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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 eradicate corruption within government and politics and to uphold 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 g ...
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Voting in the 2024 General Election ended in the Great State of Indiana at 6 p.m. (ET) today (Tuesday, November 5, 2024). AND NOW WE WAIT! WAIT AND WATCH! WAIT AND WATCH AND HOPE! WAIT AND WATCH AND HOPE AND PRAY! WAIT AND WATCH AND HOPE AND PRAY... AND DISCUSS! Join Hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd, Producer Kate, and others who may just …
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This 'SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST' is the third and final Town Hall Forum (in this series) with Donald Rainwater, the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of the State of Indiana. Citizens, yet again, had a chance to submit questions to Candidate Rainwater so he could answer them during the LIVE program. Donald Rainwater is the Libertarian Candidate for G…
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Anyone watching this 286th episode is in for a rare happening! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes the side of Delaware County Commissioner James King (D/R)... well, at least for a minute! Bilbrey backs King, then he doesn't, then he does, then he doesn't! At the same time, Bilbrey is also against District 34 State Representative Sue Errington (D). An…
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This episode could have very well been called "The Crack-Up!" "The Break Down!" or "Gone Nutter!" In this 285th episode, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey lays out a monologue that lays it all out on the table concerning the "Indiana Republicans" and "Local Republicans!" Bilbrey discusses the upcoming 2025 gubernatorial race in Indiana, and he lays it all…
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It's Friday Night, and although we are usually off on Fridays, this last week has been SO ACTION-PACKED AND BUSY! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey felt that we should take this time to look back and recap what has happened while also looking forward to what comes next! We are fully inside the 2024 Election Season, which is heating up — as is "Budget Seas…
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The horror is ALMOST over! This is the final filing in the Summary Judgement phase of the Federal Civil Rights violation lawsuit Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has against Henry County, Indiana, Sheriff John M. Sproles. This 283rd episode is a "follow-up" to episodes 237, 254, & 272! Episode 237- Dealt with Bilbrey's filing of the 'MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN…
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This 'SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST' is the second of three Town Hall Forums with Donald Rainwater, the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of the State of Indiana. It was another chance for citizens to submit questions to Candidate Rainwater so he could answer them during the LIVE program. Donald Rainwater is the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Indi…
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On Tuesday evening (September 10th, 2024), most "politically minded people" were at home, ready to turn on the train wreck of the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. But not our contributing correspondent, Dr. Katherine Callahan. No! She and a group of Madison County citizens settled into their seats in the Madison County Co…
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Another monthly meeting is in the books for the Muncie, Indiana, City Council — however, the fun has just begun! To help break everything down and talk about the extremely important September 9th, 2024, Muncie City Council meeting, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes contributing correspondent Audie "The 10th Councilman" Barber back to the show. Of…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey lays out the busy political week ahead in this 280th episode! Monday, August 9th, 2024, the Muncie City Council will hold two public hearings, the first starting at 630p, the second at 645p, and then the regularly scheduled monthly meeting will begin at 7p. This will be an important meeting with several items of interest …
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Hey folks, this is a SPECIAL "Friday Night" Show! We usually would be off, but since so much has been going on and so much is coming up. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey thought it might be good to do this SPECIAL Friday Night Show! So come on... Let's Do This Thing! The VIDEO Episode of 279: https://youtube.com/live/86CjtGAykhI . . . ===================…
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Politically speaking, it is a complete madhouse right now. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has so much to cover from the Delaware County Council "Budget Meetings." But then there's the ongoing situation in Muncie with their "Budget Issues" as well. And then, of course, there is some EXTREMELY IMPORTANT news relating to Delaware County Commissioner James…
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In this episode, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses many ongoing "dramas" playing out simultaneously in Muncie and Delaware County! The VIDEO Episode of 277: https://youtube.com/live/r2n_vvkgJH . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? Subscribe to the show! ============================ The…
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A LOT is happening all at once! But the BIG news that must be discussed right up front is the "Moratorium" that the Delaware County, Indiana Commissioners placed on "industrial solar" COUNTY-WIDE for the next six months (Starting: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. & Ending: 1201 a.m. Saturday, March 1st, 2025)! This is a SMALL VICTORY! And it is more t…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the latest news about the proposed 2025 Budget for the City of Muncie, Indiana. Not only does it look like it will be a fight between the "Muncie City Council" and the "Ridenour Administration," but now it seems as if the "Muncie City Clerk, Belinda Munson," has taken an issue with the proposed 2025 Budget. From…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a lot of information about Muncie, Indiana, to share with the viewers of this 274th episode. From last week's "Board of Works" meeting to Mayor Dan Ridenour's most recent "Community Update." And then, of course, there are the record requests that should be coming Bilbrey's way anytime, as well as the unbelievable situ…
