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 next governor must bring the DOGE skill set to Augusta. The former Wall Street asset manager also opens up for the first time about some of the highs and lows of his investing career, including his first major private-sector victory as a pension fund manager.

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 “Red Flag” gun control referendum. Elected in 1998, Trahan argues democracy has been declining in Augusta, particularly over the past six years. (Note: This episode was recorded just before legislative leaders overruled the Judiciary Committee Chairs to schedule a legally required public hearing for Wednesday, June 11, at 3:00 PM.)

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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 After the bid was accepted and later rescinded, the church pursued legal action, raising questions about process and religious bias.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 discusses the ongoing litigation and what it means for faith-based organizations navigating public institutions.

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 been involved in Maine’s medical marijuana industry, owning a medical cannabis dispensary and serving as a consultant for cannabis businesses. In 2020, when Maine’s legal cannabis industry began to expand rapidly, DuGay became a key point person for figures within Maine’s illicit Chinese cannabis networks, including Johnny Wu, Jason Tsai, and George “Gang Gang” Zheng.

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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 Golden’s record in Washington, D.C.

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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 Congressional District.

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 ‘partnership’ for $117k Taxpayer-Funded Marketing Campaign Aimed at Voters, Emails Show

* Mills’ Millions: Maine Taxpayers Foot Bill for Absurd No-Bid Contracts

* Maine Audit Reveals Systemic $2.1 Billion Financial Mismanagement and Corruption Risk

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 state income tax and easing regulatory burdens, advocates for restoring traditional academics and removing political content from public schools. Charles critiques of current state leadership and frames his campaign as a push for accountability and renewed civic values.

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 of local policies on business operations. He shares his views on alternative financial strategies, including the use of Bitcoin and gold as collateral, and introduces a private membership initiative called the Freedom River Club, which promotes self-directed finance and asset protection.

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 2026 election, which Adolphsen views as a potential turning point for morally driven leadership.