Khalil Habib
Associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College who teaches political theory and Shakespeare; provides expert analysis on Shakespeare's history plays and their political implications.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 35min
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part One
Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College who studies political theory and Shakespeare. He discusses a series on Shakespeare’s historical plays. Short takes explore Henry VI’s political significance, contrasts between Henry V and Henry VI, hereditary monarchy’s flaws, republican impulses in the plays, and Shakespeare’s religious ambiguity.
Mar 2, 2026 • 33min
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Two
Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics who teaches political theory and Shakespeare, unpacks Shakespeare's history plays and their political echoes. He links Montesquieu to English drama. He examines Richard III's appeal, Machiavellian themes, tyranny and legitimate resistance. He also discusses authorship, republican sympathies, and Shakespeare's lasting influence on leaders.
