Matt Beat

Every U.S. President's Favorite U.S. President

Sure, the favorite president of most presidents was either Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, but there are some legit surprises in here. One crazy thing I thought about after making this video is that there are probably not many presidents in my life time will be the favorite president of future presidents, with the exceptions being probably Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. It's obviously too early to predict, but this era of presidents is similar to the era of presidents that preceded Lin...

When A Dude Sued His Friend to Steal Native American Land | Fletcher v. Peck

Supreme Court Briefs returns!

Honestly, I'm surprised as heck that more people don't know about or bring up this case. That's also a big reason why I included it in my Supreme Court book. Speaking of that book, don't forget that I am hosting an event at the Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kansas on this coming Thursday at 7pm. More info can be found here: https://www.ravenbookstore.co...

The 5 Closest Presidential Elections in U.S. History

I count down the five closest presidential elections in American history. This is only my opinion, ok? If you disagree with my opinion, well...then you're nuts, man. Just kidding, your opinion is probably more correct than mine.

Thank you for your continued support.

Oh, and don't forget. Live in-person event in Lawrence next Thursday, June 13th!

Meet me at an upcoming book signing and discussion

I'll be at the Raven Book Store on June 13th at 7:00pm. Check out the Raven's Facebook event to RSVP.

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Matt Beat (AKA YouTuber Mr. Beat) brings his book The Power of our Supreme Court to the Raven Stage. He will be joined by James Staab in a conversation moderated by David Congdon. Books wil...

A Brief History of Immigration to the United States

Heck, I even look at immigration to the United States BEFORE the United States existed, which is a big reason why this video isn't so BRIEF after all. Regardless, I cover a lot of stuff in 28 minutes. Much of it is adapted from my old lesson plans.

Next week I'll be releasing another The Beat Goes On video. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, and thank you for your continued support!

Exclusive! Revealing Mr. Beat's 1 Million Subscriber YouTube Play Button

It finally happened! Mr. Beat reached 1 million subscribers!! Come out to celebrate on the patio at Uplift Coffee Co, 624 North 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS, May 19th from 4:30-6:30pm. Matt Beat, aka Mr. Beat, will open up and reveal the coveted GOLD Play Button. We will also have tea, lemonade and coffee for you to drink. Please be aware this will be streamed on Twitch. Please do not share outside of Patreon and Discord as this is an exclusive event.

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Mr. Beat and Mr. Beast Compared

I actually did it.

To celebrate getting 1 million subscribers, of course!

Speaking of 1 million subscribers, thank you all for your support in helping me get there. You are exclusively invited (please keep this on the DL) to my unboxing of my YouTube Gold Play button

Come out to the patio at Uplift Coffee Co, 624 North 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS, May 19th at 4:30pm (that's this Sunday) if you want to catch the unboxing live. I understand that most of you live far away from ...

The Vietnam War, Explained

I've been getting carried away with my videos lately. Because of this, the next few will be much shorter. But yeah, here's another video I've been wanting to make since when I first began my channel. It's basically how I used to teach the Vietnam War to my high school students.

Yes, I used to show them some of the photographs you'll see in this video. Yes, some of them are graphic. Viewer discretion is advised. This video will likely get age-restricted, so I am currently uploading anot...

Harry Truman, The Most Average Person to Ever Become President

This video...uh...yeah it took a lot out of me.

But it might just be my best video yet, in my opinion. I'm extremely proud of how it turned out. It's crazy that it took me so long to finally produce it, considering how intimately I know about Harry Truman and considering I've been to the Harry Truman Presidential Library & Museum at least eight times.

A special shout out to all the folks who helped me make this video. Particularly, Dean Davison and Shannon Beat, my lovely part...

The Second Richest Man in U.S. History Gave All His Money Away

We filmed two videos in the Pittsburgh area. The first was the Mason-Dixon line video. This was the second. That said, I also filmed stuff in Lawrence, as there is a Carnegie Library just a couple miles from where I live. I think Carnegie's story is more relevant than ever. A shout out to all the billionaires who are donating all their wealth.

Your donations made the trip to Pittsburgh possible. When I don't get sponsorships, I do freak out a little bit as ad revenue for YouTube is wil...

What is the Mason-Dixon line?

It's a thing most Americans know about, but most Americans likely haven't thought much about. Well, I think about the Mason-Dixon line all the time. I think about it when I'm doing laundry, for crying out loud.

Anyway, Mrs. Beat and I got to travel to make this video, and your support on Patreon helped pay for the trip! I'm trying to film more on location this year because I feel it adds a lot to the video. Plus....uh...it's admittedly fun to visit historical locations.

This vide...

The Iraq War Explained

I apologize that this video didn't come out to you sooner. I wanted it out to my patrons last Thursday, but I've had issues publishing it as YouTube kept age-restricting it. I finally censored it enough to get the age-restriction removed, but if you want to watch the less censored version I've put it in the description of the video.

I lived through the Iraq War, as most of us did. I had family and friends who fought in the Iraq War. I am obviously quite biased about it. Please keep that...

The Switch in Time That Saved Nine | West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish

Thinking about changing the title of this one to "When the Supreme Court Stopped Being Conservative." What do you think?

Thank you for your continued support!

3 Times the World Almost Ended

Y'all know me. My favorite period of history to learn about is the Cold War. The brinkmanship alone that occurred during that period is almost unbelievable. I originally was going to just make a video about the Cuban Missile Crisis, but instead thought that framing a video this way would be better to reach a broader audience.

Enjoy learning about the END OF THE WORLD. 

Thank you for your continued support!

P.S.- if you live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, I might ...

Every President's Favorite Books, Films and Shows

Happy early Presidents Day! 

