The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Delaware County Commissioners”

#737 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In this 737th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a close look at several local-government meetings across East Central Indiana — and there is plenty to discuss!

Bilbrey begins with the first Muncie City Council Finance Committee meeting, held earlier this evening, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as councilors began reviewing the proposed 2027 city budget.

Before delving into the meeting itself, a few questions need answering.

Who knew what, and when did they know it? Who was informed about the meeting, how were they informed, and who might have been left out of the loop?

Bilbrey offers insight into what he believes is ongoing "game play" by the Ridenour Administration and inept Council leadership.

Then there is the meeting itself.

What should have been an opportunity for serious discussion of Muncie's financial future became, in Bilbrey's view, an absolute MOCKERY of the budget process!

From there, Bilbrey turns to the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting on Monday morning, September 21, 2026, where he shares his thoughts on the county's "letter of intent" for nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs).

Finally, the spotlight returns to Winchester, Indiana, where Monday evening's Winchester City Council meeting addressed the former Volunteers of America (VOA) Winchester House facility at 313 South Meridian Street.

Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the latest development and what he has done since the last show.

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#718 | Monday, August 17, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400

This 718th episode will be a free-for-all!

First up, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes back Madison County's contributing correspondent, Dr. Katherine Callahan. Callahan joins Bilbrey to break down several major developments in Madison County and the City of Anderson over the past month and a half, including:

The most recent Election Board meeting on July 30, 2026...
The recent historic weather event—Callahan shares her thoughts on the flooding in her neck of the woods and how she feels public servants and elected officials have handled the situation...
The "emergency" Madison County Council meeting, held today, Monday, August 17, 2026. The meeting concerned appropriating funds from the Rainy Day Fund — 1186 for flood relief — to the Madison County Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security...

Then, from Madison County to Delaware County... the focus shifts back to the ongoing discussion of the issues faced by the Delaware County (City of Muncie) 911 Emergency Communications Center during the historic flooding on August 12-13, 2026.

During a regularly scheduled meeting of the Delaware County Commissioners today, Monday, August 17, 2026, Delaware County 911 Director Fred Cummings addressed the Commissioners and the public regarding the ongoing public-safety communications situation. His latest remarks appeared to walk back several statements he made at last week's "emergency" meeting while also offering significant new claims about the system's current status.

Bilbrey examines what has changed, what has been clarified, and what questions still remain—and oh yes, there are still plenty of questions. That said, it appears that The Political Spotlight is making some headway!

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VIDEO version of Ep 718: https://youtube.com/live/3eGK_NigSIs

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#717 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In this 717th episode, The Political Spotlight continues its coverage of last week's historic flooding in Muncie, Delaware County, and elsewhere across East Central Indiana, focusing on the lives lost and the major property damage.

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey also continues to investigate the serious public-safety communications problems reported during the event. We now have more information — but we also have two very different accounts of what happened.

The Political Spotlight obtained firsthand accounts from Muncie police, fire, and EMS personnel, along with an end-of-shift report from MPD Lt. Justin Peters detailing intermittent police radio issues, problems with Fire/EMS paging, flooding at the Sampson Avenue communications site, alternative methods of dispatching officers, Priority 1-only responses, and concerns about the availability of a fully operational backup system.

Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand has now responded, stating that the county's backup and failover communication processes worked, emergency communications continued despite flooding at the Sampson Avenue tower control building, backup channels were used, and he is not aware of any critical communication failures or public consequences.

So which description is correct?

Possibly both — which is exactly why more answers are needed.

In this episode, Bilbrey examines what we KNOW, what we DON'T KNOW, and the critical questions that remain:

Was MPD limited to Priority 1 calls — and for how long?

What exactly failed or degraded?

What backup systems were activated, and what capabilities did they provide?

How do the county's claims of a successful failover align with what Muncie first responders reported in real time?

Is the communications system fully back to normal today?

What equipment was damaged, what will repairs or replacement cost, and who will ultimately pay?

And perhaps most importantly: What will Muncie and Delaware County do differently before the next catastrophic emergency?

This is not about manufacturing a controversy. It is about establishing the facts surrounding one of the most important pieces of public-safety infrastructure in Delaware County.

If the backup system worked exactly as intended, the public deserves to understand how.

If weaknesses were exposed, the public deserves to know how they will be corrected.

