Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a Political Activist and Commentator. He is a proud Hoosier and a God-fearing American citizen! He has been called a 'Government Watchdog,' 'the Mouth of the People,' a 'Bastard,' and much worse! With over 30 years of experience in the 'full contact sport of politics,' Bilbrey is uniquely able to connect with people's hearts and minds by teaching them the importance of becoming educated about politics and government, and then taking action to make a difference.
Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a common-sense, constitutional, conservative libertarian who is steadfast in his commitment to fairness, objectivity, transparency, and the truth. Despite being called a "wrecking ball to Democrats," he has no hesitation in holding Republicans accountable when necessary. He is dedicated to the idea of truth, justice, and the American way. He strives to hold those in power responsible for their actions or inactions, and his commentary is always sharp and on target!
Bilbrey has hosted several different political shows over the years, starting with: 'What's Up with Winchester' and 'Live @ 8:35p' (both in 2015), 'Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey' (in 2019), 'Live @ 9:35p' (in January 2020), and then 'The Bastards of Politics' (which launched in October 2022 and ran through August 2023).
However, with the demise of 'The Bastards of Politics' in August 2023, it was up to Bilbrey, along with his close and trusted teammates Brandon Rudd and Producer Kate Thornburg, to establish a permanent home for a style of political commentary that is very much needed now, more than ever!
Bilbrey, Rudd, and Producer Kate did exactly that when they not only laid the foundation for a better program but also created space for a genuine community where like-minded people can meet and share ideas. At the same time, individuals with different views and opinions are just as free to express themselves, enabling honest and often tough conversations to happen! And that's precisely what they achieved with: "The Political Spotlight!"
The Political Spotlight is a politically driven program focused on opinion, news, and entertainment.
The Political Spotlight is a platform that covers all aspects of politics at the local, state, and national levels. Its mission is to uncover and eradicate corruption in government and politics, and to uphold the Constitution of the United States. The show's message is clear: The old, corrupt way of doing business is over! The aim is to give all citizens the knowledge and motivation to stay informed and get involved.
The Political Spotlight team is dedicated to this mission.
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Kristopher H. Bilbrey has hosted 213 Episodes.
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#713 | Sunday, August 09, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 9th, 2026 | 1 hr 43 mins
big brother, big brother is watching, citizen oversight, city of muncie, civic engagement, civil liberties, delaware county, flock cameras, flock safety, fourth amendment, freedom, government accountability, government surveillance, government transparency, indiana, individual liberty, local politics, mass surveillance, muncie, muncie city council, muncie police department, national politics, privacy rights, protect privacy, public accountability, public safety, state politics, stop surveillance, surveillance, usa
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is hearing rumors that the Muncie Police Department has been meeting with various members of the Muncie City Council about FLOCK CAMERAS! At this time, the content and context of those meetings remain unknown. Questions have been asked, but answers have not yet been provided. This needs to be an ALL SKATE — ALL HANDS ON DECK. Citizens need to start asking questions, demanding answers, and finding out exactly what the City of Muncie may be planning regarding Flock cameras and expanded surveillance. Freedom-loving citizens of Muncie, Delaware County, and across Indiana need to pay attention and push back against the ongoing “BIG BROTHERING” of our communities. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#712 | Thursday, August 06, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 6th, 2026 | 2 hrs 36 secs
behind the scenes, city government, city of muncie, civic engagement, government accountability, government transparency, indiana politics, letter to the city council, local government, local politics, looking forward, moving forward, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, new day, political commentary, public accountability, public affairs, tech gremlins, technical difficulties
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey continues battling the tech gremlins in this 712th episode of The Political Spotlight. Bilbrey also explains an email he sent to the Muncie City Council on Thursday, August 6, 2026. It's a new day, looking forward! Now to see if everyone else agrees! All of the above, plus a few other bits and bobs, round out what has been a hectic and chaotic week for Bilbrey and The Political Spotlight. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#711 | Wednesday, August 05, 2026 - (PART 2) | The Political Spotlight