As has become tradition, I am releasing a presidents video to celebrate. I am also livestreaming on Presidents Day to look at how presidents would take the World's Smallest Political Quiz. 

Your continued support on here, combined with sponsorships and sporadic ad revenue, makes it so that I can now do this job full-time. It also makes it so that I can film more on location. This past week, I was fortunate enough to film at the Truman Library...

What's the president's job, anyway?

A lot of folks these days don't seem to understand exactly what the President of the United States can and cannot do. That's why I made this video, as a matter of fact!

I probably should have made it ages ago. I literally dusted off my old textbooks and lesson plans from when I taught in the classroom to write the script. 

Speaking of which, one day I may have to go back to the classroom if I don't make enough money from doing this full-time, so I wanted to again thank you fo...

How the Supreme Court Made It Easier to Get a Gun | McDonald v. Chicago

In episode 77 of Supreme Court Briefs, an old dude wants to buy a handgun to defend his home after it is robbed, but Chicago won't let him. So he sues their butts.

Just a heads up...I plan on releasing more Supreme Court Briefs videos than Compared videos in 2024, mostly since I'm just not as into making the Compared videos as much anymore. 

In other news, I am headed the Truman Library and home in Independence, Missouri next week to film and interview T...

My 10 least favorite Supreme Court justices

This one was three years coming. Sorry for the delay! haha

I'm glad I waited, though, due to all the revelations about a certain justice that came out last year. 

Thank you for your continued support!

What is systemic racism?

I put off producing this one for three years because I was afraid I wouldn't get it right. Maybe I still didn't get it right, but I sure gave it my best shot. Regardless, you'll definitely get to know me and my history a bit better in this one. In fact, you get to see me on location where I used to substitute teach and coach!

Thank you for your continued support.

Protecting Extreme Speech | Snyder v. Phelps

It's a new episode of Supreme Court Briefs! 

I am very familiar with the Westboro Baptist Church. I've seen them protesting in person far too many times. For this video I filmed some stuff in front of their church mostly to shed light on the Equality House and Mott House across the street, which I think are two of the coolest places ever established. 

I hope you all are enjoying your holidays. Thank you for your continued support!

England and Scotland Compared

In a new episode of Compared, I look at the two most-famous and most-visited countries in the United Kingdom- England and Scotland. Much of the footage you see in this video I filmed while my family vacationed to both countries last spring. It was a magnificent time, and I even got to meet up with cool people like other YouTubers. One such YouTuber just so happens to support my work here on Patreon, and has already been a legendary force in the community known as "Mr. Beat video watchers." Hi...

Every Woman Who Ran for President in American History

It's not as many as you might think!

Oh, and obviously this is not literally every woman who ran for president, as in recent years at least dozens of women have ran that haven't got more than a few votes. Still, even after considering that fact, not many have run, despite 2020 being a record year for women running. 

When do you think the United States will finally have its first female president?

Thank you for your continued support!

Colombia and Venezuela Compared

Here is yet another video I meant to release, like, three years ago, but never got around to it. I am amazed that so many Americans often reduce these two countries to stereotypes. As you find out (hopefully) by watching, both are quite complex.

Thank you for your continued support!

The JFK Assassination Was Crazy

November 22nd marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of the 35th president, John F. Kennedy. The JFK Assassination was one of the events that first got me into history, and I've read countless books about it ever since. As a younger man, I was deep into the conspiracy stuff, but as I've gotten older, I've come to realize that there doesn't need to be a conspiracy to realize that this event was freaking crazy (which explains the title of the video). Truly, I don't think most of consid...

Why it feels like I'm your friend

Parasocial relationships are something I've been thinking a lot about lately, especially after beginning my 10 Questions podcast. So....uh....yeah. This one got meta. I apologize if it made any of you feel weird. I must stay, it has been great getting to know you on here, though. 

It might have been self-sabatoge to release this the more I think about it.

Oh well.

Thank you for your continued support!

The Future of Museums

I doubt this video does very well, but it was a labor of love.

I also know I'm preaching to the choir with y'all. :)

Thank you for your continued support!

Every Recession and Depression in American History

If you want a political history of the United States of America, watch every episode of my presidential elections in American history video. If you want an ECONOMIC history of the United States of America...meh...this video should do.  It's one of my most ambitious videos yet, and boy it took a lot out of me.

Headed to Dallas tomorrow to film the JFK assassination video. Let me know if you want to meet up at Dealey Plaza on Friday. 

Thank you for your continued support. ...

Did the United States Give Away Half of Oklahoma? | McGirt v. Oklahoma

Well, kind of. In episode 76 of Supreme Court Briefs, a pedophile and a murderer unwittingly cause Native Americans to gain more rights.

This really was a crazy case that I remember not seeing coming when it was first announced. A shout out to Neil Gorsuch, who, in my opinion, has boldly been on the right side of history when it comes to Native American rights. 

Thank you for your continued support!

What Every President Did For Fun

I first decided to make this video in 2020. Three years later, it's finally happening, and it was another really fun one to make. I'll admit, sometimes I get slightly bored with the presidential videos, but I learned so much researching for this one that I'm happy to report there's definitely going to be a favorite book and film presidential video coming up in the near future.

Thank you for your continued support!

Kenya and Tanzania Compared

A shout out to Patreon-supporter Zachary Parker for letting me use his music for this video. I put links to his band's stuff in the description of the video if you'd like to stream or download it. 

So I was going to make a video comparing Venezuela and Columbia, but I couldn't find good enough footage of the two countries, so that video is currently on the backburner. In the mean time, I had a BUNCH of great Kenya and Tanzania footage, so that's why this video got bumped up. This w...