And if The Political Spotlight reported something incorrectly, officials have been invited to identify exactly what was wrong and provide the correct information.

In this episode, Bilbrey lays out the entire timeline and follows the evidence wherever it leads.

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VIDEO version of Ep 717: https://youtube.com/live/SfLBHkFIUJU

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#716 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

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

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the extraordinary weather emergency and disaster that has struck East Central Indiana, particularly the southern portions of Muncie and Delaware County, extending into Henry and Randolph counties, as historic flooding — reportedly the worst in more than 113 years — has overwhelmed roads, neighborhoods, infrastructure, and emergency services.

As police, firefighters, EMS personnel, emergency management officials, and first responders worked to protect the public during the flooding, the Muncie City–Delaware County 911 Dispatch Center and the public-safety communications system faced an emergency of their own.

The dispatch center handles emergency and non-emergency communications for police, fire, and EMS throughout the City of Muncie, Delaware County, and the smaller communities and departments across the county. During one of the area's most serious weather emergencies in generations, critical radio communications encountered major problems.

The Political Spotlight obtained information from within the Muncie Police Department indicating that city police radios went in and out throughout much of the overnight shift from Wednesday, August 12, through the morning hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026. Officers were reportedly informed that the primary Motorola communications tower near 18th Street and Sampson Avenue in Muncie had been found underwater.

By approximately 4:45 a.m., the paging-tone system used for Fire and EMS was reportedly down, with no estimated time for restoration.

Personnel were further advised that there was no fully operational “Plan B” to replace the affected tower if it failed completely. AEP was expected to shut off power to the tower to protect whatever equipment could still be salvaged — a move that would further disrupt MPD radio and dispatch operations.

With communications compromised, MPD personnel were reportedly responding only to Priority 1 calls at the time, while dispatchers and supervisors relied on alternative communication methods to coordinate officer responses.

In this 716th episode, The Political Spotlight examines what happened, how severe the communications failure was, what contingency measures were — or were not — available, and the questions that Muncie and Delaware County officials will now have to answer about the reliability and redundancy of one of the county's most critical public-safety systems.

Questions have been asked; have answers been provided yet? Tune in for more.

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VIDEO version of Ep 716: https://youtube.com/live/AOGJS1RpZaA

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#715 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400

After initial rumors in early 2026 that something was amiss at the Delaware County EMS office, the story began to unfold publicly on March 12, 2026, when The Political Spotlight reported that longtime Delaware County EMS Office Manager Meagan R. Coutinho was no longer employed by Delaware County amid allegations of an internal theft investigation.

On March 23, 2026, the situation escalated dramatically when Delaware County Commissioners announced the suspension of County EMA Director John Coutinho — Meagan Coutinho’s husband — and County EMS Director Mike Ashley, as the Indiana State Police investigation into the alleged theft continued.

The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of Meagan R. Coutinho on June 3, 2026, and to the public release of the Probable Cause Affidavit, which detailed what Indiana State Police investigators alleged had occurred within Delaware County government and beyond.

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More than five months after The Political Spotlight first publicly reported that something was happening inside the Delaware County EMS office, and more than two months after the arrest, the case has reached another major milestone.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office formally filed 10 felony counts against Meagan R. Coutinho, including multiple counts of Theft and Fraud, as well as one count each of Conflict of Interest and Official Misconduct.

The formal charges stem from allegations involving approximately $181,749.93 in unauthorized compensation, thousands of hours of allegedly unauthorized overtime, money allegedly taken or diverted from a Delaware County EMS-related account, undeposited checks payable to Delaware County EMS, allegations related to retirement funds or benefits, an alleged conflict of interest involving a private cleaning company that received money from Delaware County, and, last but not least, allegations of theft from the Delta High School Girls Golf Boosters.

In this 715th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes viewers through a recap of the entire timeline — from the first rumblings of trouble inside Delaware County EMS to the Indiana State Police investigation, the June arrest, and the official filing of 10 felony charges by Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman.

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Beyond the criminal allegations, several important questions remain for Delaware County Government:

If the allegations are true, how could this have persisted for years without detection?

Who was responsible for reviewing payroll?

Who authorized — or failed to question — thousands of hours of overtime?

What internal controls were in place?

Who was overseeing the funds?

What changes, if any, have been made to ensure that something like this cannot happen again?

And one of the most important questions of all:

Was Husband John Coutinho, or anyone else, involved?

