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Better Future with Michael Mezz

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Bringing you the people, projects and ideas helping steer the world toward a better future.

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My guest today is Olivier De Schutter – UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, and one of the most important voices in the global movement to redesign the economy around human wellbeing rather than endless growth for the ultra-ric... more

My guest today is Rob Hopkins – co-founder of the Transition Network, a global movement supporting communities to reimagine and rebuild their local economies in response to climate and economic crisis. He's the author of several books, including his ... more

My guest today is Dr. Butch Ware – historian, professor, and Green Party candidate for Governor of California. In this episode, Dr. Ware argues that the Democrat-Republican duopoly serves the same corporate donors, wages the same wars, and has delive... more

My guest today is Greg Stoker, a former U.S. Army Ranger who has become a prominent anti-imperialist activist, journalist, and geopolitical commentator. In this conversation, we discuss the escalating conflict in Iran and the broader forces driving U... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Hopkins
Co-founder of the Transition Network; author of How to Fall in Love with the Future
Transition Network
Episode: 012 - Rob Hopkins on Radical Imagination & Falling in Love with the Future
Butch Ware
Historian and Green Party gubernatorial candidate in California
Green Party of California
Episode: 011 - Dr. Butch Ware on Dismantling the US Empire and the Two-Party System
Greg Stoker
Former US Army Ranger, anti-imperialist activist, journalist and geopolitical commentator
Independent activist/analyst
Episode: 010 - Greg Stoker on Iran, U.S. Imperialism, and Why the Wars Never Stop
Donnie Maclurcan
Founder of the Post Growth Institute
Post Growth Institute
Episode: 006 – Donnie Maclurcan on Post-Growth Economics & the Future Beyond Capitalism
Elizabeth Booker Houston
Lawyer, comedian, and political commentator based in Washington, DC
Episode: 004 - Elizabeth Booker Houston on Race, Class, and the Future of the Left
Raymond Wei
Filmmaker, community organizer, and co-founder of Conscious Citizens
Conscious Citizens
Episode: 002 – Building Community Power in a Failing System (with Raymond Wei)
Aru Shiney-Ajay
Executive director of the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate activism organization.
Sunrise Movement
Episode: 001 — Is Capitalism Compatible with a Green Future? (with Aru Shiney-Ajay)

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Michael Mezz
Host of Better Future Podcast and driving voice behind complex conversations about climate, democracy, and systemic change.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • For anyone interested in a better world

    Long form content that’s really worth your time. Very informative, and, although also hopeful, also has great ideas from great minds. If you’re interested in opening your mind to options and possibilities for a world post capitalism, or if you need to know that this is even possible, this is absolutely the show for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nadya_booyse
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Enlightening & Hope Inducing

    This podcast is always so insightful and a joy to listen to. Michael helps the subject matter expert provide insights that can help shape a better future for all of us. This sometimes heavy information is made approachable and attainable through engaged conversation and clear instruction. I cannot speak highly enough of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gina Gault
    United States5 months ago
  • Smart and engaging and relevant

    This is the podcast we need right now. Hopeful ideas for how to build a better future and information and warnings about how our future could go really bad if we don’t act.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cvillematt
    United States7 months ago
  • Incredibly articulate

    Michael is such a great interviewer. He brings good energy into the room and is able to have highly spirited conversations. Not very frequent episodes but each one is worth a couple listens at least. They are so concise and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JammyRandz
    Canada7 months ago
  • Educational, unafraid and hopeful

    I enjoyed Michael’s material in other spaces and glad I can find even more ideas, processes and reputable sources elsewhere now as well! Excellent interviews Will knowledgeable people :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hskwiifvjsnanfn
    United States8 months ago

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High-quality interviews that illuminate complex topics without sacrificing depth.
Well-produced conversations with concise, insightful takes by the host.
Educational and inspiring — provides practical ideas for climate and economic reform.
Thoughtful guests and data-driven dialogue that stays accessible.
Engaging, hope-filled discussions with clear action steps.

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010 - Greg Stoker on Iran, U.S. Imperialism, and Why the Wars Never Stop
Q: Why do billionaires and donors seem to support this foreign policy direction?
They are perceived as raw faces of imperialism, prioritizing power and profit over democratic processes or humanitarian concerns, and they influence policy through lobbying and funding.
010 - Greg Stoker on Iran, U.S. Imperialism, and Why the Wars Never Stop
Q: What is Israel's role in this regional/strategic dynamic, according to your view?
Israel is seen as a key regional actor whose long-term interests align with maintaining a unipolar order and pressuring Iran, while also serving broader imperial objectives in the region.
009 - Saikat Chakrabarti on Billionaires, AI, and How to Reclaim Democracy
Q: Would you vote to restrict funding to Israel?
Yes, I would vote to have no more funding go to Israel as they are committing genocide in Gaza.
009 - Saikat Chakrabarti on Billionaires, AI, and How to Reclaim Democracy
Q: Would you support abolishing ICE?
Yes, ICE should be abolished as the agency cannot be reformed due to its current context of cruelty.
009 - Saikat Chakrabarti on Billionaires, AI, and How to Reclaim Democracy
Q: What do you think the policies should be that the Democrats should be moving towards?
Fighting inequality with a wealth tax, making life affordable through universal healthcare and public housing, and creating a high-wage society with a Green New Deal.

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Thoughtful conversations center on systemic change, climate justice, and democratic reform, with frequent focus on grassroots organizing, post-growth economics, and the power of community action. Episodes often explore how policy, activism, and economics intersect to create a more equitable future, featuring guests who challenge corporate power, push for sustainability, and propose practical paths toward a fairer society. A notable thread is the emphasis on hopeful, data-driven strategies and real-world actions that listeners can engage with to influence change.

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Recent guests on Better Future include:

1. Rob Hopkins
2. Butch Ware
3. Greg Stoker
4. Donnie Maclurcan
5. Elizabeth Booker Houston
6. Raymond Wei
7. Aru Shiney-Ajay

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