Mr. Beat

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Mr. Beat

Matt Beat is a teacher, video producer, podcast host, and musician who specializes in making history and geography more engaging. Beat’s specialty is American history, but he also has a big passion for geography and economics. His YouTube channel, Mr. Beat, features the series Presidential Elections in American History, Supreme Court Briefs, and Compared.

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    SPIN THE WHEEL! #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat interviews Branden Scrivener, Drew Cox, Jackson Franklin, and Sean Connolly about their support for Uncapping the House and their campaigns for Congress. To gamify it a bit, he's going to spin a wheel and they will act as if they were contestants in a game show. Things will get crazy, I promise.Here are all of Mr. Beat's Congressional endorsements

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    3 Future Members of Congress for Uncapping the House #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat interviews John Hsu, Mark Cohen, and Jayden McCash about their support for Uncapping the House and their campaigns for Congress.Learn more about each candidate:John HsuOffice: U.S. House (New Jersey's 6th District)https://www.johnhsuforcongress.comMark CohenOffice: U.S. House (Nebraska's 3rd District)https://www.markfornebraska.org/Jayden McCashOffice: U.S. House (Indiana's 4th District)https://mccash4congress.comSee all of Mr. Beat’s Congressional endorsements:https://www.iammrbeat.com/2026-midterm-endorsements.html

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    Democrats Are More Conservative Than Republicans #mrbeat

    <p>This is the video in which <strong>Mr. Beat</strong> makes the unhinged take that the Democratic Party, in many ways, is more conservative than the Republican Party in the year of our Lord, 2026.</p><p>Produced by Matt Beat.<br>Edited by Matt Beat.<br>Filmed by Matt Beat.</p><p>Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.<br>Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), MK2, The Mini Vandals – Who Do You Think You Are?, Text Me Records, Density & Time, and Corbyn Kites.</p><p><strong>Script:</strong><br><a href="https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/democrats-are-more-conserative-than-republicans">https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/democrats-are-more-conserative-than-republicans</a></p><p><strong>Sources / Further Reading:</strong><br><a href="https://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/burke1790.pdf">Burke (1790)</a><br><a href="https://democracyproject.org/posts/why-conservatives-must-defend-liberal-democracy">Why Conservatives Must Defend Liberal Democracy</a><br><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7591/j.ctt1xx4p4">JSTOR Article</a><br><a href="https://peterlevine.ws/?p=8791">Peter Levine</a><br><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/hendrik-hertzberg/naked-truths">New Yorker</a></p><p><strong>Related Videos:</strong><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjQHuBvdyNg&t">Video 1</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6NyGQbM2w0&t">Video 2</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhoJxtPCCw&t">Video 3</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYE20qmGIbg&t">Video 4</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLulvnHjWM&t">Video 5</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvcYjG0Sq1I&t">Video 6</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_JoNZz71I&t">Video 7</a></p><p>#democrats #republicans #partyswitch</p>

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    What the heck is MrBeast up to? (Feat. Dan Olson of @FoldingIdeas) #mrbeat

    <p><strong>Mr. Beat</strong> and <strong>Dan Olson (Folding Ideas)</strong> discuss their recent experiences with MrBeast and Beast Industries.</p><p><strong>Dan’s video:</strong><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dwagg5wYY4&t">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dwagg5wYY4&t</a></p><p><strong>Mr. Beat’s videos:</strong><br><a href="https://youtu.be/V8ckGMsyHf4">https://youtu.be/V8ckGMsyHf4</a><br><a href="https://youtu.be/bMDUU6G2d30">https://youtu.be/bMDUU6G2d30</a></p>

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    Mr. Beat x MrBeast: Behind the Scenes #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat and his family visit Greenville, North Carolina to hang out with and collaborate with MrBeast. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band): https://electricneedleroom.bandcamp.com/track/they-wont-know-youFilmed by R Beat, L Beat, Shannon Beat, and Matt Beat.#mrbeast #mrbeat #mrbreast

