Displaying 2 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "indiana republican party".
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#714 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 49 mins
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines three major Indiana political stories tied together by one question: who holds the power, and how far can they use it? Bilbrey breaks down former IURC member Andy Zay’s lawsuit against Gov. Mike Braun following Zay’s removal from the commission and allegations of improper pressure surrounding the AES Indiana rate case. He also examines the Indiana Senate District 23 Republican primary recount, where Paula Copenhaver overtook State Sen. Spencer Deery, and what the result may signal about loyalty, President Donald Trump’s influence, and the fallout from Indiana’s redistricting fight. Finally, Bilbrey looks at the coming battle to replace Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, including Sen. Chris Garten’s bid for leadership and what a change at the top could mean for the direction of the Senate Republican Caucus. Three stories. One larger fight over power, loyalty, executive authority, and the future of Indiana politics. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#678 | Republicans in BADDER Standing! | The Political Spotlight
June 7th, 2026 | 2 hrs 45 mins
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Madison County correspondent Katherine Callahan for Episode 678. Together, they break down the most ridiculous Indiana Republican Party 5th District disciplinary hearing, held on Sunday, June 7, 2026. They examine the latest actions against Callahan and two others and what it reveals about party leadership and internal politics. Bilbrey and Callahan discuss the hearing, the process behind it, and their criticisms of the Indiana Republican Party, the 5th District GOP Committee, and local party organizations. They play a recording of the hearing so listeners can hear it for themselves. #ThePoliticalSpotlight