Let's Get Civical

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.

Episodes

June 4, 2025 30 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the agency responsible for managing the custody and care of federal inmates across the United States, the Federal Bureau of Prisons! Join them as they uncover its origins in 1930,  its current role in the U.S. criminal justice system, and how it has evolved (or devolved) over the last century.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @a...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their series on the infamous Alcatraz prison by discussing the various escape attempts during its time as a prison! Join them as they discuss the various attempts including the infamous 1962 attempt where the prisoners were never found!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the...
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May 21, 2025 36 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous and insane legacy of Alcatraz Prison! Join them as they uncover the history of the island, how it evolved into a prison, and who some of its most infamous prisoners were!  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 about your ad choices. V...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into one of the most pivotal Supreme Court cases you've probably never heard of—Pierce v. Society of Sisters! Join them as they uncover how a seemingly simple Oregon law mandating public school attendance ignited a national debate over parental rights, religious freedom, and the role of government in education! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_ste...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden do a very special biopic on one of their favorite founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin! Join them as they examine his early years, the journey he took to help America gain its independence, and the huge impact he had on science and history!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exc...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden unravel the truly complex world of U.S. antitrust laws! Join them as they learn their history, the different acts that make up the laws today, and the impact they have had on the economy!  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 about your ad choices. Visi...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore one of the most explosive and controversial courtroom dramas in American history, the trial of the Chicago 7! Join them as they examine what led to the infamous trial, who the seven (really eight) defendants were, and what the ultimate verdict was!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com ...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into the landmark Supreme Court case Dusky v. United States! Join them as they discuss the facts of the case, what the decision of the court was, and how the decision continues to impact the justice system 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! Le...
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April 9, 2025 30 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into one of the most pivotal moments in American labor history – the Haymarket Affair! Join them as they explore the origins of the Haymarket Affair, the individuals involved, and the impact it would have on the American labor movement for centuries to come!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna Learn more about you...
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April 2, 2025 27 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark Supreme Court case, Engle v Vitale! Join them as they explore the origins of the case, the arguments on both sides, and the lasting implications of the ruling that established a clear separation between church and state in public education!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the absolute hellish history of the infamous Jamestown! Join them as they talk about the death, disease, and destruction, along with the fires and rebellion that Jamestown had to offer its settlers! It’s a truly shocking episode uncovering all the horrible things that went on in this early American settlement!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into one of the most decisive moments of the American Revolution—the Siege of Yorktown! Join them as they discuss what led up to the siege, who the major players were, and how a genius military strategy by George Washington led the continental army to victory!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsg...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the groundbreaking legislation - the National Historic Preservation Act! Join them as they discover what led the act to be passed, what it’s impact has been on preserving our nation’s history, and discuss some famous sites that have been preserved because of the act!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at ...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their deep dive on the infamous Gulf War! Join them in part two of their series as they discuss the three military operations in Kuwait, the results of the war, and how all of this could have really been avoided!  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! Lear...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the events leading up to the Gulf War! Join them in part one of their two part series, as they discuss the initial invasion of Iraq into Kuwait, the swift international response, and how all sides prepared for the inevitable war!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the excit...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the landmark legislation, the National Defense Education Act! Join them as they discuss the impact of the act, how Sputnik was involved, and why back then, we cared about science!  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 about your ad choices. Visi...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into the shocking Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Join them as they examine the events leading up to the disaster, the technical failures that caused it, and the impact that the disaster had on the future of NASA. 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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February 5, 2025 35 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden unpack the complicated and intricate world of tariffs! Join them as they explore the economic, political, and social implications of tariffs and whether they truly benefit the countries that impose them—or if they end up doing more harm than good! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all th...
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the illusive and complicated aspects of Eminent and Public Domain! Join them as they discuss the differences between each domain, how they have been used historically, and why both get two thumbs 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! Learn more about...
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January 22, 2025 30 mins
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into the fascinating and heart-wrenching story of Oscarville, a thriving Black community in early 20th-century Georgia that vanished under the waters of what is now Lake Lanier! Join them as they explore the history of Oscarville’s rise, its tragic erasure through violence, and the mysteries that still surround the waters of Lake Lanier! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @lets...
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