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    The Actual Reason YouTube Started (Feat. #mrbeast) #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat and MrBeast give a brief history of YouTube.You may have heard of it?Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video… so keep reading.CreditsProduced by Matt BeatEdited by Matt BeatFilmed by Matt Beat, Shannon Beat, L. Beat, and R. BeatAdditional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.Music byElectric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Patrick Patrikios, Dyalla, Godmode, Telecasted, and Otis McDonaldCreative Commons CreditsCoolcaesar, Gage SkidmoreThank you to MrBeast and his team for their generosity in making this collaboration happen.Sources / Further ReadingLike, Comment, Subscribe by Mark BergenPurchase hereYouTube: Online Video and Participatory CultureBy Jean Burgess and Joshua GreenPurchase hereGhost ArchiveBBC BitesizeTime Magazine ArchiveUSA TodayThe Next Web (Archive)EFF ArticleYouTube Impact Report#youtubehistory #history #mrbeastcollab

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    The Case That Stopped the EPA Cold | West Virginia v. EPA #mrbeat

    In episode 87 of Supreme Court Briefs, seemingly everyone in the world sues the EPA, which results in the federal government dramatically changing its climate change policy. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by Chris Haugen and Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band): https://electricneedleroom.bandcamp.com/track/epstein-files

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    Every Time the United States Overthrew a Foreign Government #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat goes through every time the United States overthrew a foreign government. Yep, including the most recent ones. Subscribe to  @CheGuerreroeng ! ⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE⁠ Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat, Che Guerrero, and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Matt Beat and Che Guerrero. All images and video by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Geographer, and Mini Vandals.

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    The problem with 435 representatives in the U.S. House #mrbeat

    If you agree with Uncapping the House, sign the Declaration of Representation: https://nocapfund.org/Warning: This is an opinion video. Mr. Beat gives his OPINION in this video.He argues that we should expand the amount of members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch on YouTubeProduced by Matt Beat. Edited and filmed by Matt Beat. Written by Jeff Mayhugh and Matt Beat. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Mini Vandals, and Cooper Cannell.#uncapthehouse #projectnocap #uncapfund

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    Mr. Beat Interviews Governor Gavin Newsom #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat recently had the opportunity to interview Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California. And so he did.Filmed by Shannon Beat. Edited by Matt Beat.Watch on YouTube

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    The Most Surprising Presidential Firsts

    Mr. Beat goes through notable presidential firsts in American history.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band) and Josef Suk. Creative commons credits: Rene Sturgell and Geraldshields11.Watch on YouTube Sources/further reading:https://potus.com/presidential-firsts/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_presidential_firsts #americanpresidents #presidentsday #uspresidentialhistory

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    Interviewing My New Favorite Congressman, U.S. Representative Sean Casten #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat interviews U.S. Representative Sean Casten, who has recently sponsored HR 4125, aka the Equal Voices Act, to add members to the U.S. House of Representatives.https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr4125Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/EQ9Zhu-zCCwHere's the Vox video I referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhQGHY44XPM&thttps://www.iammrbeat.com/

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    Today is the Day to Contact My Representative #projectnocap #mrbeat

    On Monday, February 2, 2026, if you care about representation reform in the United States, please send an email to my Congressman, Tracey Mann, asking that he support Uncapping the House of Representatives. Don't live in Kansas? Find your representative below. https://mann.house.gov/contactNeed to find your Representative? For more information about Uncapping the House:https://nocapfund.org/Related videos: Why are there only 435 members in the U.S. House of Representatives?Will you join me in bugging my Representative?Don't Let Congress Ignore YouDay 6 of emailing my Congressman everydayI'm emailing my Congressman everyday about this one issue

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    The 2020s are the 1890s #mrbeat

    History doesn't repeat, but the 2020s are sure a lot like the 1890s. Mr. Beat gives 12 reasons why. Thanks to  @spectacles-dm for collaborating with me for this video. Please check out their video. My video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bD44V3gvFEs. More related videos and the script to this video: https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/the-2020s-are-the-1890s

