#664 | Fighting the New Tax! Bad Attitudes, Failures, & ODL Violations! | The Political Spotlight

May 17th, 2026  |  2 hrs 46 mins

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Episode 664 of The Political Spotlight covers several major issues affecting Muncie and Delaware County. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses an upcoming public hearing on the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax, growing complaints about treatment by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s administration, and ongoing problems at Prairie Creek. Bilbrey wraps up with a major transparency victory after the Indiana Public Access Counselor ruled that the Muncie City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law. Join Bilbrey as he demands accountability and keeps the spotlight on local government corruption and misconduct. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#663 | One More Time, Let Me Try to Explain the Knightstown Situation! | The Political Spotlight

May 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 5 mins

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The deadline to certify the results of the 2026 Primary Election was today (Friday, May 15, 2026). On all accounts, the elections in the counties 'The Political Spotlight follow' were certified, and the process went as it should have! That said, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey feels he needs to try one last time to explain the situation in Knightstown, Indiana! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#662 | Delaware County Commissioners Want MORE Taxes! What Say You? | The Political Spotlight

May 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins

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In Episode 662 of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down a proposed property tax increase in Delaware County tied to the new “Cumulative Capital Development Fund” and explains why the upcoming public hearing could have major consequences for local taxpayers. Bilbrey examines what the fund would support, why local officials are pursuing the increase, and what citizens can legally do to oppose it ahead of the May 18th Commissioners meeting in Muncie, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#661 | Bridge Builder -or- Gatekeeper! | The Political Spotlight

May 12th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins

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Delaware County Republican Party Chairman Tim Overton tells anyone he considers an "outsider" in or around the party that they need to work on "building bridges" and be less "standoffish!" Yet when Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attempts to communicate with Overton about being appointed to one of Delaware County's open delegate seats, Bilbrey doesn't get very far and feels shut out and unheard. This leaves Bilbrey wondering whether it's Overton who needs to build those bridges! Overton acts less like a bridge builder or a leader and more like a "Gatekeeper!" Bilbrey shares his thoughts on this issue in this 661st episode. He also provides an update on the Knightsown situation and other topics under review. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#660 | - Mother's Day! - The Latest on Knightstown! - & More! | The Political Spotlight

May 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 50 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey wishes a very happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there doing it large! Of course, he also wishes the mothers in his life a special Mother's Day! Then Bilbrey provides a brief update on the Knightstown situation he discussed in episode 659. If you haven't watched that episode yet, you should definitely go back and watch it. Lastly, Bilbrey offers a glimpse at a few things the team is currently looking into, including an arrest at a local meeting in Hobart, Indiana, as well as the scuttlebutt about the newest addition to the City of Muncie Parks, "Gotta Love Munc e!" #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#659 | Speaking W/O Saying Anything - Del Co! & Innies and Outies - KTown! | The Political Spotlight

May 7th, 2026  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the special meeting of the Delaware County Commissioners held earlier today — Thursday, May 7, 2026. The meeting was intended to address claims that needed to be paid after Commissioner Stephen Brand raised concerns and refused to sign off on them during the commissioners’ regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. But after watching today’s brief meeting, Bilbrey has even more concerns than he did on Monday. There are still plenty of questions and very few answers. It feels like the public servants are speaking without actually saying anything. This is a serious issue that should concern every taxpayer in Delaware County. Now is the time to get to the bottom of what’s really happening and work toward correcting the situation. Then Bilbrey turns his attention to the chaos surrounding Primary Election Day in Knightstown, Indiana, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Bilbrey shares what he knows about the voter situation in Knightstown. He then outlines what he believes may happen next and attempts to clear up the misinformation surrounding the situation in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. This is an episode you do not want to miss. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#658 | Endings, Beginnings, and Hot Mics! | The Political Spotlight

May 6th, 2026  |  2 hrs 3 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey offers a few final thoughts on the endings and beginnings created by Tuesday's primary election (May 5, 2026). From there, Bilbrey turns to recent meetings of the Delaware County Commissioners, the Muncie City Council, and the Muncie Board of Works to discuss a few notable happenings. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#657 | 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) RESULTS! | The Political Spotlight

May 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the results of the 2026 Primary Election in Indiana. (Tuesday, May 5, 2026). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#656 | Muncie City Council Meeting 05.04.26 RECAP & Election Day Eve! | The Political Spotlight

May 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 45 mins

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It's all come down to this... ELECTION DAY EVE (Monday, May 4, 2026)... Well, that and the Muncie City Council meeting that just wrapped up. While the meeting may have been brief, it still deserves discussion! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the meeting and the BIG DAY tomorrow in this 656th episode! And oh yeah, he also mentions the Delaware County Commissioners meeting from earlier in the day! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#655 | Primary Election 2026: Winners & Losers — The Final Prediction! | The Political Spotlight

May 3rd, 2026  |  3 hrs 3 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes longtime friend (and politico) Rachel Clark and her daughter, Ryan Reese (an up-and-coming politico), to the show—LIVE from Mud Creek Studio—to discuss the upcoming 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The trio will share their thoughts on the past four-plus months of campaigning, including the ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the completely ignorant! They'll share their wishes for who they want to see win various positions across several counties and at the state and national levels. Then they'll offer their predictions for who they believe will win in the various races. This midterm election will come and go like many others, without much fanfare nationally. However, locally (in several counties) and at the state level here in Indiana, this primary election is one of the most important elections voters and non-voters alike have faced! Tune in to this 655th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' for the best political commentary ahead of the upcoming 2026 Primary Election. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#654 | Insurance Discrepancies: Sheriff Sproles' Opinion vs Reality! | The Political Spotlight

