On Politics
Published Fri Dec 07 2018 10:08:07 GMT+0000 (UTC)
Our political reporter and political analyst give the inside scoop on local politics
Analysis: RI Progressive Democrats Win Crucial General Assembly Seats
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What the results of RI's primary election signify for progressives running against Democratic establishment candidates.
Scott MacKay's Commentary: Sin Taxes Don't Offer Budget Solution
Rhode Island and Massachusetts state governments are embarked on new methods of raising money. In the Ocean State, that means legal sports gambling, and in Massachusetts, it’s recreational marijuana. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the implications of these developments.
Sports Fans, Get Out And Vote!
Sports World voting occurs all the time. Today it's Real World voting.
Even Hackers Pay Attention To Golf On Masters Weekend
Casual fans tune in to the Masters at Augusta National, the Cathedral of Golf.
Game Seven: Every Athlete's Dream
The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues will skate for the Stanley Cup Wednesday night.
Rhode Islander Matt Kuhar: Bryant's Best Tennis Player Ever
Matt Kuhar of Smithfield lost only one match in high school and compiled a stellar record in college.
Forget That West Coast Nightmare. Red Sox Season Starts Today!
Baseball season in New England starts when the Red Sox take the field at Fenway Park for their home opener.
At Long Last, Super Bowl LIII
The Patriots will win their sixth Super Bowl of the Belichick-Brady Era IF . . .
A Second Act For Masters Champion Tiger Woods
After a decade of struggles, Tiger Woods is back on top.
Scott MacKay Commentary: Voter Supression Nothing New
Election season starts early next month with primaries in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay takes this opportunity to consider New England’s history of restricting who can cast ballots.