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Contributing Correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan joins Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey to review the Madison County, Indiana Election Board meeting held earlier (9 a.m. Thursday, August 29th, 2024). Bilbrey and Callahan go over the meeting, specifically speaking about what happened and what DID NOT happen. Listeners might recall that Callahan has filed…
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This 272nd episode looks at the legal response from Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey's side in the Federal Civil Rights violation lawsuit against Henry County, Indiana, Sheriff John M. Sproles. This is the third video covering similar information. The first video (Ep 237) looked at Bilbrey's 'MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL…
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The Delaware County, Indiana Council met today (Tuesday morning, August 27th, 2024). While their agenda was full, all eyes and ears were set on the "Public Comment" section of the meeting. That is where several citizens planned to speak up and speak out about their dislike of the solar companies attempting to take over farmland throughout Delaware …
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the upcoming meeting of the Delaware County, Indiana Council (which meets at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024). It should be a pretty important meeting with several items of interest on the agenda! Bilbrey will cover the agenda items and give his thoughts on what should happen vs. what will happen. Citizen…
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This 269th episode is more of a stream-of-consciousness... Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey talks through the BIG NEWS from the end of last week and the storm that is likely coming! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW! The VIDEO Episode of 268: https://youtube.com/live/DNDqoXD60ZE . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a re…
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Before Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey gets into the HEAVY "BREAKING NEWS" of this episode, he quickly runs through some brief items of interest from the City of Muncie, Indiana. First, Bilbrey discusses a "run-in" with a "Dan'atic" over a post on the City of Muncie's Facebook page. He then talks about the idea of the "political mandate!" Next, he cover…
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Grassroots-level citizen involvement is fantastic to watch! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey says it always gives him hope knowing that people from all walks of life can and will still come together for a good cause and fight back against whatever the issue might be! Yet again, in this specific instance, the issue is a massive "Green Energy Solar Power C…
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The solar issue has cropped up again in Delaware County, Indiana, this time in the "Royerton area." However, unlike the first two fights, which happened at about the same time, the citizens are better prepared and ready to step up and fight for what they want from their elected officials! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews what has happened in this…
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Contributing Correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan joins host Kristopher H. Bilbrey in this 265th episode to cover the most recent "goings-on" in Madison County, Indiana. Bilbrey also follows up with some information about the recent situation with the two former police officers who have been ordered back to work by court order! The VIDEO Episode of…
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Shew-weee! It's been a rough week, a rough month, a rough summer, and a rough first term - now nearly 9 months into a second term for Muncie, Indiana Mayor Dan Ridenour. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey details the latest "bad news" for the Ridenour Administration. And boy, the hits keep coming! The latest news, of course, is that two City Police Officer…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the Muncie, Indiana Redevelopment Commission meeting that took place earlier today (Thursday, August 15th, 2024). The common theme that runs throughout the entire meeting is that it's just so "painful" to watch! Everything seems like a fight, and most of the appointed officials don't appear to be working for t…
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This 'SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST' is the first of three Town Hall Forums with Donald Rainwater, the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of the State of Indiana. It was another chance for citizens to submit questions to Candidate Rainwater so he could answer them during the LIVE program. There are two more Town Hall Forums similar to this (one in Septemb…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey starts this episode with a quick story about his grandparents and their favorite hobby! You will not want to miss this story. It includes classic cars, a love of SPEED, and Bilbrey's 84-year-old grandmother, who is every bit of the same "hell-raiser" today as she was back in 1957 and 58. From there, Bilbrey recaps the BRE…
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Three candidates are running for Lieutenant Governor, and not one appears to be worth spit! They all leave a lot to be desired, which is terrible when two of the three are supposed to be running from a position the team should at least somewhat be able to get behind. It's good they are all running for second banana — it's just a shame it always see…
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It seems like the same description could be posted for three or four episodes a week! (Meaning - it's busy and crazy, and there appears to be no end.) Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On! A lot is happening! This 260th episode will be more like a BREAKING NEWS kind of stream-of-consciousness episode... with some random local happenings thrown in! Topics f…
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Another day, another end of the "work week," comes, and we are seeing the various sides of local government in Muncie, Indiana, start to stack up in what could become a "budget battle" coming for 2025. Various things are starting to make Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey question what is truly happening behind the scenes in the Ridenour Administration. Wh…
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Finally! Four and a half years in (one full term and a half year into term two), and Muncie, Indiana, Mayor Dan Ridenour might FINALLY be ready to start improving communication in Muncie! Citizens of Muncie received "BREAKING NEWS" out of City Hall Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, as a Press Release dropped stating that the Ridenour Administration's 5th …
