Deconstructing Dallas

Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble kickoff the Fall season of Deconstructing Dallas with some sports talk before diving into all things technology with newly hired Chief Information Officer for the City of Dallas, Bill Zielinski. With the pandemic having launched us into a world even more reliant on technology - from virtual school classrooms to hosting City Council meetings online - Zielinski discusses how we’ll modernize City Hall and how he envisions our city as a whole moving forward. He teases the next wave of technology that will stem from data, and discusses the sharpened focus on the digital divide in Dallas due to the pandemic. Tune in to hear from Zielinski and how someone with 30 years experience with the Federal Government found his way to Dallas at this critical time. LinkedIn: William ZielinskiBREAK MUSIC - Audio Blocks Anthem of a Quirky Hipster Up Again Spaghetti Gangster

Dallas Mavericks Assistant Basketball Coach Jenny Boucek talks about her playing career which was cut short by injuries and her second career as a coach in the WNBA and NBA. Coach Boucek is the 3rd female coach in NBA history and the only single mom coaching in The Association.Coach also shares what it was like coaching Sue Bird when she was with the Seattle Storm and tells us what it's like to coach one of NBA's true rising start in Luka Doncic.Instagram: @coachjboucekBreak MusicC-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3469-c-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbonLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Disco Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3651-disco-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis discusses his second career in writing, producing and acting. Ellis gives Shawn and Ryan his thoughts on the NFL's most recent remarks about racism, Colin Kaepernick and a current player's platform, and how he celebrates Juneteenth each year, along with his commitment to make it a national holiday. While 'Carter High' was his initial work, Ellis' most recent production titled "Juneteenth the Play" will air June 20, for a live streaming event. Link to tickets and petition below. ​Juneteenth The Play tickets and petition: www.JuneteenththePlay.com Twitter & Instagram: @GregEllis98 Break MusicAllada by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4981-alladaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artifact by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3382-artifactLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Nile's Blues by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4134-nile-s-bluesLicense: http://creat

Rev. Elizabeth Moseley, Associate Pastor at Highland Park United Methodist Church, comes on the show to share her perspective of being a female pastor in a male-dominated industry and the role of women faith leaders in facing racism and injustice. In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas' Where Do We Go From Here?, Rev. Moseley opens up to Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble about how she believes the church can become an agent for change, part of which is focusing on the congregation in her own home and teaching her three children about white privilege. Instagram Account: @eemoseBREAK MUSICPlain Loafer by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4223-plain-loaferLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dubLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Tango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas' Where Do We Go From Here? series, Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble welcome Bob Sturm of The Ticket onto the show. With more than two decades of covering the Dallas Cowboys, Sturm isn't here to talk about football, but rather he joins them for a discussion in all things white guilt v. empathy, patriotism, Jesus' teachings, Drew Brees and the NBA. Listen in to hear his challenge to fellow believers and white affluent individuals, and whether Sturm thinks he'll be invited to family Thanksgiving this year. Bob Sturm Handle: @sportssturm Hardline Bob's Faith - Doing What's Righthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardline-bobs-faith-and-doing-whats-right/id1368713096?i=1000476493187Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-nightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4002-lord-of-the-landLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license

In Episode #2 of Deconstructing Dallas' "Where Do We Go From Here?" series, Shawn and Ryan welcome Bishop Omar Jahwar - Pastor, community leader, founder of Urban Specialists. From negotiating peace treaties with gang leaders to his work in criminal justice reform and his many experiences of grieving with families who have lost loved ones to senseless violence, Bishop Omar is awake and involved. He speaks on viewing the horrific murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, his involvement in the recent protests and also who, how and why people are protesting now. He also weighs in on DPD Chief Renee Hall and how the department has handled the protests. Bishop Omar also answers questions on being friends with and finding common ground with people on far sides of the political spectrum - both left and right. Bishop Omar Websitehttps://www.omarjahwar.com/USA Today Articlehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/05/31/george-floyd-ahmaud-arbery-protests-changing-law-isnt-enough-column/5299958002/ Pres. George W.

