Susan Collins
Mentioned in 91 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Republican U.S. Senator from Maine facing a competitive 2026 reelection campaign against Democratic challengers. Known for occasional bipartisan efforts and moderate positioning, including pressuring ICE to end surge operations in Maine, though podcasts note tension between her reputation and votes supporting Republican legislative priorities including the SAVE Act. Discussed across political podcasts as a potential swing vote on key issues and a key battleground seat in the 2026 midterms.
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Episode Appearances
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Jul 16, 2026
US Bombs Persian Gulf Supertanker, Warsh: Trump Hasn't Interfered
“Backs temporary halt to routine ICE traffic stops following fatal shooting in Maine”
America In The Morning · Jul 10, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire, Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin in Court, U.S. Olympian Pleads Not Guilty
“Incumbent Republican senator facing challenge in Maine Senate race after Plattner's withdrawal”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 29, 2026
Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028
“Referenced as the incumbent Republican in Maine's Senate race, only 2 points behind Democratic challenger.”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 15, 2026
Trump’s Big Iran Announcement Raises More Questions Than Answers (ft. Ian Bremmer)
“Maine incumbent facing Plattner challenge; discussed as consistent vote-getter despite national unpopularity”
Morning Wire · Jun 15, 2026
Evening Wire: Trump Warns the G7 & Africa’s Birth Tourism Network Exposed | 6.15.26
“Republican incumbent facing Platner in November election despite his controversial background”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 12, 2026
Cal Thomas on the California Election Results
“Incumbent senator facing challenge from controversial Democratic candidate Platner”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jun 12, 2026
Rational Security: The “Forbidden Fruit” Edition
“Republican senator identified as potentially having concerns about Blanche nomination”
The Headlines · Jun 12, 2026
What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.
“Republican senator who set record with 10,000 consecutive votes since 1997”
Pod Save America · Jun 12, 2026
Cage Match Inside the White House
“Maine incumbent facing Allred challenge; analyzed as anomalous Republican with unique appeal to older women voters”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 12, 2026
Trump Picks New DNI After Pulte Backlash, Dem Party Platner Panic, UFC WH Preview: AM Update 6/12
“Five-term Republican incumbent facing Plattner in Maine Senate race; subject of opposition ads”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 12, 2026
From Courtroom Protests to Belfast Riots: VDH on Race Politics, Immigration, and California’s Mail-In Machine
“Moderate Republican facing challenge from Democrat Gabe Amo in Maine Senate race”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism
“30-year Republican incumbent senator endorsed by Trump despite voting to convict him, facing Platner in general election”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Anne Applebaum: Trump's Firehose of Lies
“Senate Appropriations Committee chair who should question $250 million Iran bombing expenditure”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 11, 2026
Best of the Program | 6/11/26
“Reportedly flipped to support Save America Act, providing 50th vote needed for reconciliation passage”
The Chris Plante Show · Jun 11, 2026
6-11-26 Hour 2 - Democrats are done taking the High Road
“Incumbent Maine Senator facing challenge from Platner; won previous election by 9 points”
Today, Explained · Jun 10, 2026
Is Platner too “authentic”?
“Two-term Republican senator from Maine; Platner's general election opponent; known for split-ticket appeal”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 10, 2026
Beheading in Belfast: Is the UK on the Brink of Civil War? | 6/10/26
“Republican incumbent facing Platner in general election; supports Save America Act voting reform”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 10, 2026
Best of the Program | 6/10/26
“Republican incumbent senator in Maine facing Plattner in general election”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 10, 2026
6/10/26: US Strikes Iran, Inflation Rises As Tech Stocks Fall, Platner Wins In Maine
“Republican incumbent who will face Platner in general election; targeted by Platner for wealth accumulation with lobbyist husband”
Up First from NPR · Jun 10, 2026
US & Iran Trade Retaliatory Strikes, Primary Results In Four States, ICE Funding Bill
“Republican Senator from Maine facing Democratic challenger Graham Platner in general election”
The Headlines · Jun 10, 2026
Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee
“Longtime Maine senator facing challenge from Democrat Graham Platner in expected expensive race”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 9, 2026
Best of the Program | 6/9/26
“Maine incumbent whose Senate seat Platner is seeking”
The Headlines · Jun 9, 2026
The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud
“Longtime Republican senator facing challenge from Graham Platner in Maine primary”
Up First from NPR · Jun 9, 2026
Israel And Iran Pull Back, Primaries In Four States, Trump's Election Fraud Claims
“Maine incumbent senator facing Democratic challenger in competitive 2024 race”
The Daily · Jun 9, 2026
Maine Votes as Graham Platner’s Past Poses New Conundrums
“Republican incumbent senator facing Platner in general election; denied meeting or knowing accuser Lindsay Feifeld”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Had A Huge Meltdown On Meet The Press & It Was So Good!
