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Track Two PodcastSpecial Series | Bipartisan Climate Action | Andrea Yodsampa & DeployUSIn 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 building bridges. Andrea shares how her background working in diplomacy and peace-building set the foundation...2024-11-041h 01Track Two PodcastSpecial Series | ESG at COP27 | Melissa Kopolow & The Albright Stonebridge GroupIn 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 between the established framework of the SDGs and the emerging framework of ESG. Set in the context of the annual U...2022-12-2149 minTrack Two PodcastSpecial Series | ESG at Davos | Jacques-Philippe Piverger & Good Light CapitalIn 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 much of the proliferation of ESG. They go a little deeper into understanding what ESG means, from the perspective o...2022-10-2039 minTrack Two PodcastSpecial Series | ESG at Davos | Gene Hoffman & Chia NetworkIn 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 covers a wide range of topics including, human rights, digital identity, blockchain energy efficiency, and...2022-10-1139 minTrack Two PodcastSpecial Series | ESG at Davos | Nisaa Jetha & Impact for SDGsIn 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 lawyer in private equity and a long-term advocate in public policy. In their conversation, Sarah and Nisaa b...2022-09-1742 minTrack Two PodcastSpecial Series | ESG at Davos | Harald Neidhardt & Futur/ioIn 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 conversation explores the leadership role of the EU when it comes to compliance and discloses for E...2022-08-3044 minTrack Two PodcastLiz Essley Whyte | Journalism & Civil SocietyHow 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 plays in the harassment of reporters.2022-08-171h 02Track Two PodcastWorld Refugee Day - Bonus EpisodeWhere 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.2022-06-2024 minTrack Two PodcastKerry Paterson - Part 2 | Civil Society & JournalismWhat 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 work.2022-06-0238 minTrack Two PodcastKerry Paterson - Part 1 | Civil Society & JournalismWhat 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.2022-05-3054 minTrack Two PodcastNick St. Oegger | Journalism & Civil SocietyHow 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 influence the relationship between people and the places they call home.2022-01-0351 minTrack Two PodcastElodie Mailliet Storm | Journalism & Civil SocietyHow 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 nonprofit media organization bringing resources and stakeholders together to support a thriving visual ecosystem and society.2021-12-081h 00Track Two PodcastMikhael Simmonds | Journalism & Civil SocietyWhat’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 and insights to rebalance the news by reporting on complexities and adaptive responses that set a higher bar for what citizens should expect from local institutions or governments.2021-10-1852 minTrack Two PodcastKevin Grant | Journalism & Civil SocietyHow 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 World, Kevin leads an innovative nonprofit national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. As a leader in...2021-10-0449 minTrack Two PodcastAnna 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, 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 disinformation. Learn why investing in community training, civic participation, and youth empowerment are vital to building and strengthening democracy and thriving societies.2021-05-021h 09Track Two PodcastRobbie 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 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 Podcast at Oxford. Together they explore the stories of gig workers highlighting instances of worker activism and new policies. Learn how the Fairwork Project applies a framework to analyze the...2021-04-2353 minTrack Two PodcastRaj Joshi | Civil Society & PhilanthropyOur 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 conversation with Raj Joshi, an economist, entrepreneur, and activist with two decades of leadership experience in transformation and social impact. Raj shares insights...2021-04-171h 03Track Two PodcastKathryn Bolles | Civil Society & PhilanthropyWhen 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 relief to the people of Haiti and Somalia, and inspiring lessons she has learned about giving and philanthropy. Save the Children operates in 120 countries and facilitates the rapid delivery of ev...2021-04-1037 minTrack Two PodcastKen Ikeda | Civil Society & PhilanthropyHow 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 including equitable pay for independent audio professionals who lack the built-in institutional support or guaranteed job security of other professions.2021-04-0255 minTrack Two PodcastWayne Clarke | Civil Society & PhilanthropyWhat 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 the surprising outcomes that are possible when the right messenger leads the outreach.2021-03-1250 min