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-system

Watch 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.

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

Join me in Ireland? https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-matt-beat-sep-2026Q&A link: https://www.tiktok.com/@iammrbeat

I’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 Dublin

• Visiting the Rock of Cashel

• Traveling the Ring of Kerry

• Moving across the country by train

• Yes, 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. :)