The Robinson Report

Abdi Iftin, a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the United States legally as a refugee, speaks about his journey from Mogadishu to Maine, reflecting on learning English through American movies, leaving Somalia during civil war, and adjusting to life in the United States. He discusses the changes in Somali religious practices, the challenges of radicalization, and his evolving relationship with...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped an F-bomb on Tuesday after being questioned about her cocaine use, with a cheeky ambush interviewer asking whether an eight-ball of coke costs more these days given inflation. “Is sniffing cocaine at work a human right, Janet?” the reporter asked. “How much more does an eight-ball cost with inflation? Is sniffing cocaine at work a human right, Janet?” A clearly rattl...

Maine Civic Action Executive Director Mike Quatrano, a longtime conservative political figure in Maine, discusses the challenges faced by right-of-center politicians and candidates vying for office in a state that has been reliably Democratic since the anomalous Tea Party wave election of Republican Governor Paul LePage in 2010, the last time the GOP held the governor’s mansion and both houses of...

State Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland) is a second-term GOP lawmaker representing Maine’s 87th House District, covering Mechanic Falls and part of Poland. First elected in 2022, he won re-election in 2024, but his involvement in Maine politics stretches back to Ron Paul’s 2012 presidential campaign and his subsequent advocacy for marijuana legalization in Maine. He also served as campaign manager for E...

Bruce Poliquin has served as Maine’s State Treasurer, Second District Congressional Representative, and now he’s considering a run for governor. But first, he’d like to see some signs that Mainers are ready to choose a different path than the last six years of progressive one-party rule. Poliquin discusses Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump, predicts they’ll get over it, and says Maine’s...

Former State Representative and State Senator from Lincoln County, David Trahan, now Executive Director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, joins The Robinson Report to discuss the clash between true conservation and modern environmentalism’s backing of crony capitalism in wind and solar energy. Trahan also addresses the Democratic Majority’s attempts to block a public hearing on the proposed “R...

Pastor Greg Huston discusses his experience planting churches in Maine and leading Calvary Chapel Belfast. Greg reflects on building community in underserved areas, launching addiction recovery programs, and the church’s bid to purchase the Hutchinson Center. After the bid was accepted and later rescinded, the church pursued legal action, raising questions about process and religious bias. Greg di...

Eddie DuGay is a Navy veteran and former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, serving District 33 (Washington County) from 1998 to 2006. After his legislative tenure, DuGay founded Harvest Consulting LLC in Augusta, Maine, focusing on government affairs, business development, and tribal government advising, notably as the Economic Director for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. He has be...

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage joins the Robinson Report to talk about his decision to run for Maine’s Second Congressional District, how Maine has fared under Gov. Janet Mills, and what he makes of the current crop of gubernatorial candidates. Robinson and LePage cover Medicaid expansion, green energy, the former governor’s relationship with President Donald Trump, and Congressman Jared Golde...

State Auditor Matt Dunlap addresses the controversy sparked by his audit of state spending in 2024, explaining what the audit said and didn’t say. Dunlap addresses concerns about no-bid contracts, the associated risks, and suggests ways to improve budget transparency. Dunlap also sheds light on his decision to publicly float challenging fellow Democrat Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressiona...

Is the Bangor Daily News a media outlet with a marketing firm? Or is the BDN the newspaper arm of Pulse Marketing, LLC, a public affairs firm that has collected more than $2.4 million in no-bid contracts since Gov. Janet Mills took office. Read more at TheMaineWire.com: * Bangor Newspaper Company Has Received More Than $2.4M from Mills Admin for “Public Affairs” * Mills Admin, Press Herald Entered...

Bobby Charles, a 2026 Republican candidate for governor of Maine, draws on his background in federal service and national security to outline a platform centered on public safety, economic reform, and education. Charles warns of growing criminal activity tied to foreign drug cartels and proposes classifying all Maine counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas. He calls for eliminating the s...

Daren Hebold discusses his experience founding and operating the Luxolo companies, Maine-based businesses focused on real estate, Bitcoin, and precious metals. Hebold mentions the challenges his company faced, including account closures by banks and regulatory pressures that contributed to its shutdown. He covers his real estate work in Portland and Westbrook, Maine, where he outlines the impact o...

Nick Adolphsen, Executive Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine, explores the role of faith-based advocacy in state politics. Adolphsen discusses the organization's efforts to engage churches, promote parental rights, and respond to recent state laws on abortion and gender identity. This episode covers cultural and political divisions in Maine, upcoming legislative priorities, and the 20...

First Amendment attorney Marc Randazza discuss free speech, civil liberties, and recent legal developments affecting First Amendment protections. The conversation covers challenges facing attorneys in this field, the case of the late Maine activist Shawn McBreairty, and concerns about the use of anti-bullying laws to suppress dissent. Randazza also critiques the evolving role of civil liberties or...

Dr. Meryl Nass was a renowned biological warfare expert who had testified before congress on multiple occasions about anthrax, vaccines, and Gulf War Syndrome. When the COVID-19 came, she found herself vocally criticizing the pandemic policies of the federal government and the Mills Administration. That’s when Maine’s medical board and the Mills family started targeting her. She was investigated f...

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Amber Lavigne, a mother from New Castle, Maine, discovered in 2022 that a public school social worker provided her 13-year-old daughter with a breast binder without her knowledge or consent. She outlines how the situation escalated, including records that were withheld and a visit she received from child protective services. Amber discusses broader concerns about parental rights, school-based heal...

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