Scott MacKay's Commentary

The 2018 midterm elections brought some wins for Democrats and Republicans. It brought Democrats back into control of the House and solidified Republican control of the Senate. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the lessons learned from the implications of 2020.

The 2018 midterm elections brought some wins for Democrats and Republicans. It brought Democrats back into control of the House and solidified Republican control of the Senate. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the lessons learned from the implications of 2020.

It used to be that all politics –particularly in parochial New England –is local. But The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this election cycle everything seems to be a national.

It used to be that all politics –particularly in parochial New England –is local. But The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this election cycle everything seems to be a national.

The top issue for many voters in the Rhode Island governor’s race is the economy and jobs. Political Analyst Scott MacKay wonders how much influence a small state’s governor has in a global economy.

From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.

From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.

As part of our series One Square Mile: New Bedford, political analyst Scott MacKay reflects on the city's past, from whaling to textiles, to its role in the Underground Railroad.

As part of our series One Square Mile: New Bedford, political analyst Scott MacKay reflects on the city's past, from whaling to textiles, to its role in the Underground Railroad.