The Robinson Report

Residents called for a formal probe into the Lewiston Shooting Fund, pointing to nonprofits that received money while victims and families waited, and condemning city councilors for their apparent indifference during public testimony. Separately, Shenna Bellows came under fire for actions critics say blur the boundary between her official duties and political ambitions. Get full access to The Robi...

Jon Fetherston shares his latest experience at the State House trying to get a comment from the Governor’s Office and Garrick Hoffman, from Maine Policy, describes his experience with Steve Robinson about their ride-along with the US Marshals. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Allegations tied to the Epstein files collide with long-running concerns about MaineCare fraud, human trafficking, and institutional neglect. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Allegations of widespread Medicaid fraud intersect with claims that Maine’s marijuana industry has been compromised by organized crime, as Don Lemon’s arrest highlights growing tensions between activists and law enforcement. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Deqa Dhalac’s decision not to seek reelection is discussed alongside expanding state and federal scrutiny of Gateway Community Services and Medicaid spending. At the same time, Matt Walsh’s national coverage has amplified the issue, pushing it beyond Maine’s local political sphere. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

The State of the State address is portrayed as dramatic and evasive, with style and substance both landing badly for many listeners. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

As the State of the State approaches, attention is focused on how Maine officials are responding to federal immigration enforcement. Recent actions raise questions about transparency and risk eroding trust in state leadership. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

More updates on ICE operations and protests across Maine, plus Amy Sussman weighs in on new developments surrounding the Lewiston shooting fund. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

We’ve got a lot to cover today: Steve and Jon ride along with ICE agents and anti-ICE agitators bang pots and pans near a hotel in Portland. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Democrats ramp up fear-based rhetoric around ICE operations, multiple correctional officers are detained by ICE, and fresh allegations of Somali-linked fraud surface. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

A Chinese-run cannabis site was raided in Fairfield, and Kiernan Majerus-Collins proceeded to make a fool of himself before the Lewiston City Council. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Attention turns to Shenna Bellows’ legislative testimony and public response to the Maine Wire’s reporting, along with Steve Robinson’s recent appearance on the latest episode of the Shawn Ryan Show. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

State and local officials have offered limited public comment as scrutiny increases around nonprofit oversight and political relationships. The lack of clear responses has raised questions about transparency and accountability. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

The chaos around the Mogadishu Store underscores how taxpayer-funded systems, weak oversight, and political protection combine to normalize corruption while demonizing enforcement. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

David Jones, Republican gubernatorial candidate, joins us to break down Greenland policy questions, ICE’s expected presence in Maine, and updates in the Gateway Community scandal. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

With Trump cutting sanctuary funding and TPS for Somalis, we dig into what that means for Maine’s migrant hotels, Mills’ quiet maneuvering, and mayors now warning residents about ICE. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Maine Wire reporter Seamus Othot joins Tom and Jon to unpack how Bangor used COVID money to hire a homeless czar while MSAD 75 rolls out sex-abuse lessons from a radical trans-aligned nonprofit for five-year-olds. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Maine Wire TV breaks down Graham Platner’s IVF detour to Norway, the Lewiston shooting fund steering millions into NGOs, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ conflicting comments on non-citizens on Maine’s voter rolls. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Steve Robinson joins Maine Wire Editor Tom Shattuck and Maine Wire Reporter Jon Fetherston to break down a wild two days in Maine politics, including Jon getting assaulted at the Lewiston City Council and Jon getting temporarily barred from accessing the House Chambers. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe

Amy Sussman is the aunt of Maxx Hathaway, one of the 18 victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting on October 25, 2023. Maxx Hathaway was fatally shot at Schemengees Bar & Grille, where he had been celebrating receiving his college diploma earlier that day. Amy has spoken publicly about the tragedy, including expressing concerns over the distribution of funds raised for victims and the community...

Rep. David Boyer (R-ME) represents Maine House District 87 (Mechanic Falls and part of Poland), and he’s currently the campaign manager for Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones. A business owner with an antique furniture dealership, Boyer led Maine’s 2016 marijuana legalization campaign for the Marijuana Policy Project, managed Eric Brakey’s 2018 U.S. Senate campaign, and directed the De...

Abdi Nor Iftin was born in Mogadishu amid Somalia’s multi-polar civil war. As a child he learned English from forbidden Hollywood movies featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, earning the nickname “Abdi American.” He survived warlords, famine, and Al-Shabaab death threats while working as a translator for Western journalists and speaking out on international radio. In 2014 he won...

How much money have Maine taxpayers spent on MaineCare for noncitizens? It’s an important question. But the more pressing question is why my producer didn’t tell me to button up my shirt before filming this video. Someone remind me to get a mirror in the new studio. Anyways… The question of how much money Mainers are spending on “free” healthcare for noncitizens is virtually impossible to get answ...

Kevin Joyce is the Democratic Sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine, serving as the 50th sheriff since his first election in November 2010. In this episode of The Robinson Report, Joyce explains the challenges facing the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office when it comes to administering the Cumberland County Jail and hiring qualified corrections officers. Joyce explains how his relationship with fede...

Embattled District Attorney Jackie Sartoris (D), Cumberland County’s top prosecutor, will face a re-election challenge — if she seeks re-election — from former Assistant District Attorney Valerie Adams. Adams exited the DA’s office on November 8, 2025, the same day she informed Sartoris of her intention to run against her in 2026. Adams announced her campaign hours later, citing the need to end lo...