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...
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 US Marshalls - Protecting the Justice Department!
4/22/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the many interesting roles of the US Marshalls! Join them as they discuss the history of the US Marshalls, the different jobs they are entrusted to do, and how the movie Goodfellas is somehow related!
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Duration:00:16:37
The USDA Food Pyramid - Eat Balanced Meals!
4/15/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss the millennial educational icon, the USDA food pyramid! Join them as they talk about the history of the food pyramid, the different versions we’ve gotten over the years, and what food groups have been added, taken away, and added again!
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Duration:00:25:23
Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health - Get a Living Will!
4/8/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover an important landmark Supreme Court case, Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, what the opinion of the court was, and why it’s so important for everyone to have a living will!
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Duration:00:29:23
The Appropriations Process - Get Your Sub Committees!
4/1/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the arduous and detailed appropriations process! Join them as they discuss how the process works, what things can hinder funds being approved, and why we will never get out of national debt with the way we are spending!
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Duration:00:28:32
The Purchase of the Alaskan Territory - 7 Million Well Spent!
3/25/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the details surrounding the purchase of the Alaskan territory! Join them as they discuss the events leading up to the purchase, who the major players were in the transaction, and why it took so long for it to officially become America’s 50th state!
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Duration:00:21:53
The Great Alaska Earthquake - Beware the Tsunami!
3/18/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden explore one of the greatest earthquakes in American history, the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964! Join them as they discuss the destruction of the earthquake, the tsunami that followed it, and what changes were made to help prevent disasters of the magnitude moving forward!
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Duration:00:25:46
The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Take That SCOTUS!
3/11/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a landmark piece of legislation, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act! Join them as they look at what supreme court case led to congress passing the act, what protections it offered against workplace discrimination, and the impact it’s had since!
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Duration:00:23:10
The Trail of Tears - An Injustice
3/4/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the tragic history and events leading to the Trail of Tears. Join them as they discuss what led up to the horrific event, who was responsible for it coming to be, and what the lasting effects have been for Native Americans.
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Duration:00:27:56
Schenck v. United States - Call Your Representatives!
2/25/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a landmark freedom of speech Supreme Court Case, Schenck v. United States! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the initial ruling from SCOTUS was, and why they flipped on the decision a few decades later!
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Duration:00:32:15
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre - The Ultimate Mob Crime!
2/18/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden honor Valentine’s Day the only way they know how, by examining one of the most infamous mob crimes, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre! Join them as they discuss the set up of the crime, the major players involved, and what happened to everyone who survived!
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Duration:00:25:33
The Great Blizzard of 1888 - 55 Inches of Snow?!
2/11/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the biggest cold weather disasters in US history, the great blizzard of 1888! Together they look at the stats of the great storm, the immediate devastation it caused, and the changes big cities made as a result of the aftermath!
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Duration:00:27:22
Re-Air: The Petticoat Affair - Team Peggy!
2/4/2026
In this week’s re-air episode Lizzie and Arden dive into one of the most infamous cat fights of American history, the Petticoat Affair! Join them as they learn the key women involved in the affair, how it impacted the Jackson White House, and why there should be justice for Peggy!
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Duration:00:23:31
O'Connor v. Donaldson - What is Good Faith?!
1/28/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a little known Supreme Court case, O’Connor v Donaldson! Join them as they discuss the shocking facts of the case, why SCOTUS ended up having to intervene, and what their ultimate decision was!
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Duration:00:26:33
The Farm Bill - Give the Farmers Everything!
1/21/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the most important omnibus bills, the Farm Bill! Join them as they discuss the origins of the bill, what extensive and important things that it funds, and why it has not been properly renewed!
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Duration:00:25:19
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 - Bad Banking!
1/14/2026
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous and devastating stock market crash of 1929! Join them as they explore what events led up to the crash, how the banks handled it made it even worse, and why neither of them would ever succeed as an economist!
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Duration:00:26:44
The Life and Times of Crazy Horse - A Vision Quest!
1/7/2026
In the first episode of 2026, the year of the horse, Lizzie and Arden do a biopic episode on one of the most infamous Native American warriors, Crazy Horse! Join them as they look at his early life, the many battles he fought, and how he came to an untimely end!
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Duration:00:22:57
The Escapes from Alcatraz - You Have to Play the Long Game!
12/31/2025
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year:
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their series on the infamous Alcatraz prison by discussing the various escape attempts during its time as a prison! Join them as they discuss the various attempts including the infamous 1962 attempt where the prisoners were never found!
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Duration:00:27:25
Holiday Re-Air: The History of Jamestown - Hell on Earth!
12/24/2025
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year:
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the absolute hellish history of the infamous Jamestown! Join them as they talk about the death, disease, and destruction, along with the fires and rebellion that Jamestown had to offer its settlers! It’s a truly shocking episode uncovering all the horrible things that went on in this early American settlement!
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Duration:00:36:54
Lincoln’s Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction - What Could Have Been!
12/17/2025
In the final new episode of Let’s Get Civical in 2026, Lizzie and Arden dive into Lincoln’s proclamation of amnesty and reconstruction! Join them as they discuss what the proclamation included, how tragically they never became fully realized, and what ended up happening instead!
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Duration:00:25:42
The Battle of Blair Mountain - More Like a War!
12/10/2025
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the facts surrounding one of the bloodiest union strikes in American history, the Battle of Blair Mountain! Join them as they examine what led up to the battle, who the major players involved were, and what the lasting impacts it had on coal unions for years to come.
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Duration:00:24:24