#753 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

October 20th, 2026  |  2 hrs 1 min

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In Episode #753 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a closer look at the growing data center dispute in Muncie and Delaware County. As the debate intensifies, Bilbrey argues that citizens are being hit with a mix of facts, rumors, misconceptions, misinformation, and, in his view, obfuscation from those in power. His message: get involved—but get educated first. Bilbrey reviews the controversy's current state, including remarks made by Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand at the end of the October 19, 2026, Commissioners' meeting, while emphasizing that many important questions remain unanswered. The goal is to cut through the noise, separate fact from rumor, identify what we actually know, and focus attention on what citizens should watch next. #ThePoliticalSpotlight