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Let's Get Civical

Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski

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Let’s Get Civical is part civics class and part comedy show. Join Lizzie Stewart and Arden Walentowski as they unpack and repack those political and government structures that have driven us to the cry for help we’re in today. This stuff is confusing and we’ve made it our mission to break it down so we all understand what the FDR is going on. It’s like being in American Government class with your BFFs! But no exams. We promise! Lizzie is an NYC based comedian who performs regularly all over ...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden begin their new outlaw series by examining the legacy of the infamous Billy the Kid! Join them as they uncover his road to being a criminal, what crimes he actually did commit, and why a 2010 pardon attempt was really really not the move! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_roc…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the iconic and impressive underground railroad! Join them as they look at the history of the underground railroad, who some of the major conductors were, and how it ultimately came to an end! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the complex situation of the Christiana Riot! Join them as they discuss the events that led to the fighting, what the surprising aftermath was, and how it all could have been avoided if the government had just done the right thing from the beginning! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivi…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the infamous Treaty of Paris! Join them as they uncover what the agreement of the treaty was, who the negotiators were, and how Benjamin Franklin was the star of the show! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivica…
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While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode near and dear to them from earlier this year! In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually c…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the most identifiable political concepts, swing states! Join them as they discuss the history of swing states, how they have changed over time, and what the swing states are to watch for the 2024 election! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ar…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss one of the most positive government programs they’ve ever encountered, Head Start! Join them as they look at the history of Head Start, how it helps families across the country, and why we need more programs like it! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike! Join them as they discuss what led to the strike, the incredibly harsh response by the Reagan administration, and what the lasting effects of the strike were! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and catastrophic Hindenburg disaster! Join them as they uncover the events leading to the explosion, the many theories as to what caused it, and why we should never, ever, EVER, mess with hydrogen! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ar…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the modern architectural wonders of the world, The Empire State Building! Join them as they uncover why the building was made, how efficient the construction process was, and why it continues to be a staple of the New York City skyline! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @l…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their New Deal series by examining the infamous Glass-Steagall Act! Join them as they discuss what led to needing the act, how it saved the country from financial ruin, and why repealing it was quite possibly the dumbest thing we could have done! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the history of the Medal of Honor! Join them as they uncover how the medal came about, the many iterations it went through, and why it’s one of the best things that we do! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivica…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the landmark SCOTUS case, Furman v Georgia! Join them as they discover the facts of the case, how it abolished the death penalty for a decade, and why it should have stayed that way! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at …
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the rich history of the Pride flag! Join them as they talk about the origins of the flag, how it has evolved to become more inclusive, and why there is no other flag that exists like it! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us a…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the landmark Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the court had to consider, and what the lasting effects of the decision was AKA Miranda Rights! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjuliann…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually came to a bitter end! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Learn more ab…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the iconic Constitutional Convention! Join them as they discuss why the convention came to be, what the delegates hoped to accomplish, and what the lasting legacy of the convention ended up being! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or …
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and divisive history of the military draft! Join them as they discuss the use of the draft over history, how it changed from war to war, and what the current system of drafting people into the military looks like! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history of one of New York’s most iconic structures, the Brooklyn Bridge! Join them as they discuss the engineer(s) who built her, the hazards of her construction, and how if it wasn’t for Emily Roebling, we wouldn’t have a Brooklyn Bridge! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical,…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke! Join them as they examine the events leading up to their disappearance, what the many theories are about what happened to them, and why the only theory that makes sense is alien abduction! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivica…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the infamous Gulf of Tonkin Resolution! Join them as they uncover what events (or non events) led to the resolution, what the impacts of the US joining the Vietnam war were, and how we really shouldn’t rely on a couple of 20 something year olds to determine if we are under attack! Follow us on Twitte…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the disturbing events that occurred with the infamous Donner Party! Join them as they uncover the journey the party took to the impassable mountain pass, the major mistakes made by the leaders of the group, and why you should NEVER try a new route that hasn’t been tested, especially with a ton of wag…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the incredibly important agency, the US Geological Survey! Join them as they discuss the history of the agency, what important things it does for citizens and lawmakers, and why it was crucial to westward expansion! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and …
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the groundbreaking Pacific Railway Act of 1862! Join them as they discuss the benefits of the railroad, the many challenges the railroad companies faced, and how it not surprisingly destroyed the land around it! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ard…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the landmark Supreme Court case, Roper v Simmons! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, the ruling of the court, and how its legacy has lived on! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all t…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the mysterious origins of April Fool’s Day! Join them as they talk about where the idea for April Fool’s Day could have come from, what infamous April Fool’s Day pranks have been done before, and why you should be silly and not mean when participating! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetci…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the disaster that was the Exxon Valdez oil spill! Join them as they examine what bad decisions led to it, what the environmental impacts were, and why you really should never drink before going into work!! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjuli…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the rise and fall and rise again of the Equal Rights Amendment! Join them as they look at how the amendment came to be, why it was held up for almost 50 years, and how technically it should be ratified today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenj…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous fireside chats of Franklin D. Roosevelt! Join them as they discuss the origins of the chats, the impact they had, and how future presidents continued the practice! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetc…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history and legacy of the Freedmen’s Bureau! Join them as they talk about what led to the formation of the Bureau, what impact it had on reconstruction, and why Andrew Johnson continues to suck! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna.…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark Supreme Court case, Hustler Magazine, Inc V Falwell! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the question was before the court, and how the decision has had a lasting impact on free speech! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the inane story of the Centralia Mine Fire! Join them as they discuss what started the fire, the damage it has caused, and why you should never, under any circumstances, light something on fire in a coal mine! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @arden…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the often forgotten French & Indian War! Join them as they look at what led to the war, who the major players were, and how it set the stage for the American Revolution! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the prolific life and tragic death of civil rights icon, Medgar Evers! Join them as they discuss his childhood, his activism, and how his tragic assassination prompted the first steps to be taken towards the Civil Rights Act! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_ste…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous 13th amendment! Join them as they discuss the language of the amendment, the journey it took to become ratified, and why politicians wanted to make sure women were NOT included! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit …
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In this week’s special 250th episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss one of their most treasured sources of information, The National Park Service! JJoin them as they discuss the NPS history, what types of sites they protect, and why they should be funded until the end of time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark Supreme Court case, Mapp v Ohio! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, what the decision was, and how Dollree Mapp is truly a legend! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsge…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden start the new year off look at the infamous Cuyahoga river fire! Join them as they discover the cause of the fire, the response of a very theatrical mayor, and how it impacted environmental protections for generations! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_ro…
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To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a deep dive into the most deadly (and unknown) shipwreck in US history, the Sultana Disaster! Join them as they look at what caused the ship to sink, how the passengers escaped, an…
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To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine one of America’s most intriguing crimes, the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby! Join them as they learn about the facts of the case, what was in the thirteen ransom notes, and ho…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do a deep dive into the United Service Organization or the USO! Join them as they discuss the history of the USO, the flaws of its early years, and what the organization does for troops today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjuli…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do a biopic on one of this nation's most interesting presidents, James A. Garfield! Join them as they look at his early life, the many careers he had leading up to the presidency, and why his death is still absolutely insane!!! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizz…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the remarkable engineering wonder of the world, the Panama Canal! Join them as they discuss the rocky road of constructing the canal, how it impacted global trade, and why the US involvement was a littleeeeee questionable. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @l…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden give in to their obsession with pirates by doing a deep dive on the infamous Blackbeard! Join them as they discuss his rise to piracy, his epic downfall, and lament on how his life is not the subject of a television show yet! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden reflect of the history of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial! Join them as they talk about its design and construction, the additions that have been made over time, and who you need to contact if you would like to add a family member! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical,…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate Lizzie’s upcoming honeymoon by doing a deep dive into Route 66! Join them as they discuss the history of the infamous highway, how it almost was lost forever, and the fun things to see along the way! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewar…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden indulge in one of history’s most notorious families, The Romanovs! Join them as they examine their rise to power, their epic downfall, and the role of one very interesting man named Rasputin! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulia…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden look at the event that gripped the nation, baby Jessica falling down a well! Join them as they examine how the accident occurred, the heroic rescue effort, and why Ronald Reagan should have been there! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark legislation, the Clean Water Act! Join them as they look at the history of the act, where it could be improved, and discover how all water is spiritually connected! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. O…
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In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take on another catastrophic fire, the great 1918 Minnesota fires! Join them as they examine what led to the fire, how extensive the damage was, and remind everyone that only YOU can prevent wildfires! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @…
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