The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Madison County Politics”

#632 | The Non-Public 'Public' Test of Madison County's Voting Machines! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the show after an extended break to discuss all the chaos surrounding the 2026 Election in Madison County, Indiana.

Of particular interest to Bilbrey is the 'public' test of the voting machines conducted by the Madison County Election Board during a 'public' meeting yesterday (Thursday, April 2, 2026). The Election Board members went through the motions while being unusually distant and unresponsive to the citizens in attendance.

You won't want to miss this 632nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight'.

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VIDEO version of Ep 632: https://youtube.com/live/oDlyk2nypRY

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Special Guest: Dr. Katherine Callahan.

#607 | B-B-B-B-Bad... Bad to the Bone! Callahan & Kapuściński Win the Day! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes the "MadCo VILLIAN," contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan, to the show to examine the day's events. Bilbrey and Callahan take a deep dive into the hearing to determine whether Katherine Callahan and Nicole Kapuściński are in good or bad standing as Republicans!

The 5th District of the Indiana Republican State Committee made determinations regarding both women. Overall, Bilbrey considers the day a victory for Katherine, Nicole, Hoosiers everywhere, and America as a whole!

But this isn't where this ends... this is just the beginning!

Click the following link to check out the PRE-PARTY before the hearing: https://youtube.com/live/o2ZNtg1NEXc . . .

And this link to check out the AFTER ACTION REPORT after the hearing: https://youtube.com/live/e6ZYoATZlR8 . . .

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VIDEO version of Ep 607: https://youtube.com/live/E_pw5Id7nhc

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#606 | Obsession! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey talks about obsession ahead of tomorrow's hearing, which aims to change the 2026 election in the Indiana State Senate District 25 race before any ballots are printed or votes are cast!

That's right. Dr. Katherine Callahan's hearing will be held tomorrow (Monday, February 16, 2026) at 2 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana, at the Delaware County Republican Party headquarters (301 W. Main St., Muncie, IN 47305). (ALL ARE WELCOME)!

But let’s stop pretending tomorrow is about procedure, rules, and regulations! Tomorrow is about whether the fifth district of the Indiana GOP will play along with the Madison County Republican Party and formally endorse a continued campaign of retaliation against Callahan for refusing to stay quiet!

This is NOT just about Callahan or (Nicole Kapuściński). This is about ALL OF US AND OUR GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS!

Come out and join us tomorrow (Monday, February 16, 2026) in Muncie, starting around 12:30 p.m., in the parking lot at the Delaware County Republican Party headquarters (301 W. Main St., Muncie, IN 47305).

The Showdown will begin at 2 p.m on Monday, February 16, 2026.

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VIDEO version of Ep 606: https://youtube.com/live/Sws0XB8m9I0

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#604 | Ugh, Ok, Ok... Well, Here Are the Filings! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan and Henry County political activist Rachel Clark to cover the 2026 Election Filings throughout the State of Indiana. BLAH!!!

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VIDEO version of Ep 604: https://youtube.com/live/xxsDd8J6jbs

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#603 | Drinking Water From a Firehose! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a lot going on and a lot to discuss with the audience. It's that time of year again!

From the City of Muncie and an ordinance that should have passed twice already but didn't, so it has been refiled, to a LOT of filings for political office in this 2026 election season, to a former City Councilor's OP-ED about the current insanity among the Muncie City Councilors... and, of course, there is always nonsense going on in Madison and Henry Counties.

There just isn't enough Bilbrey or the team to go around, and there is NEVER enough time in the day! That said, it is time for some of the very best political commentary on the face of the planet, so let's get to it!

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VIDEO version of Ep 603: https://youtube.com/live/i3rWbaUpxBI

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#600 | Russ Willis & Co's Attempt to Destroy America - (MadCo Drama)! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss her decision to file to run for the Indiana State Senate District 25 as a Republican. The discussion then turns to the completely UNAMERICAN attack on the process and on Katherine personally by none other than Madison County troll Russ Willis!

What will be witnessed over the next 30 days is an outright attack on the fundamental building blocks that form the foundation of our American way of life!

WILL WE SIT SILENTLY AS THEY DESTROY THIS NATION?

OR WILL WE STAND AND FIGHT THIS?

