Jon Fetherston Blocked While Inviting Somali Leaders to Lewiston Safety Forum - MWTV

WATCH: Steve Robinson joins Lead Maine's Laurel Libby for a deep dive on Medicaid fraud

ICYMI - State Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) has formed a new initiative to advance right-of-center policies and ideas in Maine. You should check out her initiative at LeadMaine.com [http://www.leadmaine.com]. This week, I joined Laurel to discuss our investigative reporting on widespread Medicaid fraud, both here and at TheMaineWire.com (hat tip to Jon Fetherston and Seamus Othot). While the Bangor newspaper continues to dance to Herr Mills marching orders, and the George Soros papers in southern Maine talk about “alleged” fraud, the Maine Wire has taken the novel step of actually doing some investigating. You can listen to the full episode below… Sponsored Content: The Christian Civic League of Maine invites you to a powerful evening of worship, prayer, encouragement, and challenge as we welcome Eric Metaxas to the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Robinson Report subscribers get a special deal where they can spend an eternity in Heaven if they give their lives over to our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. It turns out Medicaid fraud is so rampant in Maine that you don’t have to try very hard to find ghost office suites, providers ripping off the state with zero penalties, and disabled Mainers getting abused so “New Mainers” can drive Mercedes G-Wagons. We’re the only outlet in the state doing actual investigative journalism into the endemic fraud and corruption of Maine’s most expensive welfare program, and the most sensational stories are yet to come. Subscribe to the only exciting, entertaining, and aggressive investigative newsletter in New England… We previewed a little of our upcoming reporting with Laurel and talked about a clever initiative that Lead Maine has brought forward to stop unscrupulous scammers from looting Mainers’ wallets and purses. You can listen to the full episode and follow Lead Maine at LeadMaine.com. Find the episode on YouTube: Apple: Spotify: Your subscriptions help The Robinson Report and The Maine Wire stay at the frontlines of the war to save Maine. Join us! Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Kennebunk Protesters Clash With Maine Wire Over Trump, Epstein and Ukraine - MWTV

After Jon Fetherston and Graham Pollard arrived at a Kennebunk protest, several demonstrators refused to explain their signs while others argued over Trump, the Epstein files and the reflecting pool. The exchanges highlighted the gap between anti-Trump slogans, public protest and the ability of demonstrators to defend their positions on camera. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Lead Maine Petitions DHHS to Crack Down on MaineCare Fraud - MWTV

After Lead Maine submitted two rule-making petitions to DHHS, Nick Murray, Policy & Communications Director, said the goal is to restore accountability to MaineCare providers receiving taxpayer money. The proposals would require actual on-site inspections and suspend payments to providers suspected of improper billing before more money goes out the door. Meanwhile, after Jon Fetherston and Graham Pollard stop in Sullivan, several fishermen said Graham Platner’s “oysterman” image does not match the reality of Maine’s working waterfront. Their comments raised questions about Platner’s campaign biography, his family safety net, his lack of advocacy for fishermen and whether real working-class Mainers feel represented by his anti-billionaire message. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Maine GOP Unity Push Begins as Republicans Target Pingree, Platner and Dunlap - MWTV

Radio legend Mike Violette joins Maine Wire TV to raise questions about Hannah Pingree’s connection to Donald Sussman and the broader Democratic donor class. The exchange connected Pingree family wealth, Chellie Pingree’s financial disclosures, billionaire donors and whether Platner’s attacks on Susan Collins also apply to Democrats on his own ticket. Meanwhile, Graham Pollard and Jon Fetherston arrive in Sullivan, Maine to check out the area tied to Platner’s harbormaster image. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Maine Ranked-Choice Count Delayed Again Amid “Normal Irregularities” - MWTV

After another delay in Maine’s ranked-choice voting count, Steve Robinson graces Maine Wire TV with his presence to criticize a system that sends local results to Augusta on thumb drives before voters learn who won. The discussion raised questions about ballot handling, delayed results, voter trust and whether ranked-choice voting has made Maine elections slower and less credible. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]