The Political Spotlight

The Political Spotlight

The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news & entertainment program. The Political Spotlight is your comprehensive guide to ALL things "political" on the local, state & national fronts. Our mission is to identify and eliminate corruption within government and politics while upholding the Constitution of the United States of America. 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 is Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, and Kate Thornburg. Join the discussion & help change the world one conversation at a time! ============================ LIVE episodes of The Political Spotlight air on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook: Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight . . . Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight . . . Audio-only episodes can be found at the following Home Link: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm . . . as well as all podcast hosting sites (including, but not limited to): iTunes/Apple Podcasts -- Spotify -- Stitcher -- TuneIn -- RadioPublic -- iHeartRadio -- Amazon Music/Podcasts -- CastBox -- OverCast -- Castro -- Pocket Casts & many more... No matter where or when you choose to watch or listen, please remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and then "share the show with everyone you know!" ============================ Connect with The Political Spotlight team on social media: Facebook 1: https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 Facebook 2: https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight Twitter: https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE ============================ Connect with The Political Spotlight team via email @ tpsprogram@gmail.com or khbilbrey@gmail.com ============================ SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, & SHARE THE SHOW! 🚨 🚨 🚨

Episodes

#546 | Records, Updates, Scandals, & Shake-Ups! (Local & State)! | The Political Spotlight

October 26, 2025 • 156 mins
After taking a week off due to a funeral, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and the rest of 'The Political Spotlight' crew are back! There are many topics to cover—so grab your favorite snack and drink, sit back, and let's get started! First, Bilbrey highlights several "records" that the City of Muncie finally released. The documents relate to Dustin Clark, Flatland Resources, and the Ridenour Administration's efforts to build the new Fir...
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#545 | Analysis of Action Taken on Muncie's Ordinance 30-25 (2026 Budget)! | The Political Spotlight

October 20, 2025 • 133 mins
After thoroughly reviewing the audio from the Muncie City Council meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is prepared to share his analysis and final thoughts on this year's budget process, which the City of Muncie has been working on for several weeks. For those interested, the audio recording that Bilbrey references in this 545th episode can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/koWJ2_MAjLk . ...
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#544 | It Is... What It Is! | The Political Spotlight

October 16, 2025 • 94 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey summarizes the recently concluded Muncie City Council meeting (Thursday, October 16, 2025). This episode is connected to Ep 538: Link: https://youtube.com/live/GEkuOr7na38 Link to the most recent Muncie City Council Meeting (10.16.25): Link: https://youtube.com/live/PAzg_6K-87Q Link to the Muncie City Council Meeting (10.06.25): Link: https://youtube.com/live/tImdAdPtOgQ ============================ VIDEO...
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#543 | Disrespect Toward Taxpayers! | The Political Spotlight

October 15, 2025 • 110 mins
The system is designed so that, regardless of who is in charge, the type of government, or the situation, it allows or even encourages elected and appointed public servants to be disrespectful toward taxpayers. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a few odds and ends as he waits for the big meeting for the City of Muncie on Thursday, October 16, 2025. ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 543: https://youtube.com/live/dwUEz...
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#542 | Access, Emails, and an Investigation! | The Political Spotlight

October 14, 2025 • 126 mins
Counting down the minutes, hours, and days until the Muncie City Council meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey updates everyone on the Public Access Complaint, reviews some emails, and shares his desire for the City Council to investigate the Resolution 16-25/17-25 fiasco! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 542: https://youtube.com/live/o9eX2OEQNgw ============================ Subscribe: ht...
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#541 | Muncie's Proposed 2026 Budget Process - TAKE 2! | The Political Spotlight

October 12, 2025 • 93 mins
The goal should always be to move forward, not backward, especially in government. However, right now, the City of Muncie, Indiana, is taking two steps back and going in circles! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey guides the audience through starting over with TAKE 2 of Muncie's Proposed 2026 Budget Process. This should be the week something happens, but then again, who knows? It's all a waiting game. ============================ VIDEO ver...
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#540 | There Is Nothing More That Can Be Sacrificed! | The Political Spotlight

October 9, 2025 • 107 mins
Muncie is still Muncie... Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is on a mission to find the local newspaper—more on that soon! But for this 540th episode, Bilbrey invites Dr. Katherine Callahan back to the program to discuss the current situation in Madison County government. The Council continues to double down on its outdated, backwards thinking, and members of the Madison County Sheriff's Department have had enough! The president of the FO...
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#539 | Ctrl+c, Ctrl+v, Ctrl+narrative | The Political Spotlight

October 8, 2025 • 108 mins
When a mistake occurs or something is done wrong, whether intentionally or not, once it is discovered, an apology is typically given, and the issue is corrected. Generally, it’s not expected that it will happen again or that something worse might occur. However, in politics — especially in Muncie, Indiana — and even more so when the Ridenour Administration is involved, there are a few things you can be certain of: First, there will...
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#538 | Muncie City Government Is on Cruise (OUT OF) Control! | The Political Spotlight

