Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Muncie, IN Mayor, Dennis Tyler to discuss the Mayor's time in Office, where he started, where he is currently and the end of his time in Office is covered! We take a look at what could be seen as his "legacy" and we talk about his troubles with the City Council, who, during his first term as Mayor was right along for the ride... but not anymore! We talk about Muncie City Fire Based BLS (EMS) and he lays out his reasons for wanting it. I also ask Mayo...
Aug 27, 2019•51 min•Ep. 34
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses "community" and the importance of putting YOU (U) back in UNITY and the UNITY back in COMMUNITY! He then talks about candidates & politicians needing to put the community ABOVE themselves and above the party... all for the betterment of the COMMUNITY! We also start the BIG COUNT DOWN TO: "Bilbrey Ending on the 1st" (WHATEVER THAT MEANS... don't worry the show isn't going anywhere)... Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.25.19 (Produced by: The Vulg...
Aug 25, 2019•46 min•Ep. 33
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses POWER... and you're asked to take part! Listen to the episode & then give Bilbrey a call or text and tell him if you agree or disagree! Perception Phone Line : 765.546.9796 Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.22.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Aug 22, 2019•46 min•Ep. 32
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses HYPE and asks what's it all about? Because there seems to be a disconnect between what people are SAYING vs what people are DOING! And when it comes to being engaged and involved within local government and the political arena... the hype doesn't cut it, rather it is ACTION that is needed! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.18.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Aug 18, 2019•46 min•Ep. 31
For the "Dirty-Thirty" episode... Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a bit of a rant about the commitment it takes to be active and engaged! Also, wanna hear a joke? What is the difference between a follower and a citizen??? Listen to the episode to find out! You can view a dumpster fire here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2299570330284259/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.13.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Aug 14, 2019•46 min•Ep. 30
Muncie citizen (and former Democrat Candidate for Muncie City Council - At Large) Audie Barber & Kristopher H. Bilbrey, host of 'Perception IS Reality' spoke to Tony Katz on the 'Tony Katz Today' radio program on 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis, IN. The topic of discussion was reference to Councilor Nora Powell "weaponizing" a select group of Police Officers in an attempt to silence political criticism! LISTEN HERE: for audio of that segment of the 'Tony Katz Today' radio program. WIBC 93.1 can be...
Aug 12, 2019•21 min
Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Ryan E. Reese to discuss "parliamentary procedures" during local town/city/county government meetings! We discuss the issues that were cause for concern at the Muncie City Council meeting on 08.05.19 (there were plenty of issues)! Tune in to catch this VERY important and informative episode! Ryan E. Reese can be reached at ryy.elaine.1998@gmail.com Robert's Rules (Cheat Sheet): http://diphi.web.unc.edu/files/2012/02/MSG-ROBERTSRULESCHEAT_SHEET.pdf Th...
Aug 10, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 29
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the goings on of a MOST explosive City Council meeting... we then talk about keeping the momentum going... but, there is something even more important than that, listen to find out what! Then we wrap up by talking about fighting smarter not harder... and talk about how you can Catch More Bees with Honey. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Muncie, Indiana City Council Meeting: (Part 1) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/509778636457568/ (Part 2) htt...
Aug 07, 2019•56 min•Ep. 28
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses what the point of the show and "all this" is about... seeing that the listenership is increasing at a rapid pace it felt like a good time to give a recap on what we do here at 'Perception IS Reality'! A portion of the episode is dedicated to the victims of the deadly shootings in El Paso, TX & Dayton, OH and a prayer is offered! We wrap up by covering what is coming up in meetings around the area! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.04.19 (Produce...
Aug 04, 2019•53 min•Ep. 27
Kristopher H. Bilbrey goes a bit deeper into the issues of an elected official "weaponizing" police officers in an attempt to silence political critics! And the question is asked: "A line has been drawn in the sand... what side will the other elected officials or candidates... OR YOU come down on?" (This episode should be listened to either before or after episode #025: "Integrity?" at the following link: perception.fireside.fm/025) (Link to the original LIVE video: https://www.facebook.com/Bilb...