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    We're already living in every dystopian novel #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains how some of those dystopian novels we were forced to read growing up in school have already (partially) come true. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwZT8_lARa4Disclaimer: Mr. Beat offers opinions in this videoUh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Kwon, MK2, Otis McDonald, Patrick Patrikios, and Underbelly & Ty Mayer.Related videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVkJ-USwA3khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E318lWoGOYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfmEll6-sBYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE_XeLjq0oIScript:https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/were-living-in-every-dystopian-novel-that-warned-us-about-the-future#socialstudies #dystopian #1984

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    The USA is about to be 250 years old, for real #mrbeat

    Streamed on January 20, 2026. Mr. Beat leads a discussion with the always magnificent Sharon McMahon about the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America. https://sharonmcmahon.com/ Watch on YouTube?

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    Yes, We're in the Seventh Party System #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains the seven eras of American political history, and yep, we're currently in the Seventh Party System.Script and related videos: https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/yes-were-in-the-seventh-party-systemWatch this on YouTube?: https://youtu.be/g6NyGQbM2w0Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Otis McDonald, Bad Snacks, Mishegas, Slenderbeats, The Grey Room and Density & Time, Dyalla, and True Cuckoo. Creative commons credits: Jonathunder, David Shankbone, Ragesoss, Fibonacci Blue, and Alec Perkins.

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    Are We in the Second Gilded Age? #mrbeat

    Philip and Harry from ‪@spectacles-dm‬ join Mr. Beat to discuss whether or not we are currently living in the Second Gilded Age. Watch on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcxqMX3fte4

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    Official Ireland with Mr. Beat Trip Announcement #mrbeat

    Join me in Ireland? https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-matt-beat-sep-2026Q&A link: https://www.tiktok.com/@iammrbeatI’m excited to finally share more details about a group trip to Ireland, built specifically for people who love history, context, and seeing places where events actually unfolded. I have 8 early bird spots open before it officially launches on 12/23/25.What we’ll be doing:Walking DublinVisiting the Rock of CashelTraveling the Ring of KerryMoving across the country by trainYes, also studying the history behind Guinness and Irish whiskey (purely academic, of course)📅 September 14-19, 2026📍 Ireland🔗 Full itinerary + sign-up details linked here📬 Join the email list if you’re interested (spots will be limited)💰 Only 25% ($775) is due to book your spot, the remainder of the balance is due 90 days before the trip start date on 6/16/2026, make payments INTEREST FREE through TrovaTrip.Thank you for supporting my work and making projects like this possible. As always, thank you for staying curious. :)

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    Abortion Is Illegal Again | Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization #mrbeat

    In episode 86 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court shocks the world by overturning both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by Bruno E.Check out my website iammrbeat.comHere's an annotated script with footnotes. The TOP 100 SUPREME COURT CASES. Here are some related videos:Wait, When Are Abortions Legal? | Planned Parenthood v. Casey (video released 7/9/21) How Birth Control Became Legal | Griswold v. Connecticut (video released 12/18/2020)When Abortion Became Legal | Roe v. Wade (video released 2/19/2017)

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    The Shocking History of Basketball #mrbeat

    Thanks for giving this video a chance. It means a lot. :)Mr. Beat explains the brief history of basketball. How brief? The sport has only been around for 135 years.Watch on YouTubeProduced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat, Dan Dutcher, and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Otis McDonald, True Cuckoo, Bizet, E's Jammy Jams, Karneef, and MC neguin da CB. Creative commons credits: TonytheTiger and Sandro Halank.Related videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnPSb3-IS8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEXPYh_lqxI&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRNcA1jIPPU&tFor an annotated version of the script, please visit: https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/the-shocking-history-of-basketball

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    You're no expert, so shut up! #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains why we try experts.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bobby Richards, Dyalla, Geographer, Mishegas, MK2, and Sextile.Find the script and related videos here.

