Michael Beschloss

Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about whether there is precedent for making a presidential campaign issue of a partisan Supreme Court.

Jan. 12: Michael Beschloss, presidential historian for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the first year's accomplishments of President Obama rate in the context of typical presidential productivity.

Oct. 29: NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss talks about whether President Barack Obama’s trip to Dover was to serve as a reminder of one of the grimmest parts of war as he prepares to make a strategic decision on Afghanistan.

Nov. 18: President historian Michael Beschloss joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the results of a new Quinnipiac poll that puts the president’s approval rating below 50 percent for the first time.

Presidential historian Michael Beschloss talks about Pres. Obama's trip to Afghanistan, and what it means on his legacy.

Nov. 16: Rachel Maddow is joined by NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss to speculate why paintings in the Oval Office Dining Room have been moved at least three times.

Dec. 10: NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss talks about the significance of the message about war and peace in President Barack Obama’s remarks in Oslo.

Rachel reviews the lengthy list of accomplishments of the Democratic Congress of the first half of President Obama's first term and talks with presidential historian Michael Beschloss about the historical context of this remarkable productivity.

Jan. 12: Michael Beschloss, presidential historian for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the first year's accomplishments of President Obama rate in the context of typical presidential productivity.

Dec. 10: NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss talks about the significance of the message about war and peace in President Barack Obama’s remarks in Oslo.

Oct. 29: NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss talks about whether President Barack Obama’s trip to Dover was to serve as a reminder of one of the grimmest parts of war as he prepares to make a strategic decision on Afghanistan.

Nov. 16: Rachel Maddow is joined by NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss to speculate why paintings in the Oval Office Dining Room have been moved at least three times.