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

  • #629 | The Results Are In, Mr. Howard! | The Political Spotlight

    March 30th, 2026  |  2 hrs 28 mins
    corrections officer experience, first call for candidate interviews, henry county government, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, henry county sheriff's department, indiana law enforcement academy, instructor of the instructors, laughing stock of henry county, mouthwash talk show, randy's lies, republican candidate randy howard, tort claim notice

    The results are in, and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has some TRUTH BOMBS to drop on ol' Dandy-Randy "Tweedle-Dum" Howard the Coward, who is a candidate for the laughing stock of Henry County! Bilbrey also makes his FIRST CALL for candidates interested in appearing on the program. It doesn't matter what office you're running for or which community the election is in. If you or someone you know is a candidate and wants to be on 'The Political Spotlight', this is the FIRST CALL to schedule a time. Reach out to Producer Kate and/or Bilbrey, and let's get you on the calendar. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #628 | Responsibility, Another Tort Claim, and Our Offer! | The Political Spotlight

    March 29th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins
    bilbrey's offer, communications director amber greene, councilor dale basham, delaware county, henry county, henry county sheriff, indiana politics, john m. sproles, mayor dan ridenour, muncie, muncie city council meeting, new castle, public records request, randy howard, tort claim notice

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begins this 628th episode by talking about the City of Muncie, Indiana. Bilbrey discusses the upcoming City Council meeting set for Monday, April 6, 2026. He also covers the responsibilities citizens have when participating in politics and government. Next, Bilbrey highlights the latest developments in the ongoing chaos surrounding the current election for Sheriff of Henry County, Indiana. Finally, Bilbrey shares a generous offer made to two different groups in Henry County, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #627 | 3'fer: Henry County... Madison County... & The City of Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

    March 26th, 2026  |  2 hrs 52 mins
    candidate jonathan culp, city county lease agreement, city of muncie, city of muncie board of works meeting, communications director amber greene, county councilor shannon thom, drone base, henry county, indiana, madison county, madison county election board meeting, mayor dan ridenour, mouthwash talk show, muncie police department, randy "tweedle-dee" howard, re-election announcement, sheriff john m. sproles

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a lot in this 627th episode... From Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles announcing his bid for re-election to Bilbrey's thoughts on Republican Candidate Randy Howard's performance on the Mouthwash Talk Show, to Madison County's Election Board meeting concerning complaints filed against Republican Candidate for Sheriff, Jonathan Culp, and ending with the silent Muncie Board of Works meeting where Mayor Dan Ridenour once again pushed through something the City Council wanted more information on. Bilbrey covers a LOT in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #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