Professor Emily Lynch, of URI’s Department of Political Science, asked her students in Rhode Island Politics course (PSC 305) to make podcasts on local political issues in Rhode Island. Topics range from affordable housing policy to proposed educational reforms. Find the podcasts below and have a listen!
Top 2026 Podcasts
Marley Ahlijanian, Jacob Farber, & Javon Jennings on Sustainable living in Rhode Island
James Abbott & Myke Yeskewicz on Corruption and Rhode Island
Josh Bairos, Shane Jones, & Erik Lopez on Surveillance Concerns and Flock Safety in Rhode Island
Top 2025 Podcasts
Jonathan Gutierrez and J.P. Vallot on Providence Schools
Maeve Murphy, Madison Pella-Sabourin, Cait Sansonetti, Brynn Stewart, and Katie Rogers on Political Participation
Sophie Howland, April DiBrita, Kayleigh Durant, and Megan Glancey on Assault Weapons
Other Podcasts
Hannah DeAngelis, Kathryn Holmes, and Emma Trombino on Housing in Narragansett
Kristen Sullivan and David Patrie on Free Lunch in RI Public Schools
Ryan Estus‘ Podcast on School Committees in Rhode Island
Jonathan Leon’s, Gregory Manni’s, Kiersten Sundell’s Podcast on The Environment and Energy in Rhode Island
Meredith Wilkinson’s, Kacie Curran’s, and Bella Evangelista’s Podcast on Criminal Justice Reform in Rhode Island
Tyler Vanable’s Podcast on university and college curriculums in Rhode Island.
Julia Melendez’s Podcast on the upcoming Seekonk River Soccer Stadium in Pawtucket and possible implications of the Rhode Island rent stability act.
Peter Remke’s and Isaiah Aponte’s Podcast on homelessness in Rhode Island: Actions taken so far in housing and what still needs to be done.
Rachel Severn’s Podcast on the police bill of rights in Rhode Island and its implications on our communities.
Kirsten Hauschildt’s and Chady Bandoma’s Podcast on the intersectionality of poverty and quality education in Rhode Island and the greater New England area.
Honors PSC 305 Projects
In Spring 2026, Izzie Rollins (Major: Political Science) completed an Honors Project under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Lynch (Political Science) in PSC 305 (Politics in Rhode Island) that compared political topics in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. The podcast series can be found here.
In Spring 2023, Mollie Melnick (Majors: Political Science & Spanish) completed an Honors Project under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Lynch (Political Science) about women in politics, interviewing several women legislators in Rhode Island. Click here for a link to her YouTube podcast.