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#735 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 27 mins
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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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#648 | Maricel Driscoll (D) Candidate for Delaware Co Circuit Court Judge! | The Political Spotlight
April 24th, 2026 | 2 hrs 17 mins
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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Maricel Driscoll, a Democratic candidate for Judge of Delaware County Circuit Court 5, to the show. Driscoll has served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Delaware County, Indiana, since 2016. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Deputy Attorney General with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. She earned her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2012 and graduated from Ball State University in 2005. Licensed to practice law since 2012, Driscoll has experience in both civil and criminal law. Bilbrey and Driscoll discuss the campaign, Driscoll's views on Delaware County's judicial system, and her plans for the Court if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey took some time to discuss the recent interview on the MOST PROFESSIONAL political show 'The Boss Hogs of Liberty' with most of the Republican candidates running for Henry County Sheriff. As it goes, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles was allowed to run the show, and he made a fool of himself! But that's how they like it over there! #ThePoliticalSpotlight