Episode Archive

93 episodes of The Political Spotlight since the first episode, which aired on August 3rd, 2025.

  • #592 | Muncie Fire Station 6 + PCR & the Parks Board + the 2026 Election! | The Political Spotlight

    January 21st, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins
    ashley wright, audie barber, brand-new muncie fire station 6, delaware county, indiana, muncie, muncie city parks, muncie city parks board meeting, politics, prairie creek reservoir, the 10th councilman, upcoming 2026 election

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Audie Barber to the program to discuss a couple of Muncie/Delaware County topics! First up, Audie shares some interesting news about the ongoing construction of the brand-new Muncie Fire Station 6. If the news checks out, it could pose a problem for the Fire Department and the City! From there, Bilbrey and Audie examine the new addition to the Muncie City Parks Board and discuss what it means for Prairie Creek Reservoir and the rest of the City's Parks! Lastly, they look ahead to the upcoming 2026 Election in Delaware County! As this program often says: the more things change, the more they stay the same! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #591 | The Fight for Accountability! | The Political Spotlight

    January 20th, 2026  |  2 hrs 25 mins
    delaware county gop, denial, henry county newspaper, jonathan peternel, lt governor micah beckwith, madison county's fight to hide in the dark, muncie city council president jeff green, nathan peternel, new city council rules, peternel child porn plea deal, public access complaint, records request, republican party, sheriff john sproles, the fight for accountability, tim overton, traffic stop incident

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has been working on this episode for the past 24-plus hours! It has been a constant uphill battle! A fight for accountability! And it really shouldn't have been as hard as it has been, but it has! The topics for this 591st episode include: - "The Peternel Child Porn Plea Deal" (Something doesn't sit right with Bilbrey!). - "Madison County's Fight to Hide in the Dark" (A denial of a records request leads to a PAC complaint!). - "Be nice to Councilor Green, They Say!" (Ok, but for how long? How long does someone have to be shit on before they say ENOUGH!?). - "SAME OL' DELCO GOP!" (Names may change... but the games stay the same!). - "Henry County Newspaper Article" (Ah... more "State-run" media!). Grab your snacks and some drinks... this is going to be a good one! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #590 | What the Records Show: (The HCSD Incident 01.10.26) PART 1! | The Political Spotlight

    January 18th, 2026  |  2 hrs 13 mins
    amy and brian bell, body cameras, church, citizens, crimes against children, henry county prosecutor, henry county sheriff's department. john m. sproles, indiana politics, jonathan peternel, lawsuit, lt governor micah beckwith, madison county, michael mahoney, nathan peternal, off-duty deputies, plea deal, reasonable doubt, record requests, traffic stop, unlawful arrest, violation of rights

    Many people have been discussing the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, involving an off-duty Henry County Sheriff's Deputy and two Henry County citizens (Amy & Brian Bell). Some have been saying they "WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE VIDEO," while others have been complaining that she "EDITED HER VIDEO." Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a message for ALL of those people! Bilbrey will then show a video that has NOT BEEN SEEN BEFORE. What it shows should make people question even more, "what went on during the traffic stop." This is just PART 1... there will be a follow-up PART 2 to this episode! But this episode should set the stage for many questions. And you can take it to the bank that Bilbrey will be searching for the answers! He will share them with everyone when he gets them. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #589 | The 2026 Can of Worms! | The Political Spotlight

    January 15th, 2026  |  2 hrs 12 mins
    1.6 millions views, anderson, can of worms, citizens speaks up for the first amendment, councilor resigns seat, delaware county, election 2026, indiana general assembly, indiana politics, lapel town council, legislative update, madison county, muncie, republican party caucus, tea party meeting, wayne county coroner issues

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss the 2026 "can of worms" that citizens of Madison County and beyond will have to sift through to find the few good people to vote for in May and November. It can seem hopeless at times, but that is why Bilbrey does what he does: to help people understand that we can make a difference and overcome this nonsense... if we educate ourselves, get active, and work together. We can defeat corruption and make this world a better place. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #588 | Sheriff Sproles Offers a Statement on Questionable Traffic Stop! | The Political Spotlight

