#603 | Drinking Water From a Firehose! | The Political Spotlight

February 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 59 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a lot going on and a lot to discuss with the audience. It's that time of year again! From the City of Muncie and an ordinance that should have passed twice already but didn't, so it has been refiled, to a LOT of filings for political office in this 2026 election season, to a former City Councilor's OP-ED about the current insanity among the Muncie City Councilors... and, of course, there is always nonsense going on in Madison and Henry Counties. There just isn't enough Bilbrey or the team to go around, and there is NEVER enough time in the day! That said, it is time for some of the very best political commentary on the face of the planet, so let's get to it! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#598 | The February 2026 Muncie City Council Meeting - REVIEW! | The Political Spotlight

February 3rd, 2026  |  2 hrs 34 mins

chairman tim overton, council president jeff green, councilor nora powell, delaware county republican party, first amendment, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, new rules, public outcry, sh*t show, transparency

Well, the February 2, 2026, meeting of the Muncie City Council was a straight-up shit show! LIKE HONESTLY, THERE ARE NO WORDS! But you know that's not true! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey ALWAYS has words, and he's here in this 598th episode to offer the best analysis and commentary on what happened at the meeting! He also shares a couple of quick thoughts on the Delaware County Commissioners meeting held earlier today, Monday, February 2, 2026. So grab your favorite snacks and a drink, and let's rock this thing! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#565 | MAPS: MadCo A**hole Public Servants! | The Political Spotlight

November 25th, 2025  |  2 hrs 35 mins

accountability, anderson indiana, anderson politics, anderson redevelopment commission, correspondent dr. katherine callahan, election board, indiana, madison county clerk's office, madison county commissioner, madison county politics, maps, public access, rebecca crumes, record requests, redrawing precincts, transparency, voters' registration

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had to step in during Madison County drama earlier today (Tuesday, November 25, 2025), and it’s never a good day when that happens. So, what was the issue? Madison County, Indiana, is in the process of redrawing its election and voting precincts, and this topic will be discussed during an upcoming commissioners meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. However, Madison County Election Officials were frustrating citizens by refusing to provide both the current and proposed precinct maps for review before the meeting. But then Bilbrey stepped in! To help explain all this, Bilbrey invited contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss the current MAPS drama—aiming to clarify and help Madison County residents stay involved. #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#562 | The Doors of Participation: The Public Access Issue! | The Political Spotlight

November 21st, 2025  |  2 hrs 28 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan are here on a very special Friday night episode to discuss a serious PUBLIC ACCESS CRISIS affecting Madison County, Indiana... and beyond! From city council meetings to commissioners meetings, to election board meetings, and everything in between. It's just another symptom of the broader disease of BAD GOVERNANCE! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#544 | It Is... What It Is! | The Political Spotlight

October 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 34 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey summarizes the recently concluded Muncie City Council meeting (Thursday, October 16, 2025). #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#539 | Ctrl+c, Ctrl+v, Ctrl+narrative | The Political Spotlight

October 8th, 2025  |  1 hr 48 mins

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When mistakes happen, most people apologize — but not in Muncie politics. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey exposes the latest chaos from Mayor Dan Ridenour’s administration and his Executive Assistant Shareen Wagley, with insight from former EMS Chief Rachel Clark of 'The Bilbrey & Clark Show.' #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#532 | A Demand & a Deadline in Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

September 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 47 mins

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides an update on the situation in Muncie, Indiana, following the city council's demand that the mayor give them a letter or email from the new insurance provider, detailing the latest figures and proposed savings for the city. That demand also had a deadline — Friday, September 26, 2025, which passed. Did Mayor Ridenour meet the deadline, or did he resist the Council's request? Where does everything currently stand, and what are the next steps for both sides? Tune in to find out! #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#524 | Solar Ordinance Delay & Voter List Fiasco! | The Political Spotlight

September 15th, 2025  |  2 hrs 1 min

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey summarizes the Delaware County Commissioners’ meeting, where the Solar Ordinance was tabled yet again.

From there, Bilbrey then shifts his focus to Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, who recently provided the federal government with the personal information of 5 million registered voters from Indiana. Of course, Bilbrey is upset about that.

And finally, Bilbrey gives a shoutout to superfan “Bluestate49.” #ThePoliticalSpotlight

#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

#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