WILL YOU STAND WITH KATHERINE AND OTHER GOD-FEARING, CONSTITUTION-LOVING AMERICANS?

THE TIME IS NOW!

This is an episode YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

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VIDEO version of Ep 600: https://youtube.com/live/t6dhQ7UvnTU

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#594 | Snowmageddon 2026: The Snow Show Chit Chat! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan guide everyone through "Snowmageddon 2026," as they discuss the ongoing insanity of Indiana's 2026 election cycle and the current state of government in Muncie/Delaware County... and Anderson/Madison County.

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VIDEO version of Ep 594: https://youtube.com/live/7GYFwo9ozDQ

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#576 | The Shortest Day (2025)! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is coming to you LIVE from Sunday, December 21, 2025, THE SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR!

From here on, we slowly start to get more sunlight through June 2026, which is FANTASTIC NEWS!

That said, this is the start of the BIG Holidays... and the end of the 2025 year! Things are slowing down on the surface; however, there are still so many things going on behind the scenes, and Bilbrey digs into it all in this episode!

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VIDEO version of Ep 576: https://youtube.com/live/oUN9sDti4Sk

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#575 | What’s the Deal W/Madison Co Sheriff John Beeman & the Sumner Case? | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

For more than two years, former Madison County Councilor and preacher Steve Sumner was on the run, wanted as a fugitive from justice. The Madison County Sheriff's Department and the United States Marshals Service were allegedly searching for him. Yet whenever questions were asked, there were no answers, and it was as if he were a ghost!

That was until Dr. Katherine Callahan, a Madison County citizen and political activist, offered a $25,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of Sumner and any accomplices who helped him hide.

In September 2025, a tip led to the arrest of Sumner's girlfriend, Sharon Bailey Barker, in Howard County, Maryland. That arrest then led to Sumner's arrest the next day in Tennessee, as he attempted to drive back to California.

Both suspects were extradited to Madison County, Indiana, and it seemed like that was it! Sumner and Barker would be booked into jail, and there they would wait until trial!

But that was only the start of a series of bizarre questions that still plague many today.

Questions like who provided the tip that led to the arrests?

They get the reward money, right?

Why has Madison County Sheriff John Beeman been in such a hurry to issue the $25,000.00 reward to someone who did not make the call?

Where does all of this stand?

These and more questions have been swirling in the background and on the minds of 'The Political Spotlight' team for quite some time, but now, in episode 575, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey lays it all out!

While these questions will be brought to the forefront now and some answers will be given... this is nowhere near the end of this bizarre situation; on the contrary, it's only the start!

Be sure to tune in to this episode, as you will NOT want to miss this one!

To see the records discussed in this episode, click the following link: http://bit.ly/HCPDRecords . . .

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VIDEO version of Ep 575: https://youtube.com/live/outwdBYT4HY

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#573 | Park Board Mtg! + MadCo's No Vote to New Precincts! + Boards 10-96! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is feeling much better and ready to rock and roll!

First, Bilbrey highlights the ongoing issues the City of Muncie faces with communication, transparency, and, flat out, just giving a shit!

Bilbrey attended the Muncie Park Board meeting this evening and became increasingly upset as a citizen addressed the board about feeling excluded by the Mayor and his team. Things only got worse when Parks Superintendent Carl Malone stood up and showed a complete lack of understanding of how a public servant should behave, clearly proving the citizens' point.

Because of that, Bilbrey had to step up to correct the record and share a few points.

Next, shifting to a few Madison County points of interest, Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to discuss the Madison County Commissioners' "NO VOTE" on the effort to redraw voting precincts.

Then, Bilbrey and Callahan discuss the recent decision by Madison County Circuit Court Division 3 Judge Andrew Hopper, who ruled that Carl Roy Webb Boards II—the man charged with the shooting death of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz—is not competent to stand trial.

This and much more is coming your way... DO NOT MISS A SECOND OF IT!

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VIDEO version of Ep 573: https://youtube.com/live/obmDV6JYuAg

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#568 | The Bare Minimum of an Already Broken Process! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the program to discuss the events from the Madison County Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Bilbrey and Callahan also talk about the upcoming City Council caucus in Anderson.

Finally, they review the day's events from the Indiana State House.

