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The team consists of Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, and Kate Thornburg.
Join the discussion and help change the world, one conversation at a time!
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The team consists of Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, and Kate Thornburg.
Join the discussion and help change the world, one conversation at a time!
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LIVE episodes of The Political Spotlight air on
YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook: Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight . . .
Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight . . .
Audio-only episodes can be found at the following Home Link: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm . . .
as well as all podcast hosting sites (including, but not limited to): iTunes/Apple Podcasts -- Spotify -- Stitcher -- TuneIn -- RadioPublic -- iHeartRadio -- Amazon Music/Podcasts -- CastBox -- OverCast -- Castro -- Pocket Casts &amp; many more...
No matter where or when you choose to watch or listen, please remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and then "share the show with everyone you know!"
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Connect with The Political Spotlight team on social media:
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Facebook 2: https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight
Twitter: https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE
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Connect with The Political Spotlight team via email
@ tpsprogram@gmail.com or khbilbrey@gmail.com
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SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, &amp; SHARE THE SHOW!
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2025 is quickly drawing to a close, and 2026 is rapidly approaching!
Many are saying, "GOODBYE &amp;amp; GOOD RIDDANCE TO 2025!" A year of confusion, suffering, corruption, turmoil, and pain!
As many others anxiously await 2026... with hope, wonder, enthusiasm, and a good amount of uncertainty and fear!
But the truth is... 2026 will be... WHAT WE MAKE IT!
The human race can be loving or hateful... helpful or harmful... honest or untrustworthy... cautious or reckless... kind or cruel... understanding or unwilling... and on and on!
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to look back at what was and look forward to what could be!
What will be made of 2026? As Bilbrey so often says: "ONLY TIME... WILL TELL!"
And God willing, 'The Political Spotlight' will be right here along for the ride with you all!
Come on in and let's count down to the NEW YEAR TOGETHER!
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VIDEO version of Ep 581: https://youtube.com/live/6bKQ0VzBiuI
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Audio Podcast: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
&amp;amp; All Other Podcast Hosting Sites
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Twitter: https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE
Email: tpsprogram@gmail.com
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'The Political Spotlight'
LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)
Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey &amp;amp; Brandon Rudd
Produced by: Kate Thornburg
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight
https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight
https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm
https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
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Email: tpsprogram@gmail.com
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— Special Guest: Dr. Katherine Callahan.
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    <![CDATA[<p>This 581st episode of &#39;The Political Spotlight&#39; is being broadcast on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. (ET) - the last episode of the year!</p>

<p>2025 is quickly drawing to a close, and 2026 is rapidly approaching!</p>

<p>Many are saying, &quot;GOODBYE &amp; GOOD RIDDANCE TO 2025!&quot; A year of confusion, suffering, corruption, turmoil, and pain!</p>

<p>As many others anxiously await 2026... with hope, wonder, enthusiasm, and a good amount of uncertainty and fear!</p>

<p>But the truth is... 2026 will be... WHAT WE MAKE IT!</p>

<p>The human race can be loving or hateful... helpful or harmful... honest or untrustworthy... cautious or reckless... kind or cruel... understanding or unwilling... and on and on!</p>

<p>Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to look back at what was and look forward to what could be!</p>

<p>What will be made of 2026? As Bilbrey so often says: &quot;ONLY TIME... WILL TELL!&quot;</p>

<p>And God willing, &#39;The Political Spotlight&#39; will be right here along for the ride with you all!</p>

<p>Come on in and let&#39;s count down to the NEW YEAR TOGETHER!</p>

<p>============================</p>

<p>VIDEO version of Ep 581: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/6bKQ0VzBiuI" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/live/6bKQ0VzBiuI</a></p>

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<p>🚨🚨🚨<br>
&#39;The Political Spotlight&#39;<br>
LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)<br>
Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey &amp; Brandon Rudd<br>
Produced by: Kate Thornburg<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br>
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—</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Katherine Callahan.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This 581st episode of &#39;The Political Spotlight&#39; is being broadcast on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. (ET) - the last episode of the year!</p>

<p>2025 is quickly drawing to a close, and 2026 is rapidly approaching!</p>

<p>Many are saying, &quot;GOODBYE &amp; GOOD RIDDANCE TO 2025!&quot; A year of confusion, suffering, corruption, turmoil, and pain!</p>

<p>As many others anxiously await 2026... with hope, wonder, enthusiasm, and a good amount of uncertainty and fear!</p>

<p>But the truth is... 2026 will be... WHAT WE MAKE IT!</p>

<p>The human race can be loving or hateful... helpful or harmful... honest or untrustworthy... cautious or reckless... kind or cruel... understanding or unwilling... and on and on!</p>

<p>Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to look back at what was and look forward to what could be!</p>

<p>What will be made of 2026? As Bilbrey so often says: &quot;ONLY TIME... WILL TELL!&quot;</p>

<p>And God willing, &#39;The Political Spotlight&#39; will be right here along for the ride with you all!</p>

<p>Come on in and let&#39;s count down to the NEW YEAR TOGETHER!</p>

<p>============================</p>

<p>VIDEO version of Ep 581: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/6bKQ0VzBiuI" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/live/6bKQ0VzBiuI</a></p>

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<p>🚨🚨🚨<br>
&#39;The Political Spotlight&#39;<br>
LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)<br>
Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey &amp; Brandon Rudd<br>
Produced by: Kate Thornburg<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br>
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© 2025 Lighthouse Studio.<br>
—</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Katherine Callahan.</p>]]>
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