    January 13th, 2026  |  2 hrs 14 mins
    arrest, audit, bad leadership, disorderly conduct, henry county, indiana, plain clothes, record request, resisting law enforcement, sheriff john m. sproles, sheriff john m. sproles official statement, sproleswatch2026 - 1, traffic stop, unlawful stop

    It's official! We are under the first "Sproles Watch" of the new year! (#SprolesWatch2026 - 1). Henry County, Indiana, Sheriff John M. Sproles once again looked at a bad situation and thought, "HOW CAN I MAKE THIS WORSE?" At 642 p.m. this evening (Tuesday, January 13, 2026), Sheriff Sproles recorded a six-minute, fifty-six-second video in which he outlined his "official statement" regarding the traffic stop his deputy conducted on Saturday, January 10, 2026. As is common for Sheriff Sproles, he always finds a way to make a bad situation worse by interjecting himself. He makes inappropriate comments and, again and again, proves he is not a true leader. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the Sheriff's statement and offers his thoughts on the Sheriff's remarks. Does this help or hurt the situation, and what comes next? The problem with John Sproles is that one can never be too sure! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #587 | Filing Day 2026! | The Political Spotlight

    January 12th, 2026  |  2 hrs 5 mins
    2026, awkward encounter, candidate, candidates filed for office, delaware county clerk, election 2026, execution of death sentence, execution teams made up of indiana general assembly members, february 6 2026, filing day 2026, filing deadline, house bill 1287, house bill 1288, indiana state republican party convention 2026, killing hoosiers, local government finance, meeting, muncie mayor dan ridenour, primary, property tax repeal, rick spangler, school corporation annual fee, state representative j.d. prescott, tax on service, tuesday may 5, vote centers

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares some BIG NEWS from earlier today, Monday, January 12, 2025 (Filing Day 2026). He then reviews documents from the early stages of the 2026 Election Season. From there, Bilbrey discusses bad bills being pushed by various Indiana State House Representatives and Senators. Bilbrey and Producer Kate highlight the insanity in a passionate conversation that every Hooiser should hear. It's time for people to wake up! Bilbrey also recounts an awkward encounter with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #586 | HCSD Doing What They Do! & Disorderly Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

    January 11th, 2026  |  2 hrs 21 mins
    arrest, audit, bad leadership, delaware county, disorderly conduct, first amendment, gop chairman tim overton, henry county, indiana, muncie city council, muncie mayor, muncie politics, new rules, plain clothes, record request, republican party, resisting law enforcement, sheriff john m. sproles, traffic stop, unlawful stop

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a worrisome traffic stop by the Henry County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Only ten days into the new year, and Sheriff John M. Sproles' team has already gone viral for stupidity! And then Bilbrey, again, covers the "extremely disorderly" City of Muncie, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #585 | ICE Shooting & Local and State Filings Begin! | The Political Spotlight

    January 8th, 2026  |  1 hr 49 mins
    election 2026, filing period, ice, law enforcement, local & state politics, minneapolis, minnesota, renee nicole good, training and experience, u.s. immigration and customs enforcement

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares a few thoughts on the tragic shooting between an ICE agent and 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before covering the kickoff of Election Season 2026 in Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #584 | Rules, Tools, & Fools: Local & State Politics in 3 Words! | The Political Spotlight

    January 6th, 2026  |  2 hrs 20 mins
    city council, council president, councilor jeff green, delaware county republican party chairman, district 35, first amendment, house joint resolution 2, indiana, indiana state government, local politics, muncie, muncie city council meeting, new year, reorganizational meeting, state representative elizabeth rowray, the star press, tim overton

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides more in-depth commentary on the Muncie City Council meeting held on Monday, January 5, 2026. Additionally, he'll share his thoughts on The Star Press' coverage of the meeting—their journalism is genuinely remarkable. Then Bilbrey recounts an intriguing telephone conversation he had earlier with Tim Overton, Chair of the Delaware County Republican Party. Tim attempted to explain Council President Jeff Green's (R) desire to amend the Muncie City Council's longstanding rules. Although Bilbrey and Tim remained respectful during the nearly thirty-five-minute discussion, it did get heated at times. Lastly, Bilbrey turns his attention to the Indiana State Government, offering his perspective on "House Joint Resolution 2," authored by Indiana State Representative Elizabeth Rowray (R-District 35). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #583 | Muncie City Council's 2026 Reorganizational Meeting - QUICK RECAP! | The Political Spotlight

