In this episode of Let’s Get Civical Lizzie and Arden check in on everything that’s happened since the Presidential general election! Join them as they talk about the lawsuits that have been filed, what certifying the vote actually means, and what could happen in the upcoming lame duck session! 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. Visit...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min
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! 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•56 min
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 up...
Oct 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 92
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 91
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Oct 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 90
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! Learn more about your ad choice...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 89
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 @ardenj...
Sep 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 88
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Sep 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 87
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! Learn more about your a...
Sep 16, 2020•45 min•Ep. 86
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Sep 09, 2020•54 min
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! Learn m...
Sep 02, 2020•52 min
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...
Aug 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 83
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2020•51 min
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! Learn more about...
Aug 12, 2020•46 min•Ep. 81
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 80
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 79
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 78
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jul 15, 2020•48 min•Ep. 77
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 76
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2020•59 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle the civil rights case of Obergefell v. Hodges! Join them as they talk about the facts and people behind the cases, the arguments pro and against gay marriage, and the 5-4 decision that solidified gay rights in American history! 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. Visit megap...
Jun 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 74
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by member of the fam, intern Huston! Join them as they talk about activist Marsha P. Johnson who is credited with starting the Gay Rights Movement, was a leader at the Stonewall Riots, and started a home for transgendered youth. 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. Visit ...
Jun 17, 2020•59 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle the Civil Rights Act! Join them as they talk about what’s in the act, the events, people, and groups that led up to its drafting, and the politics behind its passage. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020•47 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden talk to former Alaskan Senator Mike Gravel and author of the book “The Failure of Representative Government and the Solution”. Join them as they talk about the concept of direct democracy, how it would function in the United States, and the pros and cons of the system! 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...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 71
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden dig deep into one of the government agencies on everyone’s minds these days - the CDC! Join them as they talk about the agency’s history stemming from the malaria epidemic, their mission to protect Americans, and why they’re headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia! 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 you...
May 27, 2020•49 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden begin their series on the New Deal by unpacking the infamous Works Progress Administration! Join them as they talk about the purpose of the WPA, the many things that still stand today, and the incredible Federal Project Number One! 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. Visit megaphon...
May 20, 2020•53 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a proverbial trip with the various modes of Presidential travel! Join them as they talk about Air Force One, FDR’s first Presidential flight, and the other modes of transportation in the Presidential fleet! 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 68
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by the very cool Andrea Jones-Rooy, data scientist, NYU professor, comedian, and circus performer. Yep! She’s basically a rock star! Join them as they talk about the field of political science, how politics intersect with our beliefs, and why it’s good to have a healthy skepticism about data. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for a...
May 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 67
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden near the end of their introductions to Supreme Court Justices as they talk about Justice Samuel Alito! Join them as they discuss his important decisions, his background, and his intolerance for meanness. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden gush over our favorite Lady Liberty! Join them as they talk about the Statue’s history, revolutionary design and engineering, and meaning as a gift from France. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2020•52 min•Ep. 64
