Episode Archive

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

  • #643 | Randall McCallister (R) Candidate for State Representative Dist 34! | The Political Spotlight

    April 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 23 mins
    delaware county, election 2026, indiana politics, indiana state representative for district 34, muncie, national politics, randall mccallister, republican, state house

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Randall McCallister, Republican candidate for Indiana State Representative for District 34, to the show. McCallister, who has been active in national political campaigns for the past few years, decided to throw his hat in the ring for the office of Representative to the Indiana State House for District 34, which is made up mostly of the city of Muncie. He hopes to capture the seat for the Republicans for the first time since 1994, when Fred Wenger (R) was defeated after serving only one term. Bilbrey and McCallister discuss the campaign, McCallister's thoughts on Indiana's current state, and his plans for legislation if elected. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #642 | Gilbert (BJ) Zapfe (R) Candidate for Henry County Clerk! & More! | The Political Spotlight

    April 18th, 2026  |  2 hrs 1 min
    chief election official of the county, clerk of courts, county clerk, county election board, election 2026, gilbert 'bj' zapfe, henry county, indiana politics, republican

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Gilbert (BJ) Zapfe, Republican candidate for Henry County Clerk, to the show. Zapfe, 44, is a lifelong Henry County resident and has served as a Middletown police officer, both full-time and as a reserve. He is now running for the office of the Henry County Clerk as a Republican. Bilbrey and Zapfe discuss the campaign, Zapfe's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Zapfe's plans for the clerk's office if elected. After the interview with candidate Zapfe, Bilbrey turns to the latest nonsense from Randy Howard, the laughing-stock Republican candidate running for Sheriff of Henry County. He has now issued some sort of notice, which he claims is a tort notice; however, Bilbrey says not so fast! Tune in for the latest Randy Howard cluster. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #641 | Matt Kantz (R) Candidate for Delaware County Commissioner! & More! | The Political Spotlight

    April 16th, 2026  |  1 hr 21 mins
    county commissioner, county councilor, delaware county, election 2026, indiana politics, matt kantz, republican

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Matt Kantz, Republican candidate for Delaware County Commissioner of District 3, to the show. Kantz is currently serving in the final year of his first term as the Delaware County Councilor for District 3. He decided to file to run for Commissioner rather than seek re-election to the Council. Bilbrey and Kantz discuss the campaign, Kantz's thoughts on Delaware County's future, with Senate Enrolled Act 1 being a major topic on many local public servants' minds, and his plans for the county if he is elected. With the candidate interview over, Bilbrey then turns to the City of Muncie's statement, released at the end of the day. The statement aimed to address the State Board of Accounts' current investigation into the Muncie Parks Department, a topic Bilbrey has been discussing for over a week. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #640 | T. Saunders (R) Candidate for Henry Co Prosecutor! & Muncie Crisis! | The Political Spotlight

    April 15th, 2026  |  2 hrs 48 mins
    attorney, court, election 2026, henry county, indiana politics, law enforcement, lawyer, prosecutor, republican, tony saunders

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Tony Saunders, Republican candidate for Henry County Prosecutor, to the show. Saunders, 48, has lived in Henry County for most of his life. He earned his J.D. from IU in Indianapolis and has practiced law in Indiana for the past 20 years. Bilbrey and Saunders discuss the campaign, Saunders' thoughts on Henry County's current state, and his plans for the office if elected. THEN... After interviewing candidate Tony Saunders, Bilbrey dives into the day's news, and there is a lot! Two of the top Republicans at the Indiana Election Division of the Secretary of State's office submitted their letters of resignation today, citing serious criticism of the current Secretary of State, Diego Morales. But then Bilbrey turns his attention to the City of Muncie... where he was once again right all along about the "Muncie Crisis Center!" He has a LOT to say about that breaking news! And finally, he looks more closely at the issues that have been festering for the past several days (and longer) regarding the City of Muncie's Communications Director. It's going to get wild! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #639 | Jim Nicholson (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! | The Political Spotlight

    April 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins
    accountability, captain, chief, city of new castle police, election 2026, hcsd, henry county sheriff's department, indiana politics, jim nicholson, republican