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VIDEO version of Ep 568: https://youtube.com/live/5zhK6lJQVEE

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#567 | December 1, 2025 - Review of the Day’s Governmental Happenings! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the events from various government meetings held throughout the day (Monday, December 1, 2025).

Bilbrey covers the following meetings in this 567th episode:

Delaware County Commissioners Meeting...
Madison County Commissioners Meeting...
State of Indiana General Assembly - House of Representatives (Day 1 of the 2026 Session)...
City of Muncie City Council Meeting...

Tune in for Bilbrey's review and commentary on the proceedings of these meetings.

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VIDEO version of Ep 567: https://youtube.com/live/65C1J3k8E5U

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#566 | A Long December! Meetings & a Possible Redistricting Reversal! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and 'The Political Spotlight' are back after the Thanksgiving 2025 break, and it's time to get back to work. Bilbrey gives an overview of the key upcoming meetings scheduled for early December 2025.

He also discusses the "about-face" made by Indiana's State Senators at the very end of the news cycle last week, as everyone was heading into the Thanksgiving break. The Indiana State Senate will now be heading into session on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Let's roll!

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VIDEO version of Ep 566: https://youtube.com/live/dDpWfpXd1k0

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#565 | MAPS: MadCo A**hole Public Servants! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had to step in during Madison County drama earlier today (Tuesday, November 25, 2025), and it’s never a good day when that happens. So, what was the issue?

Madison County, Indiana, is in the process of redrawing its election and voting precincts, and this topic will be discussed during an upcoming commissioners meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. However, Madison County Election Officials were frustrating citizens by refusing to provide both the current and proposed precinct maps for review before the meeting. But then Bilbrey stepped in!

To help explain all this, Bilbrey invited contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss the current MAPS drama—aiming to clarify and help Madison County residents stay involved.

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VIDEO version of Ep 565: https://youtube.com/live/baTo95gSMfE

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#562 | The Doors of Participation: The Public Access Issue! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan are here on a very special Friday night episode to discuss a serious PUBLIC ACCESS CRISIS affecting Madison County, Indiana... and beyond!

From city council meetings to commissioners meetings, to election board meetings, and everything in between. It's just another symptom of the broader disease of BAD GOVERNANCE!

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VIDEO version of Ep 562: https://youtube.com/live/rdRwvCkHnYw

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#561 | Mayor Dan Ridenour, Reimagining Muncie! Plus: A Stupid Movie! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the BIG news of the day in Muncie, Indiana—the closure of 234 campsites on the North Shore of Prairie Creek Reservoir.

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour announced this during a press conference held earlier in the day (Wednesday, November 19, 2025). This is something Bilbrey has heard was coming for some time, but it still comes as a shock.

Bilbrey discusses what this could mean for the city in the long run, as well as the potential political fallout for Mayor Ridenour.

Finally, Bilbrey explains the difference between reality and fantasy while describing how Hollywood movie magic works! For those wondering, this is connected to the "Whitestown Cleaning Lady Shooting" case.

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VIDEO version of Ep 561: https://youtube.com/live/pgSJ8vSm7rM

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#557 | Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Chit Chat! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

This 557th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' will be an open-topic show!

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is currently working on a few topics that aren't quite ready to explore yet, and even though it seems like a lot is happening, everything still feels like it's moving at a snail's pace.

There are a few odds and ends to cover as we head into the weekend; this is always a strange time of year, politically speaking. But, as usual, Bilbrey will make the most of it!

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VIDEO version of Ep 557: https://youtube.com/live/-a9gkOuUF0A

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#554 | Buying Votes? | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

The 2026 midterm election cycle starts in less than 60 days (as of the initial broadcast of this episode: Sunday, November 9, 2025). However, that doesn't mean the campaigning hasn't already begun!

The question then becomes: Is everything being done correctly?

And what's all the fuss about Madison County Council's "newbie" Councilor Jonathan Culp? Has he really been using his county position to campaign for a higher seat, just 11 months into his first term as Councilor? What committee is he using to campaign? What will his campaign finance reports show? And has he really been buying votes?

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherin Callahan to the show to help break everything down! This will be an episode you won't want to miss!

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VIDEO version of Ep 554: https://youtube.com/live/_Gvf60A9IS0

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#548 | Wasting Time, Drawing Lines! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the program to discuss the redistricting nonsense that Indiana Governor Mike Braun and other bumbling elected officials are currently trying to make happen. All because the White House wants it.