August 5th, 2026 | 2 hrs 59 mins
city controller, city government, city of muncie, councilor jeff green, councilor jerry dishman, delaware county, fire station 5, government accountability, government transparency, indiana politics, local government, local politics, mckinley neighborhood, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie politics, ordinance 13-26, ordinance 14-26, ordinance 15-26, ordinance 9-26, overlay district, part 1, part 2, public accountability, public comment, resolution 10-26, resolution 11-26, resolution 8-26
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey concludes his two-part analysis of the August 3, 2026, Muncie City Council meeting. In Part 2, Bilbrey examines the Council’s discussion, public input, and final vote on Ordinance 14-26, a measure intended to prevent current and future mayors from appointing members of their staff and other city employees to governmental boards and commissions. He also breaks down Resolutions 10-26 and 11-26, both connected to Ordinance 9-26 and the proposed construction of a new Station 5 for the Muncie City Fire Department, before reviewing the meeting’s Public Comments. This episode concludes Bilbrey’s full postmortem of the August 3 meeting, including the major votes, controversies, winners and losers, and what the decisions could mean for Muncie moving forward. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#710 | Tuesday, August 04, 2026 - (PART 1) | The Political Spotlight
August 4th, 2026 | 2 hrs 37 mins
city controller, city government, city of muncie, councilor jeff green, councilor jerry dishman, delaware county, fire station 5, government accountability, government transparency, indiana politics, local government, local politics, mckinley neighborhood, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie politics, ordinance 13-26, ordinance 14-26, ordinance 15-26, ordinance 9-26, overlay district, part 1, part 2, public accountability, public comment, resolution 10-26, resolution 11-26, resolution 8-26
The dust has settled after the August 3, 2026, Muncie City Council meeting, and host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begins a two-part postmortem examining what happened, who won and lost, where the major issues now stand, and what comes next for Muncie. In Episode 710 — Part 1, Bilbrey breaks down the public hearing and final discussion on Ordinance 9-26, concerning the proposed construction of a new Muncie Fire Department Station 5; early meeting problems, including audio issues and Council President Jeff Green’s attempt to silence Bilbrey during public comment; Committee Reports; and the unusual mid-meeting public hearing on Resolution 8-26 regarding the Council’s investigation into the financial operations and internal controls of the City Controller’s Office. Bilbrey also examines Ordinance 15-26, the watered-down version of vetoed Ordinance 13-26 concerning the McKinley neighborhood overlay district, explaining why Ordinance 13-26 received no action, why Councilman Jerry Dishman withdrew Ordinance 15-26, and why both sides appear willing to work together—for now. This concludes Part 1 - Episode 710. Episode 711 — Part 2 will continue the analysis with Ordinance 14-26, Resolutions 10-26 and 11-26, and the Council’s Public Comments. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#709 | Sunday, August 02, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 2nd, 2026 | 1 hr 37 mins
city controller, city of muncie, delaware county, delaware county indiana, delaware county politics, fire station 5, government accountability, government transparency, indiana politics, local government, local politics, muncie city council, muncie politics, ordinance 13-26, ordinance 14-26, ordinance 15-26, resolution 8-26, veto override
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey previews a potentially consequential day in Muncie and Delaware County government on Monday, August 3, 2026. Ahead of the 6:45 p.m. Muncie City Council meeting, Bilbrey breaks down the Council’s investigation into the City Controller’s Office under Resolution 8-26; the proposed new Fire Station 5 project under Ordinance 9-26 and Resolutions 10-26 and 11-26; the possible veto override of Ordinance 13-26; Councilman Jerry Dishman’s Ordinance 15-26; and the controversial transparency measure, Ordinance 14-26, which concerns mayoral staff and city employees serving on boards and commissions. Bilbrey also looks ahead to the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting at 9:00 a.m. With an ongoing investigation, a possible veto override, major spending decisions, and significant questions about transparency and accountability, Monday could be one of the most important days in recent Muncie government history. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#708 | Onward to August 2026 - This Way to Fall & Other Topics! | The Political Spotlight
