The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Campaign Season”

#760 | Friday, October 30, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

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

Welcome to the 760th episode of The Political Spotlight, broadcasting LIVE on this special Friday night, October 30, 2026!

Normally, Fridays are off nights around here, but after missing Thursday night's show, we're making it up—with only THREE MORE WAKE-UPS until the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

And since it's been nearly two months since everyone's favorite doctor to love, hate, hate to love, or love to hate appeared on the program, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey figured there was no better time to bring Dr. Katherine Callahan back into the spotlight.

Bilbrey and Callahan discuss what she has cooking in her neck of the woods, where things stand with just days to go before the BIG VOTE, and everything else happening in Indiana politics as Election Day approaches.

And, of course, they return to one of the best political philosophies in the state of Indiana:

"It's better to be a Republican in bad standing than to stand with a bad Republican!"

Bilbrey and Callahan dive into it all—politics, candidates, party loyalty, accountability, Election Day, and whatever else comes up.

You will NOT want to miss this episode. That is a promise!

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VIDEO version of Ep 760: https://youtube.com/live/90ZhkAqdaZc

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Special Guest: Dr. Katherine Callahan.

#752 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

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

As the show gears up for a busy two and a half weeks leading up to the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, general election, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a broader look at where things stand politically at the local, state, and national levels ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

Bilbrey examines assumptions held by both Republicans and Democrats and asks a broader question: Do everyday citizens actually see things the way political parties think they do?

Or have people become so locked in their own political bubble that they no longer understand what anyone outside it thinks?

As Election Day 2026 rapidly approaches, Bilbrey tries to sort through the noise, competing narratives, and the disconnect between political insiders and ordinary citizens as he sets the stage for an extremely busy stretch.

Local politics. State politics. National politics. Republicans. Democrats. Voters. The road to the 2026 midterms. All that and more in this episode of The Political Spotlight.

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VIDEO version of Ep 752: https://youtube.com/live/2wRDLkIs1IU

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#732 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400

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 rapidly approaches, Bilbrey begins outlining how The Political Spotlight plans to cover candidates from across the region and beyond.

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VIDEO version of Ep 732: https://youtube.com/live/gwP1CcKMZ2M

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