Ideological labels are common appeals in political campaigns and battles. For various reasons, however, the actual meaning of conservative, liberal, and moderate have been intentionally and unintentionally obfuscated.

Today's episode explores the most basic meanings of conservative, liberal, and moderate; how elites and voters variously define the terms and why; the difference between party and ideology; how you should view ideological labels; and more.

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(0:00) Intro to the Meaning of Ideological Labels

(1:23) Party is NOT Ideology

(3:10) How Do We Measure Ideology?

(13:00) How People Variously Define "Conservative" and "Liberal"

(16:06) The Most Basic Meanings of "Conservative" and "Liberal"

(21:03) Ideological Labels as Campaign Tools

(32:02) What is a Moderate?

(36:52) How Should You View Ideological Labels?

(43:55) Closing and My Media