Let's Get Civical

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike! Join them as they discuss what led to the strike, the incredibly harsh response by the Reagan administration, and what the lasting effects of the strike were!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and catastrophic Hindenburg disaster! Join them as they uncover the events leading to the explosion, the many theories as to what caused it, and why we should never, ever, EVER, mess with hydrogen!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the modern architectural wonders of the world, The Empire State Building! Join them as they uncover why the building was made, how efficient the construction process was, and why it continues to be a staple of the New York City skyline!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their New Deal series by examining the infamous Glass-Steagall Act! Join them as they discuss what led to needing the act, how it saved the country from financial ruin, and why repealing it was quite possibly the dumbest thing we could have done!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the history of the Medal of Honor! Join them as they uncover how the medal came about, the many iterations it went through, and why it’s one of the best things that we do!  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...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the landmark SCOTUS case, Furman v Georgia! Join them as they discover the facts of the case, how it abolished the death penalty for a decade, and why it should have stayed that way!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting update...

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 @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting upd...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the landmark Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the court had to consider, and what the lasting effects of the decision was AKA Miranda Rights! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all th...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually came to a bitter end!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the iconic Constitutional Convention! Join them as they discuss why the convention came to be, what the delegates hoped to accomplish, and what the lasting legacy of the convention ended up being!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exc...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and divisive history of the military draft! Join them as they discuss the use of the draft over history, how it changed from war to war, and what the current system of drafting people into the military looks like!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna . Or visit us at le...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history of one of New York’s most iconic structures, the Brooklyn Bridge! Join them as they discuss the engineer(s) who built her, the hazards of her construction, and how if it wasn’t for Emily Roebling, we wouldn’t have a Brooklyn Bridge!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna ....

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke! Join them as they examine the events leading up to their disappearance, what the many theories are about what happened to them, and why the only theory that makes sense is alien abduction!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_rock_stewart , and @ardenjulianna...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the infamous Gulf of Tonkin Resolution! Join them as they uncover what events (or non events) led to the resolution, what the impacts of the US joining the Vietnam war were, and how we really shouldn’t rely on a couple of 20 something year olds to determine if we are under attack!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical , @lizzie_the_...

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 @letsg...

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....

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...

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 socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/ Arden Walentowski In...

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

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

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 socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagr...

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 socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/...

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 socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/l...

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

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 socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagr...