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Partly Serious with Keith Carson

Former TV weatherman turned environmentalist has entertaining conversations with guests ranging from StormChaser Jim Cantore to Maine legend Bill Green. Some topics are serious, others are fun, but the dialogue is always respectful and authentic- something that can be hard to come by these days.

Latest Episodes:

The Gulf of Maine Is Warming Faster Than 95% of the World’s Oceans. Here's why. Oct 14, 2026

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The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 95% of the world’s oceans. Why? What does it mean for Maine’s fishing industry as well as Maines coastal infrastructure? And what is the best approach to mitigate the damage in the future? I’m joined by Dr. Dave Reidmiller from Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to help navigate this complicated and important issue for the state .

I Spent 20 Years on TV. Here's Why I Left. Sep 30, 2026

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Trying something new is scary. I was a TV weatherman for almost 20 years and took a leap to an environmental non profit. As I close in on a year since leaving NewsCenterMaine, I bring my wife Paula on to talk about why I did it, what surprised me about my new job, and if I ever miss my "D-list hyper local celebrity" days.

Dan Leonard, MetDesk USA: What does the super El Nino mean for Maine's winter? Sep 16, 2026

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Dan Leonard is the Director of Forecasting for MetDesk USA based in Texas. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has emerged as a leader in the energy forecasting industry, advising commodity traders, power companies, and hedge fund managers. Today we talk about what a super El Niño will mean for this winter in the northeast, the sudden rise of AI driven weather models and why seasonal snowfall forecasting is a fools game…that we all keep playing…

Dan Kleban, Maine Beer Company: Is craft beer in Maine oversaturated? Sep 02, 2026

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Dan Kleban is the co-founder of Maine Beer company which opened in 2009 at the leading edge of the craft beer boom. Today I ask him if the beer industry in Maine is oversaturated, if 8% IPAs will ever stop being king of the hill, and why he threw his hat in the ring for the senate in this extremely heated political environment.

Kylie Low, "Dark Downeast": New England Murders where weather was key Aug 19, 2026

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Kylie low is an Investigative journalist and host of the chart-topping "Dark Downeast", New England’s True Crime Podcast. I talk to her about New England murders were weather was a major factor, why the true crime genre appeals to so many people and why the ticks in Maine keep her up at night

How did Mainers get priced out of their own state? Aug 05, 2026

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The median house price in Maine has increased more than 40% since 2019. Bidding wars, out of state money and waived inspections dominated the landscape. So how did Maine get so expensive, is there a crash on the horizon, and what towns are left if you’re don't have $500,000 to spend.

I sit down with realtor Troy Wilkins, a native Mainer with 18 years of experience and a knack for being blunt about what’s really going on the market today.

Jennifer Rooks, Maine Public: How does real news survive fragmentation and confirmation bias? Jul 22, 2026

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Jennifer rooks has worked in news in many forms, from a 13 year run at WCSH-TV, to a reporter in California, and now to her role as host of "Maine Calling", a call in show, on Maine Public since 2013. I talk to her about the challenges of the modern news and media environment, how the shows call in volume tells the staff what’s working and what isn’t, and the power and danger of people wanting to hear that their previous opinions are right.

Adam Lee, Lee Auto Malls: Why don't Mainers want EVs? Jul 08, 2026

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Adam lee is chairman of lee auto malls a 90 year old family business with 13 locations in Maine- plus you’ve seen him in those tv ads for 20 years! Today I talk to him about why Mainers don't really want electric vehicles, what might be able to change that, and why Americans hate sedans and love big SUVS.

Heather Sanborn, Maine Public Advocate: Why is electricity in Maine so damn expensive? Jun 23, 2026

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Heather Sanborn is Maines public advocate today I talk to her why our electricity rates are so high in this state, if more natural gas pipeline capacity could be the answer and why community solar messed up so badly explaining billing to its customers that people thought it was a scam.

Benjamin Williamson: Juiced up fall foliage pictures, how Keith hates the movie "Twister" and what AI is doing to photography. Jun 09, 2026

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Benjamin Williamson is the former staff photographer and photo editor for Downeast Magazine. He's also a highly regarded photography educator, leading works in Maine and around the U.S. Today, I talk to him about what AI will do to photography, why I actually really don't like the movie "Twister" and if juiced up fall foliage pictures annoy him as much as they annoy me.

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