The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay discusses the voting changes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with afternoon host Dave Fallon.
Scott MacKay
Scott MacKay retired in December, 2020.
With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.
As a former political reporter for The Providence Journal, MacKay has spent more than thirty years documenting the ins and outs of politics in Rhode Island and New England. MacKay is married to Dr. Staci Fisher, an infectious diseases specialist.
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Commentary: Massachusetts doing a better job with voting during the pandemic
Voting in a time of pandemic will be a challenge across the nation. Rhode Island lawmakers head back to the Statehouse today with the matter of mail-in ballots still unresolved.The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the state should follow Massachusetts’ example.
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Commentary: Kennedy vs. Markey could come down to the wire
There are just seven weeks left in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate Democratic primary campaign between incumbent Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it appears this race will go down to the wire.
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A subdued Independence Day celebration in Bristol this year
It’s July, which means it’s time for the Bristol, Rhode Island 4th of July parade, billed as the oldest independence day celebration in America. But things are going to be different this year.
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Commentary: COVID-19 isn’t going away because you’re tired of it
COVID-19 cases are surging again. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the response to the coronavirus crisis appears to mirror all that’s wrong with our political climate.
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Commentary: It’s way past time for police reform
From New Bedford to Napa, policing is getting new scrutiny in the wake of protests against police misconduct. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says calls for change have a new sense of urgency.
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Commentary: Threats to voting are threats to our democracy
Voting is the bedrock of self-government and democracy. The most practical way of ushering change in our country comes through the ballot box.
The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says what’s happened there locally and nationally in recent times threatens our democracy and our way of life.
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Commentary: Will protesters channel anger into action?
Last week’s protests were both convulsive and heartening. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders what’s next for the latest movement against racism.
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Commentary: Amid a flawed mail ballot system, we’re lucky this election has low stakes
Rhode Island’s presidential primary is Tuesday. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says voters are lucky this election is much ado about not much.
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Commentary: Restaurants grapple with the new abnormal
Today is Memorial Day, when we honor fallen soldiers and kick off summer with celebrations that often involve food. Rhode Island’s restaurants would normally expect to be packed. But The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says COVID-19 has made a tough business even harder.