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Jim Nicholson, the Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Nicholson, who currently serves as a Captain with the New Castle Police Department, has served there for 36 years, including 8 as Chief. This is Nicholson's second run for Sheriff; he ran four years ago, losing the primary to current Sheriff John M. Sproles. Bilbrey and Nicholson discuss the campaign, Nicholson's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Nicholson's plans for the county if elected. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #638 | Landon Dean (D) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

    April 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 51 mins
    accountability, chief, city of muncie, controversy, democrat, election 2026, fired, george folley, hcsd, henry county sheriff's department, indiana politics, indiana state board of accounths, knightstown police department, landon dean, mayor dan ridenour, middletown police department, nikki eckerson, parks department, sgt

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Landon Dean, Democratic candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Dean, who is currently serving in his third year as Chief of the Middletown, Indiana, Police Department, retired from the Henry County Sheriff's Department after a 27-year career, during which he held numerous roles. Dean has also served as the interim Chief of the Knightstown, Indiana, Police Department for the past year. He helped rebuild and restaff the department and, just today, Monday, April 13, 2026, announced that he will step down from that interim position at the next Knightstown Council meeting. Dean ran for Sheriff twice, once more than twenty years ago and again in 2022, losing to the current Sheriff, John M. Sproles. Bilbrey and Dean discuss the campaign, Dean's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Dean's plans for the county if elected. After the interview with candidate Landon Dean, Bilbrey then examines serious information he has been hearing from sources about the City of Muncie's Parks Department. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #637 | Ryan Webb (R) Candidate for Delaware County Council! & More! | The Political Spotlight

    April 12th, 2026  |  2 hrs 17 mins
    accountability, america's councilman, city of muncie, communication issues, communications director amber greene, controversy, delaware county council, district 4, election 2026, former at-large councilor, indiana american water company, indiana politics, lost by 68 votes, mayor dan ridenour, prairie creek reservoir, republican, running for re-election, ryan webb, transparency, water issues

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Ryan Webb, Republican candidate for Delaware County Council in District 4, to the show. Webb, a former At-Large Delaware County Councilor who served from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024, lost his bid for re-election by 68 votes in November 2024. He is now seeking re-election to the same Council as the Councilor for District 4, a seat currently held by Republican Jim Mochal. Mochal was appointed to the seat after the death of longtime District 4 Councilor Jane Lasater, who died while in office in April 2023. Bilbrey and Webb discuss the campaign, Webb's thoughts on Delaware County's current state, and his plans for the county if he is re-elected. With Webb's interview over, Bilbrey examines the recent 'water issue' in the City of Muncie and the backlash against Muncie's Communications Director, Amber Greene, for her continued approach to engaging with citizens both on and off the clock. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #636 | Steve Dugger (R) Candidate for Henry County Commissioner! | The Political Spotlight

    April 8th, 2026  |  2 hrs 3 mins
    2026 election season, candidate interview, commissioner, delaware county politics, henry county, indiana politics, muncie politics, northern district, preacher, republican candidate, steve dugger

    Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey in welcoming Steve Dugger, a Republican candidate running for Henry County Commissioner in the Northern District, to the show. Bilbrey and Dugger discuss the campaign, Dugger's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and his plans for the county if he gets elected. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #635 | Nut Up... Or Get Out of the Way! | The Political Spotlight

    April 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 30 mins
    2026 election season, anderson, blackford county, city council, commissioners, delaware county, elected public servants, grant county, hartford city, henry county, indiana politics, indianapolis, jay county, madison county, marion, marion county, mayor, muncie, new castle, portland, primary election nut up, randolph county, randy howard< flock cameras, sheriff, wincehster

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a clear message for all currently elected and appointed public servants everywhere, as well as for everyone currently campaigning to become an elected public servant! Specifically, to those current candidates aiming to win the primary and general elections to become elected public servants, listen very carefully and think deeply: Is this truly what you want? #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #634 | The LONGEST Monday (04.06.26) After Action Report! | The Political Spotlight