October 6, 2025 • 133 mins
The Muncie City Council meeting just wrapped up, and wow, it was really something! Tune in to this 538th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' as Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the meeting piece by piece with the best political commentary around! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 538: https://youtube.com/live/GEkuOr7na38 ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a Member: https://bit...
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#537 | NFL First Amendment Blunder! & Muncie City Council Meeting Eve! | The Political Spotlight

October 5, 2025 • 105 mins
First up, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses a controversial First Amendment incident involving police working for the NFL during the Indianapolis Colts' game against the Las Vegas Raiders. - This is a wild story! Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Audie Barber to the show for this topic. Then, it all comes down to this! As of the live broadcast of this episode (9 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025), there are fewer than twent...
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#536 | Will He, Won't He? - All Elected Officials SUCK! | The Political Spotlight

October 3, 2025 • 102 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey provides the final update before the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025. Tune in to find out if Councilor Brandon Garrett will be in attendance at the meeting and whether the Council will pass the proposed budget, or not. Crazy Times! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 536: https://youtube.com/live/PS1RL-yyGDU ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS ...
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#535 | Ones & Zeros... On/OFF... Heads & Tails! | The Political Spotlight

October 1, 2025 • 117 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey continues his exploration of the ongoing back-and-forth between Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and various members of the Muncie City Council, specifically Finance Committee chair, Councilor Nora Powell. The wild thing is, it all comes down to a simple matter of ones and zeros, on/off, heads and tails. (2+2=4) However, it is being promoted as something much bigger! Be sure to tune in live or via replay, as you...
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#534 | Dan Said, Nora Said! | The Political Spotlight

September 30, 2025 • 139 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey continues to examine the back-and-forth "he said, she said" between Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour (R) and Muncie City Councilor Nora Powell (D) over the proposed 2026 budget process. Bilbrey shares the latest emails exchanged between the two sides. ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 534: https://youtube.com/live/mJEL2amxSfg ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a M...
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#533 | Building the Benches! + Free Speech Battles Continue! + The PAC! | The Political Spotlight

September 29, 2025 • 118 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey opens episode 533 by sharing his thoughts on the local Republican and Democratic parties and what they seem to be doing or not doing, as Indiana gets ready for the 2026 midterm election season. From there, Bilbrey explores the ongoing madness surrounding speech in America. Citizens and public officials alike are calling for others to lose their jobs, be penalized, or face other consequences just because o...
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#532 | A Demand & a Deadline in Muncie! | The Political Spotlight

September 28, 2025 • 107 mins
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 ...
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#531 | And Then Mayor Ridenour Replied! (Muncie's 2026 Budget Battle) | The Political Spotlight

September 25, 2025 • 116 mins
As the 2026 Budget process for the City of Muncie wraps up in these last few months of 2025, tensions seem to be rising instead of easing. While Muncie City Councilor Nora Powell (D - District 2) has been questioning and criticizing the Mayor and his administration over the past few weeks, Mayor Dan Ridenour now appears ready to push back against the Council and Powell specifically. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the Mayor's ...
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#530 | Madison County Budget 2026 Update! | The Political Spotlight

September 24, 2025 • 154 mins
We've reviewed the 2026 budget processes for Muncie and Delaware County. Now, let's take a look at what's happening in Madison County, with a focus on their 2026 budget. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to the show to discuss it! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 530: https://youtube.com/live/h-QuTQhqJjY ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS...
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#529 | It's Going to Be Tight! | The Political Spotlight

September 23, 2025 • 124 mins
The 2026 budget processes for both the City of Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana, are nearing completion, and it's going to be tight. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the issues related to the processes happening in both Muncie and Delaware County. ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 529: https://youtube.com/live/nE8ujipUMSM ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a Member: https://bi...
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#528 | How Do We Keep Them Engaged? | The Political Spotlight

September 22, 2025 • 107 mins
In this 528th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews two emails from Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour to the Muncie City Council about the 2026 Budget Process. Bilbrey believes the emails highlight a larger issue. Then, Bilbrey pulls up an article from the New Castle Courier-Times and reads their summary of the end of the federal lawsuit between Bilbrey and Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles. Finally, e...
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#527 | It's OK to Be Confused! | The Political Spotlight

September 21, 2025 • 98 mins
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is back from holiday, but although he had a great time away, he still doesn't feel relaxed or reset. With everything that has been unfolding nationally, as well as at the state and local levels, things feel confusing and jumbled. It's like there’s this overwhelming sense that everyone is just waiting for the other shoe to drop! Bilbrey discusses the current situation in Muncie/Delaware County, as well as ...
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