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The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight)

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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 ...
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#535 | Ones & Zeros... On/OFF... Heads & Tails! | The Political Spotlight 1:57:15

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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 b…
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#534 | Dan Said, Nora Said! | The Political Spotlight 2:19:45

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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…
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#533 | Building the Benches! + Free Speech Battles Continue! + The PAC! | The Political Spotlight 1:58:24

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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 f…
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#532 | A Demand & a Deadline in Muncie! | The Political Spotlight 1:47:23

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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 Riden…
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#531 | And Then Mayor Ridenour Replied! (Muncie's 2026 Budget Battle) | The Political Spotlight 1:56:27

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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 t…
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#530 | Madison County Budget 2026 Update! | The Political Spotlight 2:34:11

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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://youtu…
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#529 | It's Going to Be Tight! | The Political Spotlight 2:04:08

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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 ====…
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#528 | How Do We Keep Them Engaged? | The Political Spotlight 1:47:33

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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…
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#527 | It's OK to Be Confused! | The Political Spotlight 1:38:52

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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…
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#526 | Madison County's Plan to: MAX THE TAX! | The Political Spotlight 1:33:48

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Contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan guest hosts for Kristopher H. Bilbrey, who is away on holiday! Katherine will be examining the Madison County Government's plan to MAX THE TAX on all of their citizens! If you live in Madison County, Indiana, or if you're a citizen interested in government and politics... then this is an episode you…
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#525 | Bullying Bullies, and the Bullied Bulls they Bull and Katherine! | The Political Spotlight 2:10:29

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is on autopilot because this is his last show before holiday; he'll be out of service after the show until Sunday, September 21, 2025. So he's called contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to help Producer Kate keep him on track enough for a show! Bilbrey has a few points of interest he plans to cover, but this…
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#524 | Solar Ordinance Delay & Voter List Fiasco! | The Political Spotlight 2:01:58

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting held earlier this morning (Monday, September 15, 2025). For many residents of Delaware County, the top item on the Commissioners' agenda was the Solar Ordinance. However, instead of voting on the ordinance, the Commissioners decided to table it again to revise the language…
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#523 | Out of the Box, No Turning Back! | The Political Spotlight 1:53:23

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey previews a busy week of upcoming public meetings in Muncie, Delaware County, and other parts of east central Indiana. Bilbrey also shares his thoughts on where America stands following the tragic events of last week. Additionally, Bilbrey discusses his stance on people saying horrible things about the death of Charlie Kir…
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#522 | Extradition Waived! & A Killer Caught! | The Political Spotlight 2:37:54

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It's been a long and emotional week... Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the update on the Steven Sumner arrest. Sumner, the former Madison County Councilor, has been a fugitive from justice for the past two years until his arrest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Sumner waived extradition and has now been taken back to the Madison County, Indiana,…
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#521 | The Death of Intelligence! | The Political Spotlight 1:39:17

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Political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed earlier today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while engaging in political discourse at Utah Valley University. And of course, since it's 2025 and the culture is what it is, some are mourning this loss while others are cheering for it and hoping for more violence to occur. Host Kristopher H. Bil…
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#520 | Wanted Fugitive From Madison County Steven Sumner — CAPTURED! | The Political Spotlight 1:49:34

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BREAKING NEWS WANTED FUGITIVE FROM MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA, STEVEN "STEVE" CRAIG SUMNER HAS BEEN CAPTURED! As The Political Spotlight has covered in past episodes, former Madison County Councilor Steven Sumner was arrested and charged with several serious sex crimes against children in 2021. While navigating the start of Madison County's "Mickey Mo…
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#519 | September 8, 2025 - Muncie City Council Meeting Review! | The Political Spotlight 2:12:51

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews and gives his commentary on the Muncie, Indiana, City Council meeting from Monday, September 8, 2025. ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 519: https://youtube.com/live/DXNJlFRmUGQ ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS Merch: https:/…
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#518 | Come One Come All to the Muncie City Council Mtg (Monday 09.08.25)! | The Political Spotlight 1:48:48

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey issues his final call to action for the Muncie City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025. The meeting begins at 645 p.m., and Muncie residents are encouraged to attend to voice their opinions on the proposed 2026 budget and Resolution 16-25. Resolution 16-25 initiates the process to build a second fire …
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#517 | The City of Muncie’s Continuing Struggle With Transparency! | The Political Spotlight 1:00:59

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey and the team have all been feeling under the weather; however, it seems like they might be on the mend! And just in time for some City of Muncie nonsense! Tune in to this 517th episode as Bilbrey discusses the details of the City's second Finance Committee meeting held at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025. The one that …
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#516 | City of Muncie 2026 Budget Review! | The Political Spotlight 2:21:06

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In this 516th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie. This is the budget that Mayor Dan Ridenour and his Administration have submitted to the City Council for their review and possible passage. The Council, which was previously under Democratic control (6 to 3), is …
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#515 | Happy Labor Day 2025! | The Political Spotlight 1:14:20

