" The shows feature internationally known guests representing the arts, entertainment, politics, business, culture and more.

MacKay is also also guitarist and music producer. At the age of 16 he recorded his first album, and taught guitar, building up an array of more than fifty students. Still in his teens, he (along with brother

Gordon) started Network, a music newspaper that evolved into a national magazine which featured exclusive interviews with such rock and roll heavyweights as Bon Jovi, KISS, The Ramones, Guns and Roses, Whitesnake, Metallica and countless others.

During his early career, MacKay booked and represented local acts and owned nightclubs. He, along with business partner Bill Bogardt, launched three popular nightclubs called Dr. Shay's, all featuring original music talent. He has worked with many name acts on various promotional projects, ranging in style from Eddie Mony to Testament.

He also managed CJ Ramone of punk rock legends The Ramones, and world-renowned "Mind Freak" magician Criss Angel.

MacKay has also owned several independent record labels and is responsible for negotiating more than 100 recording contracts. Frank also has new book projects in the works, centering around politics, and the music business. He published his first book, The Network Interviews, in 2009.

Frank MacKay has certainly been no stranger to the media. He has made more than 300 TV appearances on stations such as CNN, Fox and C-Span. He has also been featured, quoted or mentioned in more than 3000 press articles.

The reach of MacKay even stretches out to India's film industry, otherwise known as "Bollywood," as once served on the Bollywood Awards Board of Directors. MacKay was a presenter of a Bollywood award on stage at Nassau Coliseum in New York on May 26, 2008, an event that was seen by 10,000+ at the venue, and by a television audience consisting of over a half a billion people around the globe.

Frank MacKay is also a dedicated family man, being happily married with four children. The New York City Mayor at the time, Rudy Giuliani, performed the marriage ceremony for Frank and his wife,

Kristin.

There is also almost no corner of the globe that the well-traveled MacKay hasn't set foot on. He has visited all 50 U.S. states, 29 countries and six continents.

MacKay has also worked hard to diversify his education. He received his Masters degree from Stony Brook University, and is currently a member of the Board of Governors for Touro Law Center. He was also awarded an honorary Doctorate from Five Towns College. Previously he spent a year and a half as an appointee on the Board of Trustees at Briar Cliff College, as well as a year on the Board of Trustees at Five Towns Music College.

Known internationally as a political leader, Frank MacKay is the New York State Chairman of the Independence Party, the largest third party political organization in the country. He was also elected as Chair of the Independence Party of America.