For the third time in American history, Congress is ensnared in the extraordinary constitutional impeachment of a sitting president. Andrew Johnson’s impeachment in the post-Civil War era holds few lessons for today, but the late-twentieth century inquiries into Republican Nixon and Democrat Clinton resonate still. (Advance copy of commentary scheduled for Monday.)
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.
Posted inEpisode
Commentary: Time To Invest In Trains Between Providence & Boston
Before Americans fell in love with cars, trains provided reliable and quick transportation among New England cities. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says its past time for better train connections between Providence and Boston.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Reporter Debrief: After Mayor Correia, What’s Next For Fall River City Hall?
Fall River has a new mayor and the city’s outgoing mayor, Jasiel Correia, is facing federal corruption charges. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay sits down with South Coast reporter Nadine Sebai of the Public’s Radio and City Politics reporter Jo Goode of the Fall River Herald News to discuss the city’s tumultuous political culture and what’s next for the onetime textile manufacturing center.
Posted inEpisode
Scott MacKay’s Commentary: The Democratic Medicare For All Trap
Health care has emerged again as a hot button issue in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the Medicare For All debate will affect Democratic chances of recapturing the White House.
Posted inEpisode
Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Hiring A Diverse Teaching Force Must Be A Priority In Providence Schools
As the state prepares to take over Providence’s faltering schools, The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says a big focus must be on teachers.
Posted inEpisode
Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For Rhode Island Gambling Companies To Compromise
Rhode Island’s two gambling companies are locked in a nasty joust over millions of state dollars. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to ratchet down the rhetoric and seek a solution.
Posted inEpisode
Commentary: Ratchet Down Rhetoric And Find Solution For RI’s Gaming Contract
Rhode Island’s two gambling companies are locked in a nasty joust with each other over money and control of millions in state money. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to ratchet down the rhetoric and seek a solution.
Posted inPolitics
Scott MacKay Commentary
Time for IGT and Twin River to stop fighting over RI gambling money
Posted inEpisode
Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For RI To Follow Mass. On Teaching Civics
Massachusetts has it all over Rhode Island in student achievement as measured by test scores. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay points to another public school issue where Rhode Island should catch up.
Posted inEpisode
Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Providence And Boston Nowadays Are Nothing Like Their Pop Culture Reputations
The Buddy Cianci play is boffo at the box office for Trinity Reperatory in Providence. The most popular story on the Boston Globe’s web site recently was about the whereabouts of Whitey Bulger’s longtime gal pal. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the New England obsession with organized crime and political corruption.
