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

October 18th, 2026  |  1 hr 30 mins

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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