Matt Beat

This Cat Was the Mayor of Hell #shorts

Mr. Beat explains how a cat became the mayor of Hell   

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Ethiopia and Somalia Compared

It's back to Africa! I sure learned a lot while making this, and now I really want to visit both countries. In particular, Somaliland seems like a fascinating place. Speaking of which, don't forget...

The Best and Worst States at Picking the Winning President

I crammed as much as I could in one minute!

Thank you for your continued support. :)

Bad President, Wonderful Humanitarian

This video hopefully changes your perception of Herbert Hoover. Although he wasn't perfect, and clearly one of the worst Presidents in American history, he did so much great humanitarian work and a...

That Time A Rabbit Attacked the President

That rabbit's dynamite!

Thanks for your continued support. I'm posting this later today. 

A Brief History of N.W.A. (The Beat Goes On)

Just an update here...

I have a very big video in the works. We just got done driving the entire Oregon Trail, and I'm turning it into a video that should end up being quite epic. However, it...

D.C. and Puerto Rico Compared

This was a collaboration with my friend Will from the channel Exploring History. He also wrote much of the script for the video. Not only that, a Patreon supporter, Adam Christians, provided some o...

When Can Speech Be Banned? | Schenck v. United States

I decided to finally cover this case when I saw a lot of bad takes and misinformation about the First Amendment on social media (I know, I know, I really ought to stay off there). This is one of th...

The American Urban/Rural Political Divide

Edit: I had a small error in the other video so I corrected it and re-uploaded. Thanks for catching that, Dante!

Here is a video suggested by many viewers, including some of you. One thing I ...

The Crazy but True Story of the Dude Who Stole a Tank and Went on a Rampage

I'll never forget watching coverage of this on the news when I was a kid.

Thank you for your continued support!

A Brief History of Simon & Garfunkel (The Beat Goes On)

Here is my latest music history video about the legendary duo Simon and Garfunkel. Your donations also support this channel as well, so thank you so much! Also, if you have any suggestions for futu...

Supreme Court Briefs - No, the Police Don't Always Have to Help You

In episode 67 of Supreme Court Briefs, a mother's three children are murdered after the local police don't enforce a restraining order.

This was a tough and unfortunate case. 

What...

The Great Replacement Theory Explained

In this video, I explain the Great Replacement Theory and how manipulative propaganda fools us into believing white nationalist talking points.

This was a very difficult video to make, as I h...

If Mount Rushmore featured 4 Non-Presidents

This one goes live on Monday.

Who would your four be? I'd love to hear your picks.

For all you Americans, have a great and safe 4th! For all you non-Americans, you are amazing!

Every President's Biggest Achievement

I can't believe I hadn't made this one yet. 

Not only did I get to collaborate with Mr. Terry for this one, but I got to also HANG OUT with Mr. Terry for a few days in Southern Californi...

That Time A Boat Explosion Nearly Killed the President #shorts

Here is a brief version of the incredible true story about that time John Tyler nearly died in office, but MUSIC saved him.

In other news, I'll be in Anaheim, California for Vidcon next week....

Maryland and Virginia Compared

So I have now compared all 50 states, and some of them twice!

Oops, except for Michigan. What should I do with Michigan?

In other news, I will be out in California next week for Vidcon ...

I found the least bad way to tax

You all know that I am not a fan of corporate or income taxes (wealth taxes and excise taxes are ok, in my opinion), but after researching Henry George and his land value tax over the past few week...

What does it mean to be "self-made?"

Not only am I proud of how this one turned out, even the ad was really fun to make. :)

Being "self-made" is something I have thought deeply about for awhile now. I think if we all think about...

Adolf Hitler Is Still Alive #shorts

I was surprised more people didn't know about this, and thus...this video.

Thank you for your continued support!

The Supreme Court Case That Caused a Justice to Have a Nervous Breakdown | Baker v. Carr

This really is one of the most important SCOTUS cases of all-time. It may even be in the top five. And yet, here I am just now making it! I am now on a mission to make as many more videos as I can ...

Every President's Favorite Music

Well this one was really fun to make, but it sure took me awhile. I probably put at least 50 hours into making it, believe it or not, which is why your support continues to mean so much.

Next...

That Time Alexander Hamilton Almost Dueled A (Future) President #shorts

Leave it up to ______for saving Alexander Hamilton's life, at least for a few more years. Yep, this one has a twist ending. 

Edit: I just re-posted since I noticed a small err...

I called every U.S. Senator in the country. Here were the responses I got.

I will add that I talked to multiple Congressional staffers "off the record" after I did these livestreams. Unfortunately I can't share what they told me. What I can say is that I am EXTREMELY DISA...

Benjamin Franklin was a liar #shorts

Admittedly, this could have been a much longer video. However, don't worry. One day I plan on making an epic video about Franklin, who is one of my favorite people to study in American history.&nbs...

Norway and Sweden Compared

Thanks to my good friend Dan for looking over this script. Many of his ancestors came over from Norway to moved the Midwest as part of that wave I mentioned that happened in the 1800s.

And I ...

Who Killed More? Mao, Stalin, or Hitler?

Ever thought about which person in history was the most responsible for the deaths of human beings? Well, I've thought about it probably too much. Here I go into the infamous trio of murderers, alt...

STAR voting explained in less than one minute

I attempt to explain STAR voting in less than one minute.

Thanks to my Patreon supporter, Michael M, for suggesting I make a video about this voting method. I am only aware of STAR voting bec...

Supreme Court Briefs - Trump v. Hawaii

Supreme Court Briefs returns with an episode that will do well likely due to name recognition alone. OR people may not click at all because they're sick of him. Either way, it's an important case t...

A Brief History of Pink Floyd

This one took a looong time to make, but it was worth it. My goal is to make more of these music history videos in the coming months. I might put up a poll to see if I should start a separate Patre...