#671 | Muncie's Packed Council Agenda Creates Questions Ahead of Meeting! | The Political Spotlight

May 27th, 2026  |  2 hrs 7 mins

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Episode 671 of 'The Political Spotlight' breaks down the packed agenda for the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting on June 1, 2026. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines controversial proposals involving fire station funding, police appropriations, and a possible investigation into the City Controller’s office — all unfolding during Mayor Dan Ridenour’s planned medical leave. A must-listen episode for anyone concerned about transparency, accountability, and Muncie’s future. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#670 | It Costs to Not Be Corrupt! & Indiana's INTERESTING GOP Convention! | The Political Spotlight

May 26th, 2026  |  2 hrs 21 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the "cost" of fighting fraud and corruption in Delaware County, as outlined by Delaware County Auditor Ed Carroll during the Delaware County Council meeting earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Then, Bilbrey discusses his continued frustration with his interactions — or lack thereof — with the local Delaware County Republican Party as he looks ahead to what promises to be an interesting State Republican Convention, to be held Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, 2026. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

May 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins

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In Episode 662 of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down a proposed property tax increase in Delaware County tied to the new “Cumulative Capital Development Fund” and explains why the upcoming public hearing could have major consequences for local taxpayers. Bilbrey examines what the fund would support, why local officials are pursuing the increase, and what citizens can legally do to oppose it ahead of the May 18th Commissioners meeting in Muncie, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#653 | Jason Williams (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 29th, 2026  |  2 hrs 24 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Jason Williams, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Williams has lived in Henry County for more than 20 years. He has served with the Sheriff's Department for 21 years, including 17 as a K-9 Deputy. Williams currently serves as Captain of the Detectives Division. Bilbrey and Williams discuss the campaign, Williams' views on the state of the Henry County Sheriff's Department, and his plans for the Department if elected. Bilbrey had planned to talk, after the candidate interview, about the discrepancies between what Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles has said about the Sheriff's Department's role in the insurance situation facing Henry County and what Producer Kate and the team have found through record requests. However, sometimes BREAKING NEWS changes things! So, Bilbrey and Producer Kate will cover the Henry County insurance situation in episode 654, which airs tomorrow evening, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9 p.m. (ET). Tonight, Bilbrey first addresses the sad news announced today by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. The Mayor confirmed a cancer diagnosis and will undergo surgery and treatment, keeping him out of City Hall for six weeks. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MAYOR, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND HIS DOCTORS AND NURSES! From there, Bilbrey examines the latest developments involving embattled Muncie firefighter Troy Dulaney, including the "newest-old allegations," the details of Dulaney's fight to stay employed, and what appears to be the city's effort to terminate Dulaney. Which one is right? Are they both wrong? What in the hell is going on? Bilbrey breaks it down, again, in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#652 | Sheri Chafin (R) Candidate for Delaware County Assessor! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 28th, 2026  |  2 hrs 57 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Sheri Chafin, Republican candidate for Delaware County Assessor, to the show. Chafin is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for Delaware County, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Assessor's office, she worked in the Delaware County Prosecutor's office for five years. She has also served on the Harrison Township Advisory Board for 12 years. Bilbrey and Chafin discuss the campaign, Chafin's views on the state of Delaware County, and her plans for the county Assessor's office if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey discusses a candidate forum he attended earlier in the evening in Knightstown, Indiana. He then covers follow-up news about Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles' "Breaking News" from the Boss Hog of Liberty show, and he finishes with information about the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#651 | Don Chambers (R) Candidate for Delaware Co Commissioner! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 27th, 2026  |  2 hrs 27 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Don Chambers, Republican candidate for Delaware County Commissioner of District 3, to the show. Chambers is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as the Superintendent of Maintenance for the Delaware County Government. Bilbrey and Chambers discuss the campaign, Chambers' views on the state of Delaware County, and his plans for the county if elected. With the candidate interview over, Bilbrey then turns to the BIG news of the day in Delaware County, the announcement of the arrest of Teddy M. Johnson, the driver of the semi-truck that struck and killed Delaware County Sheriff’s Corporal Blake A. Reynolds. Johnson was booked into jail on two level 5 felonies, one level six felony, and one class B misdemeanor. Johnson will be held without bail pending further order of the Honorable Thomas A. Cannon Jr., Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court # 5. Bilbrey will highlight the Affidavit of Probable Cause and share his thoughts on this situation. Finally, Bilbrey will share his thoughts on the third and final 'Q&A Live Session' hosted earlier in the evening by Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles. Needless to say, it was a trainwreck! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#650 | Craig Ring (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 26th, 2026  |  1 hr 29 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Craig Ring, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Ring is a lifelong resident of Henry County. He is one of two candidates in this race who are not currently, nor have ever been, law enforcement officers. He has said he is running because of well-known issues with the current elected sheriff and the sheriff's department's operations under that leadership. Bilbrey and Ring discuss the campaign, Ring's views on Henry County's current state, and Ring's plans for the sheriff's department if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey provides a brief update on what has been learned over the past 24 hours since the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026. #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

#648 | Maricel Driscoll (D) Candidate for Delaware Co Circuit Court Judge! | The Political Spotlight

April 24th, 2026  |  2 hrs 17 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Maricel Driscoll, a Democratic candidate for Judge of Delaware County Circuit Court 5, to the show. Driscoll has served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Delaware County, Indiana, since 2016. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Deputy Attorney General with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. She earned her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2012 and graduated from Ball State University in 2005. Licensed to practice law since 2012, Driscoll has experience in both civil and criminal law. Bilbrey and Driscoll discuss the campaign, Driscoll's views on Delaware County's judicial system, and her plans for the Court if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey took some time to discuss the recent interview on the MOST PROFESSIONAL political show 'The Boss Hogs of Liberty' with most of the Republican candidates running for Henry County Sheriff. As it goes, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles was allowed to run the show, and he made a fool of himself! But that's how they like it over there! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#647 | Amanda Dunnuck (D) Candidate for Delaware Co Circuit Court Judge! | The Political Spotlight

April 23rd, 2026  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Amanda Dunnuck, a Democratic candidate for Delaware County Circuit Court 5 Judge, to the show. Dunnuck has served as Muncie City Court Judge since 2015. Dunnuck's focus during her time on the City Court bench has been on modernizing technology and reducing case backlogs. Dunnuck is a lifelong Delaware County native and a Delta High School graduate. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Ball State University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law. Before her judgeship, she practiced law for 17 years, serving as a public defender, an attorney for the Delaware County Council, and a certified family law mediator. Bilbrey and Dunnuck discuss the campaign, Dunnuck's views on Delaware County's judicial system, and Dunnuck's plans for the Court if elected. #ThePoliticalSpotlight