Explore how political economy examines the impacts of economic theories, like capitalism, on real-world interactions and policies globally.

History lessons are being wiped from the internet, and California is retreating from ethnic studies, as education swings away from curriculums that are seen as too progressive. By Dana Goldstein In ...

President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.

While Black women have been on the frontlines of every social and political movement in the United States, they have often been sidelined or not fully recognized for their contributions. As champions ...

Sportswriter Howard Bryant talks about the politics of this year's Super Bowl and other times politics have played a role in the league's recent history. So Eric and Leila referenced a political ...

Quentin Skinner and the contested history of liberty. Over a long career, Skinner has sought to reclaim the idea of republican liberty for the modern age. But his work also raises the question: free ...

This summer, any American can add ‘Harvard University’ to their resume — for free. The university has offered free online courses for several years, but with tensions rising in relation to the Trump ...

In ancient Greece, theater served as political discourse—and in fact, attending theatrical performances was considered a civic duty. Sophocles’ “Antigone” was a rallying cry against state authority: ...