#517 | The City of Muncie’s Continuing Struggle With Transparency! | The Political Spotlight

September 5th, 2025  |  1 hr 59 secs

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, while not 100% is on the mend but in a bad mood due to Muncie politics being Muncie politics. Bilbrey dives into Muncie’s second Finance Committee meeting — the one that wasn’t live-streamed, yet may have been the most important of all. Just more of the same in Muncie! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#516 | City of Muncie 2026 Budget Review! | The Political Spotlight

September 2nd, 2025  |  2 hrs 21 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie, Indiana. He questions how Muncie can have the same council that presents different outcomes on the same issue. He informs the audience about a controversial resolution (16-25) ahead of the upcoming Council meeting on September 8, 2025. And surprise, there is more email drama with the councilors. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#515 | Happy Labor Day 2025! | The Political Spotlight

August 31st, 2025  |  1 hr 14 mins

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It's Labor Day 2025 Weekend... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey pops on to tell the audience HAPPY LABOR DAY! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#514 | Everything, All the Time, All at Once! | The Political Spotlight

August 28th, 2025  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is dealing with a lot... budgets, record requests, councilors, and other public officials. In this 514th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' he examines it all! NONSTOP POLITICS! Everything, All the Time, All at Once! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#513 | City of Muncie's 2026 Budget Time! | The Political Spotlight

August 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 28 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s press conference unveiling the proposed 2026 city budget. From the steps of City Hall, the Mayor outlined the draft that will soon head to the City Council for review and debate.

Bilbrey shares his insights on the budget process, why it matters, and how these decisions shape the future of local government. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#512 | H2Oooh Boy, More Water Trouble in Madison County! | The Political Spotlight

August 25th, 2025  |  2 hrs 16 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent, Dr. Katherine Callahan, to the show, along with Lisa Mullins-Summers, to discuss ongoing serious water issues within Madison County, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#511 | MFD's Internal Fires! | The Political Spotlight

August 24th, 2025  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines several issues that have come to light within the City of Muncie Fire Department over the past few weeks and months, some stretching back years. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#510 | More Blackford Co. Questions! Lt Gov Town Hall Fiasco! & More! | The Political Spotlight

August 21st, 2025  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey delivers another jam-packed episode of 'The Political Spotlight!' From the chaotic arrests at Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith’s Town Hall, to growing questions about a Blackford County murder investigation and other government issues, Bilbrey dives in with sharp commentary. He also touches on the latest from the City of Muncie, more on the explosive sexual assault scandal rocking Henry County, and a passionate plea from a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy about budget concerns. Tune in for hard-hitting insight and political analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#509 | Gagged! But Why? | The Political Spotlight

August 19th, 2025  |  2 hrs 7 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey digs into troubling allegations of misconduct in Blackford County, Indiana, surrounding the murder of 21-year-old Mike Norris. Despite multiple police responses the night of the party where Norris was killed, no action was taken until after the fatal shooting. Now, nearly two months later, questions swirl about a gag order imposed by Prosecutor Joelle Freiburger, the lack of transparency, and what officials may be hiding. This episode marks the beginning of a gripping investigation you won’t want to miss. #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