The Political Spotlight

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had to do it! It's Friday night... which is supposed to be a night off, but it just couldn't wait until Sunday... so here he is for a special Friday Night episode! All because the City of Muncie, Indiana, is unlike any other government! At the last minute, they "flipped the script," and boy oh boy, is it a major flip! Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is expected to be out for 6...

Muncie politics continues to grow more complex by the day! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey dives headfirst into several major questions about Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's medical absence and the designation of Muncie City Council President Jeff Green as "Acting Mayor." Why is the administration refusing to provide greater transparency? What legal steps are being taken under Indiana Code 36-4-5-8 to desi...

HUGE! This 671st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' along with the next several days leading up to the Muncie City Council's public hearing and regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, will be HUGE! Not to mention, the public hearing and meeting will be HUGE, too! But why!? Well, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explores the recently released agenda for the upcoming Muncie City Council pu...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the "cost" of fighting fraud and corruption in Delaware County, as outlined by Delaware County Auditor Ed Carroll during the Delaware County Council meeting earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Then, Bilbrey discusses his continued frustration with his interactions — or lack thereof — with the local Delaware County Republican Party as he looks ahead to what pro...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes back contributing correspondent Dr. Katherine V. Callahan from Madison County, Indiana. Callahan returns to share the latest developments from Madison County over the past month — and, if anything, the chaos has only intensified. Bilbrey and Callahan break down several ongoing issues affecting Madison County residents from multiple angles within local government...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a few odds and ends about Muncie, Delaware County, and Henry County... along with all the fuss over Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and his bid for re-election. ========================= VIDEO version of Ep 668: https://youtube.com/live/9tXrFuKIBn0 ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the day's breaking news from Henry County, Indiana, involving the Sheriff's Department. Two deputies (Sergeant Ryan Burns and Sergeant Bobby Lackey) are under investigation for alleged ghost employment tied to their involvement with "Operation Pull Over" (a statewide traffic safety initiative used by local agencies to pay their officers for extra traffic enforce...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers several bits and pieces of information about Muncie, Henry County, Knightstown, and beyond! He's really feeling the pain from his broken ribs, which is fitting since this is the episode from hell - episode 666! ========================= VIDEO version of Ep 666: https://youtube.com/live/Af6xGDE8C1A ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Becom...

A “huge victory” for the citizens of Delaware County, or a tactical pause within a broader plan for those in the Delaware County government? Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines every angle of the day's events in this 665th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Bilbrey dives into the public hearing of the Delaware County Commissioners that took place at 9 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 18, 2026). A...

In this 664th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers four major issues affecting the citizens of Muncie and Delaware County. First, Bilbrey focuses on tomorrow’s important public hearing, which will take place at the start of the Delaware County Commissioners meeting (9 a.m.). The hearing will address the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax. Citizens a...

The deadline to certify the results of the 2026 Primary Election was today (Friday, May 15, 2026). On all accounts, the elections in the counties 'The Political Spotlight follow' were certified, and the process went as it should have! That said, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey feels he needs to try one last time to explain the situation in Knightstown, Indiana! ========================= VIDEO version o...

In this 662nd episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a hard look at a newly proposed property tax increase, pushed by the Delaware County Commissioners through the creation of a “Cumulative Capital Development Fund.” Delaware County Commissioners Sherry Riggin (R), Shannon Henry (R), and Stephen Brand (R) will hold their regularly scheduled second meeting of the mon...

Delaware County Republican Party Chairman Tim Overton tells anyone he considers an "outsider" in or around the party that they need to work on "building bridges" and be less "standoffish!" Yet when Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attempts to communicate with Overton about being appointed to one of Delaware County's open delegate seats, Bilbrey doesn't get very far and feels shut out and unheard. This l...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey wishes a very happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there doing it large! Of course, he also wishes the mothers in his life a special Mother's Day! Then Bilbrey provides a brief update on the Knightstown situation he discussed in episode 659. If you haven't watched that episode yet, you should definitely go back and watch it. Lastly, Bilbrey offers a glimpse...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the special meeting of the Delaware County Commissioners held earlier today — Thursday, May 7, 2026. The meeting was intended to address claims that needed to be paid after Commissioner Stephen Brand raised concerns and refused to sign off on them during the commissioners’ regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. But after watching today’s brief mee...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey offers a few final thoughts on the endings and beginnings created by Tuesday's primary election (May 5, 2026). From there, Bilbrey turns to recent meetings of the Delaware County Commissioners, the Muncie City Council, and the Muncie Board of Works to discuss a few notable happenings. ========================= VIDEO version of Ep 658: https://youtube.com/live/KCTk95TE1sg...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers the results of the 2026 Primary Election in Indiana. (Tuesday, May 5, 2026). ========================= VIDEO version of Ep 657: https://youtube.com/live/jLFOtJEdh1c ============================ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/subTPS Become a Member: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch ============================ The Political Spotlight Ai...

It's all come down to this... ELECTION DAY EVE (Monday, May 4, 2026)... Well, that and the Muncie City Council meeting that just wrapped up. While the meeting may have been brief, it still deserves discussion! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the meeting and the BIG DAY tomorrow in this 656th episode! And oh yeah, he also mentions the Delaware County Commissioners meeting from ear...

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes longtime friend (and politico) Rachel Clark and her daughter, Ryan Reese (an up-and-coming politico), to the show—LIVE from Mud Creek Studio—to discuss the upcoming 2026 Primary Election (Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The trio will share their thoughts on the past four-plus months of campaigning, including the ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the...

During the final weeks of the 2026 primary election, Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles has made multiple (QUESTIONABLE) statements about the ongoing "insurance issues" that Henry County, Indiana, has been dealing with. In the real world, it's common knowledge that the "insurance issues" the county has been struggling with stem from various actions and/or inactions, resulting in numerous tort cl...

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Jason Williams, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Williams has lived in Henry County for more than 20 years. He has served with the Sheriff's Department for 21 years, including 17 as a K-9 Deputy. Williams currently serves as Captain of the Detectives Division. Bilbrey and Williams discuss the campaign, Williams' views on the...

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Sheri Chafin, Republican candidate for Delaware County Assessor, to the show. Chafin is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for Delaware County, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Assessor's office, she worked in the Delaware County Prosecutor's office for five years. She has...

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Don Chambers, Republican candidate for Delaware County Commissioner of District 3, to the show. Chambers is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as the Superintendent of Maintenance for the Delaware County Government. Bilbrey and Chambers discuss the campaign, Chambers' views on the state of Delaware County, and his plans for the c...

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Craig Ring, Republican candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Ring is a lifelong resident of Henry County. He is one of two candidates in this race who are not currently, nor have ever been, law enforcement officers. He has said he is running because of well-known issues with the current elected sheriff and the sheriff's department's operati...

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Rachel Parham, a Republican candidate for Henry County Clerk, to the show. Parham is a lifelong Henry County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts in the Henry County Clerk's office, where she has worked for the past 10 years. She is now running for the office of the Henry County Clerk as a Republican. Bilbrey and Parham discus...