Context

Matt Beat, Robert Marshall, others

Matt Beat and Robert Marshall are two history teachers from Kansas and Oklahoma, respectively. In each episode, they look at past events and relate them to current events. They examine how history is currently repeating itself, how history is relevant today, and how history is constantly being revised.

Episodes

  1. The NFL Kneeldown, the 1st Amendment, Nationalism, and Patriotism (Episode 24)

    09/25/2017

    The NFL Kneeldown, the 1st Amendment, Nationalism, and Patriotism (Episode 24)

    Robert and Matt discuss the recent trend of NFL players (and other professional athletes) kneeling down in protest during the national anthem, in relation to the First Amendment, nationalism, and patriotism. Context, the podcast that connects the past with the present. #nflkneeldown Robert's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/readingthroughhistor Tom, Keith, and Sami's conversation about the same topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNYKBWU2Ag Find the podcast here: All other episodes here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/historicalcontext

    1h 9m
  2. Confederate Statues Under Attack (Episode 23)

    05/29/2017

    Confederate Statues Under Attack (Episode 23)

    "Context" makes a glorious return! Should the Confederate statues stand? Join Mr. Beat, Robert from Reading Through History, and Will from Knowing Better as they discuss and debate the controversy surrounding the recent trend to take down Confederate statues across the traditional American South. Robert's channel: https://www.youtube.com/readingthroughhistor Knowing Better channel: https://www.youtube.com/knowingbetter Matt's channel: http://www.youtube.com/iammrbeat

    1h 32m
  3. How to Graduate from the Electoral College (Episode 22)

    11/30/2016

    How to Graduate from the Electoral College (Episode 22)

    In which Matt, Robert, and Ian talk about the controversial Electoral College, the cast of Hamilton, the passing of Fidel Castro, and the recount efforts of Jill Stein. Music by Electric Needle Room www.electricneedleroom.com Check out Robert's website: http://readingthroughhistory.com/ Check out Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/iammrbeat

    2h 2m
  4. How Did We Get To This Point? (Episode 21)

    10/13/2016

    How Did We Get To This Point? (Episode 21)

    In which Matt, Robert, and Jeff from No More 2 Party System discuss the two most hated major-party presidential candidates in American history, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and the movements to resist both of them by voting for a third party candidate. We look at the success of third parties in presidential elections (and gubernatorial elections) throughout American history and what reforms are needed in order to change the perceived duopoly. Be sure to check out No More 2 Party System at http://nomore2partysystem.wixsite.com/mysite #opendebates Music by Electric Needle Room Mr. Beat's Social Studies Channel: www.youtube.com/iammrbeat Reading Through History: www.youtube.com/readingthroughhistor

    2h 7m
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Matt Beat and Robert Marshall are two history teachers from Kansas and Oklahoma, respectively. In each episode, they look at past events and relate them to current events. They examine how history is currently repeating itself, how history is relevant today, and how history is constantly being revised.

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  • Creator
    Matt Beat, Robert Marshall, others
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2017
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Matt Beat, Robert Marshall, others
  • Show Website
    Context