web01.fireside.fm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:36:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Southway Plaza” https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/tags/southway%20plaza Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news, and entertainment program. The Political Spotlight is your comprehensive guide to all things "political" on the local, state, and national levels. Our mission is to identify and eliminate corruption within government and politics while upholding the Constitution of the United States. The message is clear: the old, corrupt way of doing business is over! The goal is to empower all citizens with the knowledge and inspiration to stay informed and get involved. The team consists of Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, and Kate Thornburg. 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Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) tpsprogram@gmail.com #507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/507 32d007aa-62b1-401a-ba8b-99b3b6f2d6ed Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) 507 #507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight full Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight) Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey tackles the troubling lack of accountability from public officials. He starts with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s long-overdue admission that no progress will be made on Southway Plaza — a reality citizens suspected for years. Bilbrey then recaps the latest Unsafe Building Hearing Authority meeting, where the Mayor ignored calls to address his past controversial comments. From local to broader government levels, Bilbrey warns of a growing trend he calls “Public Disservice” — an attitude of “you get what you get” toward citizens. Should the public accept this, or fight to change it? #ThePoliticalSpotlight 1:13:17 yes In this 507th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the ongoing "Public Disservice" being forced upon us. First, Bilbrey talks about Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's admission that there will be no progress on Southway Plaza. It has only taken him three and a half years to admit what the public has known for almost the entire time. What does this mean for Muncie and the southside? Should citizens ignore this and move on? Next, Bilbrey recaps today’s (Thursday, August 14, 2025) "Unsafe Building Hearing Authority" meeting. Unsurprisingly, Mayor Ridenour did not apologize for his controversial comments from last month, and they conducted business as if everything was normal! That leads Bilbrey to discuss the overall behavior of elected and appointed officials from different governments. There seems to be a concerning trend where officials are not providing public service to their citizens; instead, they are engaging in what Bilbrey calls: "Public Disservice!" The message to citizens seems to be: “You get what you get, and you aren't allowed to throw a fit. We don’t want to hear from you — so deal with it!” Bilbrey considers the implications of this attitude and reflects on the question... Do we accept it, or do we fight to change it? Tune in LIVE or via replay, you will not want to miss this episode! *** UNFORTUNATELY, TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSED THE SHOW TO WRAP EARLY! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 507: https://youtube.com/live/WEBg6gfD1V8 . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? 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Bilbrey & Brandon Rudd Produced by: Kate Thornburg https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318 https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE Email: tpsprogram@gmail.com © 2025 Lighthouse Studio. — The Political Spotlight, Political Spotlight, Spotlight, ThePoliticalSpotlight, PoliticalSpotlight, Bilbrey LIVE, Brandon Rudd, Kate Thornburg, PS, YouTube, Government, Politics, Commentary, Accountability, Elections, Political, Political Commentary, Conservative, Liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Who to Vote for, News, Communication, Transparency, Constitution, Founding Fathers, Common Sense, Freedom, Rights, Public Servants, Elected Officials, Candidates, Local, State, National, Local State & National Politics, Red and Blue States, America, Civil Rights, Democracy, Speaking Truth to Power, Redressing the Government, Pursuit of Happiness, Corruption, Entertainment, Citizens, Ink Barrel Studio, Laughs, Comedy, Lighthouse Studio, Lighthouse, Mayor, Sheriff, Judge, Prosecutor, City Council, County Council, Councilor, Councilors, Commissioners, County Commissioners, City Clerk, County Clerk, Voters Registration, Local Political Parties, State Parties, National Parties, Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Representative, Representative, State Senate, Senate, Congress, Congressman, Congresswoman, General Assembly, President, Vice President, In this 507th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the ongoing "Public Disservice" being forced upon us.

First, Bilbrey talks about Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's admission that there will be no progress on Southway Plaza. It has only taken him three and a half years to admit what the public has known for almost the entire time. What does this mean for Muncie and the southside? Should citizens ignore this and move on?

Next, Bilbrey recaps today’s (Thursday, August 14, 2025) "Unsafe Building Hearing Authority" meeting. Unsurprisingly, Mayor Ridenour did not apologize for his controversial comments from last month, and they conducted business as if everything was normal!

That leads Bilbrey to discuss the overall behavior of elected and appointed officials from different governments. There seems to be a concerning trend where officials are not providing public service to their citizens; instead, they are engaging in what Bilbrey calls: "Public Disservice!"

The message to citizens seems to be: “You get what you get, and you aren't allowed to throw a fit. We don’t want to hear from you — so deal with it!”

Bilbrey considers the implications of this attitude and reflects on the question... Do we accept it, or do we fight to change it?

Tune in LIVE or via replay, you will not want to miss this episode!

*** UNFORTUNATELY, TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSED THE SHOW TO WRAP EARLY!

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]]> In this 507th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the ongoing "Public Disservice" being forced upon us.

First, Bilbrey talks about Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's admission that there will be no progress on Southway Plaza. It has only taken him three and a half years to admit what the public has known for almost the entire time. What does this mean for Muncie and the southside? Should citizens ignore this and move on?

Next, Bilbrey recaps today’s (Thursday, August 14, 2025) "Unsafe Building Hearing Authority" meeting. Unsurprisingly, Mayor Ridenour did not apologize for his controversial comments from last month, and they conducted business as if everything was normal!

That leads Bilbrey to discuss the overall behavior of elected and appointed officials from different governments. There seems to be a concerning trend where officials are not providing public service to their citizens; instead, they are engaging in what Bilbrey calls: "Public Disservice!"

The message to citizens seems to be: “You get what you get, and you aren't allowed to throw a fit. We don’t want to hear from you — so deal with it!”

Bilbrey considers the implications of this attitude and reflects on the question... Do we accept it, or do we fight to change it?

Tune in LIVE or via replay, you will not want to miss this episode!

*** UNFORTUNATELY, TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSED THE SHOW TO WRAP EARLY!

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