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    William McKinley: America's Most Misunderstood President #Mr. Beat

    Mr. Beat and  @VloggingThroughHistory  explore the life of the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. Here's a song Mr. Beat made about William McKinley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivVY8v_NX3k&list=RDivVY8v_NX3k&start_radioStream it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5336UwpSwEmF5EWa3tRVq2?si=3cdf20a2c37e4e3fThanks to Chris and ⁨ @HistorywithWaffles  for the great footage!Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat, Vlogging Through History, and History with Waffles. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.

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    Doctors Accidentally Killed One of the Best American Presidents #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat and  @VloggingThroughHistory  explore the life of the biggest "What If" in American history...James Garfield.Related videos:Here's a song Mr. Beat made about James GarfieldThe American Presidential Election of 1880U.S. President Tier ListTop 10 Greatest American PresidentsUh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Daderot, JonRidinger, and Ɱ. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Dyalla, Bruno E., MK2, and Text Me Records.#jamesgarfield #uspresidents #ushistory

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    Why does the internet hate Woodrow Wilson? #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explores the life and legacy of the internet's least favorite president- Woodrow Wilson. Willllsssssoooonnnnnnnn!Here's a song Mr. Beat made about Woodrow WilsonStream it on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeOther related videos:The American Presidential Election of 1912The American Presidential Election of 1916The Wold War One Song10 Worst American PresidentsThe Most Terrifying President in American HistoryU.S. Presidents Tier ListProduced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Avery Jensen, Bubba73, DrBlazer, Joe Mabel, Leosonh, Famartin, Kenneth C. Zirkel, Ajay_suresh, and Tony Fischer. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Anno Domini Beats, Birocratic, Bruno E., Bad Snacks, and Slenderbeats.

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    I went to Ohio to fight fascism #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat travels to Conneaut, Ohio, for the World's Largest D-Day Re-enactment. All images and video by Matt Beat, Hudson Louie, used under fair use guidelines, or found in the public domain. Produced and edited by Hudson Louie. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band). Thanks to  @WorldWarWisdom ,  @EchoesOfThePast_ , and  @NurseLemonDrop  for letting me interview them. Subscribe to their channels!Visit D-Day Conneaut: https://www.ddayohio.us/#dday #ddayconneaut #livinghistory

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    The Most Popular President You've Never Heard Of #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat tells the story of a president, though forgotten about today, was so popular when he was in office that he ran for re-election unopposed. Here's a song Mr. Beat made about James Monroe: The James Monroe Song on YouTube or Stream it on Spotify.Did you know you can visit ⁠James Monroe's Highland⁠? Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Guests:Thank you to Dr. Lara Musser and Tim McGrath for your interviews. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Famartin, Smash the Iron Cage, Farragutful, and Martin Kraft. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), RalphReal, Reed Mathis, Cooper Cannell, Inaban, Oatmello, and Quiet Soundwaves Studio.Corrections:17:12 the name of Monroe's youngest, Maria, was commonly pronounced "Mariah" with a long "i" in 18-19c Anglophone countries.19:39 it's actually only one of Monroe's fire insurance policies that describes the home's stone foundation. Monroe sold the house before it burned down.Related videos:The Era of Good Feelings ExplainedThe American Presidential Election of 1816The American Presidential Election of 1820The American Presidential Election of 1824James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than PresidentThomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History?#jamesmonroe #uspresidents #ushistory

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    This Time Capsule Video Took 50 Years to Make #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains time capsule. Not only that, he opens up a nearly 26-year-old time capsule he started with friends his senior year of high school, checks out the opening of the World's Largest Time Capsule, and even buries his own time capsule next to his studio. Good times. Hey, you can also watch it on YouTube. Click here to listen to music Mr. Beat made in high school: https://gimmesomeofthatfeedback.bandcamp.com/track/the-important-thingsUh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Shannon Beat and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band), Futuremono, Dyalla, Jamm Ja, Mini Vandals, NoMBe, Bad Snacks, and Konrad OldMoney. Creative commons credits: lsommerer, Distinguished Reflections, Bzgru, Gary Dunaier, Jim Griffin, Tony Hisgett, and Ethan Doyle White.Related video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJldYJVEdxU

