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

January 6th, 2026  |  2 hrs 20 mins

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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

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

January 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 14 mins

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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

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

January 4th, 2026  |  2 hrs 28 mins

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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

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

December 31st, 2025  |  3 hrs 2 mins

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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

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

December 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 mins

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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

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

December 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 29 mins

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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

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

December 23rd, 2025  |  44 mins 35 secs

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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

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

December 22nd, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

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

#576 | The Shortest Day (2025)! | The Political Spotlight

December 21st, 2025  |  1 hr 46 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is coming to you LIVE from Sunday, December 21, 2025, THE SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR! From here on, we slowly start to get more sunlight through June 2026, which is FANTASTIC NEWS! That said, this is the start of the BIG Holidays... and the end of the 2025 year! Things are slowing down on the surface; however, there are still so many things going on behind the scenes, and Bilbrey digs into it all in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#575 | What’s the Deal W/Madison Co Sheriff John Beeman & the Sumner Case? | The Political Spotlight

December 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 56 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey dives deep into the strange case of former Madison County Councilor and preacher Steve Sumner, who spent more than two years as a fugitive before his arrest, following a $25,000 reward offered by Dr. Katherine Callahan.

Bilbrey walks through the arrests of Sumner and his girlfriend, Sharon Bailey Barker, their extraditions back to Indiana, and the troubling questions surrounding who provided the tip, who should receive the reward money, and why the Madison County Sheriff John Beeman acted so strangely, trying to get Callahan to issue payment to someone who did not call in the tip. Answers begin to surface—after Bilbrey receives the records he requested from Howard County, Maryland. But this story is only getting started. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#574 | President Donald J. Trump's LIVE Address to the Nation (12.17.25)! | The Political Spotlight

December 17th, 2025  |  1 hr 34 mins

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Episode 574 opens with President Donald J. Trump's LIVE Address to the Nation at 9 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Following the president's speech, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines issues affecting Indiana, including the 2026 election cycle and developments among candidates for state office. Bilbrey then discusses the City of Muncie's Parks Board meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and notes that Dustin Clark has been overseeing all matters related to Prairie Creek Reservoir—a fact that should upset everyone! Bilbrey calls on Mayor Dan Ridenour to hand over planning for what will be the "NEW" Prairie Creek Reservoir to a board or a group of stakeholders from Muncie and across Delaware County. This should not be planned solely by the Mayor or Dustin Clark. Next, Bilbrey turns to the Muncie Board of Works meeting, highlighting the "lowlights" of that production. Lastly, Bilbrey reports that Spartech LLC, a plastics manufacturer specializing in engineered acrylics and thermoplastics for the healthcare, aerospace, and packaging industries, will lay off 125 employees beginning December 23, 2025. It's always bad when a business closes and jobs are lost; it's even worse when that company just asked the city for a five-year tax abatement plan in December 2023. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#573 | Park Board Mtg! + MadCo's No Vote to New Precincts! + Boards 10-96! | The Political Spotlight

December 16th, 2025  |  2 hrs 12 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the events that took place at the City of Muncie's December 2025 Parks Board Meeting. Prairie Creek Reservoir was the main topic at the meeting. Then, Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to talk about the Madison County Commissioners' December 2025 Meeting. During the meeting, the Commissioners voted no on the effort to redraw the county's voting precincts. Finally, Bilbrey and Callahan discuss the recent decision by Madison County Circuit Court Division 3 Judge Andrew Hopper, who ruled that Carl Roy Webb Boards II—the man charged with the shooting death of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz—is not competent to stand trial. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#572 | Bilbrey is SICK! | The Political Spotlight

December 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 8 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is here... barely! He's sick, but he still has a lot to say! This is 100% political... TUNE IN! (Original Broadcast = Sunday, December 14, 2025) #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#571 | Indiana Redistricting FAILS + Ivy Announces D34 Run + Sulek Arrest! | The Political Spotlight

December 11th, 2025  |  1 hr 29 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the big news from the Indiana State House! That's right, the Indiana State Senate met today, and in a vote of 19 YEAS (in favor) to 31 NAYS (against), they (10 Democrats and 21 Republicans for very different reasons) rejected mid-decade congressional redistricting. There is, of course, a lot to discuss about everything that happened both during and after, and Bilbrey shares all the essential information here. Then, to bring it closer to home, Richard Ivy has announced his plans to run for Indiana's State House District 34, currently held by Democrat Sue Errington. That means the Republicans will have a primary choice to make in that race. It has long been believed that this term would be her last, but, to our knowledge, she has not yet confirmed that; however, there have been rumors that another Democrat has been considering or has been considered to take Sue's place. Bilbrey will discuss that as well! And lastly, Bilbrey heads to Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, for what??? Well, to talk about sex crimes and an arrest for Possession of Child Pornography... WHAT ELSE? It's Winchester, Randolph County! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#570 | Hiding Low Looking Right to Left! | The Political Spotlight

December 9th, 2025  |  2 hrs 9 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is BACK, baby! Out of the YouTube TOS jail, and boy, are his wrists sore! Bilbrey has a lot to cover—from the fight with the YouTube overlords, to the Indiana State Senate and House Bill 1032 (the redistricting bill), to the City of Muncie issues, and his appearance on the Kendall & Casey Show from earlier today (Tuesday, December 9, 2025). Come on in; this is going to be one of THOSE shows! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#569 | The "Republican" Political Advantage Is the Public's Disadvantage! | The Political Spotlight

December 4th, 2025  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the day's events at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, including House Bill 1032 (the redistricting bill), as well as other bills discussed during the three committee hearings held this morning (Thursday, December 4, 2025). #ThePoliticalSpotlight