In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden uncover the facts surrounding one of the bloodiest union strikes in American history, the Battle of Blair Mountain! Join them as they examine what led up to the battle, who the major players involved were, and what the lasting impacts it had on coal unions for years to come. 
 
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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! 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.

The Battle of Blair Mountain - More Like a War!

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

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