The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Three

The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Three

Author: Hillsdale College March 9, 2026 Duration: 34:37

Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on the politics of Shakespeare's historical plays.

Release date: 06 March 2026

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