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Better Future with Michael Mezz

Michael Mezzatesta
Capitalism
Climate Change
Sunrise Movement
Post Growth Economics
Chevron
U.S. Politics
Economic Democracy
Billionaires
Green New Deal
Mutual Aid
Conscious Citizens
Healthcare
Degrowth
Ecuador
Climate Justice
Democratic Party
Socialism
Tradwives
Social Justice
Authoritarianism

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

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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

My guest today is Saikat Chakrabarti – former chief of staff to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, co-founder of Justice Democrats, co-author of the Green New Deal, and now a candidate for Congress running to replace Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco. We discuss ... more

My guest is Aru Shiney-Ajay, Executive Director of the Sunrise Movement. We spoke while Aru was on the ground in Minneapolis during an unprecedented wave of ICE raids that have shaken the city – and sparked a powerful, decentralized organizing respon... more

My guest today is Steven Donziger, a human rights and environmental lawyer best known for leading a historic legal case against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

We discuss Chevron’s environmental crimes, the weap... more

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Recent Guests

Donnie Maclurcan
Founder of the Post Growth Institute
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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
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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.
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Episode: 001 — Is Capitalism Compatible with a Green Future? (with Aru Shiney-Ajay)

Host

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 98 ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States5 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
    Canada5 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 States6 months ago
  • Inspiring Listen

    Great quality conversation with Jason Hickel. So inspiring. Look forward to hearing more like this 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wooooooowwwwwwwww
    United Kingdom6 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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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.
009 - Saikat Chakrabarti on Billionaires, AI, and How to Reclaim Democracy
Q: Why do you feel like the Democrats need new leadership?
The Democratic Party has completely failed and needs to replace corporate Democrats to rebuild and stand for people.
007 – Steven Donziger on Chevron, Corporate Retaliation, and Climate Justice
Q: What does the verdict against Greenpeace mean and how does it remind you of what you've been through?
The verdict reflects the growing trend of the fossil fuel industry targeting activism to intimidate and silence voices advocating for the climate.

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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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