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    Private Businesses Can Racially Discriminate? | The Civil Rights Cases #mrbeat

    In episode 85 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court says it's ok for private businesses to discriminate against African Americans. Watch on YouTube. The TOP 100 SUPREME COURT CASES: https://amzn.to/4eex2XtHere is the audiobook version: https://amzn.to/3tr6dglMy entire Supreme Court Briefs playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHtE7NbaKRef-x3QBDpwvJsr6i1Z3I6TN&si=FTRis9dXIyCIBi-CProduced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by  @electricneedleroomband  (Mr. Beat's band). Download it here: https://electricneedleroom.bandcamp.com/track/out-of-control#supremecourt

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    Why Kansas and Missouri Hated Each Other #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat tells the story of Bleeding Kansas, the civil war before the Civil War. He also gives a student from the University of Missouri (Quentin Corpuel) a tour of Bleeding Kansas sites. Watch on YouTube. Check out Quentin's Border War articles here: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/users/profile/guest01360dfff723784126169d55/Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat , Quentin Corpuel, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, NEFFEX, Kevin MacLeod, Otis McDonald, and Dyalla.#ushistory #kansas #lfk

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    Burying the Mr. Beat time capsule #mrbeat

    Mr. and Mrs. Beat bury a time capsule on September 7, 2025. If all goes to plan it will be opened in 50 years. Stay tuned for more in the time capsule video coming out on September 19, 2025.

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    Opening Up a 25-Year-Old Time Capsule ⏱️📦 #mrbeat

    ⏱️📦 Opening Up a 25-Year-Old Time Capsule Mr. Beat and his friends started a time capsule in the wall of Publications class during their senior year of high school. He recently went back to see if it was still there. Watch the full episode on YouTube to fid out what was uncovered. 🎬 Filmed and edited by Shannon Beat.#timecapsule #2000 Watch on YouTube

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    James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than President #mrbeat

    🎙️ Episode: James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than PresidentMr. Beat tells the story of the most Foundiest Founding Father, James Madison. Was he the most important Founding Father?🎵 Listen to Mr. Beat’s original James Madison song: Watch on YouTube📺 Be sure to subscribe to @HistorywithWaffles📱Watch this video on YouTube too!Credits:Produced by Matt BeatFilmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt BeatMusic by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band), Bad Snacks, Kitten Music, Konrad OldMoney, and BirocraticAdditional images used under fair use guidelines or from the public domain.Creative commons credits: Ajay_suresh, Ken Lund, Smash the Iron Cage, Antony-22, Rdsmith4, Andrew Rehbein, Michael Righi, AlbertHerring, Beyond My Ken, Pjn1990, Kenneth C. Zirkel. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Kitten Music, Konrad OldMoney, and Birocratic.Related Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctAOE9QMj-k&thttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/-tnfrBMXiqEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoD6k7K7r6M&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtocC4-VS_Q&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1udw-QfYw&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU0rRMSB7SA&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDTdTJ9JTM&t

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    Cory Booker on Filibuster Reform #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat recently spoke to the guy who holds the record for the longest filibuster in American history, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, about filibuster reform. Produced by Matt Beat. Edited by Hudson LouieMusic by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band)Interview held on 7/30/2025Watch on YouTube

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    Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History? #mrbeat

    🎙️ Episode:Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History?Mr. Beat tells the story of they most hypocritical man to ever become president. He was ahead of his time in words, but definitely not actions. But we must remember him for his ideas, ideas hundreds of millions of Americans cherish today.Here's a song Mr. Beat made about Thomas Jefferson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTTWwsyA_cUCredits: Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: MiguelYerena, Shuvaev, Xiquinhosilva, Martin Kraft, and AlbertHerring.Other related videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLTCf1NMAj4&t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDTdTJ9JTM&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E81TNlIUBKU&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ictBD6U4xU4&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlriCldMXUUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1udw-QfYw&t