    January 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 14 mins
    city council, council president, councilor jeff green, first amendment, indiana, local politics, muncie, new year, reorganizational meeting

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides a brief recap of the Muncie City Council Meeting... (this will be a short episode due to the meeting's length). Bilbrey will provide the full recap in episode 584 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #582 | BIG NEWS + Bad Deputy + Upcoming Muncie City Council Mtg + Updates! | The Political Spotlight

    January 4th, 2026  |  2 hrs 28 mins
    2026, arson & murder, big news, blackford county sheriff's deputy tyler wood arrested for domestic battery, burglary & shooting, delaware county, election 2026, indiana, local, muncie, muncie city council meeting, national, politics, state, the new year

    Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's back to work we go... with corruption here and idiots there... We're back! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a LOT to cover in this 582nd episode! From the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting and related developments to news from Blackford and Delaware Counties about an evil sheriff's deputy who found himself locked behind bars for a change. While he is innocent until proven guilty, he needs to find a new career quickly. Then Bilbrey covers a few updates on a couple of issues that popped up right at the end of last year (like the burglary and shooting that occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2025... the arson and murder case that took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025... and a couple of last-minute, end-of-the-year campaign announcements). And lastly, Bilbrey teases some BIG NEWS coming up on the horizon! It's good to be back! 2026... here we come! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #581 | Goodbye 2025! Happy New Year 2026! | The Political Spotlight

    December 31st, 2025  |  3 hrs 2 mins
    2025, 2026, anderson, ball drop, delaware county, delaware county democrat chairman andrew dale announces run for state senate district 26, dr. katherine callahan, end of the year talk, goodbye 2025, grapes, hello 2026, indiana, madison county, muncie, muncie city councilor sara gullion (d-4) to run for district 34, politics, start of the new year talk, state representative sue errington (d-35) not seeking re-election

    This 581st episode of 'The Political Spotlight' is being broadcast on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. (ET) - the last episode of the year! 2025 is quickly drawing to a close, and 2026 is rapidly approaching! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to look back at what was and look forward to what could be! What will be made of 2026? As Bilbrey so often says: "ONLY TIME... WILL TELL!" And God willing, 'The Political Spotlight' will be right here along for the ride with you all! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #580 | The Blind & The Ignorant! | The Political Spotlight

    December 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 mins
    2nd amendment, attempted burglary, burglary, fleeing man, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, ordinance 3-26, self-defense, the blind & the ignorant

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares more of his thoughts on the recent shooting in Muncie, Indiana, and the nonsense spreading throughout the community as a result. He also discusses Ordinance 3-26 in more detail. The Muncie City Council will consider it at its meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026. Only 2 days left in 2025, as of the broadcast of this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #579 | No Man's Land (2025)... | The Political Spotlight

    December 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 29 mins
    christmas 2025, indiana politics, muncie politics, no man's land, politics, upcoming 2026 election season

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is back after the short Christmas 2025 break, now looking at the start of the last week of 2025... a week Bilbrey calls "No Man's Land..." It's a week when nothing gets done, as everyone waits until the start of the New Year. That said, Bilbrey has a few points of interest to share with everyone! So let's get it on! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #578 | Happy Christmas to ALL! (Christmas 2025)! | The Political Spotlight

    December 23rd, 2025  |  44 mins 35 secs
    christmas 2025, christmas eve's eve, family time, indiana, local, national, politics, state, the political spotlight

    It's that time of year again... Christmas Eve's Eve, 2025! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and the rest of 'The Political Spotlight' crew wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas! And that's what this episode is about! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #577 | Something Different This Way Comes?! | The Political Spotlight

    December 22nd, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins
    2026 election cycle, ballot access, democrats, end of the year 2025, executive director nathan gotsch, first amendment rights, independent indiana, independents, indiana general assembly, indiana state government, libertarians, muncie politics, new year 2026, republicans, something different this way comes

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey looks ahead to the 2026 election cycle in Indiana and other end-of-year 2025 items! #ThePoliticalSpotlight