Let's Get Civical

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg from the Indivisible Project! Join them as Ezra and Leah talk about their new book We Are Indivisible: A Blueprint for Democracy After Trump , what’s it’s like to ignite a grassroots movement, and important things to remember about the 2020 elections! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagr...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by comedian Katie Compa to talk about the ins and outs of being a U.S. Diplomat! Join them as they break down the various positions that are under the umbrella of a Diplomat, famous diplomats in our history, and what the correct pronunciation of envoy is!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

In this mini episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by More Banana producer Cait Moldenhauer to talk about their experience visiting the Supreme Court of the United States! Join them as they talk about what it was like to wait in line to hear oral arguments, what it was like to see the Justices in action, and all the tips and tricks to know when planning your own trip to SCOTUS!...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden interview interview Muftiah McCartin who spent almost 30 years in the Office of the House Parliamentarian. Join them as they talk about what exactly a parliamentarian does, how the office works, and why scrapbooking takes on an entirely different meaning! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetciv...

In this mini episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about their experience visiting the U.S. Capitol! Join them as they recount their tour of the Capitol, discuss what it was like to visit the gallery of the House of Representatives, and relive the moment they stumbled across Nancy Pelosi!   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 interview Congressman Mark Takano from California’s 41st district. Join them as they talk about the Fair Labor Standards Act, holding out hope for Texas, and the Congressman's proposed Restoring Overtime Pay Act! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://ww...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden cash in on the many fun facts about our currency! Join them as they unpack the history of our currency, how all of our money is made, and all the very impressive ways our government makes sure we can’t counterfeit it! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their journey of informal introductions of Supreme Court Justices by taking a look at the Mother of Dragons, Sonia Sotomayor! Join them as they unpack how she saved Major League Baseball, her remarkable journey to the Supreme Court, and why we think trumpets should play when she walks into the room.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle the collective uniformed forces of the United States. Join them as they talk about the military versus the armed forces, the ranks within the branches, and discover just what exactly a platoon is. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagr...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take on part 2 of their Articles of Confederation journey! Join them as the comb through each article, unpack their meaning, and discover how pirates plagued our young nation. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewa...

The climate crisis is here and our house is on fire. Communities around the world are already experiencing the environmental and economic impacts of rising global temperatures. The Let’s Get Civical team supports those striking today and those who work everyday to ensure our world is livable for the next generation.  #climatestrike2020 #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #climate #climatechange #clim...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden embark on a two-part journey of the Articles of Confederation! Join them as they talk about who wrote the Articles, why they were written and how Maryland almost got left behind! And don’t forget to tune in next week for Part 2!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Insta...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their journey of informal introductions of Supreme Court Justices by taking a look at fly fisher, Neil Gorsuch! Join us as we unpack his journey to the Supreme Court, his most exciting case decisions, and the most irrelevant fun facts about Neil Gorsuch.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by ex-nun and comedian Kelli Dunhamto tackle the infamous Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case! Join them as they go through the facts of the case, the arguments of each side, and how no one (not even the justices) can agree on any of it! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @arde...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by comedian Shalewa Sharp (Comedy Central, HBO’s 2 Dope Queens ) to unpack the really petty history of the US Capital! Join them as they go through the journey to Washington DC, the construction and reconstruction of our current Capitol, and why the crypt for George Washington remains empty!  You can check out Shalewa’s new comedy a...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden welcome back Amanda Hunt, creator and star of Monica Lewinsky Sings Your Heart Out . Join them for part two of the prohibition amendments as they unpack the 21st Amendment and talk about why national sentiment toward prohibition changed, how the gangsters filled the alcohol void, and whether or not prohibition achieved its goals. Follow us on...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their journey of informal introductions of Supreme Court Justices by taking a look at the VERY OVERQUALIFIED, Elena Kagan! Join us as we unpack her unusual journey to the Supreme Court, the significant cases she’s been apart of, and how she might be the quirkiest of all the Justices.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagra...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by Amanda Hunt, creator and star of Monica Lewinsky Sings Your Heart Out . Join them as they unpack the 18th Amendment and as they talk about the origins of the infamous prohibition amendment, who the major players were, and why, in retrospect, America definitely needed to sober up. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagra...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the State of the Union! Well, the annual message that has been delivered to the Congress since the beginning of the United States! Join Lizzie and Arden as they talk about the evolution of the State of the Union, famous speeches, and - of course- fun facts! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden bring you an informal introduction to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Join them as they talk about his early work as a clerk, the number of Presidents he’s served, and the important cases he’s had a hand in deciding. 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 talk about the topic of International Relations. Join them as they talk about the different ways to look at international norms and relations, why countries even want to have nuclear weapons, and why countries like to impress each other. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewa...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden break down the Office of the Vice President of the United States. Join them as they talk about why this used to be the most undesirable position in DC, how they’re chosen, and how the position has changed over time. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https:/...

In this mini episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do their first of what will probably be many updates on the Presidential Cabinet! Join them as they talk about who has stood the test of time, who we have lost, and how it’s unlike any presidential cabinet in history. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram: ...

In this very special 4th of July episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the history of our independence day, why July 2nd is also significant, and some of the most fun facts surrounding this holiday! 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/ Arde...

In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden welcome More Banana Network creator and show producer Cait Moldenhauer. Join them as they talk about what’s in the 19th Amendment, what suffrage was like before the Amendment, and how the Amendment was passed. Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.i...