Matt Beat

The American Presidential Election of 2024

I enjoyed making this one more than I thought I would. I think it turned out probably better than all my other episodes, but I think that's mostly because when you do something over and over for several years you inevitably get better at it. Oh don't get me wrong. I still have a lot of learning to do. I wish I was a better st...

The Joe Biden Song

It's my 45th song about an American president.

Thanks for your continued support!

Best 10 Federal Laws in U.S. History

Believe it or not, our federal government has passed some amazingly tubular laws over the years. Here are my ten favorite because I feel like they had the greatest positive impact on the greatest number of Americans. In case you were wondering, this is a sequel to my Worst 10 Federal Laws in U.S. History video.

Do you ...

Criminalizing Homelessness | Grants Pass v. Johnson

In episode 83 of Supreme Court Briefs, people without stable and safe housing sue a city in Oregon for making it illegal to camp in a public park.

I am giving a presentation of this case IN PERSON tomorrow at Avila University in Kansas City. That's why I went ahead and made this. :)

I hope you all are doing well. ...

I created the greatest presidential inaugural address of all time

I took some of my favorite parts of every single presidential inaugural address in American history and put them together into one, SUPER inaugural address. Meanwhile, I hopefully will trick you into learning everything you ought to know about American presidential inaugurations. Ha! You fell for it!

For those wonderin...

Should we get rid of the pardon power?

I beg your pardon, but this is a video about pardons.

It's been a wonderful 2024, and you are a big reason why. Thank you for your continued support. Here's to a wonderful 2025!

Why I Break the Law Every Day

Also, HOW I break the law every day. :)

It's jaywalking. I'm a jaywalker. This is a video about the history of jaywalking. It's a fascinating history, actually. Somewhat unbelievable. Watch out for those jay drivers out there this holiday season.

Thank you for your continued support!

The perfect holiday gift

You can now gift my Patreon membership to friends, family, and anyone else you want to invite into our space!

Your gift helps grow our community and support my work, while giving you and your friend one more thing to talk about. Plus, you don't need to deal with shipping or wrapping.

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How Do Tariffs Work?

Due to high demand, I am supplying this video explaining why tariffs can sometimes be seen as a good thing, but, more often than not, are a bad thing for an economy. I supplied that demand, alright (hopefully).

Thanks for your continued support! Many of you get a shout out in this video. :)

Government Censorship of Fake News EXPOSED | Near v. Minnesota

What do you think about that title, eh? Yeah, it's pretty ridiculous. Hahahaha

But I think people might be more likely to click on it. This is a little known yet very important case that happened during one of the worst years of our country- 1931. It remains important because fake news, in case you hadn't noticed, is cu...

Why Are Mormons?

I finally give my brief history of Mormonism. This video was years in the making. Heck, production was months in the making. Much of it was filmed in April!

I'm glad y'all finally get to see it. Thank you for your continued support.

Mr. Beat Reacts to the 2024 Presidential Election Results

Can You Fire Someone For Being Transgender? | Bostock v. Clayton County

No, you can't. But this case is why. In this video, I explain this important Supreme Court case. That's right, folks. SUPREME COURT BRIEFS RETURNS.

This one might get demonetized and has no sponsor, so thank you again for your supporting me on here. Patreon support is a big reason why I occasionally release videos about...

The 5 Most Lopsided Presidential Elections in American History

If you're an American, I hope you vote!

But who the heck am I to tell you what to do. I'm just some schmuck on the internet.

Regardless, thank you for your continued support. It means so freaking much.

Every October Surprise in American History

I'm sorry I couldn't get this one out earlier to you all. Unfortunately there were difficulties with the sponsor. Regardless, I give many of you a shout out in this one, so hopefully that makes up for it!

Thank you for your continued support.

Do presidents control the economy?

Here's an October Surprise for you. Presidents don't really control the economy that much. In this video, I explain why, but also explain how presidents can do certain things to try to influence the economy.

Thanks Obama, and thank YOU for your continued support!

The Farthest I've Ever Been Away From Home

As many of you already know, a few weeks ago we went to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was about as far away from home as we could possibly go. To be perfectly honest with you, I was scared to go there because of that distance. It’s literally on the other side of the world. It’s 13 hours in the future here. One of our flights...

Why did the Bay of Pigs Invasion Fail?

I got to travel to Miami in June, and while I was there I visited the Brigade 2506 Museum and Library, a place honoring the veterans of the Bay of Pigs Museum. This inspired me to make this video. There's probably a lot about the Bay of Pigs Invasion you don't know about. In this video, I try to add some nuance to explain why...

A Brief History of the End of the World

One day, after stumbling upon the Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse: The Official Field Manual for the End of the World by Jason Boyett, I decided that I wanted to make this video. I'm also just fascinated about how many people trust other people who repeatedly get things wrong. I wanted to also make a video about con artists be...

The Last World War Two Veterans Will Soon Be Gone

This was such a rewarding experience. This summer, we got to spend an entire day with World War Two veterans. I learned so much from them. I encourage you to speak to a World War Two veteran as well if you have the opportunity. As I said in the video, time is running out. The last WWII vet will be gone within 15 years.

Why we no longer have anything in common

Have you ever wondered why everybody seems to hate each other these days? Well, at least online they seem to. In this video, I attempt to break down exactly why that is.

Thanks to Dr. Sam Richards for providing his wisdom. And check out his channel SOC 119!

Thank you all for your continued support.

"Kill the Indian, Save the Man"

 I am quite proud of how this one turned out, especially since I spent much of the last 48 hours rushing to finish it. But nah, it turned out solidly, I think? It's depressing, though. :( Yeah, sorry about that.

I have lots of videos lined up before the election, including a livestream with Dr. Allan Lichtman, so s...

I went to a political party's biggest party

Ok, so the rumors are true. I got invited to the 2024 Democratic National Convention last week. It was a blast. Thanks to Progressive Victory for their support in scoring a media pass.

WARNING: I sneak history and civics into this video. MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Thank you for your continued support

Asking people on the street what makes a good president (BONUS CONTENT)

What makes a good president?

This is a question I have thought deeply about for years now at this point, and I'm finally putting the answer to the big question in one video. There are ten qualities that make a good question that I have come up with, based on viewers like you and presidential historians.

Still, I could have missed something. If so, ...

Worst 10 Federal Laws in U.S. History

I know...I know...I know...there were a LOT of crappy federal laws in American history, but I had to just pick 10, ok?

Here are just a few dishonorable mentions:

• Tariff of Abominations

• Embargo Act of 1807

• PATRIOT Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

• ...

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Why are there only 435 members in the U.S. House of Representatives?

I am so freaking excited to release this one. After the recent Supreme Court Chevron decision, I think this is now more relevant than ever.

But what do you think? Should the the U.S. House of Representatives expand its membership? Let me know. I'm really curious what y'all think about this issue. I truly believe it coul...

Interviews on the street for my Generations, Explained video (EXCLUSIVE CONTENT)

Here is more bonus footage from my latest video.

Interviews with my family for the Generations video (EXCLUSIVE CONTENT)

Also, here's an update. I decided to drop Betterhelp as a sponsor from here on out. In fact, I cut the Betterhelp ad that was originally supposed to be in today's video. It has come to my attention that they are indeed a shady company doing shady things. I'm sorry I have allowed them to be a sponsor in the past. I placed too ...

Generations, Explained

This is perhaps the most epic video I have made since the Truman video. I went all-in, even hitting the streets again and even interview my daughter and...wait for it...my PARENTS. I had so much fun producing it. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a wonderful 4th of July (Independence Day as we call it here in the United States...