Displaying 3 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "campaign season".
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#760 | Friday, October 30, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 30th, 2026 | 1 hr 54 mins
2026 election, 2026 midterm election, bad republican, campaign season, citizen engagement, citizen power, dr katherine callahan, election countdown, election day, government accountability, indiana elections, indiana politics, katherine callahan, live political show, local politics, midterm elections, november 3 2026, party loyalty, political accountability, political candidates, political commentary, republican in bad standing, republican party, republicans, special friday show, state politics, voter engagement
In Episode #760 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey goes LIVE on a special Friday night, with just three more wake-ups until the 2026 midterm election. Bilbrey welcomes Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the program for a wide-ranging conversation about what she has going on, where things stand in the final days before Election Day, and what is happening across Indiana politics as voters prepare to head to the polls. They also revisit one of the show's favorite political philosophies: “It's better to be a Republican in bad standing than to stand with a bad Republican!" From candidates and party loyalty to accountability, Election Day, and whatever else comes up, Bilbrey and Callahan cover plenty of ground in this special Friday-night edition. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#752 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 18th, 2026 | 1 hr 30 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, 2026 midterm election, american voters, campaign season, citizen engagement, citizen power, democratic party, democrats, election coverage, election day, election narratives, everyday citizens, government accountability, local elections, local politics, midterm elections, national elections, national politics, november 3 2026, political assumptions, political bubbles, political discourse, political insiders, political parties, political polarization, republican party, republicans, state elections, state politics, voter attitudes, voters
As The Political Spotlight heads into a busy final stretch before the November 3, 2026, general election, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a broader look at the political landscape at the local, state, and national levels. Bilbrey examines the assumptions Republicans and Democrats make and asks whether everyday citizens actually see the political world the way the parties think they do—or whether too many people have become trapped in political bubbles that distort how they understand everyone outside them. With Election Day rapidly approaching, Bilbrey cuts through the noise, competing narratives, and disconnect between political insiders and ordinary voters, setting the stage for an extremely busy two and a half weeks ahead. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#732 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 13th, 2026 | 1 hr 58 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, attorney john brooke, budget season, campaign season, campaigns, candidate accountability, candidates, citizen oversight, city council leadership, city of muncie, council leadership, delaware township, delaware township government, delaware township indiana, delaware township trustee, denise thornburg, east central indiana, elected officials, government accountability, government transparency, henry county, henry county government, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, henry county sheriff election, indiana elections, indiana politics, john brooke, legal strategy, local government, local politics, muncie, muncie budget, muncie city council, muncie city council meeting, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, political candidates, public office, september 14 2026, sheriff candidates, sheriff race, township government, township trustee, trustee denise thornburg, voters
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey looks ahead to a busy week in local politics — starting with the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026. Bilbrey previews what to expect, shares his thoughts on several issues likely to shape the meeting, and offers a broader look at the current state of Muncie City Council leadership. How will the council conduct itself during the meeting? How will current leadership address the issues at hand? What should citizens expect from the council as the budget season and the city's day-to-day operations continue? Only time will tell! From there, Bilbrey turns to the ongoing issues involving Delaware Township Trustee Denise Thornburg and Attorney John Brooke. A lot is going on in Delaware Township, and Bilbrey breaks down the latest developments, the personalities involved, the broader questions about local government, legal strategy, and accountability, and how strange the situation has been. Then the show heads south to Henry County, where Bilbrey offers commentary on the two sheriff candidates and what voters should watch for as the race unfolds. Finally, as election season approaches, Bilbrey outlines how The Political Spotlight plans to cover candidates from across the region and beyond. #ThePoliticalSpotlight