Adam Zelizer

In this discussion, Adam Zelizer, a political scientist from the University of Chicago, challenges the idea that politicians are biased towards conservatism. He introduces the concept of "midpoint bias," revealing how legislators often misinterpret public opinion due to survey errors. The conversation dives into the complexities of political perceptions, the impact of polling question framing, and the discrepancies between voters' self-perceptions and their true political beliefs. Zelizer's insights shed light on the messy dynamics of democracy and representation.