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Better Future with Michael Mezz

Michael Mezzatesta
Capitalism
Climate Change
U.S. Politics
Economic Democracy
Conscious Citizens
Degrowth
Tradwives
Sunrise Movement
Socialism
Billionaires
Green New Deal
United States
Policing
Hypernormalization
Community Power
Social Justice
Authoritarianism
Mutual Aid
Grassroots Activism
Public Finance

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

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My guest today is Grace Blakeley – UK-based political economist and author of three books, including her most recent: Vulture Capitalism. We discuss how political and corporate elites work together to protect their interests, why governments prop up ... more

My guest today is Elizabeth Booker Houston – lawyer, comedian, and political commentator based in Washington DC. We discuss white supremacy in US politics, how to integrate class consciousness with anti-racism, the false myth of “rugged individualism... more

My guest today is Jason Hickel, Professor at the Institute for Environmental Science & Technology (ICTA) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and author of two books: The Divide and Less is More. We discuss why a growth-based capitalist economy... more

My guest today is Raymond Wei – filmmaker, community organizer, and co-founder of The Conscious Citizens. Ray creates sharp, accessible videos about everything from geopolitics to community organizing, and his work is rooted in on-the-ground experien... more

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Recent Guests

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.
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Episode: 001 — Is Capitalism Compatible with a Green Future? (with Aru Shiney-Ajay)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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
    Canadaa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Inspiring Listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wooooooowwwwwwwww
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Can't wait for the next show

    I've been following Michael on Instagram for quite a while now and have really enjoyed his content. Thrilled that he has moved to podcast form also. Always looking forward to the next show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy Hollow Farm
    Canada3 months ago

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004 - Elizabeth Booker Houston on Race, Class, and the Future of the Left
Q: What would a better future look like to you?
A future where everyone has healthcare, food stamps, housing, and education, similar to successful countries like Denmark and Sweden, without racism.
003 - Jason Hickel on Post-Capitalism, Degrowth, and Why Capitalism Can’t Solve Climate Change
Q: What would a post-capitalist political transition look like?
It would likely involve building a robust political movement that can secure power to implement the necessary societal changes, alongside mass mobilization.
003 - Jason Hickel on Post-Capitalism, Degrowth, and Why Capitalism Can’t Solve Climate Change
Q: What would it look like to have more control?
It would involve democratic systems for decision-making around production and resource allocation, ensuring the community's needs are prioritized over what is merely profitable.

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