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
39 episodes
Special Series | Bipartisan Climate Action | Andrea Yodsampa & DeployUS
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 ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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1:01:39
Special Series | ESG at COP27 | Melissa Kopolow & The Albright Stonebridge Group
In this special series, host Sarah Howard takes the Track Two Podcast on the road doing interviews with leaders from various industries about this fast-growing term: ESG. Continuing the series from Davos, this time Sarah is on the ground in E...
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49:08
Special Series | ESG at Davos | Jacques-Philippe Piverger & Good Light Capital
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...
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39:39
Special Series | ESG at Davos | Gene Hoffman & Chia Network
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...
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Special Series | ESG at Davos | Nisaa Jetha & Impact for SDGs
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...
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Special Series | ESG at Davos | Harald Neidhardt & Futur/io
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...
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Episode 1
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44:53
Liz Essley Whyte | Journalism & Civil Society
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 repo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:02:57
World Refugee Day - Bonus Episode
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, viole...
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24:12
Kerry Paterson - Part 2 | Civil Society & Journalism
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"...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:15
Kerry Paterson - Part 1 | Civil Society & Journalism
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 di...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:56
Nick St. Oegger | Journalism & Civil Society
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:19
Elodie Mailliet Storm | Journalism & Civil Society
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:00:18
Mikhael Simmonds | Journalism & Civil Society
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. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:06
Kevin Grant | Journalism & Civil Society
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:31
Anna Bulakh | Building Civil Society Resilience (bonus)
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, a...
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1:09:29
Robbie Warin | Civil Society & The Platform Economy (bonus)
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 t...
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Episode 0
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53:44
Raj Joshi | Civil Society & Philanthropy
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:24
Kathryn Bolles | Civil Society & Philanthropy
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:33
Ken Ikeda | Civil Society & Philanthropy
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 peop...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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55:33
Wayne Clarke | Civil Society & Philanthropy
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, J...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:10
Grant Faulkner | Civil Society & Philanthropy
How do the stories we write help us understand our world and make connections to others? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Grant Faulkner, author and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo generat...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:39
Rachel D. Latimore | Civil Society & Philanthropy
How are generous private contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals applied to a portfolio tackling the root causes of complex and interconnected global issues to create a better future for all? What type of public charity is...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:37
Nick Haley | Civil Society & Philanthropy
How do relationships and trust play a role in activating people's desire to take bold action when faced with adversity? Who in your community has the social capital to efficiently organize and deploy disaster response resources, and keep hope a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:30
Jamia Jowers | Civil Society & Philanthropy
What is the responsibility of freedom? Which guiding principles of philanthropy can be applied to build the conditions necessary for a thriving society? As the world increasingly looks to philanthropists to put humanity on a path to progress, S...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:48
Kerry Rodgers | Civil Society & Philanthropy
Do you believe in your ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of strangers in distress? What role can you play in creating societal change, and rekindling a spirit of love and hope for humanity? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah a...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:07