Displaying 9 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "anderson".
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#718 | Monday, August 17, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 17th, 2026 | 2 hrs 29 mins
911 director fred cummings, 911 dispatch, anderson, anderson government, anderson indiana, anderson politics, delaware county, delaware county commissioners, delaware county emergency communications, delaware county government, delaware county indiana, delaware county politics, dr katherine callahan, elected officials, election board, emergency communications, emergency dispatch, emergency management, emergency meeting, first responders, flood emergency, flood relief, flooding, fred cummings, free-for-all, government accountability, government transparency, historic flooding, homeland security, local government, local politics, madison county, madison county commissioners, madison county council, madison county election board, madison county emergency management agency, madison county government, madison county indiana, madison county politics, muncie, muncie delaware county 911 emergency communications center, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, public safety, public safety communications, public servants, rainy day fund, rainy day fund 1186, recent historic weather event, southern baptist disaster relief, the election board meeting
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Madison County correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to discuss recent developments in Madison County and Anderson, including the July 30, 2026, Election Board meeting, the historic flooding, and the August 17, 2026, "emergency" Madison County Council meeting that involved Rainy Day Fund money for flood relief. Bilbrey then returns to Delaware County and the ongoing questions surrounding the Muncie–Delaware County 911 Emergency Communications Center during the August 12–13, 2026, flooding. Delaware County 911 Director Fred Cummings addressed the County Commissioners on August 17, 2026, offering new information and appearing to walk back parts of statements made during the previous week’s emergency meeting. Bilbrey examines what has changed, what has been clarified, and the significant questions that still remain about Delaware County’s public-safety communications system. #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
Rights, Voting, 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, special friday night episode, state of indiana, state politics, vote, voters, voters' rights, 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
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#679 | We Do What We Do Because It’s Right! | The Political Spotlight
June 8th, 2026 | 1 hr 45 mins
Communication, Politics, Truth, accountability, anderson, delaware county, democrats, doing what's right, fight the fight, government, indiana gop 5th district, indiana state democratic party, indiana state republican party, local, madison county, muncie, national, public servants, republicans, state, state parties, transparency, what it's all about, why it matters, you are needed to help in the fight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reminds the audience why he fights the fight! Why it matters! What it's all about... and, more importantly, why YOU are needed to help in the fight! #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, Indianapolis, Portland, anderson, blackford county, city council, commissioners, delaware county, elected public servants, grant county, hartford city, henry county, indiana politics, jay county, madison county, marion, marion county, mayor, muncie, new castle, 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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#610 | Monday-Funday (Free-for-All Chat)! | The Political Spotlight The Political Spotlight
February 23rd, 2026 | 1 hr 34 mins
2026 election cycle, Politics, anderson, defamation of character, delaware county, free for all, hcsd, henry county, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana, libel, madison county, monday-funday, muncie, muncie city council meeting, new castle, odds and ends, open chat, randolph county, randy coward, republican candidate for henry county sheriff randy howard, slander, studio move, winchester
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has just about had all the studio moving he can handle... not to mention it's happening right in the middle of the kickoff of the 2026 Election Season, as well as during what is shaping up to be a busier-than-usual "end-of-winter period," politically speaking! It's all just a bit too much! And that's why this 610th episode is a "free association" show. A Monday-Funday (Free-for-All Chat)! But don't worry, Bilbrey will cover a few political and governmental odds and ends! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#589 | The 2026 Can of Worms! | The Political Spotlight
January 15th, 2026 | 2 hrs 12 mins
1.6 millions views, anderson, can of worms, citizens speaks up for the first amendment, councilor resigns seat, delaware county, election 2026, indiana general assembly, indiana politics, lapel town council, legislative update, madison county, muncie, republican party caucus, tea party meeting, wayne county coroner issues
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss the 2026 "can of worms" that citizens of Madison County and beyond will have to sift through to find the few good people to vote for in May and November. It can seem hopeless at times, but that is why Bilbrey does what he does: to help people understand that we can make a difference and overcome this nonsense... if we educate ourselves, get active, and work together. We can defeat corruption and make this world a better place. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#581 | Goodbye 2025! Happy New Year 2026! | The Political Spotlight
December 31st, 2025 | 3 hrs 2 mins
2025, 2026, Politics, anderson, ball drop, delaware county, delaware county democrat chairman andrew dale announces run for state senate district 26, dr. katherine callahan, end of the year talk, goodbye 2025, grapes, hello 2026, indiana, madison county, muncie, muncie city councilor sara gullion (d-4) to run for district 34, start of the new year talk, state representative sue errington (d-35) not seeking re-election
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
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#543 | Disrespect Toward Taxpayers! | The Political Spotlight
October 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 50 mins
2026 budget process, anderson, city clerk, city council, city council meeting, commissioners pass ordinance to cary guns, councilor dale basham, councilor nora powell, county council, delaware county, disrespect toward taxpayers, emails, grant county, indiana politics, investigative powers, local politics, madison county, marion, mayor, muncie, muncie city council, muncie mayor dan ridenour, resolution #17-25
The system is designed so that, regardless of who is in charge, the type of government, or the situation, it allows or even encourages elected and appointed public servants to be disrespectful toward taxpayers. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a few odds and ends as he waits for the big meeting for the City of Muncie on Thursday, October 16, 2025. #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