Jul 31, 2019•52 min•Ep. 26
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses some really disturbing news about actions taken by a current City Councilor (Nora Powell of Muncie, Indiana) and a select group of Police Officers! He goes on to talk about how this is something that citizens attempting to Better their Government Through their Citizen Involvement have to deal with and why we should stand strong against it! (This episode should be listened to either before or after episode #026: "A Line Drawn in the Sand" at the following link: per...
Jul 28, 2019•52 min•Ep. 25
Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Mari Streetman to talk about her transformation from someone that didn't think her involvement in politics mattered to working on a committee to elect a candidate for Mayor! We discuss the importance of being involved and working to Better Government Through Citizen Involvement! Mari Streetman can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mari.streetman You can find more information on Republican Candidate for Mayor of Muncie, Dan Ridenour, at www.dan...
Jul 23, 2019•45 min•Ep. 24
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses stress on elected officials that run for office on the local level! We talk about what might cause it and how good candidates and officials can deal with it! We also talk about some Old Business from Winchester & Gaston and some New Business from Anderson, Fairmount & Muncie (all of these are cities in Indiana... and the goings on are used as examples to show why citizens should be involved and vigilant)! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.21...
Jul 21, 2019•48 min•Ep. 23
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the events of the the 24 hour-ish period from Monday, July 15th through Tuesday, July 16th, 2019... as it pertains to LOCAL Government in Muncie & Winchester, IN... (Opps... Kris forgot to mention Gaston, IN like he said he would in the beginning of the episode, he'll make that up)! Give the episode a listen... Kris talks FBI raids and Airport Board Firings! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.16.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Jul 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 22
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses... NOTHING (and how that can be a good thing)... well, and then, maybe there is... SOMETHING... coming! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.13.19 (Produced by: *** ****** ***** The Vulgar Poets are M.I.A. I can only assume the worst)
Jul 13, 2019•39 min•Ep. 21
Kristopher H. Bilbrey asks you... A/S/L? What is your answer going to be? Think you know what this means? Think again... better listen to the episode to find out! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.09.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Jul 10, 2019•50 min•Ep. 20
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the importance of keeping your head up during campaigns or taking on your local government! And we talk about why it is important to have people you can count on when we are working to Better Government Through Citizen Involvement! This episode is sponsored by: My Urban Invites (Wedding & Event Branding Specialist) Find them on the web at: www.myurbaninvites.com Podcast Cross Posts: 'Craft Cryptids' (Time Stamp of mention: 4:08) Co-Hosted by: Jacob & Jonat...
Jul 07, 2019•51 min•Ep. 19
Start this episode (and the Holiday) off right... with the National Anthem of The United States of America... then after some fireworks and a brief message from the host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, prepare to sit back and listen to a reading of the "Declaration of Independence of The United States of America" (with military drums and all). We finish this July 4th, 2019 BONUS episode off with a bit of "God Bless America"! So get your kids, look up the "Declaration" so you can read along from home... ...
Jul 04, 2019•23 min
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the common sense role that the Libertarian Party and Libertarian Candidates might play in Bettering Local Government! Special Guest: Jared Hall, Political Director in charge of Candidate Recruitment & Support for the Libertarian Party of the State of Indiana, stops by for a discussion on the parties views & beliefs. Jared and Bilbrey talk about how Libertarians could help better local public offices. And Bilbrey asks YOU if you are a Libertarian... ARE YOU...
Jun 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 18
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the importance between knowing the difference between: truth & rumors, facts & emotions, honesty & lies, perceptions & realties... and why that is important when trying to Better Government Through Citizen Involvement! We learn ways to look for the truth and to keep our officials and candidates accountable and understanding who the boss is! Special Guest: Todd Smekens (founder & publisher of the Muncie Voice and Muncie Matters) stops by for a c...