“Republican incumbent Maine Senator; compared unfavorably to Platner on voting record and accountability”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 8, 2026
Trump's “Little Excursion" in Iran Becomes a 100-Day Disaster
“Maine incumbent senator facing challenge from Platner despite physical decline and polling weakness”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Will the controversy surrounding Platner deter primary voters?
“Republican incumbent senator from Maine facing Democratic challenge; focuses on Senate Appropriations Committee influence”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein
“Moderate Republican who may need to vote on Blanche confirmation; Epstein cover-up puts her in tough political position”
The Daily · Jun 8, 2026
Congressional Republicans Try a New Approach: Telling Trump No
“Swing district Republican who voted for war powers resolution against Iran military operations”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 4, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Is Britain Experiencing Its Right-Wing George Floyd Moment?
“Described as centrist Republican being attacked by Platner despite her moderate record”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 4, 2026
The Missing Congressman
“Maine Republican senator criticized for falsely claiming moderate status while voting with party leadership”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 4, 2026
California Tea Party, America's Browning & Putin's Pilgrims
“Maine Senate race discussed; polling shows improvement despite Democratic advantages”
Pivot · Jun 2, 2026
Anthropic's IPO, Platner's Campaign Controversies, and Blue Origin's Setback
“Republican incumbent senator; Platner leading in polls to unseat her in 2026 Maine Senate race”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 1, 2026
Trump’s Dumb Midterms Strategy and Platner’s Sexting Scandal
“Incumbent Maine senator criticized as narcissistic and inconsistent on women's rights issues”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 1, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump Is All-In on Authoritarianism
“Chair of Appropriations Committee; criticized for not blocking Trump's controversial policies and spending”
Up First from NPR · Jun 1, 2026
Can Graham Platner survive another controversy? | NPR’s Newsmakers
“Incumbent Republican senator from Maine, chair of appropriations committee, Platner's primary election opponent”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 29, 2026
Trump’s Iran Strategy, Why China Isn’t Rising, and the Socialist-Islamist Democrat Party
“Trump pragmatically did not primary her despite disagreements; votes with him 75% of time”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 26, 2026
Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325
“Maine incumbent facing challenge from Platner; described as moderate establishment figure”
Pod Save America · May 17, 2026
Which Democrats Have What It Takes to Win the White House?
“Analyzed as vulnerable Republican incumbent in Maine despite bipartisan reputation”
The Daily · May 16, 2026
Graham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Democratic Establishment
“Republican incumbent Senator from Maine facing Platner in 2024 election; criticized for Kavanaugh vote and moderate positioning”
Marketplace · May 13, 2026
Another inflation alarm bell
“Suggested next Fed move could be rate hike rather than cut due to inflation”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 7, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Nazi Tattoos Used to Be Taboo—Now They’re in the Democratic Party
“Incumbent Maine Senator criticized by Platner as billionaire-backed despite voting 75-80% with Republican administration”
The Focus Group Podcast · May 6, 2026
S6 Ep39: Chuck Schumer’s Candidate Got Humiliated in Maine
“Incumbent Republican senator facing challenge from Graham Plattner in Maine Senate race”
The Next Level · May 5, 2026
1078: This is The Stupidest War You Can Possibly Imagine
“Incumbent facing Plattner in Maine Senate race, defending Iran war vote”
Pod Save America · May 3, 2026
Bernie vs. the Robots
“Republican senator facing challenge from Graham Platner in Maine Senate race”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 30, 2026
As the War Nears Its Legal Limit, Trump Pushes Presidential Power Further
“Incumbent Republican facing Democratic challenger Graham Plattner after Mills withdrew from race”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 30, 2026
Hayes RIPS Supreme Court ruling: Back towards 'policies of Jim Crow'
“Maine Republican facing reelection, cited 60-day War Powers Act threshold as important to her voting decision”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 23, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: John Brennan’s ‘Rendezvous’ With Accountability Couldn’t Come Sooner
“Maine Republican facing challenge from Graham Plattner in general election polls despite his extremist background”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 15, 2026
Mitt Romney: This is Why Nothing Gets Passed Anymore
“Republican senator who worked with Romney on bipartisan legislation during divided government period.”