In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the fascinating history of Black Friday, from its surprising origins and how it transformed into the shopping phenomenon we know today! Join them as they unpack the cultural and economic forces behind the biggest shopping day of the year and discover how Black Friday has gone from in-store stampedes to online sales galore! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetciv...
Nov 27, 2024•27 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive deep into the National Governors Association (NGA)—the bipartisan organization that represents the collective voice of U.S. state and territorial governors! Join them as they discuss the role of the NGA, what type of influence it can have on policy, and examples of it’s work across several different states! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all th...
Nov 20, 2024•23 min
In this week’s episode and in light of the recent election, Lizzie and Arden journey back to 1789 to explore the birth of the American presidency! Join them as they discover what the process was like, who the candidates were, and why George Washington was really the only choice they had! 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 megaph...
Nov 13, 2024•30 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden delve into the intriguing story of Plymouth Rock, the iconic symbol of the Pilgrims' arrival in America! Join them as they explore the myths and legends that have surrounded this stone, how it has changed over the years, and why it all can be traced back to an old man named Thomas! 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 ...
Nov 06, 2024•26 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," which sent shockwaves through the airwaves and sparked widespread hysteria. Join them as they revisit Orson Welles' fateful broadcast and examine how the blend of realism and terror led many listeners to believe they were experiencing a genuine Martian invasion! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at l...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the history and impact of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, a landmark legislation aimed at closing the wage gap between men and women in the workforce! Join them as they explore the social and political climate of the early 1960s that led to the bill's introduction, the obstacles that it had to overcome to get passed, and the challenges that still exist today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjul...
Oct 23, 2024•24 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden delve into the fascinating history of Mount St. Helens, one of the most famous volcanoes in the United States. Join them as they explore the geological forces that shaped this majestic mountain, its awe-inspiring 1980 eruption, and the lasting impact on the surrounding environment and communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting upda...
Oct 16, 2024•36 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden take a look at the great wonder, Yosemite National Park, one of America’s most iconic natural treasures! Join them as they explore the park's breathtaking landscapes, from the towering granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome to the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite Valley! 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 yo...
Oct 09, 2024•37 min
In celebration of Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, we’ve decided to re-air the tribute we did to him last year! In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden honor the life and legacy of the first best friend of the show, James Earl Carter Jr. Join them as they look at his early years, his presidency, and how he should be the north star for all future former presidents! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us ...
Oct 01, 2024•48 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden begin their new outlaw series by examining the legacy of the infamous Billy the Kid! Join them as they uncover his road to being a criminal, what crimes he actually did commit, and why a 2010 pardon attempt was really really not the move! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2024•37 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the iconic and impressive underground railroad! Join them as they look at the history of the underground railroad, who some of the major conductors were, and how it ultimately came to an end! 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
Sep 18, 2024•25 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the complex situation of the Christiana Riot! Join them as they discuss the events that led to the fighting, what the surprising aftermath was, and how it all could have been avoided if the government had just done the right thing from the beginning! 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...
Sep 11, 2024•34 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the infamous Treaty of Paris! Join them as they uncover what the agreement of the treaty was, who the negotiators were, and how Benjamin Franklin was the star of the show! 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
Sep 04, 2024•31 min
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, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually came to a bitter end! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivica...
Aug 28, 2024•38 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the most identifiable political concepts, swing states! Join them as they discuss the history of swing states, how they have changed over time, and what the swing states are to watch for the 2024 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2024•37 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss one of the most positive government programs they’ve ever encountered, Head Start! Join them as they look at the history of Head Start, how it helps families across the country, and why we need more programs like it! 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 14, 2024•36 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike! Join them as they discuss what led to the strike, the incredibly harsh response by the Reagan administration, and what the lasting effects of the strike 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. Visit megaphon...
Aug 07, 2024•37 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and catastrophic Hindenburg disaster! Join them as they uncover the events leading to the explosion, the many theories as to what caused it, and why we should never, ever, EVER, mess with hydrogen! 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 31, 2024•37 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the modern architectural wonders of the world, The Empire State Building! Join them as they uncover why the building was made, how efficient the construction process was, and why it continues to be a staple of the New York City skyline! 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 me...
Jul 24, 2024•38 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden continue their New Deal series by examining the infamous Glass-Steagall Act! Join them as they discuss what led to needing the act, how it saved the country from financial ruin, and why repealing it was quite possibly the dumbest thing we could have done! 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...
Jul 17, 2024•31 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the history of the Medal of Honor! Join them as they uncover how the medal came about, the many iterations it went through, and why it’s one of the best things that we do! 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 10, 2024•35 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the landmark SCOTUS case, Furman v Georgia! Join them as they discover the facts of the case, how it abolished the death penalty for a decade, and why it should have stayed that 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2024•39 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the rich history of the Pride flag! Join them as they talk about the origins of the flag, how it has evolved to become more inclusive, and why there is no other flag that exists like it! 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 26, 2024•23 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the landmark Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the court had to consider, and what the lasting effects of the decision was AKA Miranda Rights! 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 19, 2024•41 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually came to a bitter end! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024•36 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden explore the iconic Constitutional Convention! Join them as they discuss why the convention came to be, what the delegates hoped to accomplish, and what the lasting legacy of the convention ended up being! 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 05, 2024•30 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the infamous and divisive history of the military draft! Join them as they discuss the use of the draft over history, how it changed from war to war, and what the current system of drafting people into the military looks like! 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...
May 29, 2024•40 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden dive into the history of one of New York’s most iconic structures, the Brooklyn Bridge! Join them as they discuss the engineer(s) who built her, the hazards of her construction, and how if it wasn’t for Emily Roebling, we wouldn’t have a Brooklyn Bridge! 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...
May 22, 2024•27 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke! Join them as they examine the events leading up to their disappearance, what the many theories are about what happened to them, and why the only theory that makes sense is alien abduction! 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. Vis...
May 15, 2024•30 min
In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden discuss the infamous Gulf of Tonkin Resolution! Join them as they uncover what events (or non events) led to the resolution, what the impacts of the US joining the Vietnam war were, and how we really shouldn’t rely on a couple of 20 something year olds to determine if we are under attack! 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...
May 08, 2024•40 min
