Displaying 8 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "political candidates".
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#760 | Friday, October 30, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 30th, 2026 | 1 hr 54 mins
2026 election, 2026 midterm election, bad republican, campaign season, citizen engagement, citizen power, dr katherine callahan, election countdown, election day, government accountability, indiana elections, indiana politics, katherine callahan, live political show, local politics, midterm elections, november 3 2026, party loyalty, political accountability, political candidates, political commentary, republican in bad standing, republican party, republicans, special friday show, state politics, voter engagement
In Episode #760 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey goes LIVE on a special Friday night, with just three more wake-ups until the 2026 midterm election. Bilbrey welcomes Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the program for a wide-ranging conversation about what she has going on, where things stand in the final days before Election Day, and what is happening across Indiana politics as voters prepare to head to the polls. They also revisit one of the show's favorite political philosophies: “It's better to be a Republican in bad standing than to stand with a bad Republican!" From candidates and party loyalty to accountability, Election Day, and whatever else comes up, Bilbrey and Callahan cover plenty of ground in this special Friday-night edition. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#754 | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 21st, 2026 | 2 hrs 11 mins
2026 candidate interview series, 2026 election, 2026 general election, board election, board meetings, board of works, candidate interviews, citizen engagement, citizen oversight, citizen power, east central indiana, election coverage, government accountability, government meetings, henry county, henry county indiana, henry county township trustees board, indiana politics, local elections, local government, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie indiana, muncie parks board, parks board, political candidates, township government, township trustees
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begins by reviewing two recent Muncie government meetings: the Muncie Parks Board meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and the Muncie Board of Works meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Bilbrey then heads to Henry County, where a concerning situation is unfolding involving the Henry County Township Trustees Board, its meetings, and the upcoming board election. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Finally, Bilbrey turns to The Political Spotlight's "2026 Candidate Interview" series and discusses what's ahead as election coverage kicks into high gear. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#750 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 14th, 2026 | 1 hr 56 mins
candidate interview, community update, dan ridenour, delaware county, east central indiana, fayette county indiana, henry county, indiana politics, local government, local politics, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie mayor, political candidates, viral candidate interview, winchester indiana
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews an unusually long Muncie Board of Works meeting, Mayor Dan Ridenour's first Community Update since announcing he will not seek a third term, and a viral candidate interview out of Fayette County, Indiana. Bilbrey breaks down the meetings, shares his thoughts, and looks at yet another example of questionable candidates and bizarre political behavior reaching well beyond the communities The Political Spotlight normally covers. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#747 | Thursday, October 08, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 8th, 2026 | 1 hr 45 mins
2026 election, First Amendment, Jail, boss hogs of liberty, candidate forum, citizen engagement, county government, david bockover, democrat david bockover, democratic candidate, east central indiana, election 2026, flock camera, freedom, henry county, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, indiana politics, investigations, jim nicholson, john sproles, law enforcement, local elections, local government, local politics, new castle indiana, political candidates, public safety, republican candidate, republican jim nicholson, sheriff candidates, sheriff election
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey jumps on the Boss Hogs of Liberty feed for our first real look at the two candidates for Henry County Sheriff: Republican Jim Nicholson and Democrat David Bockover. Let's see how this goes! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#746 | Wednesday, October 07, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 53 mins
appointed officials, citizen accountability, citizen oversight, citizen power, delaware county, east central indiana, elected officials, government accountability, government communication, government transparency, henry county, inappropriate text messages, indiana politics, lack of accountability, lack of transparency, local government, local government accountability, local political controversy, local politics, muncie, political candidates, political fallout, political frustration, political slop, political text messages, public servants, public service, randolph county, winchester
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey dives into the day's 'political slop' in East Central Indiana on Wednesday, October 7, 2026... It's not even worth naming it all; it's just slop! Entitled, self-important elected and appointed officials and candidates running around, not giving a shit! Public servants who DO NOT serve the public! Doing whatever they please, with no communication, transparency, or accountability! Bilbrey talks freeform for a bit, then gets into the latest developments regarding the inappropriate text messages sent among four men in the local communities. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#735 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 27 mins