July 31st, 2026 | 1 hr 44 mins
accountability, august 2026, brad fisher, city of muncie, communication, community building, controller's office, councilor jerry dishman, councilor nora powell, councilor ro selvey, crash, fight off tech gremlins, hit by a suspect in a stolen vehicle, indiana state police, industry neighborhood, local politics, lynn police department, lynn town marshal, maci atkinson, mayor's administration, mayor's office, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, muncie city council, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, officer killed in the line of duty, ordinance 9-26, override veto, police chase, public meetings, randolph county, resolution 8-26, special friday night show, spike strips, transparency, upcoming muncie city council meeting, vehicle pursuit, veto, wayne scaife, winchester
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attempts to fight off the "tech gremlins" in this "SPECIAL" 708th "FRIDAY NIGHT" episode of the show! Bilbrey uses this to explain what's going on with the show, since we've been off more than on lately. A SOLUTION IS IN THE WORKS!!! And if things are running smoothly, he will try to get through a bit of prep for the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting and beyond! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#707 | July 29, 2026: We're Back, Ballin' Bigger Than Ever! Let's Roll! | The Political Spotlight
July 29th, 2026 | 2 hrs 3 mins
34-year-old woman, accountability, and subsequently left that facility, battery, brad fisher, breaking news, charged with theft, city of muncie, communication, community building, community service, controller's office, councilor jerry dishman, councilor nora powell, councilor ro selvey, crash, dismissed, false informing, hit by a suspect in a stolen vehicle, indiana state police, industry neighborhood, inpatient treatment facility, local politics, lynn police department, lynn town marshal, maci atkinson, mayor's administration, mayor's office, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, multiple warrants, muncie city council, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, officer killed in the line of duty, operating a vehicle with a schedule i or ii controlled substance, ordinance 9-26, override veto, pleaded guilty, police chase, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, public meetings, randolph county, resisting law enforcement, resolution 8-26, sentenced to probation, spike strips, transparency, unlawful possession of a syringe, vehicle pursuit, veto, wayne scaife, winchester
We're back, ladies and gentlemen! It's time for the 707th episode of The Political Spotlight! Let's roll! There is so much going on in the City of Muncie, Indiana... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has so much to say! Let's get into this! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#706 | Muncie, Indiana: Meetings, Meetings, & More Meetings! | The Political Spotlight
July 23rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 48 mins
accountability, administration’s bond counsel, city attorneys, city of muncie, committee members, communication, controller's office, councilor jeff green, councilor jerry dishman, councilor sara gullion, highly anticipated public service subcommittee meeting, important concerns remain unresolved, local politics, makeup meeting, mayor's administration, mayor's conference, mayor's office, mayor's secretary shareen wagley, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, muncie board of public works meeting, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, muncie sanitary district meeting, ordinance 9-26, proposed fire department project, public meetings, resolution 10-26 and 11-26, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines two days of Muncie public meetings, unresolved transparency concerns, notable absences, and the ongoing controversy over the McKinley Overlay District. From the Public Service Subcommittee to the Redevelopment Commission, Bilbrey asks whether city officials are providing the accountability citizens deserve. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#705 | Canceled for Lack of a Quorum or Lack of Leadership? | The Political Spotlight
July 21st, 2026 | 2 hrs 8 mins
audience feedback, cancellation of public board meetings, city of muncie, city of muncie government, continuing trend, housekeeping matters, lack of a quorum, lack of leadership, local politics, muncie city parks board meeting, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie parks department, muncie politics, the program's future
In this 705th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines a continuing trend in Muncie city government: the cancellation of public board meetings. For example, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Muncie City Parks Board meeting was canceled for a “lack of a quorum.” Bilbrey discusses the cancellation and shares additional information he recently uncovered about the Muncie Parks Department. Bilbrey then invites the audience to provide feedback on some housekeeping matters regarding the program's future. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#704 | Muncie's Financial Folly! & Del-Co Commissioners Mtg (07.20.26)! | The Political Spotlight