Jun 26, 2019•56 min•Ep. 17
Kristopher H. Bilbrey, after a long week, discusses corruption and give some examples of it! Then of course explains why it is important to fight back against the "Culture of Corruption." Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 06.22.19 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
Jun 22, 2019•52 min•Ep. 16
Kristopher H. Bilbrey is joined by the "Vulgar Poets" (Producers Niles & Kate Thornburg) for a 'roundtable discussion' on what it takes to "Bridge the Divide" between Republicans & Democrats on the local, state and national levels of politics! Bilbrey, the Conservative/Republican or Right-Leaning Libertarian, meets Producers Niles & Kate, both Moderate-Lib/Democrats or Left-Leaning Libertarians, for a talk about coming together to work for the community and they talk about what it ta...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 15
Kristopher H. Bilbrey with Special Guest: (Former, Republican Mayor of Muncie, IN) David Dominick take a look back at Mayor Dominick's time in office (he was a one term Mayor, of his own accord, from 1992 through 1996). We discuss his campaign, those in power around him, some of his achievements and some of his battles. We then look at the political climate then and now... Mayor Dominick talks a bit about a current hot button discussion... Fire-Based EMS... and he also give a bit of thought into...
Jun 16, 2019•58 min•Ep. 14
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America! Covering some history and the importance of protecting speech we simply do not like! We take a look at the time his First Amendment Rights were violated and we talk about why it isn't just a "minor, little, thing" but something we should all fight for! We talk about protesters and protecting the speech of people that speak HATE! We look at the time one of our Producer's Freedom of Speech was ...
Jun 11, 2019•55 min•Ep. 13
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses EDIT or LIT (Economic Development Income Tax or Local Income Tax) being a fund that local governments are supposed to use to help with economic development... however, often times these funds can be used in ways that are questionable! And as citizens that are trying to be informed and engaged and that are attempting to Better Government Through Citizen Involvement... we need to keep an eye on these funds! Also we cover a podcast from across the pond in Lancaster, ...
Jun 09, 2019•41 min•Ep. 12
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses a busy day in 3 local governments, due to meetings (with 3 local cities/towns holding meetings in the same day). The discussion then moves into remembering the soldiers that landed on the Beaches of Normandy on D-Day on Tuesday, June 6th, 1944. We take a look at the 75th anniversary of that historic day. That is then applied to how we, as citizens today, must approach our interactions with our elected officials. The American Spirit and using the "tools at hand" ar...
Jun 04, 2019•51 min•Ep. 11
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the "perceptions" people have about not being able to change local, state or national government and how they are not reality! He examines the self fulfilling prophecies brought on by inaction before taking a walk back through history looking at the Founding Fathers, sometimes referred to as "The Dregs of Society"... they weren't who your elementary books said, they were more normal than that! We also look at another group of heroes thrust into having to decide to...
Jun 01, 2019•58 min•Ep. 10
Kristopher H. Bilbrey calls out all candidates for local office in East Central Indiana that have been unwilling to communicate or have been unwilling to use "Perception IS Reality" to talk with their possible voters... however, a political pissing match throughout the day caused the show to take a turn with discussing how to take on political bullies! {This show is Dedicated to Far-Left Fred Davis} Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 05.28.19
May 29, 2019•44 min•Ep. 9
Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it might be tough or not popular. Right is right... and when dealing with your local government if you give them an inch they'll take a mile! And the bottom line is... when it's right... it's right! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 05.25.19
May 26, 2019•53 min•Ep. 8
In a SPECIAL, Wednesday Bonus Episode, Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses May being "Foster Care Awareness" Month & interviews special guest (and former Foster Care youth) Matt Peiffer! Matt talks about two initiatives he is working in conjunction with the Department of Child and Family Services on to bring attention to. #InTheirShoes & #TrashTalk... listen to hear more about those programs and to get some insight from a former "foster kid"! {In Memory of Emily} Perception IS Reality w/Kris...
May 23, 2019•44 min•Ep. 7
