Track Two Podcast
What does it take for a society to thrive? Who and what contributes to this intricate and complex system needed for human flourishing? Track Two is the meeting place of civil society. Entrepreneurs, philanthropic leaders, activists, and journalists from around the globe reveal personal stories of their approach to problem-solving and making a positive contribution to a vibrant, healthy society. Hosted by Sarah Howard and Joanne Gouaux, produced by Twenty Twenty Studios in partnership with Morning Angel Communications.
Episodes
In this special series, host Sarah Howard takes on bipartisan climate action in an election year. Regardless of the election results, one thing is clear: a bipartisan pathway is the only road to the necessary climate policies we all need for our collective future. This series highlights those on the frontlines, working to make that a reality for all of us.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Andrea Yodsampa, founder of ...
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Melissa Kopolow, the VP of Sustainability at The Albright Stonebridge Group. Building on the conversations from Davos, ...
In this special series, co-host Sarah Howard takes the Track Two Podcast on the road doing interviews with leaders from various industries about this fast-growing term: ESG. It was a headline topic at the annual gathering, as climate change and social issues continue to rise on the agenda of leadership conversations everywhere.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jacques-Philippe Piverger, founder and CEO of Good Light C...
In this special series, co-host Sarah Howard takes the Track Two Podcast on the road doing interviews with leaders from various industries about this fast-growing term: ESG. It was a headline topic at the annual gathering, as climate change and social issues continue to rise on the agenda of leadership conversations everywhere.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Gene Hoffman, COO & President of Chia Network, to bring in ...
In this special series, co-host Sarah Howard takes the Track Two Podcast on the road doing interviews with leaders from various industries about this fast-growing term: ESG. It was a headline topic at the annual gathering, as climate change and social issues continue to rise on the agenda of leadership conversations everywhere.
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Nisaa Jetha, a sought-after and leading expert in ESG and Impact....
In this special series, co-host Sarah Howard takes the Track Two Podcast on the road doing interviews with leaders from various industries about this fast-growing term: ESG. It was a headline topic at the annual gathering, as climate change and social issues continue to rise in the agenda of leadership conversations everywhere.
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Harald Neidhardt, the founder and CEO of Futur/io, a think tank a...
How do journalists navigate changing public perceptions of factual shared reality? How is political polarization influencing trust in the media, and the credibility of reporters? Accountability, transparency, and the power of investigative reporting are highlights of the conversation with reporter Liz Essley Whyte. Together, Joanne and Sarah talk with Liz about her work at the Center for Public Integrity, how quality information in...
Where do refugees come from and where do they go? In honor of World Refugee Day, this bonus episode explores the words we use to describe the human experience of active situations where people are forced to flee their home because of war, violence, or persecution.
What breeds public distrust in the media, and how does it impact journalists and society as a whole? Controversies, corruption, and the role of the free press in bringing truth to light and holding power accountable are highlights of "part two" with guest Kerry Paterson of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Together, Joanne and Sarah talk with Kerry about how CPJ offers journalists emergency response support for ...
What does it mean to promote press freedom and defend the rights of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal? Join Joanne and Sarah in conversation with Kerry Paterson of the Committee to Protect Journalists as they discuss why freedom of the press is important to democracy, and why we should be concerned about the repressive global trend of jailing journalists as a result of their work.
How do freelance journalists build trust in places far from their home country of origin? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are joined by Nick St. Oegger, a documentary photographer and fellow native Californian. Together they explore how Nick followed his curiosity and found his higher purpose in photography and life aboard covering stories about cultural heritage in the Western Balkans. His work explores how the past and present ...
How does photojournalism foster a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the world? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Elodie Mailliet Storm exploring how access and intimacy can generate iconic images that tell the story of a moment in time. From celebrity portraiture to the archives of tomorrow, and challenges of media coverage, Elodie shares her expertise and wisdom as CEO of Catchlight, a nonprofi...
What’s missing in today’s news? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Mikhael Simmonds of the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit media group training journalists to rigorously report on responses to social problems. Solutions based stories are highly effective ways to reach ordinary people and help them understand problems and challenges, along with potential ways to respond. Mikhael shares strategies an...
How has the collapse of local journalism contributed to the erosion of civic engagement, community, and trust in facts? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are joined by Kevin Grant of the GroundTruth Project. Together they reflect on the role of the press in a healthy democracy and explore journalism as a foundational building block for healthy societies. In his role as Chief Content Officer of Report for America and Report for the ...
How do societies manage imbalances and create responsive solutions to prolonged complex crises or large-scale social problems — especially ones amplified by social media? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Anna Bulkah, an expert in civil society resilience and synthetic media. Hear how Anna's research and experience in Estonia and Ukraine shaped her interest in the role of misinformation and disinformat...
For people who depend on gig apps to earn a living, how do the exponential technologies that power the gig economy shape culture, society, and life locally and around the world? Workers have exposed broader shortcomings, revealing a strain on the foundational conditions necessary for an equitable and just society. In this bonus episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Robbie Warin, producer and host of The Fairwork Podcas...
Our economies, government structures, and the cities we live in are all designed by people. The current reality of global inequality, where some people suffer for the benefit of others is something people can take action to change. What role do you have in giving and taking? How do you decide which actions to take to move toward a more equitable future where everyone can thrive?
In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in con...
When crisis strikes, what role do humanitarian aid organizations play in serving the most vulnerable members of society? What type of lived experiences influence a person’s desire to dedicate their career to this type of work? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Kathryn Bolles of Save the Children. Kathryn shares her unique journey into social justice work including stories of delivering emergency care and re...
How do you lead, socialize, and compel change through community with community? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Ken Ikeda of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). Together they explore stories about the people and experiences that inspired Ken to become an advocate for a talent network of independent producers and media makers. Hear about Ken's vision for the future of the industry includin...
What role do nonprofit leaders have in challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society, and how does this relate to gun violence in urban cities? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Wayne Clarke of the Oakland Impact Center and the City of Oakland's Ceasefire Strategy. Hear Wayne's approach to violence intervention and t...
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