#569 | The "Republican" Political Advantage Is the Public's Disadvantage! | The Political Spotlight

December 4th, 2025  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the day's events at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, including House Bill 1032 (the redistricting bill), as well as other bills discussed during the three committee hearings held this morning (Thursday, December 4, 2025). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

December 1st, 2025  |  1 hr 51 mins

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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. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

November 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 28 mins

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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! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#564 | (101 + 89 + 44 = 234)! Plus: What Happened to the Appropriations? | The Political Spotlight

November 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 43 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has the official numbers for the North Shore Camping area at Prairie Creek Reservoir. No more guessing! Bilbrey now knows the details and is sharing them with the listeners. Then Bilbrey questions what happened to the appropriations that Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour was making a big deal about in an email to the City Council back in September of 2025. And he concludes with a review of the latest Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting, held on Thursday, November 20, 2025. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#563 | What About the Other 133? MTG's News! Anthony v Kelly! & Hindsight! | The Political Spotlight

November 23rd, 2025  |  2 hrs 7 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the Prairie Creek Reservoir North Shore Camping fiasco before shifting his focus to the resignation of U.S. representative from Georgia's 14th District, Marjorie Taylor Greene. He then discusses recent comments from Megyn Kelly about Jeffrey Epstein's victims, which received criticism from Casey Marie Anthony. Finally, he talks about a topic that 2A advocate, attorney, and radio personality Guy Relford discussed about "HINDSIGHT" involving Indiana's self-defense laws. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

November 21st, 2025  |  2 hrs 28 mins

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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! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

November 19th, 2025  |  2 hrs 15 mins

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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. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#560 | Indiana General Assembly's 2026 Org Day! Plus: Muncie Information! | The Political Spotlight

November 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 34 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the "2026 Organizational Day" (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) of the Indiana General Assembly. For everyone wanting a vote on the possibility of "Indiana Congressional redistricting"... a vote by the Indiana State Senators did take place today. Bilbrey then discusses the press conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Muncie City Hall. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour will announce important information regarding "Muncie City Parks." What could this information be? Bilbrey has some thoughts. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

November 13th, 2025  |  1 hr 15 mins

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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! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#556 | Line of Duty Death! Plus: Whitestown Update & McShurley's Return! | The Political Spotlight

November 12th, 2025  |  2 hrs 3 mins

2026 election cycle, 911 call, accident, boone county prosecutor, candidate for delaware county clerk, corporal blake reynolds, delaware county indiana sheriff's department, former muncie mayor sharon mcshurely, line of duty death, muncie politics, shooting investigation, thin blue line, whitestown metro police department

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses a tragic event that occurred in Delaware County, Indiana, around 3:40 a.m. today (Wednesday, November 12, 2025). Delaware County Sheriff's Department Corporal Blake Reynolds responded to a call about a motorist in need of assistance on Interstate 69, northbound from State Road 28. While Cpl. Reynolds was out of his vehicle helping a truck driver who had pulled over on the side of the road when a second semi, also headed north, lost control and collided with Cpl. Reynolds' patrol vehicle, the broken-down semi, and, sadly, Cpl. Reynolds himself. First responders from all over the area rushed to the scene to help in any way possible. Two medical helicopters were dispatched, and every effort was made to save Cpl. Reynolds. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. Bilbrey then provides some updated details about the Whitestown shooting investigation. And finally, Bilbrey shares the dreadful news of Sharon McShurley's apparent return to Delaware County politics for the 2026 election cycle. #ThePoliticalSpotlight