#517 | The City of Muncie’s Continuing Struggle With Transparency! | The Political Spotlight

September 5th, 2025  |  1 hr 59 secs

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, while not 100% is on the mend but in a bad mood due to Muncie politics being Muncie politics. Bilbrey dives into Muncie’s second Finance Committee meeting — the one that wasn’t live-streamed, yet may have been the most important of all. Just more of the same in Muncie! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#516 | City of Muncie 2026 Budget Review! | The Political Spotlight

September 2nd, 2025  |  2 hrs 21 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie, Indiana. He questions how Muncie can have the same council that presents different outcomes on the same issue. He informs the audience about a controversial resolution (16-25) ahead of the upcoming Council meeting on September 8, 2025. And surprise, there is more email drama with the councilors. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#515 | Happy Labor Day 2025! | The Political Spotlight

August 31st, 2025  |  1 hr 14 mins

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It's Labor Day 2025 Weekend... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey pops on to tell the audience HAPPY LABOR DAY! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#514 | Everything, All the Time, All at Once! | The Political Spotlight

August 28th, 2025  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is dealing with a lot... budgets, record requests, councilors, and other public officials. In this 514th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' he examines it all! NONSTOP POLITICS! Everything, All the Time, All at Once! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#513 | City of Muncie's 2026 Budget Time! | The Political Spotlight

August 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 28 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s press conference unveiling the proposed 2026 city budget. From the steps of City Hall, the Mayor outlined the draft that will soon head to the City Council for review and debate.

Bilbrey shares his insights on the budget process, why it matters, and how these decisions shape the future of local government. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#512 | H2Oooh Boy, More Water Trouble in Madison County! | The Political Spotlight

August 25th, 2025  |  2 hrs 16 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent, Dr. Katherine Callahan, to the show, along with Lisa Mullins-Summers, to discuss ongoing serious water issues within Madison County, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight