The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Breaking News”

#622 | Public Perception: (PCR & MFD)! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

This 622nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight' is going to be a BIG ONE! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Rachel Clark to discuss "public perception" and the growing disconnect between local leadership and the community.

First, Bilbrey provides an update on a recent email he requested from the City of Muncie regarding communications between Mayor Dan Ridenour's Office and employees at Prairie Creek Reservoir. The email concerned the "perception" that PCR employees gave citizens when citizens complained about rate increases at the park. Even though the employees at PCR were "technically correct" in their responses to citizens, the Mayor's Office didn't want them to keep using that response.

What was that response, and why didn't the Mayor's Administration want it released? Bilbrey examines all of this and then provides a brief overview of the March 17, 2026, Muncie Parks Board meeting, sharing his frustrations with how it unfolded.

BUT THEN, BILBREY AND CLARK MOVE ON TO THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE EPISODE! THE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE MUNCIE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT!

This BREAKING NEWS surrounds the ongoing legal battle between MFD firefighter Troy Delaney and the department—widely referred to as the “cheating scandal”—which takes center stage as new information adds to mounting concerns about leadership, accountability, and the department’s ability to properly address critical internal issues. This is an issue not only for the Fire Department but also for the Mayor and his entire Administration.

As the situation evolves, Bilbrey and his team are investigating and working to bring transparency to issues affecting the Muncie community. DO NOT MISS THIS PROGRAM!

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VIDEO version of Ep 622: https://youtube.com/live/UyEolLxQR4s

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Special Guest: Rachel Clark.

#601 | Change of Plans: We’ll Talk Filings Next Week & Sproles Now! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey for this special Friday night episode. The show was intended to explore the various filings for political office across the State of Indiana; however, an earlier snag made that impossible.

That said, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles never fails to offer himself as fodder for the show! Therefore, Bilbrey will cover the latest "Official Statement" from Sheriff Sproles and share his thoughts on it. Bilbrey also has a few other bits and pieces to toss out for the viewers' consumption.

While this won't be the show that was originally planned, it will definitely be one to watch!

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VIDEO version of Ep 601: https://youtube.com/live/I1rhC-VdD7Q

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#562 | The Doors of Participation: The Public Access Issue! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan are here on a very special Friday night episode to discuss a serious PUBLIC ACCESS CRISIS affecting Madison County, Indiana... and beyond!

From city council meetings to commissioners meetings, to election board meetings, and everything in between. It's just another symptom of the broader disease of BAD GOVERNANCE!

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VIDEO version of Ep 562: https://youtube.com/live/rdRwvCkHnYw

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#552 | The City of Muncie Finally Made the Paper! & 2025 Election Results! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey responds to an article in The Star Press about the recent Muncie City Council meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Bilbrey then discusses the results of the general election held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in various states across the country. Indiana was not among those states, as this is an off-year election. Indiana's election cycle will resume in January 2026. But can Hoosiers learn anything from the results elsewhere to help decide what might happen next year? Tune in and find out!

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VIDEO version of Ep 552: https://youtube.com/live/YAkIgpddlOM

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#534 | Dan Said, Nora Said! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey continues to examine the back-and-forth "he said, she said" between Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour (R) and Muncie City Councilor Nora Powell (D) over the proposed 2026 budget process.

Bilbrey shares the latest emails exchanged between the two sides.

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VIDEO version of Ep 534: https://youtube.com/live/mJEL2amxSfg

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