Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a Political Activist & Commentator. He is a good Hoosier & a God-fearing American citizen! He has been referred to as a 'Government Watchdog,' 'the Mouth of the People,' a 'Bastard,' & much worse! With over 30 years of experience in the 'full contact sport of politics,' Bilbrey is uniquely positioned to engage the hearts & minds of listeners by teaching them the importance of getting educated when it comes to politics and government & then getting active in making a difference!
Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a common-sense, constitutional, conservative libertarian who is unwavering in his commitment to fairness, objectivity, transparency, and the truth. Despite being labeled a 'wrecking ball to Democrats in Indiana,' he has no qualms about holding Republicans accountable when needed. His dedication to liberty and holding those in power responsible for their actions or inactions ensures that his work is done with 'truth, justice, and the American' way in mind. And his commentary is always insightful and on point!
Bilbrey has hosted several different political shows/programs/podcasts 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 April of 2019), 'Live @ 9:35p' (starting in January 2020), and then 'The Bastards of Politics' (which launched in October 2022).
However, with the demise of 'The Bastards of Politics' in August of 2023... it was up to Bilbrey, along with his close & trusted compatriots Brandon Rudd, Producer Kate Thornburg, and (Kate's husband Niles) to build a forever home for a brand of political commentary that is very much needed now, more than ever!
Bilbrey, Rudd & the Thornburgs did just that when they not only built the foundation for a better program... but also created the space for an actual community where like-minded individuals can meet and discuss ideas. At the same time, folks with differing views and opinions can feel just as free to express themselves... so that good, honest, and often difficult conversations can be had! And that is just what they did with: "The Political Spotlight!"
The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news, & entertainment program.
The Political Spotlight is a platform that covers ALL things political on the local, state, and national fronts. Its mission is to identify and eradicate corruption within government and politics and to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. The show's 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 get informed and involved.
The Political Spotlight team is committed to this mission.
Join the discussion & help change the world one conversation at a time!
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Kristopher H. Bilbrey has hosted 20 Episodes.
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#519 | September 8, 2025 - Muncie City Council Meeting Review! | The Political Spotlight
September 8th, 2025 | 2 hrs 12 mins
mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie politics, proposed 2026 budget
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews and gives his commentary on the Muncie, Indiana, City Council meeting from Monday, September 8, 2025. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#518 | Come One Come All to the Muncie City Council Mtg (Monday 09.08.25)! | The Political Spotlight
September 7th, 2025 | 1 hr 48 mins
arrests, first amendment, lt. governor, micah beckwith, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie politics, proposed 2026 budget, till-pond project, town hall meeting, warrick county indiana
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey stresses the importance of Muncie residents attending the upcoming city council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025. He also updates on the Muncie "Till-Pond" project and the arrests made at a Town Hall meeting held in Warrick County by Indiana's Lt. Governor, Micah Beckwith, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#517 | The City of Muncie’s Continuing Struggle With Transparency! | The Political Spotlight
September 5th, 2025 | 1 hr 59 secs
2026 budget, city clerk, city controller, communications, dan ridenour, finance committee, indiana, muncie, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie mayor, muncie politics, the political spotlight, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, while not 100% is on the mend but in a bad mood due to Muncie politics being Muncie politics. Bilbrey dives into Muncie’s second Finance Committee meeting — the one that wasn’t live-streamed, yet may have been the most important of all. Just more of the same in Muncie! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#516 | City of Muncie 2026 Budget Review! | The Political Spotlight
September 2nd, 2025 | 2 hrs 21 mins
2026 budget, city council emails, democrat control, finance committee meetings, fire station, indiana, mfd, muncie, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, republican control, resolution 1625, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie, Indiana. He questions how Muncie can have the same council that presents different outcomes on the same issue. He informs the audience about a controversial resolution (16-25) ahead of the upcoming Council meeting on September 8, 2025. And surprise, there is more email drama with the councilors. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#515 | Happy Labor Day 2025! | The Political Spotlight
August 31st, 2025 | 1 hr 14 mins
indiana, labor day 2025, political commentary, the political spotlight
It's Labor Day 2025 Weekend... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey pops on to tell the audience HAPPY LABOR DAY! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#514 | Everything, All the Time, All at Once! | The Political Spotlight
August 28th, 2025 | 2 hrs 6 mins
access to public records, budget process, indiana, political commentary, record requests, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is dealing with a lot... budgets, record requests, councilors, and other public officials. In this 514th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' he examines it all! NONSTOP POLITICS! Everything, All the Time, All at Once! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#513 | City of Muncie's 2026 Budget Time! | The Political Spotlight
August 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 28 mins
2026 budget, indiana, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s press conference unveiling the proposed 2026 city budget. From the steps of City Hall, the Mayor outlined the draft that will soon head to the City Council for review and debate.