2027 election cycle, 2027 elections, Indianapolis, anderson indiana, board of works, candidate recruitment, citizen engagement, citizen involvement, citizen oversight, citizen power, city of muncie, county government, dan ridenour, delaware county, delaware county indiana, democratic candidates, east central indiana, elected officials, george jeffrey howe, government accountability, government leadership, government reform, government transparency, henry county, henry county indiana, indiana politics, jeff howe, libertarian candidates, local candidates, local elections, local government, local leadership, local politics, madison county, madison county indiana, marion county, mayor dan ridenour, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission, municipal government, new castle indiana, political accountability, political campaigns, political candidates, public meetings, public office, public servants, public service, randolph county, randolph county indiana, redevelopment commission, republican candidates, run for office, running for office, winchester indiana
In Episode #735 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey focuses on what he sees as a growing breakdown of public service and citizen engagement across East Central Indiana and beyond. Bilbrey briefly reviews the September 16 Muncie Board of Works meeting before turning to the September 17 Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting, examining its decision-making, accountability, and the roles of Mayor Dan Ridenour and Jeff Howe. From there, the discussion broadens to local government across Muncie/Delaware County, Anderson/Madison County, Winchester/Randolph County, New Castle/Henry County, and Indianapolis/Marion County. Bilbrey argues that too many public officials have forgotten whom they serve while too many citizens remain disengaged. With the next local election cycle beginning in 2027, Bilbrey challenges citizens who believe local government needs better leadership to get involved—organize, campaign, challenge incumbents, and consider running for office as Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, or otherwise. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#732 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 13th, 2026 | 1 hr 58 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, attorney john brooke, budget season, campaign season, campaigns, candidate accountability, candidates, citizen oversight, city council leadership, city of muncie, council leadership, delaware township, delaware township government, delaware township indiana, delaware township trustee, denise thornburg, east central indiana, elected officials, government accountability, government transparency, henry county, henry county government, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, henry county sheriff election, indiana elections, indiana politics, john brooke, legal strategy, local government, local politics, muncie, muncie budget, muncie city council, muncie city council meeting, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, political candidates, public office, september 14 2026, sheriff candidates, sheriff race, township government, township trustee, trustee denise thornburg, voters
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey looks ahead to a busy week in local politics — starting with the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026. Bilbrey previews what to expect, shares his thoughts on several issues likely to shape the meeting, and offers a broader look at the current state of Muncie City Council leadership. How will the council conduct itself during the meeting? How will current leadership address the issues at hand? What should citizens expect from the council as the budget season and the city's day-to-day operations continue? Only time will tell! From there, Bilbrey turns to the ongoing issues involving Delaware Township Trustee Denise Thornburg and Attorney John Brooke. A lot is going on in Delaware Township, and Bilbrey breaks down the latest developments, the personalities involved, the broader questions about local government, legal strategy, and accountability, and how strange the situation has been. Then the show heads south to Henry County, where Bilbrey offers commentary on the two sheriff candidates and what voters should watch for as the race unfolds. Finally, as election season approaches, Bilbrey outlines how The Political Spotlight plans to cover candidates from across the region and beyond. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#729 | Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 8th, 2026 | 2 hrs 24 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, campaign behavior, campaigns, candidate responsibility, candidates, citizen oversight, city of muncie, county budget meetings, county council meeting, delaware county, delaware county budget, delaware county government, delaware county indiana, east central indiana, elected officials, government accountability, government spending, government transparency, henry county, henry county government, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, henry county sheriff's office, indiana elections, indiana politics, local government, local politics, madison county, madison county council, madison county government, madison county indiana, madison county politics, mckinley neighborhood, mckinley neighborhood muncie, muncie, muncie budget, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, political candidates, proposed 2027 muncie budget, public meetings, public office, public servants, randy howard, taxpayer money
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey returns from the Labor Day holiday for Episode #729 of The Political Spotlight as the program gets back on track heading toward the 2026 general election. Bilbrey begins in Muncie and Delaware County, previewing the City of Muncie's proposed 2027 budget, ongoing county budget discussions, and the developing McKinley Neighborhood situation—both stories that will receive deeper attention in future episodes. From there, the spotlight moves to Henry County, where Bilbrey discusses concerns involving a former employee of the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Then comes a broader discussion about candidates, campaigns, and the responsibility that comes with seeking public office. What should someone understand before filing to run? What does a candidate's behavior tell voters about how that person might act once entrusted with public power? Bilbrey uses the latest developments involving Randy Howard to dig into those questions. Finally, the program heads west to Madison County, where a heated County Council meeting reminds viewers why citizens should pay much closer attention to local government. Madison County's council is the county's fiscal body and holds regular public meetings. #ThePoliticalSpotlight