Do policymakers make assumptions about how the public feels without genuinely understanding the public?

How can communication between policymakers and the people be improved for everyone?

These questions are at the center of Steven Kull’s work as Founder and President of Voice of the People, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to amplifying the voice of “the people” in government.

Press play to explore:

• How the public tends to respond to pro and con arguments on a topic and how common ground between Republicans and Democrats is often formed
• The difference between the primacy effect and the recency effect
• Abortion, immigration, environmental health, energy, and beyond … topics at the center of discussion among both policymakers and the public
• How to communicate with your representatives in Congress

Kull is a political psychologist and Director of the Program for Public Consultation in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. He offers an in-depth look at the importance and interconnectedness of policymaking, public opinion, politics, human psychology, and more.

Tune in and learn more at Voice of the People – (vop.org)

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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