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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2020 Wrap-Up - Let’s Check In On Her!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a walk down memory lane and revisit 2020!
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The War of 1812 - Beware the Sandbar!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical Lizzie and Arden take a look at the war we learn the least about in grade school: the War of 1812!
46 min
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The Washington Monument - She’s Quite a Stick!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical Lizzie and Arden embrace the wonder and awe of the Washington Monument!
38 min
179
The History of Thanksgiving - Pardon the Turkey!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical Lizzie and Arden investigate the history of Thanksgiving!
49 min
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General Services Administration - Ascertaining ...
43 min
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Election Week and What’s to Come - So Many Laws...
60 min
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The Liberty Bell - She Cracks Me Up!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical Lizzie and Arden go all in on the Liberty Bell. Join them as they talk about her difficult birth, how she was almost abandoned, and the many theories behind her infamous crack!
51 min
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Bush v. Gore - Your Vote Matters!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical (the last before the 2020 election) Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the most notorious Supreme Court cases, Bush v. Gore. Join them as they talk about the facts of the case, what the Justices had to say about it, and why the state of Florida should have been given the chance to attempt a recount. 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!
50 min
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The Voting Rights Act - SCOTUS Did Her Dirty!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Join them as they talk about the goals of the Act, its amendments, and why the Supreme Court felt she was no longer necessary to achieve equal voting opportunities in the United States. 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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The History of Presidential Debates - How’s My ...
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden do a deep dive into the history of presidential debates! Join them as they talk about the very first U.S. debates, the first time women debated on national television, and how the Commision on Presidential Debates rules 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!
49 min
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The 12th Amendment - The Committee of Detail Fa...
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history behind the 12th Amendment! Join them as they talk about what led to the amendment, what happens when no one wins the electoral college, and that one time it led to some very dramatic name calling on the part of Andrew Jackson! 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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Voting By Mail - Oregonians Do it!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by Chelsea Celistan, co-creator of March to the Polls, an organization focused on getting young professionals civically engaged as we near Election Day 2020! Join them as they talk about the difference between universal vote by mail and absentee voting, how absentee voting got started, and what the voting by mail options are in your state! 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!
52 min
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New Deal Series - Packing the Supreme Court!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden investigate what it means to “pack the court”! Join them as they talk about the fluctuation of justices on the court, FDR’s big plan that got him in trouble, and current proposals to reform the Supreme Court of the United States! 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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Cherokee Indian Cases of the 1830s - Whiplash ...
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about Cherokee Nation v Georgia and Worcester v Georgia! Join them as they talk about the particulars of the cases, the meaningful impact they’ve had for Native Americans or Indians, and just how big of a flip-flopped Chief Justice John Marshall was!! 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!
41 min
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The Boston Tea Party - Lipton Overboard!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden celebrate Arden’s birthday by talking about the Boston Tea Party! Join them as they talk about the moments leading up to the big event, the big players (hi Sam Adams), and how much tea was sacrificed in the making of the American Revolution! 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!
50 min
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The Postmaster General - Hands Off the Mailboxe...
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden continue to keep their finger on the pulse of the moment as they dive into the now provocative role of the Postmaster General! Join them as they talk about the history of the role, how it has changed over the years, and why a board of governors is a problematic structure! 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!
48 min
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Geraldine Ferraro - A Biopic!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden keep their finger on the pulse of the moment as they learn about the first woman nominated to be Vice President of the United States, Geraldine Ferraro! Join them as they talk about her many moments of firsts, her time in the House of Representatives, and how she felt about the 1984 Presidential election! 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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Lochner v. New York - Who is She?
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the Supreme Court case, Locher v. New York! Join them as they talk about the facts of the case, it’s lasting legacy on U.S. labor laws, and why bakers were undervalued in 1905! 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!
46 min
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The Louisiana Purchase - A Real Bargain!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the Louisiana Purchase! Join them as they talk about the history leading up to the deal, what the purchase entailed, and why $15 million was a great deal for the United States even though it was more than President Thomas Jefferson wanted to spend! 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!
41 min
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Redlining - A Racist Pastime!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by podcaster, comedian, and writer Sofiya Alexandra! Join them as they talk about the historical practice of redlining, it’s lasting consequences, and the different forms it still lives in today! 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!
43 min
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - SCOTUS Biopic!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden finish up their SCOTUS Biopic Series with the one and only Notorious RBG. Join them as they talk about her impressive road to SCOTUS, her groundbreaking achievements, and just how many women she wants on the Supreme Court! 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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New Deal Series - National Industrial Recovery ...
In this episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their ongoing New Deal Series and learn about the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. Join them as they talk about the ambitious goals behind it, why the Act failed, and what legacies it left behind. 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!
38 min
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The Citizenship Test - Oath of Allegiance!
In this episode, Lizzie and Arden take a close look at the Citizenship Test immigrants must take in order to become an American citizen! Join them as they talk about the history of the test, how it has changed over time, and listen as they quiz each other using actual questions from the tests! 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!
43 min
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Black Soldiers In the World Wars - Medals Of Ho...
In this follow-up July 4th episode, Lizzie and Arden talk about black soldiers of World War I and World War II! Join them as they talk about what led to the wars, the participation of black soldiers, and some notable black soldiers who served! 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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Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil W...
In this July 4th episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk about black soldiers of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars! Join them as they talk about what America was fighting for, how black soldiers participated in the wars, and the wars’ often unsung heroes! 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!
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