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Meagan R. Coutinho is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The allegations in the charging documents and Probable Cause Affidavit remain allegations unless established through the judicial process.

In this 715th episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey leads the audience through the paper trail, examines the charges, breaks down the potential penalties, and continues to ask the questions Delaware County taxpayers deserve answers to.

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Timeline of other episodes connected to this topic:

First Mention: Episode 618 (03.12.26):
https://youtube.com/live/KHsZo1vua7A . . .

Commissioners Suspend EMA & EMS Directors (03.23.26):
https://youtube.com/live/GAKNvIVHY_o . . .

Arrest of Meagan R. Coutinho (06.03.26):
https://youtube.com/live/oa9h375x6QM . . .

News Relating to John Coutinho (06.10.26):
https://youtube.com/live/peN24gRaVfc . . .

Commissioners Terminate John Coutinho (06.16.26):
https://youtube.com/live/631ScX-qidM . . .

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VIDEO version of Ep 715: https://youtube.com/live/jx3z8xsN2mM

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#703 | The Week Ahead (July 19 - 25, 2026)! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey prepares for the week ahead (July 19 - 25, 2026)!

Delaware County's 2026 Fair Week. . .
Delaware County Commissioners' meeting. . .
Muncie Parks Board meeting. . .
Muncie City Council (Public Services Committee) meeting. . .
And QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS. . .

It's going to be one of those weeks! Let's Roll!

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VIDEO version of Ep 703: https://youtube.com/live/Bpznl1BIITY

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#702 | The Ridenour Administration Looks Ahead! Current Questions Remain! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey follows up on Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's first day back as Mayor! He's looking ahead, and the Administration is pushing the message that "all is well." However, Bilbrey just isn't buying it.

In the 702nd episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey covers key developments from the Muncie Board of Works meeting, including the latest appointment to the board.

Next, Bilbrey reviews the Mayor's first community update, which includes additional commentary on the veto of Ordinance 13-26. Bilbrey offers further thoughts on the issue.

From there, Bilbrey shares the latest updates on the upcoming Public Services Committee meeting. This is the second attempt to obtain answers to questions about the financial aspects of the Muncie Fire Department's proposed Station 5.

Of course, questions still remain about the ongoing controversy surrounding George-Jeffrey Howe, his contracts, and his current titles and duties at the City of Muncie.

Join Bilbrey for another look at the decisions shaping the City of Muncie, Indiana.

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#696 | The BIG Recap of the Commissioners & City Council Mtgs (July 2026)! | The Political Spotlight

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

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the Delaware County Commissioners' and Muncie City Council meetings, both held on Monday, July 6, 2026.

In the 696th episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey breaks down the key discussions, votes, and decisions from both meetings while offering in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues that matter most to Delaware County and the City of Muncie.

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#665 | "No More R's & D's... Only You's & Me's!" Del Co's CCDF Tax is DOA! | The Political Spotlight

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

A “huge victory” for the citizens of Delaware County, or a tactical pause within a broader plan for those in the Delaware County government?

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines every angle of the day's events in this 665th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Bilbrey dives into the public hearing of the Delaware County Commissioners that took place at 9 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 18, 2026). After several citizens voiced concerns, all opposing the county’s move to create a new tax, the Delaware County Commissioners voted 3-0 to take NO FURTHER ACTION on Ordinance 2026-8, which would establish a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax in Delaware County.

A WIN FOR THE PEOPLE, RIGHT!?

Well, that's just it... Honestly, Bilbrey is questioning just how easy it was to defeat this proposal.

What you’ll see in this episode:

A walkthrough of the events leading up to the vote and the 3-0 decision to “take no further action.”
Who spoke up, what concerns they raised, and how those concerns were addressed (or not).
What a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax is supposed to do, and what “no further action” means for the county’s budget and services.
The broader implications for taxpayers, local governance, and future political dynamics in Delaware County.
The questions to watch for moving forward, and how residents can stay engaged.

Share your thoughts in the comments! Was this a clear-cut victory for the citizens of Delaware County? Or was this all part of a bigger plan?

Share this episode with every Hoosier you know!

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#664 | Fighting the New Tax! Bad Attitudes, Failures, & ODL Violations! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In this 664th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers four major issues affecting the citizens of Muncie and Delaware County.

