Rhode Island firefighters are fighting back against a report from The Public’s Radio and ProPublica on misplaced breathing tubes that have cost lives. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for fire officials to face reality and work for better training for emergency medical responders.
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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Fallen Navy Hero Recalled Fondly
Joshua Watson, murdered U.S. Navy officer in Pensacola base terror, went to Naval Prep school in Newport
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Murderedf US Navy officer remembered as wonderful student by his high school English teacher in Newport, RI
Joshua Watson, one of three killed on Pensacola base, recalled as smart, hard-working student
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Commentary: Time For The General Assembly To Take More Active Role In RI Hospital Policy
A multi-million dollar river of red ink is coursing through Rhode Island’s largest hospital system. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the latest bad news from Providence-based Lifespan.
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Commentary: Voters Ought To Know Where Political Money Comes From
Rhode Island’s campaign finance laws are under attack from a conservative interest group. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says a successful legal challenge to the law requiring disclosure of donors would be a blow to government transparency.
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RI Campaign Finance Laws Under Attack from Conservatives
Can Conservatives overturn Rhode Island campaign finance disclosure law?
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Fraser Smith’s Memoir “The Daily Miracle”
Fraser Smith was a journalist for the Baltimore Sun and Providence Journal for many years. His new book “The Daily Miracle”is a memoir of nearly 50 years in the newspaper business. He recently talked with The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay for this week’s Artscape feature.
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Commentary: In The Spirit Of Thanksgiving, Let’s Set Aside Political Divides
It’s Thanksgiving season, a time to count our blessings and celebrate with a feast. It’s long been a holiday that emphasized family and unity, but The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay worries that national political division may make that difficult this year.
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Commentary: Do Past Impeachments Provide A Roadmap For Today?
For the fourth time in American history, Congress is ensnared in the process of impeaching a sitting president. Scott MacKay has more in his commentary for The Public’s Radio.
