Episode 263: #263 | Always a Fight vs Always Right! | The Political Spotlight

August 15th, 2024  |  2 hrs 14 mins

digital question and answer town hall forum, donald rainwater for governor of indiana, mayor dan ridenour, muncie indiana, muncie redevelopment commission meeting, rainwater for indiana, security breach

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down a "painful" Redevelopment Commission meeting before discussing a few newer aspects of the ongoing "Security Breach" that the City of Muncie, Indiana, is going through!

He also mentions a political forum that he hosted with Donald Rainter, the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Indiana.

Episode 259: #259 | The Coming Budget Battle! | The Political Spotlight

August 8th, 2024  |  1 hr 4 mins

93.1 wibc, a looming financial crisis for the city of muncie, democratic candidate for governor of the state of indiana dr. jennifer mccormick, muncie indiana, ridenour administration, the 2025 budget process

It's almost time for the various towns, cities, and counties throughout Indiana (and elsewhere) to start working through preparing the budget for next year (2025). And it seems like a "budget battle" is coming for some. Is the City of Muncie preparing for a "looming financial crisis?" Also, the Democratic Candidate for Governor of the State of Indiana was interviewed by 93.1 wibc and it was an interesting interview.

Episode 258: #258 | Strong Communication!? | The Political Spotlight

August 7th, 2024  |  2 hrs 1 min

5th communications director michele owen, 6th communications director amber greene, breaking news, campaign finance laws, conservative republican, financial filings, madison county, mayor dan ridenour, muncie board of works meeting, muncie indiana, press release, republican party, ridenour administration, russ willis

BREAKING NEWS out of the City of Muncie, Indiana! Mayor Dan Ridenour's 5th Communications Director left that position, and in quick order, a 6th Communications Director was hired. For the first time in four and a half years, communications might become a priority for the embattled Administration. Next up, a Muncie Board of Works meeting is discussed, and it appears as though the Madison County, Indiana Republican Party Chairman has found more trouble, this time due to the Party's financial filings.

Episode 255: #255 | Council and Election Board Meetings, & a Plan B Tax Plan Discussion | The Political Spotlight

August 4th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 secs

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey details a very busy week, politically speaking! (Muncie, Indiana... Madison County, Indiana... State of Indiana...)

Episode 248: #248 | Mr. President - Mr. Mayor - Messrs Bilbrey & Rudd | The Political Spotlight

July 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 59 mins

62 jobs leave muncie, biden, biden ends his campaign for re-election, biden v trump, economic development, election 2024, factory closes down, lame duck, local government, muncie indiana, oval office, president joe biden, presidential address to the nation, trump, trump v biden

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. (ET), and the team discusses that "production." Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey then discusses a significant job loss in Muncie, Indiana. What could Mayor Dan Ridenour have done to stop that loss? What needs to be done to prevent the next loss?