Let's Get Civical
Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski
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!
- 23 minutes 24 secondsThe Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Take That SCOTUS!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a landmark piece of legislation, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act! Join them as they look at what supreme court case led to congress passing the act, what protections it offered against workplace discrimination, and the impact it’s had since!
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11 March 2026, 4:00 am - 26 minutes 37 secondsThe Trail of Tears - An Injustice
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the tragic history and events leading to the Trail of Tears. Join them as they discuss what led up to the horrific event, who was responsible for it coming to be, and what the lasting effects have been for Native Americans.
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4 March 2026, 5:00 am - 30 minutes 40 secondsSchenck v. United States - Call Your Representatives!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a landmark freedom of speech Supreme Court Case, Schenck v. United States! Join them as they look at the facts of the case, what the initial ruling from SCOTUS was, and why they flipped on the decision a few decades later!
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25 February 2026, 5:00 am - 23 minutes 48 secondsThe St. Valentine’s Day Massacre - The Ultimate Mob Crime!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden honor Valentine’s Day the only way they know how, by examining one of the most infamous mob crimes, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre! Join them as they discuss the set up of the crime, the major players involved, and what happened to everyone who survived!
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18 February 2026, 5:00 am - 26 minutes 15 secondsThe Great Blizzard of 1888 - 55 Inches of Snow?!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the biggest cold weather disasters in US history, the great blizzard of 1888! Together they look at the stats of the great storm, the immediate devastation it caused, and the changes big cities made as a result of the aftermath!
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11 February 2026, 5:00 am - 22 minutes 54 secondsRe-Air: The Petticoat Affair - Team Peggy!
In this week’s re-air episode Lizzie and Arden dive into one of the most infamous cat fights of American history, the Petticoat Affair! Join them as they learn the key women involved in the affair, how it impacted the Jackson White House, and why there should be justice for Peggy!
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4 February 2026, 5:00 am - 25 minutes 50 secondsO'Connor v. Donaldson - What is Good Faith?!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine a little known Supreme Court case, O’Connor v Donaldson! Join them as they discuss the shocking facts of the case, why SCOTUS ended up having to intervene, and what their ultimate decision was!
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28 January 2026, 5:00 am - 24 minutes 25 secondsThe Farm Bill - Give the Farmers Everything!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden take a look at one of the most important omnibus bills, the Farm Bill! Join them as they discuss the origins of the bill, what extensive and important things that it funds, and why it has not been properly renewed!
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21 January 2026, 5:00 am - 25 minutes 51 secondsThe Stock Market Crash of 1929 - Bad Banking!
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous and devastating stock market crash of 1929! Join them as they explore what events led up to the crash, how the banks handled it made it even worse, and why neither of them would ever succeed as an economist!
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14 January 2026, 5:00 am - 21 minutes 38 secondsThe Life and Times of Crazy Horse - A Vision Quest!
In the first episode of 2026, the year of the horse, Lizzie and Arden do a biopic episode on one of the most infamous Native American warriors, Crazy Horse! Join them as they look at his early life, the many battles he fought, and how he came to an untimely end!
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7 January 2026, 5:00 am - 26 minutes 43 secondsThe Escapes from Alcatraz - You Have to Play the Long Game!
To celebrate the holidays, Lizzie and Arden are re-airing some of their favorite episodes of the year:
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!
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