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 is below.

Podcast Episode 1: Funding in RI & NH
This podcast episode covers how Rhode Island and New Hampshire politics cover certain policies like funding. This episode goes over where the sides put most of their state revenue and what they support the most, while also diving deeper into taxes within the state and each state handles such things differently. 

Podcast Episode 2: The Comparison of RI & NH Government Websites
This podcast episode covers the differences and similarities of transparency on both the state governors and secretary of state websites. While looking at both of the state’s websites certain factors like policies, party affiliation, and social media come up throughout this episode. 

Podcast Episode 3: Voter Registration in RI & NH
This podcast episode covers the requirements to vote within the state, and how party affiliation may not always reflect legislation. Throughout this episode a comparative analysis is made when considering representation and how the states don’t necessarily follow everything that is related to their party affiliation.

Podcast Episode 4: Continuation on NH Restrictions 
This final podcast episode covers recent laws in New Hampshire that are related to voter registration.