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    How Did Ponzi Schemes Get Their Name? #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains why they're called "Ponzi schemes." Spoiler alert- Ponzi scammed a LOT of people. #boston #ponzischemeProduced by Matt Beat. Music by Otis McDonald.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K_f60Qa4a6M

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    The Truth About Christian Nationalism #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains Christian Nationalism and why it's not a good thing. And so does David Congdon (check out his book here: https://amzn.to/4o9duZK). Christian Nationalism scares A LOT of Americans. Most Americans don’t want a theocracy. Most Americans love pluralism. Christian Nationalism goes against the Constitution, which is an explicitly secular document. And by linking Americaness to just one religion, it marginalizes all other people who are not Christian. Remember how at the beginning of this video I said Christianity is the biggest religion in the United States? Well, 4 out of every 10 Americans are NOT Christian. More and more, churches like these have been losing membership. This likely explains why Christian Nationalists have been pretty loud lately. Simply put, they are afraid of losing their influence.But what do YOU think? Did I miss anything about Christian Nationalism?Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Causmic, Alex Ashe, Jamm Ja, Satyajeet Kant, and sodarkte. Related videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ92vwYOVeAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usZh-Us9WM4&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLO0di94pzM&thttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/KyBbPnGDm1khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t64fl01tL8&tHere's an annotated script with footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1BqJ2ZPzTVhOn6uGbm6novb2WXN8k1VKUYiO-xF0fI/edit?usp=sharingSources/further reading:The Godless Constitution: A Moral Defense of the Secular State by Isaac Kramnick and R. Laurence Moore Purchase here: https://amzn.to/4lmWsFA The Faiths of the Founding Fathers by David L. Holmes Purchase here: https://amzn.to/4lknSMp Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth by Mark David Hall Purchase here: https://amzn.to/4eE31kF https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/scursas/2024/posters/22/ https://providencemag.com/2019/11/mythbusters-american-founding-edition-book-review-mark-david-hall-did-america-have-a-christian-founding/ https://csac.history.wisc.edu/document-collections/religion-and-the-ratification/religious-test-clause/religious-tests-and-oaths-in-state-constitutions-1776-1784/https://monticello-www.s3.amazonaws.com/files/old/inline-pdfs/2002wShadwell.pdf #christiannationalism #history #ushistory

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    The Bill of Rights in Less Than Two Minutes #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They're pretty good.Produced by Matt Beat. Music by LATASHA.Watch on YouTube#apgov #government #billofrights

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    Every U.S. Territory Explained #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains every United States territory. Hey shouldn't some of them be states by now? Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by  ⁨@electricneedleroomband⁩  (Mr. Beat's band) and Jamma Ja. Creative commons credits: Андрей Бобровский, Jpheym , Amaury Laporte, Anoldent, thatmattwade, Gruepig, LittleT889, Peter Gill, Eddy23, Dbrgn, Forest and Kim Starr, Joann94024, SwishAmish, and Travis Family Travels.Watch on YouTubeRelated videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztBF5xa-O-8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb2NyjVBPIU&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwuezod17L8

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    If Every President Played Squid Game #mrbeat

    To celebrate the premiere of the third season of the hit show, Mr. Beat predicts who would win if all the American Presidents played Squid Game.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Idea by R. Beat! Music by Dan Henig.Watch on YouTubeRelated videos:   • What makes a good president?     • Every President's Biggest Accomplishment     • Every President's Biggest Mistake  

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    Taking a Jim Crow-Era Literacy Test #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat and Sharon McMahon ( @sharonsaysso ) struggle through a Jim Crow-Era literacy test that determined whether or not African Americans had the right to vote.Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/Sharon's website: https://sharonmcmahon.com/Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Chris Haugen, Patrick Patrikios, Otis McDonald, and Aaron Kenny.

