Change is coming to the Rhode Island Statehouse. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay welcomes Speaker-elect Joe Shekarchi.

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Commentary: Meet Joe Shekarchi, Speaker-elect

As the presidential election continues to play out, The Public's Radio political analyst Scott MacKay joined host Chuck Hinman to break down the implications of Tuesday's election results in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Analysis: How Mattiello's loss could shape RI politics

Election Day uncertainty was once rare. That’s far from the case this week, with the official Election Day upon us. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay takes a pre-election look back and ahead.

Commentary: For Election Day this year, we'll need patience

Each year, the Public’s Radio explores in depth a community, its people and the decisions it faces. In this election year, we go to Cranston. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders the diverse politics of Rhode Island’s second-largest city.

Commentary: Cranston's history is full of political diversity

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse used the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court hearing to rail against anonymous money influencing the nation’s highest court. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay explains.

Commentary: Why Sen. Whitehouse spoke against dark money during Barrett confirmation hearings

Meet Providence native Mike Donilon. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says that no political operative is as close as he is to Joe Biden.

Commentary: From South Providence to the Biden campaign, meet Mike Donilon

The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay has thoughts on how we can all work for a safe and accurate vote tally.

Commentary: When it comes to elections, the haunting this year may happen after Halloween

From virus outbreaks to remote learning, higher education is fraught these days. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it's time to rethink how we invest in colleges.

Commentary: Virus outbreaks at PC and URI show how the schools' main concern is money

Every day brings more bad news about New England’s restaurant industry. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this industry will need help to survive COVID-19 and the coming cold weather.

Commentary: With winter coming, New England’s restaurants need federal help

Progressive Democrats had strong showings in Rhode Island’s recent General Assembly primaries. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says now the hard part begins in a state beset with challenges.

Commentary: Good luck to the new progressive Democrats. They’re going to need it

Rhode Island is facing unprecedented economic and health issues. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders where the General Assembly has been.

Commentary: Where are Rhode Island’s Democratic assembly leaders hiding?

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