#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

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

December 16th, 2025  |  2 hrs 12 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the events that took place at the City of Muncie's December 2025 Parks Board Meeting. Prairie Creek Reservoir was the main topic at the meeting. Then, Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to talk about the Madison County Commissioners' December 2025 Meeting. During the meeting, the Commissioners voted no on the effort to redraw the county's voting precincts. Finally, 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. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#502 | Wave of Complete Insanity - State of Indiana! | The Political Spotlight

August 6th, 2025  |  2 hrs 1 min

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the latest political chaos across Indiana State Government — from a deepfake scandal in the Lt. Governor’s office to an attempted GOP redistricting power grab, political threats, and a questionable local meeting in Muncie. Bilbrey delivers it all with the sharpest political commentary around!

He even manages to share some good news, which turns out to be a MAJOR victory for the First Amendment! #ThePoliticalSpotlight