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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change)

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2024 Presidential Election
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Artificial Intelligence
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Reproductive Rights
Christian Nationalism
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Flux is a progressive podcast platform, with daily content from shows like Theory of Change, The Electorette, and Embrace The Void.

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Donald Trump is in serious political trouble. His approval ratings are even lower than they were after the Capitol Putsch, as independent voters have turned against him. He’s even began losing support from fellow Republicans as well, which is a new t... more

Reactionary Catholics are a small minority of core Republican voters, but in many ways they set the party’s agenda because they’re so well organized and have a much stronger intellectual tradition than the Evangelicals who dominate the Republican vot... more

Thirty years ago, John Horgan had a dream—or rather a nightmare. Here and there, scientists were saying that all the major problems of the universe had essentially been solved, and that the work of the future was just going to be filling in the detai... more

As artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, and Claude are becoming more integrated into many people’s lives, it’s perfectly natural to wonder why and how these things work and what possible implications they have for philosop... more

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Recent Guests

Gareth Gore
Author and journalist who reported on Opus Dei and wrote Opus, The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking and Right-Wing Conspiracy Inside the Catholic Church
Journalist/Author
Episode: Pope Leo, Opus Dei, and the battle for the soul of Catholicism
John Horgan
Science journalist, author of The End of Science
Former Scientific American writer; author of Mind Body Problems, The End of Science
Episode: Uncertainty makes science powerful — and incredibly vulnerable
Stephen Hawkins
Executive Director at More In Common US
More In Common US
Episode: MAGA is not a monolith, and that’s why Trump’s poll numbers have fallen
Ben Saltzman
Professor of English at the University of Chicago; author of Turning Away
University of Chicago
Episode: What Deserves Our Attention?
AJ Bauer
Author of Making the Liberal Media
Author / Scholar
Episode: How the myth of ‘liberal media bias’ warped American politics
Alyse Nelson
President and CEO of Vital Voices
Vital Voices
Episode: The Limits of Leadership Without Women
Monika Bielskyte
Futurist and media consultant
Nike, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Heated Rivalry
Episode: To achieve a beautiful future, we must always imagine
Amanda Litman
Co-founder of Run for Something
Run for Something
Episode: The New Normal Isn’t Optional: Building the Next Generation of Democratic Leaders
Darrel Ray
Dr., organizational psychologist and founder of Recovering from Religion, the Secular Therapy Project, and the Institute for Secular Leadership
Institute for Secular Leadership / Recovering from Religion
Episode: Secular Leadership with Darrel Ray

Hosts

Jen Taylor-Skinner
Host of The Electorette; associated with Flux Podcasts/ Flux Media Network
Matthew Sheffield
Host of Theory of Change; frequent collaborator across Flux platforms

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Significant sound quality problem

    I’m not sure what audio effect this show is using but it’s somewhat difficult for me to listen to because of it. I can’t say for certain, but it sounds like that there is a delay between left and right audio channels. I am honestly amazed that whoever produces the show thought that this was advisable.

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    redshift13
    United Statesa year ago
  • Balanced, brilliant, fair & objective

    Consistently insightful, footnoted, honest and frank discussions not heard elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slanebrain
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show, unique perspective. If you are interested in learning more about how religion informs the far-right, reactionary counter-mobilization, this is a great resource for you!

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    FlapjackOasis
    3 years ago
  • Always excellent

    Always a good mix of politics, religion and tech.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nature's Cruelest Mistake
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the pod

    I love Matthews podcast “theory of change”. Matthews background in Republican politics and conservative religion gives him a unique insight into the various issues of our day. I never miss it. Matt keep up the big good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Needs million
    United States3 years ago

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Uncertainty makes science powerful — and incredibly vulnerable
Q: How do you view the role of philosophy and metaphysics in scientific progress, given the concerns about instrumentational limits?
Philosophy and metaphysics can illuminate questions that science cannot yet answer, but they must not replace testable hypotheses. In my view, philosophy serves as a broader lens, while science should remain grounded in predictions, testability, and empirical validation, otherwise it risks becoming mere speculation.
Uncertainty makes science powerful — and incredibly vulnerable
Q: Because the main title is very provocative, walk us through your core thesis and the reasons you believed there would be limits to science.
The core claim is that science has been extraordinarily successful in mapping the universe and the history of life, but there are fundamental limits—cognitive, physical, and socio-political—that will prevent it from delivering a final, all-encompassing theory. The direction from then on is likely to be filling in details rather than spectacular revolutions, especially in areas like consciousness and the mind-body problem.
What Deserves Our Attention?
Q: How does your book redefine attention beyond the traditional notion of constant vigilance?
Saltzman explains that attention can include deliberate turning away as a conscious, reflective practice that enables deeper engagement later, rather than perpetual, indiscriminate exposure to distress.
How the myth of ‘liberal media bias’ warped American politics
Q: Aren't you effectively saying that somebody can't say that Fox News is biased?
I'm saying that Fox News is a right-wing media outlet with a right-wing ideological disposition, and the claim of bias is one way to describe perceived harm or disagreement with reporting; a more defensible position is to critique the specific coverage and how it frames issues rather than asserting an overarching bias about the entire outlet.
Secular Leadership with Darrel Ray
Q: What makes secular leadership training different from traditional leadership programs?
It centers on mission clarity, non-reliance on hierarchical authority, rational decision-making, and developing people rather than merely directing them, with emphasis on real-world application and community-specific boundaries.

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This program leans into politics, democracy, and culture through in-depth conversations with researchers, journalists, and policy advocates. It frequently examines voting rights, ballot initiatives, and safeguards for direct democracy, while also exploring the intersections of law, technology, philosophy, and media. Guests span legal scholars, sociologists, authors, and documentary filmmakers, offering rigorous analysis and narrative depth on how institutions shape public life. A standout trait is the ability to connect complex ideas—from quantum theory to censorship and comedic storytelling—to everyday civic concerns, often tying global trends to U.S. policy and local ballot fights. The show is likely particularly appealing to listeners wh... more

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