Let's Get Civical
Let’s Get Civical is part civics class and part comedy show. Join Lizzie Stewart and Arden Walentowski as they unpack and repack those political and government structures that have driven us to the cry for help we’re in today. This stuff is confusing and we’ve made it our mission to break it down so we all understand what the FDR is going on. It’s like being in American Government class with your BFFs! But no exams. We promise! Lizzie is an NYC based comedian who performs regularly all over the city and headlines all of her family functions as the "one from New York". Arden is a politics and civics buff who’s worked on local, state, and national campaigns.
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Presidential Primaries - They’re Finally Upon Us
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Presidential primaries and caucuses! Join them as they talk about the processes of primaries and caucuses, the differences between open and closed primaries, and why Iowa always goes first (at least for now)!
50 min
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The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson - Barricade Y...
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by comedian, activist, and iconic orphan, Amber Rollo. Join them as they deep dive into the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, why the radical Republicans couldn’t stand him, and why Edwin Stanton locked himself in his office for the whole of the Senate trial. 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!
55 min
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The War Powers Act of 1973- Trust No Bitch!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle the ever relevant War Powers Act! Join them as they talk about where the power to declare war comes from, why the War Powers Act was passed, and how every president has violated it in their own unique 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 updates!
56 min
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Spread the Vote- Can I see ID?
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden sit down with Kat Calvin, founder of Spread the Vote, an organization dedicated to helping voters get the proper IDs in order to vote! Join them as they discuss why the organization was founded, what states have the toughest voter ID laws, and why voter suppression is a very real problem. 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!
55 min
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Justice Stephen Breyer - SCOTUS Biopic!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their scenic route journey of introductions of Supreme Court Justices as they talk about Justice Stephen Breyer! Join them as they discuss his important decisions, his habit of crashing while biking, and that one time he faced a machete. 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!
36 min
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Marbury vs Madison - #MarburyMood
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle a pinnacle court case in U.S. history: Marbury vs Madison. Join them as they talk about the concept of judicial review, Chief Justice John Marshall’s dilemma, and why William Marbury is the 2020 mood we need. 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!
44 min
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The 21st Amendment- Drink Sensibly!
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing one last favorite episode from this past year! 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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
53 min
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Interview with Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) ...
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing another one of their favorite episodes from this past year! 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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
33 min
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The Presidential Veto- Regular, Pocket, and Lin...
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing one of their favorite episodes from this year! In this episode of Let's Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the presidential veto with their guest, actor and activist, Piper Perabo. Join them as they break down the different types of vetoes (yes there's more than one), how they've been used in history, and why Grover Cleveland really needs to settle down. 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!
49 min
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The Whiskey Act of 1791 - Get You a Wig Desk!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden drink a bottle of Jack Daniels and talk about the Whiskey Act of 1791, the Whiskey Rebellion that soon followed, and how Alexander Hamilton nearly destroyed the Union!
48 min
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Impeachment Update!
In this mini episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden break down the timeline of recent events leading up to the anticipated impeachment of the 45th U.S. President, Donald Trump. Join them as they talk about the events surrounding the Ukraine scandal, the process in the House thus far, and what happens next! * This episode was recorded on December 8th, 2019 before the Articles of Impeachment were officially released on December 10th, 2019. 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!
33 min
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United States v. Nixon - Don’t Record!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon! Join them as they talk about what led to the case, why the Supreme Court ruled against Nixon, and how one secretary tried to save it all! 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!
44 min
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The Filibuster - Settle Down Aaron Burr!!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about the filibuster! Join them as they talk about how we got the filibuster, why it only really exists in the Senate, and why it’s all Aaron Burr’s fault! 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!
44 min
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Justice Clarence Thomas - SCOTUS Biopic!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue their CliffsNotes journey of introductions of Supreme Court Justices as they talk about Justice Clarence Thomas! Join them as they discuss the very few times he’s spoken from the bench, why he feels that Justices shouldn’t ask questions, and talk about the (many) pivotal cases he’s heard during his time on SCOTUS. 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!
44 min
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The Whip - Where’s Darryl?!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by comedian and host of “I'm Listening : A Frasier Podcast” Anita Flores to talk about the job of the Whip! Join them as they talk about the history of the job, just how many are there, and just what exactly a Whip does
58 min
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Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg - The Indivisible...
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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
42 min
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Diplomats 101- Motivated Individuals Only!
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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
54 min
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Visiting the Supreme Court!
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! 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!
22 min
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Muftiah McCartin - Office of the House Parliame...
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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
45 min
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Visiting the U.S. Capitol!
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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
23 min
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Interview with Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) ...
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 Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
32 min
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U.S. Currency - E pluribus unum!
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!
55 min
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor - SCOTUS Biopic!
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 at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!
47 min
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Our Uniformed Forces - Don’t Be So Petty
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.
44 min
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Articles of Confederation - Part 2- In Congress...
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.
56 min