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It's Labor Day 2025 Weekend... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey pops on to tell the audience HAPPY LABOR DAY! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 515: https://youtube.com/live/OAvgeb0sXm0 . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? Subscribe to the show! ============================ …
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#514 | Everything, All the Time, All at Once! | The Political Spotlight 2:06:29

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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! ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 514: https://youtube.com/live/ZzXQdSE_-TI . . . ======…
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#513 | City of Muncie's 2026 Budget Time! | The Political Spotlight 1:28:00

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In this 513Th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's press conference held earlier today (Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 3 p.m.) on the steps of City Hall in Muncie, Indiana. The point of the presser was for the Mayor to unveil his proposed budget for the 2026 year. This draft will then be…
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#512 | H2Oooh Boy, More Water Trouble in Madison County! | The Political Spotlight 2:16:15

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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. ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 512: https://youtube.com/live/fEF1NnFgZkY . . . ============================ Enjoy our content?…
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#511 | MFD's Internal Fires! | The Political Spotlight 2:31:25

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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. These new controversies, along with previously known issues, seriously undermine the stability and leadership of the Muncie City Fire Department! Although some of these …
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#510 | More Blackford Co. Questions! Lt Gov Town Hall Fiasco! & More! | The Political Spotlight 2:31:09

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Information has been pouring into 'The Political Spotlight' team from all directions over the last couple of days! So, this 510th episode will once again be packed with some of the hottest political commentary out there! First, Bilbrrey discusses the two arrests made on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at a Town Hall for Indiana's Lt. Governor, Micah Be…
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#509 | Gagged! But Why? | The Political Spotlight 2:07:05

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey investigates allegations of wrongdoing in Blackford County, Indiana, related to the murder of 21-year-old Mike Norris. Norris was shot and killed at a party that spiraled out of control on the night of Saturday, June 28, 2025, into the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29, 2025. The party prompted responses from the Bla…
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#508 | Blackford Co Record Request Snag! & Indiana Redistricting Nonsense! | The Political Spotlight 1:56:58

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In this 508th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the ridiculous, ongoing effort to redistrict Indiana's Congressional District maps, even though almost everyone opposes it! He also shares the disappointing response he received about the Record Requests sent to Blackford County, Indiana. Lastly, he shares the …
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#507 | Public Disservice! | The Political Spotlight 1:13:17

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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 th…
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#506 | Meetings Review: (ARC), (MCC), & (DMMPC)! | The Political Spotlight 3:08:15

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This 506th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' will review not only three important meetings across three different municipalities but also examine what's wrong with government in these areas and many others! For this task, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey invites contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan to join him! Bilbrey and Callahan review…
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#505 | Ty'ray Wilson's Charges! Lt. Gov. on WoWo! & Tuesday-Meeting Day! | The Political Spotlight 2:08:08

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This 505th episode of 'The Political Spotlight' is jam-packed, and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is fired up, so let's cut through all the noise and get right to it! First up, in preparation for tomorrow's busy meeting day (Tuesday, August 12, 2025), Bilbrey sets the stage with the first meeting at 5 p.m., when the Anderson Redevelopment Commission wi…
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#504 | The Feds Arrest a Cop! The Local GOP Holds a Picnic! & Much More! | The Political Spotlight 1:35:03

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On this 504th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the arrest of an Anderson City Police Officer. The officer was taken into custody by the FBI in a relatively quiet manner. Then, Bilbrey covers the picnic hosted by the local Delaware County Republican Party. They'll say it went off wonderfully, but anyone with…
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#503 | Big Resignation in Lt Gov's Office, Judge Arnett News, & More! | The Political Spotlight 1:04:29

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"Resignation Shock" from Indiana's second-highest office, "Disciplinary Charges" filed against Randolph County Judge, and "Political Spin" from the one and only, "evil" Ed Soliday, Indiana State Representative. On this 503rd episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the latest "breaking news" from the Indiana Lieuten…
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#502 | Wave of Complete Insanity - State of Indiana! | The Political Spotlight 2:01:30

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the latest chaos and turmoil emerging from Indiana state government in this 502nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' First up, Bilbrey looks at the deepfake AI scandal that has been reported to have taken place in the Indiana Lt. Governor's Office. Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith finds himself at the center of a g…
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#501 | The Flip Has Flopped! | The Political Spotlight 2:08:55

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In this 501st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses two major local government meetings held today, Monday, August 4, 2025. While several meetings took place across Indiana this morning—including the Delaware County Commissioners, Randolph County Commissioners, and Grant County Commissioners—Bilbrey focuses on t…
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#500 | THE FIVE HUNDREDTH EPISODE! | The Political Spotlight 2:29:04

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HERE IT IS — THE BIG 5-0-0! WOW... That is a lot of political commentary! Well, ok — enough of that! It's time to get to work. There is a lot to discuss! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey celebrates this 500th episode the only way he knows how — by diving straight into the latest political and governmental issues impacting Muncie, Delaware County, and bey…
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