Let's Get Civical

While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release one of their favorite episodes from last summer!    In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their prison series by looking at one of America’s most notorious and influential prisons, Eastern State Penitentiary! Join them as they look at the history of the prison, how it evolved over the  years, and why it was c...

While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode celebrating their favorite summer event!  In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a seriously hilarious look at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest! Join them as they talk about the history of the contest, the current reigning champion, and just how they eat alllllll those hot...

While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode celebrating all things Pride!  In this week’s episode to honor pride month, Lizzie and Arden examine a landmark Supreme Court case that paved the way for gay marriage, U.S. v Windsor! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the opinion and dissents were from the justices, and how it laid the grou...

While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode celebrating all things Pride!  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 @let...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden don’t let technical trouble get in the way of discussing the infamous court case where Sonia Sotomayor saved baseball: Silverman v. MLB Player Relations Committee! Join them as they discuss the reason baseball players decided to strike, how it impacted the 1994 season, and why Sotomayor was the reason it got back on track!  Follow us on social...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss the iconic summertime resorts of the Borscht belt! Join them as they look at how these resorts came to be, why they were a haven for Jewish Americans looking for a summer vacation, and what ultimately caused their decline!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Ins...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine one of America’s greatest engineering feats, the Erie Canal! Join them as they discuss the painstaking process of building the canal, what innovations were created to help with the work, and the lasting impact it had on US expansion!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss one of the more unique SCOTUS cases, Baseball v Baseball! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, the insane ruling, and how baseball could have been different if the ruling went the other way!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the catastrophic nuclear event at Three Mile Island. Join them as they uncover the history of the nuclear power plant, what exactly happened the day of the accident, and how it took decades for the area to recover.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram: ...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do a rare collab episode covering two different but very related topics: the Dorr rebellion and Supreme Court case Luther v Borden! Join them as they uncover what led to the Dorr rebellion, how that caused the legal case to be brought to SCOTUS, and discover what the heck was going on in Rhode Island!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical ...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden dive into the mysterious world of the witness protection program! Join them as they discuss the history of the program, what happens to you if you are taken into witness protection, and the rules you have to follow if you want to stay safe while in it!   Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivi...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.i...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizz...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Li...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instag...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetc...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.ins...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/...

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.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart In...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Ins...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetc...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical...

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! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagra...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagra...

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!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https:/...