#714 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

August 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 49 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines three major Indiana political stories tied together by one question: who holds the power, and how far can they use it? Bilbrey breaks down former IURC member Andy Zay’s lawsuit against Gov. Mike Braun following Zay’s removal from the commission and allegations of improper pressure surrounding the AES Indiana rate case. He also examines the Indiana Senate District 23 Republican primary recount, where Paula Copenhaver overtook State Sen. Spencer Deery, and what the result may signal about loyalty, President Donald Trump’s influence, and the fallout from Indiana’s redistricting fight. Finally, Bilbrey looks at the coming battle to replace Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, including Sen. Chris Garten’s bid for leadership and what a change at the top could mean for the direction of the Senate Republican Caucus. Three stories. One larger fight over power, loyalty, executive authority, and the future of Indiana politics. #ThePoliticalSpotlight