Displaying items 11-20 of 74 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "indiana politics".
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#677 | End of the Week Review (Sunday 05.31.26 - Thursday 06.04.26)! | The Political Spotlight
June 4th, 2026 | 1 hr 46 mins
"acting" mayor of muncie jeff howe's pay, accountability, arrest of former delaware county emergency medical services (ems) office manager meagan coutinho, communication, corruption, delaware county, director of the muncie redevelopment commission, fraud, indiana politics, local politics, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour's surgery, pay rasie, recently appointed deputy mayor, temporary transfer of power, the delaware county commissioners' meeting, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the past week in the 677th episode of 'The Political Spotlight'. The Delaware County Commissioners' and Muncie City Council's meetings on Monday, June 1, 2026... Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's surgery and the temporary transfer of power to Jeff Howe, the recently appointed Deputy Mayor and current Director of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, who is serving as "Acting" Mayor during Ridenour's absence... The arrest of former Delaware County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office manager Meagan Coutinho... Questions about "Acting" Mayor Jeff Howe's pay... And more! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#675 | Muncie City Council Meeting Review & Mayor Howe's First Day! | The Political Spotlight
June 1st, 2026 | 2 hrs 16 mins
acting mayor jeff howe, appropriations, city controller's office, city council meeting, city councilor brandon garrett, city councilor dale basham, city councilor harold mason, city councilor jeff green, city councilor jerry dishman, city councilor nora powell, city councilor ro selvey, city councilor sara gullion, city councilor william mcintosh, deputy mayor jeff howe, embarassing, indiana, indiana politics, local politics, muncie city council, muncie city fire department, muncie city police department, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, public comment, public hearing, state board of accounts, worthless
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the June 1, 2026, Muncie City Council public hearing and the regularly scheduled monthly City Council meeting. And of course, today was Jeff Howe's first day in the big seat! How did it go? Who knows... Bilbrey covers it all in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#674 | Muncie's Tomorrow — The Promises, The Problems, & The Truth! | The Political Spotlight
May 31st, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
accountability, acting mayor jeff howe, at the precipice, body camera footage, case study for police training, city council meeting, conflict of interest, current director of the muncie redevelopment commission jeff howe, deputy, dual lucrative offices, ego check, important ordinances and a resolution, indiana, indiana politics, law enforcement, local politics, muncie, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie's tomorrow, no right hand, oath of office, palm beach county florida sheriff's office, political future, professionalism, public hearing, recently appointed deputy mayor jeff howe, ridenour's medical leave, the problems, the promises, the truth, transition of power, uncertain and potentially consequential times, viral traffic stop, woman accused of illegally using cell phone with right hand while driving
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey looks at the uncertain times the City of Muncie, Indiana, is getting ready to enter during the 674th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Mayor Dan Ridenour hands the city's leadership to Acting Mayor Jeff Howe, and Bilbrey examines the transition, questions Howe's appointment, and considers what the coming weeks could mean for Muncie's future. He also previews a potentially contentious Muncie City Council meeting where key ordinances, a resolution, and public concerns are expected to take center stage. Then, Bilbrey breaks down a viral Florida traffic stop that has sparked national outrage after a deputy accused a woman of using her right hand to hold a cell phone—despite the fact that she does not have a right hand. The incident raises serious questions about accountability, professionalism, and police training. From local politics and leadership transitions to public trust and law enforcement accountability, Episode 674 covers the stories that matter most. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#671 | Muncie's Packed Council Agenda Creates Questions Ahead of Meeting! | The Political Spotlight
May 27th, 2026 | 2 hrs 7 mins
accountability, agenda, another expensive fire station construction project, appropriations for the muncie city police department, cancer diagnosis, city councilor jeff green, communication, controversial decision, controversial resolution, council investigation, financial operations, huge, indiana politics, interim mayor, internal controls, local government, local leadership, medical treatment, muncie city council, muncie mayor dan ridenour's planned absence from city government, muncie's controller's office, ordinances, public hearing, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, regularly scheduled meeting, resolutions, spending, the city's direction, transparency
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
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#670 | It Costs to Not Be Corrupt! & Indiana's INTERESTING GOP Convention! | The Political Spotlight
May 26th, 2026 | 2 hrs 21 mins
accountability, ai, beau bayh, blythe potter, communication, david shelton, delaware county auditor ed carroll, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county council meeting, delaware county indiana government, diego morales, ems issues, endorsements, fiscal issues, fraud, greg ballard, indiana politics, indiana's 2026 gop convention, jamie reitenour, jim banks, lauri shillings, local delaware county republican party, local government, local leadership, open gov, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, secretary of state indiana, spending, the cost of fighting corruption, todd rokita, transparency
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
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#662 | Delaware County Commissioners Want MORE Taxes! What Say You? | The Political Spotlight
May 14th, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
a light on the darkened path, a voice of reason amid the chaos & corruption, accountability, commissioners meeting, communication, conservative republican, cumulative capital development fund, delaware county, delaware county commissioners, first amendment, fourth amendment, government spending, indiana politics, muncie, newly proposed property tax increase, priorities, property taxes, public hearing, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, rinos, shannon henry, sherry riggin, stephen brand, tax increase, taxpayers, transparency
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
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#653 | Jason Williams (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 29th, 2026 | 2 hrs 24 mins
accountability, big announcement, cancer diagnosis, captain, captain of detectives, election 2026, ems, fire chief, firefighter, hcsd, henry county sheriff's department, indiana politics, insurance issues, jason williams, k9 deputy, lawsuits, mayor dan ridenour, merit commission, muncie fire department, new allegations, old allegations, perception, republican, troy dulaney
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
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#652 | Sheri Chafin (R) Candidate for Delaware County Assessor! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 28th, 2026 | 2 hrs 57 mins
accountability, boss hog of liberty show, candidate forum, certification, chief deputy assessor, communication, delaware county assessor, delaware county prosecutor's office, election 2026, harrison township advisory board, henry county sheriff john m. sproles' breaking news, indiana politics, knightstown, property taxes, republican, sheri chafin, transparency, unknown federal investigation, upcoming muncie city council meeting
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
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#651 | Don Chambers (R) Candidate for Delaware Co Commissioner! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 27th, 2026 | 2 hrs 27 mins
affidavit of probable cause, arrest of teddy m. johnson, big news in delaware county, corporal blake a. reynolds, delaware county, delaware county commissioner of district 3, don chambers, driver of the semi-truck that struck and killed delaware county sheriff’s deputy, election 2026, failure to change lanes for an authorized emergency vehicle, felonies, final q&a live session, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana politics, involuntary manslaughter, misdemeanor, no bail, reckless homicide, reckless operation of a tractor-trailer combination, republican, superintendent of maintenance for the delaware county, trainwreck
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
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#650 | Craig Ring (R) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 26th, 2026 | 1 hr 29 mins
2026 white house correspondents’ association dinner, accountability, assassination attempt, cole tomas allen, craig ring, election 2026, hcsd, henry county sheriff's department, indiana politics, non-law enforcement, police, president donald j. trump, public concern, republican, secret service, sheriff, teacher, trump, update
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