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Supreme Court Briefs - Shaw v. Reno

Gerrymandering. It seems to be worse today than ever before. In 1990, it was pretty bad, too...especially in North Carolina. This is the story of how some North Carolina state legislators tried to ...

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Minnesota and Wisconsin Compared

A special shout out to all my new Patreon supporters who have joined in 2019! You have made me so happy during this cold, dark time of the year. Speaking of cold and dark, how about Minnesota and W...

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Why Politics Makes Us Angry

Ever wonder why you get so upset when talking about politics? Or ever wonder why people avoid talking about politics? In this video, I attempt to answer those two questions.

This is my first ...

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Changes have went into effect

Happy New Year!

Payments have been changed from "per video" to "monthly." Note that rewards tiers have also changed, so you may want to adjust your payments. For example, at $1 a month, which...

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Important Announcement

Thank you all for continuing to support my videos. I hope you have had a safe and relaxing holiday season. 

And now, an important announcement. After getting your feedback in the Patreon...

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I made a Reddit page

Hey everyone, I hope your holiday season is going well. I wanted you to know that I just started a Reddit page for those of you who...you know...Reddit. Also, I have some changes coming to my Patre...

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Supreme Court Briefs - Marbury v. Madison

42 is the answer to life, the universe, everything. It's also the jersey number of the great Jackie Robinson. Well, here is episode 42 of Supreme Court Briefs. It's about THE MOST IMPORTANT SUPREME CO...

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The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War

Here geography meets history as we examine the basics of sectionalism in the years leading up to the American Civil War. This is a collaboration with the fantastic Mr. Betts. Be sure to check his stuf...

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Why I Hate the Electoral College

This one has been a loooong time coming. I finally made it, and decided to release it as far away from a presidential election as I could. It's my last opinion video for awhile. I hope you like it!

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Supreme Court Briefs - United States v. Wong Kim Ark

A new episode of Supreme Court Briefs!

Is citizenship guaranteed if you are born in the United States but your parents are illegal aliens? This case answers that question.

Thanks for your cont...

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The Voyages of Zheng He

This one is part of THE MOST EPIC YOUTUBE COLLABORATION EVER. So not only are you getting an early look at my video, but 16 other videos on one giant playlist, all covering various points throughout m...

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Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Compared

Here's a video I have been wanting to make for a long time, and I think I'm proud of. I plan on showing my econ students it next semester.


A shout out to my newest Patreon supporters, Sou...

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Supreme Court Briefs - Impression Products v. Lexmark

Thanks to Patreon donor Roux Rinner for suggesting this Supreme Court case to cover. It is so recent that Neil Gorsuch was on the bench when it was announced. 

On a side note, I have read all t...

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Florida and Georgia Compared

I'm sorry I didn't get this one out sooner. I had a busy week, so could not post this one early. This one was requested by Patreon supporter TheNobleYoshi. Thanks for the great suggestion!

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The Kent State Shootings Explained

This video was suggested by Patreon supporter Kyle Noyes, who currently attends Kent State. Thanks for the suggestion and pictures, Kyle!


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New microphone

Thanks to your Patreon dollars, I recently purchased a Zoom H1 recorder to up my mic game when I'm on location. Woohoo!

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Supreme Court Briefs - Bush v. Gore

Here it is, a much requested Supreme Court case that determined a Presidential election. I'm pretty happy how this one turned out. 


Thanks to all of you who have responded so far to ...

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Mr. Beat Patreon Supporter Survey

Greetings! I'm looking to improve my channel, and your feedback is incredibly important to making that happen. If you have not already done so, could you please take the attached survey? It shouldn't ...

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Compared

These two countries have always fascinated me. 

If you've been missing Supreme Court Briefs, it returns next week (hopefully)!

School has been kicking my butt lately, so I might have to t...

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The Free Soil Party Explained

Here is a nice companion video to last week's video, meaning it's also a video about the lead up to the American Civil War. It's also my first collaboration with EmperorTigerstar, so that's incredibly...

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Why Kansas and Missouri hate each other (Episode 1 of State Rivalries)

Greetings! Cypher from the Cynical Historian and I are starting a new series looking at state rivalries. Here is the first episode, but don't expect the second one out any time soon. This one was a lo...

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New lights

I got some new lights to step up my, um, you know...lighting game. All thanks to your Patreon dollars! Still looking at new cameras and hope to buy one in the coming weeks. I can't thank you all enoug...

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Supreme Court Briefs: Maryland v. King

Supreme Court Briefs returns, this time with a fairly recent case requested by Beau. Thanks for the request, Beau! Also, if you have a better idea for a title for this one that will get more clicks, f...

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James Polk, the most underrated American President

This one was suggested by John Johnson. Never underestimate the power of James Polk. :)

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St. Louis and Chicago Compared

This one was a collaboration with Dave from the wonderful channel City Beautiful. His video isn't posted yet, but hopefully it will be soon.

Also, this will be my last Compared for awhile. I plan on...

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North Carolina and South Carolina Compared

So I've determined that I really like these two places after making this video.

I've got a lot of videos requested by you awesome folks over the next couple months. Be looking for them!


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Supreme Court Briefs - The Amistad Case

This video was requested by Casper! It was such a great suggestion. I reminded me I need to go back and watch Steven Spielberg's Amistad again. 


The Amistad Case! Taney was actually ...

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Supreme Court Briefs - Korematsu v. United States

Another case you've probably already heard of or know about, but hopefully I present it in a way that is refreshing. By the way, I chose to cover this case based on a Twitter poll and a poll for you a...

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NYC and LA Compared

This one turned out more epic than I originally expected it to. Check out M.Laser's history of NYC when you get a chance, too. His channel is incredibly underrated.

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Fascism Explained

I wanted to make this video for so long. I plan on showing it to my high school students in real life next school year.

So why is it that so many people get the definition of fascism wrong? Basicall...

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