#666 | The Episode From Hell! | The Political Spotlight

May 19th, 2026  |  2 hrs 48 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers several bits and pieces of information about Muncie, Henry County, Knightstown, and beyond! He's really feeling the pain from his broken ribs, which is fitting since this is the episode from hell - episode 666! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#663 | One More Time, Let Me Try to Explain the Knightstown Situation! | The Political Spotlight

May 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 5 mins

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The deadline to certify the results of the 2026 Primary Election was today (Friday, May 15, 2026). On all accounts, the elections in the counties 'The Political Spotlight follow' were certified, and the process went as it should have! That said, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey feels he needs to try one last time to explain the situation in Knightstown, Indiana! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#660 | - Mother's Day! - The Latest on Knightstown! - & More! | The Political Spotlight

May 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 50 mins

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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!" #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

May 7th, 2026  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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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. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#657 | 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) RESULTS! | The Political Spotlight

May 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the results of the 2026 Primary Election in Indiana. (Tuesday, May 5, 2026). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#655 | Primary Election 2026: Winners & Losers — The Final Prediction! | The Political Spotlight

May 3rd, 2026  |  3 hrs 3 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes longtime friend (and politico) Rachel Clark and her daughter, Ryan Reese (an up-and-coming politico), to the show—LIVE from Mud Creek Studio—to discuss the upcoming 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The trio will share their thoughts on the past four-plus months of campaigning, including the ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the completely ignorant! They'll share their wishes for who they want to see win various positions across several counties and at the state and national levels. Then they'll offer their predictions for who they believe will win in the various races. This midterm election will come and go like many others, without much fanfare nationally. However, locally (in several counties) and at the state level here in Indiana, this primary election is one of the most important elections voters and non-voters alike have faced! Tune in to this 655th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' for the best political commentary ahead of the upcoming 2026 Primary Election. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#649 | Rachel Parham (R) Candidate for Henry County Clerk! | The Political Spotlight

April 25th, 2026  |  2 hrs 10 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Rachel Parham, a Republican candidate for Henry County Clerk, to the show. Parham is a lifelong Henry County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts in the Henry County Clerk's office, where she has worked for the past 10 years. She is now running for the office of the Henry County Clerk as a Republican. Bilbrey and Parham discuss the campaign, Parham's views on Henry County's current state, and her plans for the Clerk's office if elected.

BREAKING NEWS: During the candidate interview, we learned that a suspect attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. President Trump and the First Lady, along with many others, were escorted out of the event by the Secret Service. One officer was shot; however, his Kevlar vest prevented serious injury, and one suspect was taken into custody! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#642 | Gilbert (BJ) Zapfe (R) Candidate for Henry County Clerk! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 18th, 2026  |  2 hrs 1 min

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Gilbert (BJ) Zapfe, Republican candidate for Henry County Clerk, to the show. Zapfe, 44, is a lifelong Henry County resident and has served as a Middletown police officer, both full-time and as a reserve. He is now running for the office of the Henry County Clerk as a Republican. Bilbrey and Zapfe discuss the campaign, Zapfe's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Zapfe's plans for the clerk's office if elected. After the interview with candidate Zapfe, Bilbrey turns to the latest nonsense from Randy Howard, the laughing-stock Republican candidate running for Sheriff of Henry County. He has now issued some sort of notice, which he claims is a tort notice; however, Bilbrey says not so fast! Tune in for the latest Randy Howard cluster. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#640 | T. Saunders (R) Candidate for Henry Co Prosecutor! & Muncie Crisis! | The Political Spotlight

April 15th, 2026  |  2 hrs 48 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Tony Saunders, Republican candidate for Henry County Prosecutor, to the show. Saunders, 48, has lived in Henry County for most of his life. He earned his J.D. from IU in Indianapolis and has practiced law in Indiana for the past 20 years. Bilbrey and Saunders discuss the campaign, Saunders' thoughts on Henry County's current state, and his plans for the office if elected. THEN... After interviewing candidate Tony Saunders, Bilbrey dives into the day's news, and there is a lot! Two of the top Republicans at the Indiana Election Division of the Secretary of State's office submitted their letters of resignation today, citing serious criticism of the current Secretary of State, Diego Morales. But then Bilbrey turns his attention to the City of Muncie... where he was once again right all along about the "Muncie Crisis Center!" He has a LOT to say about that breaking news! And finally, he looks more closely at the issues that have been festering for the past several days (and longer) regarding the City of Muncie's Communications Director. It's going to get wild! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#636 | Steve Dugger (R) Candidate for Henry County Commissioner! | The Political Spotlight

April 8th, 2026  |  2 hrs 3 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey in welcoming Steve Dugger, a Republican candidate running for Henry County Commissioner in the Northern District, to the show. Bilbrey and Dugger discuss the campaign, Dugger's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and his plans for the county if he gets elected. #ThePoliticalSpotlight