#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

#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

#511 | MFD's Internal Fires! | The Political Spotlight

August 24th, 2025  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines several issues that have come to light within the City of Muncie Fire Department over the past few weeks and months, some stretching back years. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight

August 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey tackles the troubling lack of accountability from public officials. He starts with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s long-overdue admission that no progress will be made on Southway Plaza — a reality citizens suspected for years. Bilbrey then recaps the latest Unsafe Building Hearing Authority meeting, where the Mayor ignored calls to address his past controversial comments. From local to broader government levels, Bilbrey warns of a growing trend he calls “Public Disservice” — an attitude of “you get what you get” toward citizens. Should the public accept this, or fight to change it? #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

August 13th, 2025  |  3 hrs 8 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan review three important meetings that took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. There are many important points to look at from all three meetings. Bilbrey and Callahan also examine serious issues from all three meetings. The three meetings are: (The Anderson Redevelopment Commission Meeting), (The Madison County Council Meeting), and (The Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission Meeting). Bilbrey also shares two quick topics unrelated to the three meetings. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

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

August 10th, 2025  |  1 hr 35 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the FBI’s quiet arrest of Anderson Police Officer Tyray Wilson on suspected narcotics charges, the underwhelming Delaware County Republican Party picnic, and a packed week of local political meetings. From a federal bust to party politics and a busy week of governmental meetings, Bilbrey brings sharp, unfiltered commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. #ThePoliticalSpotlight