Let's Get Civical

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Victory Over Japan Day! Join them as they talk about why the U.S. was at war with Japan, how it came to an end, and why it’s probably better to call it the end of the War in the Pacific rather than V-J Day! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:...

In this week’s second episode of a two-part series for Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Berlin Wall! Join them as they discuss what led her to be torn down, the midnight party that raged as she was toppled, and how a misleading press conference led to it all! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram: ...

In this week’s first episode of a two-part series for Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Berlin Wall! Join them as they discuss why it was erected, the “in the dark” nature of it’s construction, and why it was always doomed to fail! Come back next week for part 2! Spoiler alert: she gets torn down! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsg...

While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode near and dear to them from earlier this year!  In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Alamo! Join them as they talk about the battle to keep her under Texan control, the fight for Texan independence from Mexico, and how, once again, cannons play a prominent role in the sit...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the very useful US Patent and Trademark Office! Join them as they discover what patents and trademarks are, how you can apply for one, and what the requirements are!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_t...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the assassination of President Garfield! Join them as they look into the details of the crime, how the doctors really mismanaged the president’s health, and discover where the killer’s brain is still stored today!  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 talk about the Minimum Wage Act! Join them as they discuss the act herself, how minimum wage has changed over the years, and why there is no reasonable argument for not raising her!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the details of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the aftermath of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and discuss various levels of hypocrisy in the decision’s various opinions.  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.insta...

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

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden discuss the Battle of Gettysburg! Join them as they talk about Pickett’s Charge, why the confederates lost, and why the battle was a turning point in the Civil War! 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 are joined by comedians, hosts, and producers Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien of The Boss Bitch Show in NYC and, the soon to be released, Boss B*tch Show Podcast! Join them as they talk about the first Pride march, how it evolved into a parade and celebration, and our most memorable personal moments at the Pride parade!  Follow us on s...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Join them as they talk about the circumstances of the assassination, why some believe Sirhan Sirhan is innocent, and how Bobby Kennedy could have changed history as the 37th President of the United States!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden investigate the Virginia Plan! Join them to find out what it proposed, why the New Jersey planned was proposed in response, and how it all led to the Great Compromise!  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...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the infamous Golden Gate Bridge! Join them as they look at the history of the bridge, how it came to be built, and how it was almost a totally different color!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_roc...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the American Red Cross! Join them as they talk about its origin story, how Clara Barton brought it over from Europe, and the great work they continue to do today! Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Lewis and Clark Expedition! Join them as they talk about the reason for the expedition, who were Lewis and Clark, and what they found on their journey!  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 week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Casey, the Supreme Court case that modified Roe v. Wade. Join them as they talk about the “undue burden” clause, the background of the case, and the reasoning for upholding a constitutional right to privacy!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagra...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Library of Congress! Join them as they talk about her founding, how she’s grown to be a cultural hub, and how she was nearly destroyed by a fire TWICE!  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 week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Oklahoma Land Rush! Join them as they talk about the rules of the land rush, why they didn’t work, and how we, once again, displaced many tribes of Indigenous People!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 13! Join them as they talk about why the mission never landed on the Moon, how the crew was able to return home, and why we should always plan ahead for space travel!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www....

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden welcome back Andrea Jones-Rooy to the show! Join them as they discuss emerging trends in American politics, what it means to be a multi-hyphenate, and Andrea’s new podcast Majoring in Everything ! 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 of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden honor Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State! Join them as they talk about her early life, her time as Secretary of State, and her thoughts for the future!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden fulfill their promise to talk about Custer’s Last Stand! Join them as they talk about how George Armstrong Custer was an impatient and terrible leader, how he scented his hair with cinnamon oil, and how Custer’s Last Stand is not the same thing as the Alamo!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Robert’s Rules of Order! Join them as they talk about what they are, why they’re useful, and how Henry Robert came up with them!  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 Instag...

In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Alamo! Join them as they talk about the battle to keep her under Texan control, the fight for Texan independence from Mexico, and how, once again, cannons play a prominent role in the situation!  Follow us on socials:  Let’s Get Civical  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram:  https...