Let's Get Civical
News & Politics Podcasts
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 the city and headlines all of her family functions as the "one from New York". Arden is a politics and civics buff who’s worked on local, state, and national campaigns.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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 the city and headlines all of her family functions as the "one from New York". Arden is a politics and civics buff who’s worked on local, state, and national campaigns.
Twitter:
@letsgetcivical
Language:
English
Contact:
(347) 509-9414
Website:
http://www.letsgetcivical.com/
Email:
info@morebanana.com
Episodes
The Donner Party - Don’t Test Mother Nature!
5/1/2024
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 wagons! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:46
The United States Geological Survey - It’s More Than Studying Rocks!
4/24/2024
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:33
The Pacific Railway Act of 1862 - East Meets West!
4/17/2024
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:29:04
Roper v Simmons - Hello Eighth Amendment!
4/10/2024
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 the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:06
April Fool’s Day - Be Silly, Not Mean!
4/3/2024
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 @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:27:47
The Exxon Valdez - Don’t Drink and Drive!
3/27/2024
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:04
The Equal Rights Amendment - This Protects You Too!
3/20/2024
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:15
FDR’s Fireside Chats - My Friends!
3/13/2024
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 letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:33
The Freedmen's Bureau - Necessary!
3/11/2024
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. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:23
Hustler Magazine, Inc v Falwell - A Unanimous Decision!
2/28/2024
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:25
The Centralia Mine Fire - Don’t Burn the Trash!
2/21/2024
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 @ardenjulianna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:33
The French & Indian War - Bad Dress, Good Show!
2/14/2024
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.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:54
Medgar Evers - A Civil Rights Hero!
2/7/2024
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_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:12
The 13th Amendment - Short and Sweet!
1/31/2024
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 us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:50:35
The National Park Service - Protect the Parks!
1/24/2024
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, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:37
Mapp v Ohio - Call Your Lawyer!
1/17/2024
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 letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:48:59
The Cuyahoga River Fire - Don’t Be Gross!
1/10/2024
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_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:31:38
Holiday Re-Air: The Sultana Disaster - Keep Your Pants On!
1/3/2024
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, and why singing is not an appropriate thing to do when in crisis! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:09
Holiday Re-Air: The Lindbergh Baby - Too Many Ransom Notes!
12/27/2023
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 how this crime changed the future of investigations for decades to come! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:55:37
The United Service Organization - Give Our Troops some Fun!
12/20/2023
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 @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:41