Let's Get Civical

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the often forgotten French & Indian War! Join them as they look at what led to the war, who the major players were, and how it set the stage for the American Revolution!  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/ Ard...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the prolific life and tragic death of civil rights icon, Medgar Evers! Join them as they discuss his childhood, his activism, and how his tragic assassination prompted the first steps to be taken towards the Civil Rights Act!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  ht...

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous 13th amendment! Join them as they discuss the language of the amendment, the journey it took to become ratified, and why politicians wanted to make sure women were NOT included!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_...

In this week’s special 250th episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss one of their most treasured sources of information, The National Park Service! JJoin them as they discuss the NPS history, what types of sites they protect, and why they should be funded until the end of time!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Ste...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark Supreme Court case, Mapp v Ohio! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, what the decision was, and how Dollree Mapp is truly a legend!  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 of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden start the new year off look at the infamous Cuyahoga river fire! Join them as they discover the cause of the fire, the response of a very theatrical mayor, and how it impacted environmental protections for generations! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram...

To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a deep dive into the most deadly (and unknown) shipwreck in US history, the Sultana Disaster! Join them as they look at what caused the ship to sink, how the passengers escaped, and why singing is not an appropriate thing to do wh...

To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year: In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine one of America’s most intriguing crimes, the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby! Join them as they learn about the facts of the case, what was in the thirteen ransom notes, and how this crime changed the future of investigations...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do a deep dive into the United Service Organization or the USO! Join them as they discuss the history of the USO, the flaws of its early years, and what the organization does for troops today!  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 do a biopic on one of this nation's most interesting presidents, James A. Garfield! Join them as they look at his early life, the many careers he had leading up to the presidency, and why his death is still absolutely insane!!!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the remarkable engineering wonder of the world, the Panama Canal! Join them as they discuss the rocky road of constructing the canal, how it impacted global trade, and why the US involvement was a littleeeeee questionable.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stew...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden give in to their obsession with pirates by doing a deep dive on the infamous Blackbeard! Join them as they discuss his rise to piracy, his epic downfall, and lament on how his life is not the subject of a television show yet!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart I...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden reflect of the history of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial! Join them as they talk about its design and construction, the additions that have been made over time, and who you need to contact if you would like to add a family member!   Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate Lizzie’s upcoming honeymoon by doing a deep dive into Route 66! Join them as they discuss the history of the infamous highway, how it almost was lost forever, and the fun things to see along the way!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden indulge in one of history’s most notorious families, The Romanovs! Join them as they examine their rise to power, their epic downfall, and the role of one very interesting man named Rasputin!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.c...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden look at the event that gripped the nation, baby Jessica falling down a well! Join them as they examine how the accident occurred, the heroic rescue effort, and why Ronald Reagan should have been there!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.i...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark legislation, the Clean Water Act! Join them as they look at the history of the act, where it could be improved, and discover how all water is spiritually connected!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/liz...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take on another catastrophic fire, the great 1918 Minnesota fires! Join them as they examine what led to the fire, how extensive the damage was, and remind everyone that only YOU can prevent wildfires!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.i...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Iranian hostage crisis! Join them as they discuss what led to the crisis, what the US response was, and how it took over 400 days to resolve?! 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 week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Supreme Court case, Reynolds v United States! Join them as they talk about the facts of the case, how the justices could have gone a little further separate church and state, but how they were just really weirded out by polygamy!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivica...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their New Deal series by examining the Bureau of Reclamation! Join them as the look at the history of the bureau, how the New Deal brought it back to life, and why hydroelectric power is the answer!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https:/...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the fascinating history of one of America’s most iconic figures, Uncle Sam! Join them as they explore the origins of the image, how it evolved over the years, and how all roads lead back to Troy, New York.   Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Insta...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the history of our very own flag, the stars and stripes! Join them as the discuss the history of our national flag, how it developed over the years, and why Betsy Ross may have just been a myth?!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  http...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden explore the landmark Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, the extremely questionable dissents, and why you can’t put restrictions on when you have your first amendment rights!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewa...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the notorious execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti! Join them as they explore the crime itself, the extremely sensational trial, and how the case has continued to be investigated!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.in...