This is a national, state, and local politics topic!

Keeping Katherine on topic is always a challenge... Bilbrey really tried this episode!

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VIDEO version of Ep 548: https://youtube.com/live/bRSGN0kGxMA

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#540 | There Is Nothing More That Can Be Sacrificed! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Muncie is still Muncie... Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is on a mission to find the local newspaper—more on that soon!

But for this 540th episode, Bilbrey invites Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the program to discuss the current situation in Madison County government.

The Council continues to double down on its outdated, backwards thinking, and members of the Madison County Sheriff's Department have had enough! The president of the FOP, a deputy who has served for several years, resigned his position while speaking to the Council on Thursday evening, October 9, 2025. He is the first of many, Bilbrey is afraid.

Things could get really, really bad before they ever get better—if they ever get better!

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VIDEO version of Ep 540: https://youtube.com/live/vegfAM5TiKQ

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#530 | Madison County Budget 2026 Update! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

We've reviewed the 2026 budget processes for Muncie and Delaware County. Now, let's take a look at what's happening in Madison County, with a focus on their 2026 budget.

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss it!

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VIDEO version of Ep 530: https://youtube.com/live/h-QuTQhqJjY

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#526 | Madison County's Plan to: MAX THE TAX! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan guest hosts for Kristopher H. Bilbrey, who is away on holiday!

Katherine will be examining the Madison County Government's plan to MAX THE TAX on all of their citizens!

If you live in Madison County, Indiana, or if you're a citizen interested in government and politics... then this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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#525 | Bullying Bullies, and the Bullied Bulls they Bull and Katherine! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is on autopilot because this is his last show before holiday; he'll be out of service after the show until Sunday, September 21, 2025.

So he's called contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to help Producer Kate keep him on track enough for a show!

Bilbrey has a few points of interest he plans to cover, but this will be a bit of a surprise-style show. That said, a large portion of the show will be devoted to "BULLIES" and the "ACT OF BULLYING" in politics!

Also, this will serve as (part 1) for episode 526, which airs tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, 2025. Katherine will fill in as guest host in Bilbrey's absence!

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#522 | Extradition Waived! & A Killer Caught! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

It's been a long and emotional week...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the update on the Steven Sumner arrest. Sumner, the former Madison County Councilor, has been a fugitive from justice for the past two years until his arrest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Sumner waived extradition and has now been taken back to the Madison County, Indiana, jail. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on this ongoing situation.

Bilbrey then reports the latest details about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Hang on tight, it's about to get crazy... because it's a special Friday night show! Let's roll!

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

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

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.

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#507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

In this 507th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the ongoing "Public Disservice" being forced upon us.

First, Bilbrey talks about Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's admission that there will be no progress on Southway Plaza. It has only taken him three and a half years to admit what the public has known for almost the entire time. What does this mean for Muncie and the southside? Should citizens ignore this and move on?

Next, Bilbrey recaps today’s (Thursday, August 14, 2025) "Unsafe Building Hearing Authority" meeting. Unsurprisingly, Mayor Ridenour did not apologize for his controversial comments from last month, and they conducted business as if everything was normal!

That leads Bilbrey to discuss the overall behavior of elected and appointed officials from different governments. There seems to be a concerning trend where officials are not providing public service to their citizens; instead, they are engaging in what Bilbrey calls: "Public Disservice!"

The message to citizens seems to be: “You get what you get, and you aren't allowed to throw a fit. We don’t want to hear from you — so deal with it!”

Bilbrey considers the implications of this attitude and reflects on the question... Do we accept it, or do we fight to change it?

Tune in LIVE or via replay, you will not want to miss this episode!

*** UNFORTUNATELY, TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSED THE SHOW TO WRAP EARLY!

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#506 | Meetings Review: (ARC), (MCC), & (DMMPC)! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

This 506th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' will review not only three important meetings across three different municipalities but also examine what's wrong with government in these areas and many others!

For this task, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey invites contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to join him!

Bilbrey and Callahan review key discussion points from the three meetings held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Those meetings are:

Anderson Redevelopment Commission Meeting...
Madison County Council Meeting...
Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission Meeting...

As is often the case, there are both positive and negative points to take away from all the meetings, and some lessons that can be learned if only the public servants and the public alike would be willing to listen and accept what is being said! Time will tell!

Also, completely unrelated to those three meetings, Bilbrey has two other points of interest to mention.

First, the City of Muncie's Unsafe Building Housing Authority will meet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and Bilbrey plans to attend to ask Mayor Dan Ridenour for an apology for the rude comment he made about a citizen at the July meeting.

And second, Bilbrey briefly highlights a statement made by Munice Mayor Dan Ridenour on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. It seems more like an admission the Mayor has finally made after nearly four or five years, and it is crucial that as many people as possible hear this brief admission from Mayor Dan Ridenour.

Like every other episode, you can skip this one, but you'll be missing out! So, it's best to make plans to listen LIVE or via replay!

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#505 | Ty'ray Wilson's Charges! Lt. Gov. on WoWo! & Tuesday-Meeting Day! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

This 505th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' is jam-packed, and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is fired up, so let's cut through all the noise and get right to it!

First up, in preparation for tomorrow's busy meeting day (Tuesday, August 12, 2025), Bilbrey sets the stage with the first meeting at 5 p.m., when the Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to handle regular monthly business. However, this is also the meeting where they are supposed to lay out the “rules” for how they think citizens are supposed to behave to participate. Should be interesting to see what all shakes out! Then, at 6 p.m., the Madison County Council will meet for its August 2025 meeting. This is also their first meeting since Council President Scott Green unveiled his "rules" for how he thinks the public should behave. It must be something in the water in Madison County. And finally, at 6 p.m., the Delaware County Plan Commission will meet to discuss the Delaware County Solar Ordinance. And Bilbrey is fired up about this one. He's ready to unload, because this is one of the most important issues Delaware County has been dealing with; however, "the powers that be" are more concerned about how long the meeting will take and controlling speech. They are not focused on listening to the people!

Next, Bilbrey walks through the federal charging documents for Ty'ray Wilson...

And finally, Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith appeared on WOWO Radio in Fort Wayne today. While he did speak, he didn't say anything of real value! Even though the Beckwith scyophants think otherwise.

This will be one to watch LIVE or via replay, but either way, JUST WATCH!

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#504 | The Feds Arrest a Cop! The Local GOP Holds a Picnic! & Much More! | The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

On this 504th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the arrest of an Anderson City Police Officer. The officer was taken into custody by the FBI in a relatively quiet manner. Then, Bilbrey covers the picnic hosted by the local Delaware County Republican Party. They'll say it went off wonderfully, but anyone with eyes can see it appeared sparsely attended. Finally, Bilbrey shifts his focus to the busy week ahead. A Delaware County Solar Ordinance meeting, Anderson's Redevelopment Commission meeting, Madison County Council's August 2025 meeting, and the City of Muncie's Unsafe Building Hearing Authority meeting — it's going to be quite a week!

First, Bilbrey discusses the surprising (or not so surprising) arrest of Anderson City police officer Tyray Wilson by federal agents on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 — reportedly on narcotics-related charges. Wilson was booked into the Delaware County (not Madison County) jail 24 hours after his arrest. He has remained there without a bond ever since. The feds have yet to release his formal charges, which has sparked widespread speculation. Some people are celebrating the arrest, while others are angry. What happens next? Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the situation.

Next, Bilbrey discusses the Delaware County Republican Party picnic held on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Several statewide officeholders attended, but overall turnout seemed surprisingly low. Is this a sign that people are choosing to steer clear of the chaos and dysfunction that the State Republicans have been embroiled in lately? Do the local Republicans recognize this yet? What will it take? And if they don't see it or refuse to acknowledge it, what will that mean for the local Republican Party moving forward?

Lastly, Bilbrey covers several ongoing stories, such as the lieutenant governor of Indiana’s "deepfake AI video" scandal, the ongoing developments surrounding Muncie & Delaware County's political shake-ups and what they entail, and the busy upcoming week of important local meetings — including the Delaware County Plan Commission’s solar ordinance meeting on Tuesday, Anderson's Redevelopment Commission meeting & Madison County Council's meeting, both on Tuesday, and the City of Muncie's Unsafe Building Hearing Authority on Thursday.

Do not miss this 504th episode of no-nonsense, hard-hitting, political commentary! Which you can only catch right here — on 'The Political Spotlight.'

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