Track Two Podcast
Track Two Podcast
Joanne Gouaux & Sarah Howard
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.
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 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 DeployUS, peace negotiator, and leader with decades of experience in b...
Nov 4, 2024
1 hr 1 min
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 Egypt at COP27. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Melissa Kopolow, the VP of Sustainability at The Albright Stonebridge Group. Building on the conversations from Davos, Melissa brings a rich perspective on the similarities and differences betwee...
Dec 21, 2022
49 min
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 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 Capital. This brings the series to one of the sectors driving muc...
Oct 20, 2022
39 min
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 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 another big topic at Davos this year: web3. Their conversation c...
Oct 11, 2022
39 min
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 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. Nisaa brings a unique perspective with her career as a lawy...
Sep 17, 2022
42 min
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 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 and leadership learning institute based in Germany. Their c...
Aug 30, 2022
44 min
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 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 influences people's decision-making, and the role social media p...
Aug 17, 2022
1 hr 2 min
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, violence, or persecution.
Jun 20, 2022
24 min
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" 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 those who are injured, imprisoned, or forced to flee because of their wo...
Jun 2, 2022
38 min
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 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.
May 30, 2022
54 min
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