July 20th, 2026 | 2 hrs 21 mins
2nd amendment, city of muncie, commissioner shannon henry, commissioner sherry riggin, commissioner stephen brand, community update, delaware county, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county government, delaware county politics, ed vs fred, financial folly, george-jeffrey howe, local politics, long period of silence, muncie city council, muncie city government, muncie fire department, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, proposed fire station 5 project, public services committee, questions and answers, recaps, ridenour administration
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey highlights the "Financial Folly" by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour in relation to the Mayor's most recent "community update" from Friday, July 17, 2026, which references the Muncie Fire Department's proposed plans for a new Fire Station 5. Then, Bilbrey recaps the Delaware County Commissioners meeting from Monday, July 20, 2026. There were key details from the meeting that citizens of Delaware County need to be aware of. Lastly, Bilbrey shares what he believes is the start of what will likely be a long period of silence from the Ridenour Administration, as he attempts to get answers to several important questions concerning the City of Muncie! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#703 | The Week Ahead (July 19 - 25, 2026)! | The Political Spotlight
July 19th, 2026 | 1 hr 50 mins
city of muncie government, city of muncie mayor dan ridenour, delaware county commissioners, delaware county commissioners' meeting, delaware county fair 2026, delaware county government, delaware county politics, george-jeffrey howe, local politics, muncie city council (public services committee) meeting, muncie parks board meeting, muncie politics, questions
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey prepares for the week ahead (July 19 - 25, 2026)! From Delaware County's 2026 Fair Week, to the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting, and the Muncie Parks Board meeting, as well as the Muncie City Council (Public Services Committee) meeting, and all of the QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS for those at Muncie City Hall! It's going to be one of those weeks! Let's Roll! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#702 | The Ridenour Administration Looks Ahead! Current Questions Remain! | The Political Spotlight
July 15th, 2026 | 2 hrs 11 mins
city of muncie, community update, delaware county commissioners, delaware county government, delaware county health department, deputy mayor, doc peterson, financial aspects of the muncie fire department's proposed station 5 project, former acting mayor george-jeffrey howe, health officer, howe controversy, howe's veto of ordinance 13-26, ken hudson, local politics, looking ahead, mckinley neighborhood, muncie board of works, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director, new member, ordinance 13-26, ridenour administration, ridenour's first day back as mayor, special emergency meeting, upcoming public services committee meeting
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey follows up on Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's first day back as Mayor! He's looking ahead, and the Administration is pushing the message that "all is well." However, Bilbrey just isn't buying it. In the 702nd episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey covers key developments from the Muncie Board of Works meeting, including the latest appointment to the board. Next, Bilbrey reviews the Mayor's first community update, which includes additional commentary on the veto of Ordinance 13-26. Bilbrey offers further thoughts on the issue. From there, Bilbrey shares the latest updates on the upcoming Public Services Committee meeting. This is the second attempt to obtain answers to questions about the financial aspects of the Muncie Fire Department's proposed Station 5. Of course, questions still remain about the ongoing controversy surrounding George-Jeffrey Howe, his contracts, and his current titles and duties at the City of Muncie. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#701 | Ridenour's Return & The Veto! | The Political Spotlight
July 14th, 2026 | 2 hrs 6 mins
"acting" mayor howe's veto of ordinance 13-26, 000 payment, 43-day medical leave, acting mayor george-jeffrey howe, affected property owners, attempt to halt any investigation, city of muncie indiana, court filings, howe's contractual procedural irregularities, local politics, mayor dan ridenour's return to city hall, mayor's temporary absence, mckinley neighborhood overlay district, muncie city council, muncie politics, neighborhood residents, other stakeholders, passed ordinance, political game play, questionable $66, unanimous bipartisan vote
Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour returns to City Hall after a 43-day medical absence, raising questions about the timing and whether growing controversy forced an earlier return. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the court filings that end Ridenour’s absence and George-Jeffrey Howe’s role as Acting Mayor, examines what Howe’s duties may be going forward, and questions whether the return could affect scrutiny of Howe’s contracts and nearly $66,000 in payments. Bilbrey also breaks down Howe’s veto of Ordinance 13-26, which created the McKinley Neighborhood Overlay District despite unanimous City Council support and backing from residents and property owners. He explains why he views the veto as political game-playing and what stakeholders and Council members can do next. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#700 | The City of Muncie Gets a Social Media Policy! | The Political Spotlight
July 13th, 2026 | 2 hrs 20 mins
700, 700th episode, acting mayor, amber greene, attitudes just get worse, certain members of the administration, change the attitudes, city of muncie, communications director, concerned for whistleblowers, deputy mayor, george-jeffrey howe, harassment, hot, implemented a new social media policy, indiana, interact with the public, local government, local politics, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city attorneys, muncie city council, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director, shareen wagley, stalking, target employees who speak out against wrongdoing within city hall, time will tell
The city government in Muncie, Indiana, implemented a new "social media" policy as of today (Monday, July 13, 2026). Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has been waiting for this policy to take effect for more than two years. But it might not be all it's cracked up to be. Many are hopeful that this will change the attitudes of certain members of the Administration and how they interact with the public. But will it? Or will nothing change? Or will attitudes just get worse? Time will tell! Plus, Bilbrey is concerned that this might be a way to target employees who attempt to speak out against wrongdoing within City Hall! This has to be considered! Bilbrey discusses it all on this 700th episode of The Political Spotlight! It's about to get HOT! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#699 | Tired of the Attitude! | The Political Spotlight
July 12th, 2026 | 2 hrs 49 mins
amber greene, attitude, breaking news, city of anderson politics, city of indianapolis politics, city of muncie politics, city of new castle politics, city of portland politics, city of winchester politics, delaware county politics, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, jay county politics, john sproles, lame duck, local politics, madison county politics, marion county politics, randolph county politics, sproleswatch, sproleswatch2026, ted baker, tired of the attitude in government, united states senator lindsey graham
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is tired of the attitude in government! This isn't new; it's been this way for a while. He talks about it periodically. This is just his "report on the situation" from July 2026! City of Muncie... Delaware County... City of Anderson... Madison County... City of New Castle... Henry County... City of Indianapolis... Marion County... City of Portland... Jay County... City of Winchester... Randolph County... and beyond! Every time he talks about it, he hopes, "This is the time when change will occur..." Alas, here we are! Bilbrey is talking about it again! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#698 | A Look at Madison County, Indiana, on a Friday Night in July 2026! | The Political Spotlight
July 10th, 2026 | 2 hrs 29 mins
amendments, anderson, anderson politics, contributing correspondent, delaware county, delaware county politics, democratic party, dr. katherine v. callahan, hodgepodge of a.d.d.-fueled thoughts about political and governmental goings-on, indiana, indiana politics, local politics, madison county, madison county politics, muncie, muncie politics, republican party, rights, special friday night episode, state of indiana, state politics, vote, voters, voters' rights, voting, wild ride
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes back contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine V. Callahan to the program for this special Friday night episode. And look, it's been over a month since Callahan was last here... which means there is NO WAY Bilbrey could even begin to craft a legitimate set of show notes, a description of what Bilbrey and Callahan will cover, in what is almost sure to be a hodgepodge of A.D.D.-fueled thoughts about political and governmental goings-on in Anderson, Indiana... Madison County, Indiana... the State of Indiana... and maybe Bilbrey will get a chance to throw in a few comments or thoughts about Muncie, Indiana... and/or Delaware County, Indiana. So join the ride. It's bound to be wild! #ThePoliticalSpotlight