April 30th, 2026  |  2 hrs 15 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and Producer Kate walk the audience through THE REALITY of the insurance situation in Henry County, Indiana. Sheriff John M. Sproles has made multiple questionable statements about the county's ongoing insurance issues. Bilbrey and Producer Kate requested and received records, allowing them to show the audience the truth! Tune in to this 654th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' to learn about the "Insurance Discrepancies: Sheriff Sproles' Opinion vs Reality!" #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#653 | Jason Williams (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 29th, 2026  |  2 hrs 24 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Jason Williams, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Williams has lived in Henry County for more than 20 years. He has served with the Sheriff's Department for 21 years, including 17 as a K-9 Deputy. Williams currently serves as Captain of the Detectives Division. Bilbrey and Williams discuss the campaign, Williams' views on the state of the Henry County Sheriff's Department, and his plans for the Department if elected. Bilbrey had planned to talk, after the candidate interview, about the discrepancies between what Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles has said about the Sheriff's Department's role in the insurance situation facing Henry County and what Producer Kate and the team have found through record requests. However, sometimes BREAKING NEWS changes things! So, Bilbrey and Producer Kate will cover the Henry County insurance situation in episode 654, which airs tomorrow evening, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9 p.m. (ET). Tonight, Bilbrey first addresses the sad news announced today by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. The Mayor confirmed a cancer diagnosis and will undergo surgery and treatment, keeping him out of City Hall for six weeks. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MAYOR, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND HIS DOCTORS AND NURSES! From there, Bilbrey examines the latest developments involving embattled Muncie firefighter Troy Dulaney, including the "newest-old allegations," the details of Dulaney's fight to stay employed, and what appears to be the city's effort to terminate Dulaney. Which one is right? Are they both wrong? What in the hell is going on? Bilbrey breaks it down, again, in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#652 | Sheri Chafin (R) Candidate for Delaware County Assessor! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 28th, 2026  |  2 hrs 57 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Sheri Chafin, Republican candidate for Delaware County Assessor, to the show. Chafin is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for Delaware County, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Assessor's office, she worked in the Delaware County Prosecutor's office for five years. She has also served on the Harrison Township Advisory Board for 12 years. Bilbrey and Chafin discuss the campaign, Chafin's views on the state of Delaware County, and her plans for the county Assessor's office if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey discusses a candidate forum he attended earlier in the evening in Knightstown, Indiana. He then covers follow-up news about Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles' "Breaking News" from the Boss Hog of Liberty show, and he finishes with information about the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#651 | Don Chambers (R) Candidate for Delaware Co Commissioner! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 27th, 2026  |  2 hrs 27 mins

affidavit of probable cause, arrest of teddy m. johnson, big news in delaware county, corporal blake a. reynolds, delaware county, delaware county commissioner of district 3, don chambers, driver of the semi-truck that struck and killed delaware county sheriff’s deputy, election 2026, failure to change lanes for an authorized emergency vehicle, felonies, final q&a live session, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana politics, involuntary manslaughter, misdemeanor, no bail, reckless homicide, reckless operation of a tractor-trailer combination, republican, superintendent of maintenance for the delaware county, trainwreck

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Don Chambers, Republican candidate for Delaware County Commissioner of District 3, to the show. Chambers is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as the Superintendent of Maintenance for the Delaware County Government. Bilbrey and Chambers discuss the campaign, Chambers' views on the state of Delaware County, and his plans for the county if elected. With the candidate interview over, Bilbrey then turns to the BIG news of the day in Delaware County, the announcement of the arrest of Teddy M. Johnson, the driver of the semi-truck that struck and killed Delaware County Sheriff’s Corporal Blake A. Reynolds. Johnson was booked into jail on two level 5 felonies, one level six felony, and one class B misdemeanor. Johnson will be held without bail pending further order of the Honorable Thomas A. Cannon Jr., Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court # 5. Bilbrey will highlight the Affidavit of Probable Cause and share his thoughts on this situation. Finally, Bilbrey will share his thoughts on the third and final 'Q&A Live Session' hosted earlier in the evening by Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles. Needless to say, it was a trainwreck! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#650 | Craig Ring (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 26th, 2026  |  1 hr 29 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Craig Ring, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Ring is a lifelong resident of Henry County. He is one of two candidates in this race who are not currently, nor have ever been, law enforcement officers. He has said he is running because of well-known issues with the current elected sheriff and the sheriff's department's operations under that leadership. Bilbrey and Ring discuss the campaign, Ring's views on Henry County's current state, and Ring's plans for the sheriff's department if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey provides a brief update on what has been learned over the past 24 hours since the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#649 | Rachel Parham (R) Candidate for Henry County Clerk! | The Political Spotlight

April 25th, 2026  |  2 hrs 10 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Rachel Parham, a Republican candidate for Henry County Clerk, to the show. Parham is a lifelong Henry County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts in the Henry County Clerk's office, where she has worked for the past 10 years. She is now running for the office of the Henry County Clerk as a Republican. Bilbrey and Parham discuss the campaign, Parham's views on Henry County's current state, and her plans for the Clerk's office if elected.

BREAKING NEWS: During the candidate interview, we learned that a suspect attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. President Trump and the First Lady, along with many others, were escorted out of the event by the Secret Service. One officer was shot; however, his Kevlar vest prevented serious injury, and one suspect was taken into custody! #ThePoliticalSpotlight