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    North Carolina and South Carolina Compared [#mrbeat Throwback from 2018]

    Mr. Beat compares and contrasts North Carolina and South Carolina.Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5kULX_YUE0Produced by Matt Beat in 2018. All images used under fair use guidelines or found in public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Matt Beat). Thanks to  @tomrichey  for appearing in this video. Find my Compared Series merch: https://shop.iammrbeat.com/products/compared-series-mugSouth Carolina channel: @tomrichey North Carolina channels: @EPluribusUnumYT   @MrBeast  Sources:https://www.topretirements.com/blog/great-towns/dueling-carolinas-north-carolina-vs-south-carolina-as-the-best-retirement-state.html/http://mentalfloss.com/article/55274/why-are-there-two-carolinas-and-two-dakotashttp://www.carolana.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_North_Carolinahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_South_Carolinahttps://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/compare/north-carolina.south-carolinahttps://www.topretirements.com/blog/great-towns/dueling-carolinas-north-carolina-vs-south-carolina-as-the-best-retirement-state.html/https://www.forbes.com/places/nc/https://www.forbes.com/places/sc/https://www.bestplaces.net/crime/state/north_carolinahttps://www.bestplaces.net/crime/state/south_carolinahttps://www.bea.gov/regional/bearfacts/pdf.cfm?fips=45000&areatype=45000&geotype=3https://realestatescorecard.com/library/story/taxes/tax-comparison-north-carolina-verses-south-carolinahttps://taxfoundation.org/facts-figures-2017/https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-major-differences-between-North-and-South-Carolina-as-far-as-the-overall-vibe-and-types-of-people-that-live-therehttps://www.southeastfarmpress.com/management/north-carolina-vs-south-carolina-there-economic-winnerPhoto credits:Justin Cozart Decumanus KmusserBrian StansberryCivilwarwomenblog.combrandon walkerCharlotte Observer ArchivesTurboknowledgeJustin ChampionJames WillamorBobistravelingTwo Hearted RiverNASA Goddard Space Flight CenterSpencer MeansGerry DincherAdamglanzmanAkhenaton06 Michael TraceyWashuotakuFamartinVideo credits:Djjudd1

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    The War Americans Forgot About: The Korean War #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat tells the story of the Korean War, aka "The Forgotten War," a war his grandfather fought in. Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Causmic, Doug Maxwell and Media Right Productions, Futuremono, Geographer, LATASHA, Otis McDOnald, and Tracktribe. Creative commons credits: Laika, Yoo Chung, dokaspar, Driedprawns, Johannes Barre, and Dwxn.#ushistory #koreanwar #koreahttps://youtu.be/XajWFRvaLPE

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    One of my earliest subscribers is running for Congress #mrbeat

    The title of this video about sums it up. The music is by Francis Peve. I produced and edited this sucker. My name is Matt Beat.If you want to learn more about Noah and his campaign, feel free to go here: https://www.noahforflorida.com/

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    What is the Deep State? #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains what the "deep state" actually is and why so many people have different definitions of it. Thanks to Evan from ‪@Necessary_Information‬ for joining me to talk about the Deep State. Subscribe to his channel by golly! Thanks to Shannon Beat (Mrs. Beat) for appearing in this video and thanks to my daughter, Lydia, for making the conspiracy board as a prop.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat, Shannon Beat, and Evan from ‪@Necessary_Information‬. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by ‪@electricneedleroomband‬(Mr. Beat's band), LEMMiNO (   • LEMMiNO - Cipher (BGM)  ), Coyote Hearing, Music Unlimited, Otis McDonald, and Inaban. CC BY-SA 4.0Creative commons credits: Zeynel Cebeci, ajay_suresh, Alexey M., Wayan Vota, and Steven Baltakatei Sandoval. Here's an annotated script with footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S...Sources/further reading:Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Security State by Dana Priest and William ArkinPurchase here: https://amzn.to/43Kge86 The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America’s Secret GovernmentBy David TalbotPurchase here: https://amzn.to/42gDU1l Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIABy Tim WeinerPurchase here: https://amzn.to/4iU5UyT Blank Check: The Pentagon’s Black BudgetBy Tim WeinderPurchase here: https://amzn.to/42vVW0N https://daily.jstor.org/the-unacknowl... https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/lies-... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_statehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_st... Federal workforce estimates primarily come from these three sources:https://www.archives.gov/research/census https://www2.census.gov/library/publi... https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-overs... https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/w... https://archive.org/details/5-18-risenhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheet... https://www.cia.gov/legacy/museum/exh... Chapters:0:00 Intro01:50 What is the Deep State?02:07 Mainstreaming the Deep State03:03 SimpliSafe04:43 What is the Deep State, really?05:23 Deep State ideas across history06:31 A historian’s definition (and Mr. Beat’s version)07:24 Hypothetical abuse of government resources07:58 Trump, Kash Patel, and dismantling the Deep State08:36 The REAL Deep State10:04 190110:32 190811:10 WWII12:43 Post-war: CIA13:06 CIA and controversial operations14:11 FBI domestic spying14:35 CIA and Necessary Information18:39 Expanding intelligence agencies19:51 Redefining the Deep State20:47 Bureaucracy backlash21:16 Ordinary people and legal transparency22:38 The fake deep state24:19 Outro