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This is it! The Big Review! With Producer Kate's assistance, hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey and Brandon Rudd detail the recent "property tax reform plans" rolled out during the 2024 election season. Mike Braun (Republican Candidate for Governor of Indiana) released his "property tax reform" plan on Friday, July 26th, 2024. However, only three days lat…
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Today, Monday, August 5th, 2024, has been one hell of a day! Since it was the first Monday of the month, several government meetings took place, including the Delaware & Randolph County Commissioners Meetings (both at 9 a.m.), the Winchester City Council Meeting (at 6 p.m.), and the Muncie City Council Meeting (at 645 p.m.). Also, the Madison Count…
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The upcoming week (Monday, August 5th - Friday, August 9th, 2024) will be busy. Most of everything will take place on Monday, making for an extremely hectic day! Monday's Activities: (Sometime between 9 a.m. & noon) State Representative JD Prescott will explain his "PLAN B" Tax Plan to the 'Kendall & Casey Show' listeners on wibc 93.1FM... (10 a.m.…
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This 254th episode is a "follow-up" to episode 237: "The Least Tolerable Infringement!" (Episode 237 was before the show switched to BOTH Video & Audio formats... in order to listen to episode 237, you will have to click the following link: https://youtube.com/live/9PVoIFF8BTk . . . episode 237 was Bilbrey reviewing his filing in the suit. Againg t…
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The prevalence of subpar governance is a matter of concern. It is evident at all levels, from local to state to national, in every community, big or small. It is truly a pandemic! Politics today is like a grim scene from the Dark Ages, when people, in the grip of famine, would start a "stew" with whatever leftover food they had. They would keep add…
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Contributing Correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan steps into the role of GUEST HOST for episode 252. . . which means viewers can be sure they'll be getting the HOTTEST TAKES on "Madison County, Indiana Government & Politics." Conservative, activist Cindy Ponchot joins Katherine for full episode and it should make for an interesting discussion. Like…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has had it up to his eyeballs with ALL the recent talk about District 33 State Representative JD Prescott (R) being a "public servant OF & FOR the people!" In case Hoosiers have forgotten - Bilbrey reminds everyone in this episode! The VIDEO Episode of 251: https://youtube.com/live/TsfhC4oPPIQ . . . ======================…
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Coming off of a very relaxing day and a half off (after his birthday) - Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, decided to play this "Sunday Night Broadcast" bit laid back! Throwing a few different "political bits" together, this 250th episode became a "Sunday Night Potluck Politics" show! Topics Covered: The New Castle / Henry County area newspaper "The Couri…
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(This is a strange episode, with Producer Kate being away. While this show is worth a listen, it might be better "watched" on YouTube!) It's a Special "Friday Night LIVE" Episode! So come on in... But not because anything is going on! AND DEFINITELY NOT BECAUSE... it's Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey's BIRTHDAY! Rather, simply because it's "FRIDAY NIGHT…
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Hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Brandon Rudd LIVE STREAM President Joe Biden's Prime Time (8p ET) "Address to the Nation from the Oval Office." This is only the fourth time since taking office in January 2021 that he has made such an important address in that setting. The focus of the address, of course, is Biden's exit from the 2024 Election. The Pr…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey gives his thoughts on the July 2024 meeting of the Delaware County Council that took place earlier today (Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024). Bilbrey also gives an update on the 2024 Primary Election Recount that also took place today. He wraps this episode up by attempting to explain the "JOB" one more time... what job? Well, you…
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Delaware County Council Meeting... Delaware County Recount Commission Meeting & Official Recount... Madison County Election Board Meeting... & of course, everything that has been popping off nationally! The "political action" is off the charts right now. There's so much going on that it's hard to keep from going under, but that's all part of it! Fo…
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(Part 2 of 2) The City of Muncie, Indiana, is doubling down on sheer stupidity! More and more citizens are wondering what is really going on, and questions are being asked — however, answers are few and far between! Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is living "his dream..." but Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey rightly calls it a "LIVING NIGHTMARE!" Bilbrey break…
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(Part 1 of 2) The City of Muncie, Indiana, is doubling down on sheer stupidity! More and more citizens are wondering what is really going on, and questions are being asked — however, answers are few and far between! Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is living "his dream..." but Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey rightly calls it a "LIVING NIGHTMARE!" Bilbrey break…
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This is a SPECIAL BROADCAST of former President Donald J. Trump appearing at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at 9 p.m. (ET). This is the fourth and final day of the RNC; however, this will be Trump's first time speaking at the convention this year, and it will be his first public address since…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey woke up early today. He was in a good mood and was ready to take the day on and face whatever might come! But then the City of Muncie did everything it could to SUCK THE JOY AND HAPPINESS OUT OF HIS LIFE! The Muncie Board of Works meeting lasted less than three minutes, during which they approved over 1.6 million dollars …
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One thing is sure: no matter what happens in "a life," — LIFE continues! "Big Wheel Keep On Turning" and so forth! With the assassination attempt still on everyone's mind and everyone looking for answers — politics and life continue on! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the happenings of the last few days: — Indiana Democrats nominated their lie…
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