, ems, excessive force, fox 59, gross negligence, gulley's girlfriend, gulley's mom, henry county, hospital, icu, indiana, injury and illness, jail, jail commander, lawsuit, medical cell, more video, nick gulley, passed away, record request, sheriff john m. sproles, stacey guffey, substance abuse, use of force, video, visitation, wrongful death

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey once again offers viewers exclusive footage from inside the Henry County, Indiana Jail, taken while Nicholas Gulley II was held on the preliminary charge of criminal trespass. This footage is hard to watch, but it MUST be seen! Transparency and accountability are crucial, and this video gives a rare look inside the Henry County Jail during a time when those in charge acted very questionably. The ongoing question has been, is, and will continue to be: "Did the use of force against Gulley reach a level of brutality, and is the Henry County Sheriff's Department guilty of gross negligence in the care NOT PROVIDED TO Gulley during the nine days he was confined?" #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #614 | Muncie City Council Meeting (03.02.26) Recap! | The Political Spotlight

    March 3rd, 2026  |  2 hrs 42 mins
    accountability, chief nate sloan, communication, council president jeff green, council rules, drones, first amendment, interlocal agreement, march 2026, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie city police department, muncie indiana, ordinance 6-26, resolution 4-26, transparency, win for the citizens

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey offers his commentary and analysis of the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026. The meeting was once again long; however, the tone was markedly different! Honestly, this meeting was a WIN for transparency, accountability, and communication, and for the citizens of Muncie! This meeting should be a teaching moment for Muncie's elected and appointed officials, as well as its citizens! The takeaway is: The Council WILL DO what is right IF the citizenry stands up and forces them to! For the citizens, this shows, yet again, that all it takes is a bit of action. For Muncie's officials, specifically the city council, it proves that the people WILL speak! Now, we just need to get to a point where the council does the right thing without needing the citizenry to hijack several meetings in a row! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #613 | Gulley/Henry Co + Muncie City Council's 03.02.26 Mtg + Del Co GOP! | The Political Spotlight

    March 1st, 2026  |  2 hrs 9 mins
    2026 election season, city of muncie, council rules, councilor jeff greene, councilor nora powell, delaware county republican party, drone base, henry county, indiana, insurance, lawsuits, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council meeting, nicholas gulley ii, sheriff john m. sproles, tim overton

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey kicks off the 613th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' by outlining where the team stands on the mess in Henry County. From the heartbreaking news of Nicholas Gulley II's passing this past Friday to the insurance issue at hand, Bilbrey then discusses the current 2026 election season, including the race to determine the next sheriff of Henry County. Next, Bilbrey looks ahead to the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. It will likely be another interesting meeting and definitely one to watch. Bilbrey also covers a few other updates in and around the City of Muncie. Lastly, Bilbrey examines a possible shake-up within the Delaware County Republican Party! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #612 | RIP Nicholas Gulley II & HCSD Jail Videos! | The Political Spotlight

    February 27th, 2026  |  3 hrs 15 mins
    bad leadership, broken ribs, criminal trespass, ems, excessive force, fox 59, henry county, hospital, icu, indiana, jail, lawsuit, nick gulley, passed away, record request, sheriff john m. sproles, substance abuse, use of force, video, wrongful death

    On Friday, February 27, 2026, The Political Spotlight breaks from its regularly scheduled days off to report on the tragic death of 35-year-old Nicholas Gulley II, a Henry County, Indiana, resident. Gulley was arrested and booked into the Henry County Jail on January 9, 2026, for misdemeanor criminal trespass. Several hours after being booked, a physical altercation occurred between Gulley and corrections officers. Over the next nine days, Gulley's medical condition deteriorated. He was transported to Henry County Hospital via EMS on Sunday, January 18, 2026, and later airlifted to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, where he remained in the intensive care unit on life support until his passing at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides details on this tragic case and presents exclusive jail surveillance footage documenting key events from January 9 through January 18, 2026. Bilbrey also discusses broader concerns about leadership, accountability, and transparency within the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. 'The Political Spotlight' remains committed to investigating this matter and seeking answers for Gulley’s family and the community. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #611 | (Muncie BOWs) & (Henry County Insurance) | The Political Spotlight

    February 25th, 2026  |  2 hrs 21 mins
    #sproleswatch, 2026 election season, attorney allen wiseley, bow member linda gregory, city of muncie indiana, henry county commissioners, henry county council, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, insurance, mayor dan ridenour, muncie board of works, muncie politics

    In this 611th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a major story from Henry County, Indiana, and then, moving northward, he reports on a major announcement made earlier in the day in his home city of Muncie, Indiana. First up, Bilbrey tackles the Henry County Government's insurance problem! To be clear, the problem is current Sheriff John M. Sproles and the culture he has created among his employees. We then move on to the City of Muncie and the weekly Board of Works meeting, where Mayor Dan Ridenour announced that BOW member Linda Gregory would be stepping away from "public service" after 12 years as a Muncie City Councilor and six years on the Board of Works! The Mayor did not reveal who her replacement would be, but Bilbrey found out it was none other than local attorney Allen Wiseley, a young lapdog Republican, who, like Democrat Gregory and the other two BOW members, will be nothing more than a rubber stamp for Mayor Ridenour. #ThePoliticalSpotlight