First, Bilbrey focuses on tomorrow’s important public hearing, which will take place at the start of the Delaware County Commissioners meeting (9 a.m.). The hearing will address the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend and make their voices heard before another tax burden is imposed on the people of Delaware County.

For those wishing to attend, the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting and public hearing will be held 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.

Next, Bilbrey delves into growing concerns about members of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's administration, as well as what many citizens call unacceptable attitudes and poor treatment by city employees. Complaints continue to mount as more residents come forward, frustrated by how they are being treated by City Hall.

Bilbrey will also discuss the ongoing problems at Prairie Creek and why many citizens believe the situation reflects a serious failure of leadership and accountability by the mayor’s office. That said, the mayor's most ardent supporters somehow continue to see everything as a win and can't understand how others, not in control of the situation, could let things get so bad!

Finally, Bilbrey breaks down a major victory for government transparency. The Indiana Public Access Counselor has ruled in favor of TRANSPARENCY and 'The Political Spotlight' team after we filed an Open Door Law complaint against Muncie City Council members for their actions at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025. The ruling found that the City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law.

Join the conversation as Bilbrey exposes the issues, demands accountability, and keeps the white-hot spotlight on corruption and misconduct across local, state, and national government.

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

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (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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#659 | Speaking W/O Saying Anything - Del Co! & Innies and Outies - KTown! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (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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#625 | Delaware Co Suspends EMA & EMS Directors! + Henry Co's BEE Issue! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the Special Meeting held by the Delaware County Commissioners today, Monday, March 23, 2026. During this brief meeting, the Commissioners suspended both the County EMA Director and the County EMS Director.

These suspensions follow the firing of a longtime County EMS Office Manager at the start of the month and amid an ongoing Indiana State Police theft investigation into allegations that county funds were stolen. How far could this go? Bilbrey questions it in this episode.

Next, Bilbrey covers the controversy involving one Henry County Commissioner’s fight against the BEES in Henry County! Because there's nothing more pressing they could be focusing on, right? RIGHT!

Let's get into it all!

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VIDEO version of Ep 625: https://youtube.com/live/GAKNvIVHY_o

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#621 | Muncie's Drone Station! + Park Board Mtg! + The Randy Update! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In this 621st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the latest updates on the Muncie Police Department's effort to install a "drone charging station" at the old Delaware County Building.

He then reminds viewers of the upcoming Muncie Park Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.) and encourages those concerned about the Prairie Creek Reservoir issue to attend.

Finally, Bilbrey shares an update on Henry County's Comic Relief, Randy Howard!

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#594 | Snowmageddon 2026: The Snow Show Chit Chat! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan guide everyone through "Snowmageddon 2026," as they discuss the ongoing insanity of Indiana's 2026 election cycle and the current state of government in Muncie/Delaware County... and Anderson/Madison County.

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#529 | It's Going to Be Tight! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The 2026 budget processes for both the City of Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana, are nearing completion, and it's going to be tight.

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the issues related to the processes happening in both Muncie and Delaware County.

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#524 | Solar Ordinance Delay & Voter List Fiasco! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting held earlier this morning (Monday, September 15, 2025). For many residents of Delaware County, the top item on the Commissioners' agenda was the Solar Ordinance. However, instead of voting on the ordinance, the Commissioners decided to table it again to revise the language. Bilbrey is curious about why it is taking so long.

Next, Bilbrey looks toward the Indiana State House, as he has serious concerns about Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, along with all the other ongoing issues involving Morales. He has now handed over the personal information of nearly 5 million registered Indiana voters to the federal government. As you can imagine, Bilbrey is not pleased.

Tune in for Bilbrey's thoughts on the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting and the situation with Indiana, Secretary of State Diego Morales and the personal information of all Hoosiers. Bilbrey also highlights a SUPER-FAN, Mr. or Mrs. Barton Tweaker, better known as "Bluestate49."

Click the following link for Bluestate49's video about Bilbrey and the rest of the Spotlight team: https://youtu.be/wazrKFVVDMk

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#523 | Out of the Box, No Turning Back! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey previews a busy week of upcoming public meetings in Muncie, Delaware County, and other parts of east central Indiana.

Bilbrey also shares his thoughts on where America stands following the tragic events of last week. Additionally, Bilbrey discusses his stance on people saying horrible things about the death of Charlie Kirk.

Bilbrey is a First Amendment purist, and his views on this matter clearly show that!

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