Let's Get Civical

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden honor the anniversary of the Boston Massacre! Join them as they talk about what led to the incident, what happened, and who really fired the first shot!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/ Arden Walen...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden respond to the news of the moment by taking a look at NATO! Join them as they talk about how the North Atlantic Treaty Organization came to be, what they’re equipped to do, and who can be a member! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instag...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a deep dive into the 15th Amendment! Join them as they talk about how she expanded voting rights for black men in the United States, the different versions Congress debated passing, and how the version that passed opened the doors for Jim Crows then and now!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagra...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the history and legacy of Malcolm X! Join them as they talk about Malcolm’s early life, how he became an activist, and why his legacy is important even if you don’t agree with his tactics!   Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.in...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden sit down with journalist, author, and host of the podcast “This is Critical”, Virginia Heffernan! Join them as they discuss…well…many things, including current events, the power of media, and how a study from Brookings made a positive impact!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Gold Reserve Act of 1934! Join them as they discuss the reasons for the Act, how it basically ended the gold standard, and how the federal government confiscated Americans’ gold!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the pivotal Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. Join them as they talk about the keystone right to privacy that made abortion legal in Roe v. Wade, how a states’ rights argument could overturn Roe, and how no matter whether abortion is legal and safe, women will still seek them.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagra...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Join them as they talk about the fight to get legislation passed to observe the holiday, the ways different states initially handled the holiday, and how an act of service is a great way to honor MLK!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ L...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the most infamous victories in US history, The Battle of New Orleans! Join them as they examine the key players of the battle, what each side’s strategy was, and why we technically shouldn’t have even fought it at all!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ L...

In the first episode of the New Year, Lizzie and Arden explore the long and checkered past of the most infamous gateway to America, Ellis Island! Join them as they discuss her massive role in our nation’s immigration history, what happened to her after she closed her doors, and how pirates once again are involved!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets...

To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden learn about the scandal of scandals, Watergate! Join them as they talk about the break in, Nixon’s role in the planning, and why five dudes was simply too many for this endeavor!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://w...

To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden interview Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) about the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress! Join them as they discuss the committee’s origins, recommendations they have made, and what...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about notable First Ladies and First Pets of the White House! Join them for this fun-filled episode as they close out another great year by talking about some famous first ladies you know, some you don’t, and the wildest pets you’ve ever heard of that lived in the White House! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://w...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Join them as they discuss why relations between Japan and the U.S. were contentious at the time, what happened on that fateful day, and how you can help identify some of the still unidentified remains from the USS Oklahoma!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate the legacy of Rosa Parks on the anniversary of her arrest! Join them as they talk about her early years, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and her legacy of organizing!   Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewar...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate Thanksgiving this year by looking at the different groups of Indigenous Peoples who inhabited the land now known as North America! Join them as they talk about where each culture group lived, what their culture was like, and how they were affected by European colonization.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https:/...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine one the most famous speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address! Join them as they look at the events that lead to the address, the copies that exist of it, and why Gettysburg was the chosen spot to deliver it!  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 look at the history of Veterans Day! Join them as they talk about why we first started celebrating the day, why it changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, and how you can remember living veterans in a meaningful way!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  h...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history of Election Day! Join them as they talk about the voting policies of y’ore, recommendations to make Election Day accessible to ALL Americans, and how we can thank the farmers for our current Election Day schedule! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about one of Lizzie’s favorite people, President Theodore Roosevelt! Join them as they talk about his early years, how he came to be president, and how we got Teddy Bears! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stew...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle a listener's request and deep dive into the national debt! Join them as they talk about the difference between the deficit and the debt, where most of the U.S. budget goes, and who holds U.S. debt!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.insta...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Al Capone on the anniversary of his conviction! Join them as they talk about his early years, his years as a crime boss, and how it was probably the syphilis!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/ A...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden interview Congressman Derek Kilmer and Congressman William Timmons about the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress! Join them as they discuss the committee’s origins, recommendations they have made, and what key issues they are focusing on for the future!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.insta...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden lose their minds and talk about the Warren Commission! Join them as they talk about the basics of the JFK assasination, how the Commission to investigate it was formed, and what their conclusions were!  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 jump back into their SCOTUS Biopic series, and talk about Justice Sandra Day O’Connor! Join them as they talk about her impressive road to SCOTUS, her notable cases, and how she broke the SCOTUS glass ceiling!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www....