The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Communication”

#679 | We Do What We Do Because It’s Right! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

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!

As Bilbrey discussed in this episode, click the following link for episode 678:
https://youtube.com/live/nZjKjqegryE . . .

Click this link for the RAW recording of the hearing discussed in this episode and episode 678: https://youtu.be/F8FPynDZLYw . . .

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VIDEO version of Ep 679: https://youtube.com/live/knazWLCpAkI

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#677 | End of the Week Review (Sunday 05.31.26 - Thursday 06.04.26)! | The Political Spotlight

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

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the past week in the 677th episode of 'The Political Spotlight'.

The Delaware County Commissioners' and Muncie City Council's meetings on Monday, June 1, 2026...
Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's surgery and the temporary transfer of power to Jeff Howe, the recently appointed Deputy Mayor and current Director of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, who is serving as "Acting" Mayor during Ridenour's absence...
The arrest of former Delaware County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office manager Meagan Coutinho...
Questions about "Acting" Mayor Jeff Howe's pay...

And more!

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VIDEO version of Ep 677: https://youtube.com/live/tm9DCa9tR08

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#671 | Muncie's Packed Council Agenda Creates Questions Ahead of Meeting! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

HUGE!

This 671st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' along with the next several days leading up to the Muncie City Council's public hearing and regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, will be HUGE!

Not to mention, the public hearing and meeting will be HUGE, too!

But why!?

Well, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the recently released agenda for the upcoming Muncie City Council public hearing and regularly scheduled meeting, set for Monday, June 1, 2026, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

The agenda is PACKED with several important topics!

From an ordinance concerning the controversial decision to start the process for another expensive fire station construction project and the related appropriations... to an ordinance relating to appropriations for the Muncie City Police Department (because when one gets, the other wants... ALWAYS)! And then there's what is almost guaranteed to be a controversial resolution of the City Council authorizing an investigation into the financial operations and internal controls of the City of Muncie's Controller's office... all of this happening during the first week of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's planned absence from city government for an extended period due to medical treatment.

Episode 671 takes a deep dive into what's coming before the council — and why citizens should pay close attention to the meeting and its outcomes!

Bilbrey will go through the agenda item by item, discussing what stands out, the questions he has heard from others, the questions he has, and why this will be an important Muncie City Council meeting to attend in person!

If you care about transparency, accountability, communication, spending, local leadership, and the city's direction, you do NOT want to miss this episode or the meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Real issues. Real conversations. Real accountability.

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VIDEO version of Ep 671: https://youtube.com/live/DecgTuVbick

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#670 | It Costs to Not Be Corrupt! & Indiana's INTERESTING GOP Convention! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the "cost" of fighting fraud and corruption in Delaware County, as outlined by Delaware County Auditor Ed Carroll during the Delaware County Council meeting earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Then, Bilbrey discusses his continued frustration with his interactions — or lack thereof — with the local Delaware County Republican Party as he looks ahead to what promises to be an interesting State Republican Convention, to be held Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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VIDEO version of Ep 670: https://youtube.com/live/0wjCTmJC-ig

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#662 | Delaware County Commissioners Want MORE Taxes! What Say You? | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In this 662nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a hard look at a newly proposed property tax increase, pushed by the Delaware County Commissioners through the creation of a “Cumulative Capital Development Fund.”

Delaware County Commissioners Sherry Riggin (R), Shannon Henry (R), and Stephen Brand (R) will hold their regularly scheduled second meeting of the month on Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 9 a.m. During that meeting, a 'public hearing' will be held in which citizens SHALL be heard on this matter.

This meeting/hearing is important and a key opportunity for citizens to advocate against the tax increase. Bilbrey will explain what will happen at the meeting/hearing and what citizens need to do to oppose the proposed increase!

Bilbrey will examine what this fund is and how it will be used. He'll discuss why Delaware County's so-called "conservative Republican" Commissioners are trying to saddle taxpayers with another tax and why such tax increases are becoming more common across local governments.

Most importantly, Bilbrey will outline what citizens can legally do to challenge or oppose the proposal. The bottom line is that it takes commitment!

Honestly, this isn’t just about this proposal — it’s about transparency, accountability, communication, priorities, and whether taxpayers are truly heard.