    April 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 49 mins
    2026 election cycle, city councilor dale basham, city of muncie, delaware county, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county sheriff's department, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana politics, live q&a session, mayor bob mccoy, muncie city council, primary election, tuesday may 5, voter registration deadline, winchester

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the busy day that was Monday, April 6, 2026. In this 634th episode, Bilbrey recaps the key moments from both the Delaware County Commissioners meeting and the Muncie City Council meeting, highlighting the ups, downs, and decisions that could impact the City of Muncie and Delaware County. Next, Bilbrey examines the first of three 'LIVE Q&A sessions' that Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles is broadcasting to Henry County residents. How did he do? Did he answer questions honestly, or did he stick to his typical games of misdirection and obfuscation? Plus, don’t forget — today (Monday, April 6, 2026) is the last day to register to vote in Indiana, making this a crucial moment for civic participation. The DEADLINE is 11:59 p.m. There’s a lot happening politically, and if you want clear, local insight you can trust, 'The Political Spotlight' is where you need to be. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #633 | Upcoming Governmental Meetings, Candidate Forums, & More! | The Political Spotlight

    April 5th, 2026  |  2 hrs 5 mins
    2026 primary election, candidate for henry county sheriff jason williams, candidate forums, candidate interviews, delaware county, delaware county commissioners meeting, henry county, henry county sheriff john sproles, indiana politics, live q&a sessions, louis galligan, muncie, muncie city council meeting, prosecutor david daly, randolph county, sex crimes, voter registration deadline

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey anticipates a busy political week ahead. He begins this episode by reviewing all scheduled events for the week, including the Delaware County Commissioners meeting, the Muncie City Council meeting, and the live Q&A sessions that Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles will kick off—all planned for Monday, April 6, 2026. Voter registration for the upcoming primary election will also close at 11:59 p.m. Monday night, as early voting begins Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He also discusses the two Candidate Forums scheduled in Henry County this week: the first on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and the second on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Lastly, Bilbrey mentions the interviews with the Henry County Sheriff and Prosecutor candidates conducted by Henry County citizen Gayla Taylor that aired earlier today (Sunday, April 5, 2026). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #632 | The Non-Public 'Public' Test of Madison County's Voting Machines! | The Political Spotlight

    April 3rd, 2026  |  2 hrs 25 mins
    2026 election cycle, abdul-hakim shabazz, cease and desist letter, city of anderson, contributing correspondent dr. katherine callahan, madison county election board, madison county health department, madison county indiana, madison county politics, meeting, mike gaskill, public test, republican in bad standing, scott mellinger, state senate district 25, stephenie mellinger

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the show after an extended break to discuss all the chaos surrounding the 2026 Election in Madison County, Indiana. Of particular interest to Bilbrey is the 'public' test of the voting machines conducted by the Madison County Election Board during a 'public' meeting yesterday (Thursday, April 2, 2026). The Election Board members went through the motions while being unusually distant and unresponsive to the citizens in attendance. You won't want to miss this 632nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight'. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #631 | Henry County GOP Candidate Forum Review! | The Political Spotlight

    April 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 46 mins
    bobbi plummer, candidate forum, contributing correspondent dr. katherine callahan, craig ring, delaware county, gop, henry county commissioners, henry county council, henry county indiana, henry county prosecutor, henry county republican party, jason williams, jim nicholson, madison county election board meeting, randolph county, randy howard, sheriff john m. sproles, steve dugger

    This 631st episode of 'The Political Spotlight' covers the Henry County, Indiana, GOP candidate forum from this evening (Thursday, April 2, 2026). Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attended the event and provides a firsthand account of what happened, highlights the key moments, explains who he feels stood out, and shares what to expect moving forward. Finally, Bilbrey prepares the audience for the return of contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #630 | Mud Creek Studio One - BIG REVEAL! | The Political Spotlight

    April 1st, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins
    2026 election season, indiana politics, local, mud creek studio, national, political commentator, political talk show, state, studio one, the political spotlight

    Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey unveils the BRAND NEW 'MUD CREEK STUDIO ONE' in this 630th episode of 'The Political Spotlight'. You DO NOT want to miss this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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    #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