The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “2026 Primary Election”

#661 | Bridge Builder -or- Gatekeeper! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Delaware County Republican Party Chairman Tim Overton tells anyone he considers an "outsider" in or around the party that they need to work on "building bridges" and be less "standoffish!"

Yet when Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attempts to communicate with Overton about being appointed to one of Delaware County's open delegate seats, Bilbrey doesn't get very far and feels shut out and unheard.

This leaves Bilbrey wondering whether it's Overton who needs to build those bridges! Overton acts less like a bridge builder or a leader and more like a "Gatekeeper!"

Bilbrey shares his thoughts on this issue in this 661st episode. He also provides an update on the Knightsown situation and other topics under review.

=========================

VIDEO version of Ep 661: https://youtube.com/live/YN_kcMQZuVY

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================

Facebook 1: https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
Facebook 2: https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight
Twitter: https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE
Email: tpsprogram@gmail.com

============================

🚨🚨🚨
'The Political Spotlight'
LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)
Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Brandon Rudd
Produced by: Kate Thornburg
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight
https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight
https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318
https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight
https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE
Email: tpsprogram@gmail.com
© 2026 Mud Creek Studio.
—

#660 | - Mother's Day! - The Latest on Knightstown! - & More! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey wishes a very happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there doing it large! Of course, he also wishes the mothers in his life a special Mother's Day!

Then Bilbrey provides a brief update on the Knightstown situation he discussed in episode 659. If you haven't watched that episode yet, you should definitely go back and watch it.

Lastly, Bilbrey offers a glimpse at a few things the team is currently looking into, including an arrest at a local meeting in Hobart, Indiana, as well as the scuttlebutt about the newest addition to the City of Muncie Parks, "Gotta Love Munc e!"

=========================

VIDEO version of Ep 660: https://youtube.com/live/e1IljiiVmK8

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================

#656 | Muncie City Council Meeting 05.04.26 RECAP & Election Day Eve! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

It's all come down to this... ELECTION DAY EVE (Monday, May 4, 2026)... Well, that and the Muncie City Council meeting that just wrapped up. While the meeting may have been brief, it still deserves discussion!

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the meeting and the BIG DAY tomorrow in this 656th episode!

And oh yeah, he also mentions the Delaware County Commissioners meeting from earlier in the day!

=========================

VIDEO version of Ep 656: https://youtube.com/live/AKeghF1m_oo

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================

#655 | Primary Election 2026: Winners & Losers — The Final Prediction! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes longtime friend (and politico) Rachel Clark and her daughter, Ryan Reese (an up-and-coming politico), to the show—LIVE from Mud Creek Studio—to discuss the upcoming 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

The trio will share their thoughts on the past four-plus months of campaigning, including the ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the completely ignorant!

They'll share their wishes for who they want to see win various positions across several counties and at the state and national levels. Then they'll offer their predictions for who they believe will win in the various races.

This midterm election will come and go like many others, without much fanfare nationally. However, locally (in several counties) and at the state level here in Indiana, this primary election is one of the most important elections voters and non-voters alike have faced!

Tune in to this 655th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' for the best political commentary ahead of the upcoming 2026 Primary Election.

=========================

VIDEO version of Ep 655: https://youtube.com/live/TEXlJ67JMjA

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================

#654 | Insurance Discrepancies: Sheriff Sproles' Opinion vs Reality! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

During the final weeks of the 2026 primary election, Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles has made multiple (QUESTIONABLE) statements about the ongoing "insurance issues" that Henry County, Indiana, has been dealing with.

In the real world, it's common knowledge that the "insurance issues" the county has been struggling with stem from various actions and/or inactions, resulting in numerous tort claims and lawsuits filed against Sheriff John M. Sproles, his fellow Deputies, the Sheriff's Department as an agency, and the County government as a whole.

This has led to several serious consequences for Henry County's taxpayers.

Sheriff John M. Sproles, while campaigning, has been downplaying these issues and has made several statements that have raised concerns for the team here at 'The Political Spotlight.'

As a result, record requests were issued to the Henry County Auditor's office, and many emails and documents have been collected. With all of that compiled, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and Producer Kate will walk the audience through THE REALITY of the situation in Henry County, Indiana.

Tune in to this 654th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' to learn about the "Insurance Discrepancies: Sheriff Sproles' Opinion vs Reality!"

=========================

VIDEO version of Ep 654: https://youtube.com/live/z3-5mTorVcs

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================

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

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

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).

============================

VIDEO version of Ep 633: https://youtube.com/live/YL-IyZFEAPE

============================

Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS
Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS
Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch

============================

The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE
(Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight

Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
& All Other Podcast Hosting Sites

============================