The Delaware County Commissioners Meeting/Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Room 309A on the 3rd floor of the Delaware County Building at 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana, 47305. The meeting/hearing will be streamed live; however, Bilbrey recommends attending in person for the best results.

This is something ALL citizens of Delaware County, Indiana, need to be concerned about!

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VIDEO version of Ep 662: https://youtube.com/live/D2NNfCNZbuA

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#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!"

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

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#659 | Speaking W/O Saying Anything - Del Co! & Innies and Outies - KTown! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the special meeting of the Delaware County Commissioners held earlier today — Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The meeting was intended to address claims that needed to be paid after Commissioner Stephen Brand raised concerns and refused to sign off on them during the commissioners’ regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. But after watching today’s brief meeting, Bilbrey has even more concerns than he did on Monday.

There are still plenty of questions and very few answers. It feels like the public servants are speaking without actually saying anything. This is a serious issue that should concern every taxpayer in Delaware County. Now is the time to get to the bottom of what’s really happening and work toward correcting the situation.

Then Bilbrey turns his attention to the chaos surrounding Primary Election Day in Knightstown, Indiana, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Bilbrey shares what he knows about the voter situation in Knightstown. He then outlines what he believes may happen next and attempts to clear up the misinformation surrounding the situation in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.

This is an episode you do not want to miss.

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VIDEO version of Ep 659: https://youtube.com/live/FGnWUqVrUfI

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#652 | Sheri Chafin (R) Candidate for Delaware County Assessor! & More! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Sheri Chafin, Republican candidate for Delaware County Assessor, to the show.

Chafin is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for Delaware County, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Assessor's office, she worked in the Delaware County Prosecutor's office for five years. She has also served on the Harrison Township Advisory Board for 12 years.

Bilbrey and Chafin discuss the campaign, Chafin's views on the state of Delaware County, and her plans for the county Assessor's office if elected.

Connect with Chafin on social media by clicking the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577851375535 . . .

After the interview, Bilbrey discusses a candidate forum he attended earlier in the evening in Knightstown, Indiana. He then covers follow-up news about Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles' "Breaking News" from the Boss Hog of Liberty show, and he finishes with information about the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting!

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VIDEO version of Ep 652: https://youtube.com/live/f8Ppc-_-1Kc

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#614 | Muncie City Council Meeting (03.02.26) Recap! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey offers his commentary and analysis of the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026.

The meeting was once again long; however, the tone was markedly different! Honestly, this meeting was a WIN for transparency, accountability, and communication, and for the citizens of Muncie!

This meeting should be a teaching moment for Muncie's elected and appointed officials, as well as its citizens! The takeaway is: The Council WILL DO what is right IF the citizenry stands up and forces them to!

For the citizens, this shows, yet again, that all it takes is a bit of action. For Muncie's officials, specifically the city council, it proves that the people WILL speak!

Now, we just need to get to a point where the council does the right thing without needing the citizenry to hijack several meetings in a row!

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VIDEO version of Ep 614: https://youtube.com/live/0HAm5jXWdbw

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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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#544 | It Is... What It Is! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey summarizes the recently concluded Muncie City Council meeting (Thursday, October 16, 2025).

This episode is connected to Ep 538:
Link: https://youtube.com/live/GEkuOr7na38

Link to the most recent Muncie City Council Meeting (10.16.25):
Link: https://youtube.com/live/PAzg_6K-87Q

Link to the Muncie City Council Meeting (10.06.25):
Link: https://youtube.com/live/tImdAdPtOgQ

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VIDEO version of Ep 544: https://youtube.com/live/PAzg_6K-87Q

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#532 | A Demand & a Deadline in Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides an update on the situation in Muncie, Indiana, following the city council's demand that the mayor give them a letter or email from the new insurance provider, detailing the latest figures and proposed savings for the city.

That demand also had a deadline — Friday, September 26, 2025, which passed. Did Mayor Ridenour meet the deadline, or did he resist the Council's request?

Where does everything currently stand, and what are the next steps for both sides? Tune in to find out!

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VIDEO version of Ep 532: https://youtube.com/live/2D22z4gmL44

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