#678 | Republicans in BADDER Standing! | The Political Spotlight

June 7th, 2026  |  2 hrs 45 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Madison County correspondent Katherine Callahan for Episode 678. Together, they break down the most ridiculous Indiana Republican Party 5th District disciplinary hearing, held on Sunday, June 7, 2026. They examine the latest actions against Callahan and two others and what it reveals about party leadership and internal politics. Bilbrey and Callahan discuss the hearing, the process behind it, and their criticisms of the Indiana Republican Party, the 5th District GOP Committee, and local party organizations. They play a recording of the hearing so listeners can hear it for themselves. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#669 | You Get the Government You Tolerate! | The Political Spotlight

May 24th, 2026  |  2 hrs 42 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes back contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine V. Callahan to break down the escalating chaos within Madison County government. From there, they turn to the political drama surrounding Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. Indiana Republicans scramble to distance themselves from Morales ahead of the convention — without holding him accountable — and, oh yeah, relatively unknown Max Engling has entered the IN SOS race as well. With local dysfunction reaching new levels and a very interesting Indiana GOP Convention on the horizon, things are heating up. Bilbrey and Callahan ask the question nobody in power wants answered: What happens when citizens tolerate corrupt chaos for too long? This episode pulls no punches. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#548 | Wasting Time, Drawing Lines! | The Political Spotlight

October 29th, 2025  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the program to discuss the redistricting nonsense that Indiana Governor Mike Braun and other bumbling elected officials are currently trying to make happen. All because the White House wants it. This is a national, state, and local politics topic! Keeping Katherine on topic is always a challenge... Bilbrey really tried this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#526 | Madison County's Plan to: MAX THE TAX! | The Political Spotlight

September 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 33 mins

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Contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan guest hosts for Kristopher H. Bilbrey, who is away on holiday!

Katherine will be examining the Madison County Government's plan to MAX THE TAX on all of their citizens!

If you live in Madison County, Indiana, or if you're a citizen interested in government and politics... then this is an episode you won't want to miss! #ThePoliticalSpotlight