Bilbrey shares his insights on the budget process, why it matters, and how these decisions shape the future of local government. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#512 | H2Oooh Boy, More Water Trouble in Madison County! | The Political Spotlight
August 25th, 2025 | 2 hrs 16 mins
alexandria, anderson, dirty water, indiana, lapel, madison county, madison county politics, the political spotlight, water issues
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent, Dr. Katherine Callahan, to the show, along with Lisa Mullins-Summers, to discuss ongoing serious water issues within Madison County, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#511 | MFD's Internal Fires! | The Political Spotlight
August 24th, 2025 | 2 hrs 31 mins
ems, fbems, leadership, muncie fire department, muncie mayor, muncie politics, rank and file, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines several issues that have come to light within the City of Muncie Fire Department over the past few weeks and months, some stretching back years. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#510 | More Blackford Co. Questions! Lt Gov Town Hall Fiasco! & More! | The Political Spotlight
August 21st, 2025 | 2 hrs 31 mins
arrest, blackford county indiana politics, blackford county industrial solar and wind, budget 2026, disorderly conduct, first amendment rights, henry county indiana politics, indiana politics, lawsuit, lt governor, madison county council, madison county indiana politics, madison county sheriffs department, micah beckwith, muncie indiana politics, muncie redevelopment commission, murder, open door laws, public access violation, sexual assault, the political spotlight, town hall, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey delivers another jam-packed episode of 'The Political Spotlight!' From the chaotic arrests at Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith’s Town Hall, to growing questions about a Blackford County murder investigation and other government issues, Bilbrey dives in with sharp commentary. He also touches on the latest from the City of Muncie, more on the explosive sexual assault scandal rocking Henry County, and a passionate plea from a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy about budget concerns. Tune in for hard-hitting insight and political analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#509 | Gagged! But Why? | The Political Spotlight
August 19th, 2025 | 2 hrs 7 mins
blackford county indiana politics, blackford county prosecutor, blackford county sheriff, deontae gabbard, gag order, house party, jim heflin, joelle freiburger, mike norris, murder, questions, summer 2025, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey digs into troubling allegations of misconduct in Blackford County, Indiana, surrounding the murder of 21-year-old Mike Norris. Despite multiple police responses the night of the party where Norris was killed, no action was taken until after the fatal shooting. Now, nearly two months later, questions swirl about a gag order imposed by Prosecutor Joelle Freiburger, the lack of transparency, and what officials may be hiding. This episode marks the beginning of a gripping investigation you won’t want to miss. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#508 | Blackford Co Record Request Snag! & Indiana Redistricting Nonsense! | The Political Spotlight
August 18th, 2025 | 1 hr 56 mins
access to public records act, blackford county indiana, indiana congressional districts, ingop, louis david galligan, odds and ends, randolph county indiana, record requests, redistricting, selma indiana, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had planned to dive into Indiana’s controversial redistricting efforts, a disappointing public record request response from Blackford County, and news about Louis David Galligan's return to the Randolph County jail. He planned to touch on the recent tragedy in Selma, Indiana, and a few other odds and ends.
But from almost the very start of the show, things take a wild turn, and it nearly all derails, so take it as it comes. It can only get better from here! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight
August 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 13 mins
delaware county politics, madison county politics, mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie unsafe building hearing authority, public disservice, southway plaza, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey tackles the troubling lack of accountability from public officials. He starts with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s long-overdue admission that no progress will be made on Southway Plaza — a reality citizens suspected for years. Bilbrey then recaps the latest Unsafe Building Hearing Authority meeting, where the Mayor ignored calls to address his past controversial comments. From local to broader government levels, Bilbrey warns of a growing trend he calls “Public Disservice” — an attitude of “you get what you get” toward citizens. Should the public accept this, or fight to change it? #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#506 | Meetings Review: (ARC), (MCC), & (DMMPC)! | The Political Spotlight
August 13th, 2025 | 3 hrs 8 mins
accountability, anderson politics, anderson redevelopment commission, delaware county plan commission, delaware county politics, indiana politics, local government, madison county council, madison county politics, mayor dan apology, muncie mayor dan admission, muncie politics, muncie unsafe building housing authority, solar ordinance, southway plaza disaster, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan review three important meetings that took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. There are many important points to look at from all three meetings. Bilbrey and Callahan also examine serious issues from all three meetings. The three meetings are: (The Anderson Redevelopment Commission Meeting), (The Madison County Council Meeting), and (The Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission Meeting). Bilbrey also shares two quick topics unrelated to the three meetings. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#505 | Ty'ray Wilson's Charges! Lt. Gov. on WoWo! & Tuesday-Meeting Day! | The Political Spotlight
August 11th, 2025 | 2 hrs 8 mins
accountability, anderson police, anderson politics, anderson redevelopment commission, delaware county plan commission, delaware county politics, federal charges, indiana politics, local government, lt governor, madison county council, madison county politics, micah beckwith, say no to industrial solar, solar ordinance, the political spotlight, tyray wilson
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey previews an upcoming busy meeting day, including the Anderson Redevelopment Commission, the Madison County Council, and a very important special meeting of the Delaware County Planning Commission. From there, Bilbrey breaks down the newly unsealed federal charges against Anderson Officer Ty’ray Wilson. Finally, Bilbrey takes a look at Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith’s most recent, empty WoWo radio appearance. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#504 | The Feds Arrest a Cop! The Local GOP Holds a Picnic! & Much More! | The Political Spotlight
August 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 35 mins
anderson politics, delaware county gop picnic, delaware county politics, fbi, feds, lt governor, madison county politics, muncie politics, narcotics, officer arrested, political commentary, state of indiana politics, the political spotlight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the FBI’s quiet arrest of Anderson Police Officer Tyray Wilson on suspected narcotics charges, the underwhelming Delaware County Republican Party picnic, and a packed week of local political meetings. From a federal bust to party politics and a busy week of governmental meetings, Bilbrey brings sharp, unfiltered commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. #ThePoliticalSpotlight