U.S. Sen. Susan Collins sat for an in-depth interview about Chinese organized crime in Maine and American foreign policy toward China generally. The interview took place in the summer of 2024, before the presidential election, as part of the filming for our documentary. While much of the interview made it into the documentary, we thought the entire interview was still timely and worth releasing.
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High Crimes: Senator Susan Collins on Chinese Drug Cartels in Maine
Senator Collins discusses the rise of Chinese transnational crime in rural Maine, its proximity to military bases, and the national security risks that follow. (Filmed in Aug. 2024)
Jul 22, 2025

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Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.Listen on
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