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    Why the Biggest 25 Cities Exist #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat explains why the 25 biggest cities (metropolitan areas) in the United States exist.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by ‪@electricneedleroomband‬(Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, NEFFEX, Corbyn Kites, Geographer, Otis McDonald, and King Canyon. Creative commons credits: Zygmunt Put, Tom Fawks, Bernard Gagnon, Marine 69-71, DPPed, and Gage Skidmore.

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    When Hobby Lobby Fought Obamacare - Burwell v. Hobby Lobby #mrbeat

    In episode 84 of Supreme Court Briefs, Hobby Lobby sues the federal government because it doesn't want to pay health insurance premiums for its workers that covers birth control.The TOP 100 SUPREME COURT CASES: https://amzn.to/4eex2XtHere is the audiobook version: https://amzn.to/3tr6dglMy entire Supreme Court Briefs playlist:    • Supreme Court Briefs  Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by ‪@electricneedleroomband‬ (Mr. Beat's band). Download it for free here. Here's an annotated script with footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a...Check out cool primary sources here:https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/13-354 Sources/further reading:https://supreme.justia.com/cases/fede... https://fedsoc.org/case/burwell-v-hob...https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files... http://law2.umkc.edu/Faculty/projects...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burwell.... https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/01/us... #supremecourt #supremecourtbriefs #scotus Subscribe on YouTube and join this channel to get access to perks:@iammrbeatFor business inquiries or to send snail mail to Mr. Beat: https://www.iammrbeat.com/contact--support.html

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    How YouTubers Are Changing the Culture | The Beat Goes On

    YouTube is where the most innovative art is right now.Produced by Matt Beat. Music by  @electricneedleroomband , Bad Snacks, Pharmacy Spirits, and Cooper Cannell. Watch on my second YouTube Channel, The Beat Goes On.

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    Why we fall for con artists | #mrbeat

    We are currently living in The Golden Age of Con Artists because never before have the incentives been so high nor the obstacles been so low to become one. Mr. Beat explains why we continue to fall for them.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by‪ ‪@electricneedleroomband‬(Mr. Beat's band), King Canyon, Inaban, and Cyberblade. Watch on YouTube

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    Why I stopped listening to Joe Rogan #mrbeat

    This is not a video about Joe Rogan. This is a video about the death of curiosity.I've referenced my love of The Joe Rogan Experience in at least two other videos, and I've had a few puzzled folks reach out to me after hearing this asking me why. Well, I don't listen to his podcast anymore, but in this video, I explain why I used to listen to it almost everyday.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by ‪ @electricneedleroomband (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Kwon, Tender Spring, and Yung Logos.

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Matt Beat is a teacher, video producer, podcast host, and musician who specializes in making history and geography more engaging. Beat’s specialty is American history, but he also has a big passion for geography and economics. His YouTube channel, Mr. Beat, features the series Presidential Elections in American History, Supreme Court Briefs, and Compared.

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