#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

#558 | Indiana State Senator Rod Bray Said NO To Mid-Cycle Redistricting! | The Political Spotlight

November 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 41 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the big news that broke right at the end of the day on Friday, November 14, 2025, just as the weekend was beginning! The Breaking News: Indiana State Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville / District 37) issued the following statement: "Over the last several months, (Indiana State) Senate Republicans have given very serious and thoughtful consideration to the concept of redrawing our state's congressional maps. Today, I'm announcing there are not enough votes to move that idea forward, and the Senate will not reconvene in December." That news understandably upset many, from local and state politicos all the way to the White House. And this is just the beginning! Bilbrey also discusses the latest updates in the "Whitestown Shooting Investigation!" #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#546 | Records, Updates, Scandals, & Shake-Ups! (Local & State)! | The Political Spotlight

October 26th, 2025  |  2 hrs 36 mins

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After a week off, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey returns with updates on the City of Muncie’s newly released records, the latest news about Sheriff John Sproles of Henry County, Indiana, and other issues within Henry County’s law enforcement community. Bilbrey also covers the arrest of a person connected to Indiana's Lt. Governor and rumors that Governor Mike Braun will call a special legislative session on redistricting in the coming days. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#508 | Blackford Co Record Request Snag! & Indiana Redistricting Nonsense! | The Political Spotlight

August 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 56 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had planned to dive into Indiana’s controversial redistricting efforts, a disappointing public record request response from Blackford County, and news about Louis David Galligan's return to the Randolph County jail. He planned to touch on the recent tragedy in Selma, Indiana, and a few other odds and ends.

But from almost the very start of the show, things take a wild turn, and it nearly all derails, so take it as it comes. It can only get better from here! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#502 | Wave of Complete Insanity - State of Indiana! | The Political Spotlight

August 6th, 2025  |  2 hrs 1 min

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the latest political chaos across Indiana State Government — from a deepfake scandal in the Lt. Governor’s office to an attempted GOP redistricting power grab, political threats, and a questionable local meeting in Muncie. Bilbrey delivers it all with the sharpest political commentary around!

He even manages to share some good news, which turns out to be a MAJOR victory for the First Amendment! #ThePoliticalSpotlight