Allyn Media's podcast Deconstructing Dallas is launching a new series inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s book 'Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?' Join hosts Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble as they explore how people are feeling about the death of George Floyd and racism in the United States. Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 analysis of the state of American race relations after a decade of U.S. civil rights struggles and social unrest. In the book, he shares his thoughts and plans on the need for better jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education in America. He demands an end to global suffering, powerfully asserting that humankind - for the first time - has the resources and technology to eradicate poverty. In the first installment of this series, Father Josh Whitfield of St. Rita Catholic Church addresses racism in America. On Pentecost Sunday, Father Josh delivered a timely homily that focused on how America can come to term

Dallas Chief of Police U. Renee Hall is this week’s guest as Shawn and Ryan discuss how Covid-19 has affected the Dallas Police Department. Chief Hall talks about the number of officers who have tested positive for the virus and how many have returned to work. Chief Hall also talks about crime stats and challenges the city has had regarding street racing and her plans to curb the behavior.Miami Viceroy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4046-miami-viceroyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Celebration by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5051-celebrationLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Style Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4428-style-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Deconstructing Dallas Theme "Downtown" from Bensound.com

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is this week’s guest on Deconstructing Dallas. He assumed office in 2011 after a successful election. On March 22, 2020, Judge Jenkins issued a shelter-in-place order for Dallas County residents in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Shawn and Ryan talk to Judge Jenkins about his “follow the science” approach to pandemic, past emergencies, the local economy and how he’s managed to take care of himself for the last few months.Music Credit:Music RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Naraina by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-narainaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ No Frills Cumbia by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3571-no-frills-cumbiaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ambassador Ron Kirk joins Ryan and Shawn to discuss the 25th Anniversary of his election as Mayor of Dallas and reflect on his time as part of the Obama Administration. The guys also talk about Mother's Day and the loss of some legends in the world of entertainment.Ambassador Kirk's Dallas Morning News Opinion Piece:https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/03/15/ron-kirk-cutting-diplomatic-spending-puts-us-security-at-risk/Break Music:Backed Vibes (clean) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3409-backed-vibes-clean-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Return of the Mummy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4281-return-of-the-mummyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Enter the Party by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3713-enter-the-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Theme: Bensound.com

We're back with Carlos Aguilar, President and CEO of Texas Central, the company undertaking the development, design, construction, finance, and operation of the new high-speed passenger train line. The train line will connect North Texas and Greater Houston, in less than 90 minutes, with one stop in the Brazos Valley.Shawn and Ryan also talk about how they have managed through the stay at home orders with work, family and Paw Patrol.Episode edited by MZ StudiosFunky One by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3790-funky-oneLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mysteryLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Junkyard Tribe by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3946-junkyard-tribeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b

Dallas muralist Mari Pohlman talks about her process, her work and how a trip abroad changed her entire perspective.Maple Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5762-maple-leaf-ragLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Arroz Con Pollo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3381-arroz-con-polloLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week's guest is Calvert Collins Bratton, President of the Dallas Park Board. Calvert talks about her service on the Safer Dallas, Better Dallas Board as well as her park board service. Calvert discusses about the new plans for baseball other activities at Reverchon Park and how the historic baseball field will be reborn. Music in this months episode:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Kick Shock" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Tafi Maradi no voice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Aurea Carmina" by Kevin MacLeod (ht

YMCA Metropolitan Dallas' VP of Operations Keith Vinson is this week's guest, the first episode of 2020. The interview was recorded before the holidays. Keith talks about his career with the Y as well as some of the Y's main initiatives including water safety.Music:Theme - Bensound.comMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Funky One" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Rollin At 5" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Royal Blue Dallas owner Zac Porter talks about the grocery business, and how the operation has expanded from one store to four. Zac also breaks down City of Dallas grant and loan funding for which Royal Blue has applied.Music:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Holiday Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Street Party" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Jingle Bells" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Shawn and Ryan thank each other and everyone else in this guestless episode of Deconstructing Dallas.

Karl Chiao, Executive Director of the Dallas Historical Society is this week's guest. Karl tells Shawn and Ryan which building in town he considers the 3rd most significant structure in the state.

Shawn and Ryan are joined by Allyn Media Sr. Vice President and Creative Director Bill Stipp. The three of them talk about Bill's upcoming exhibit 'Southside of Heaven' which will be held at Allyn Media on September 19th. Bill is a Dallas Morning News "Photographer of the Year" and his work has been featured at the Museum of the Big Bend, in Alpine Texas and the Brazos Gallery at Richland College.

Ryan and Shawn chat with Gromer Jeffers, Dallas Morning News Political Writer. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Verano Sensual" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"No Frills Cumbia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Tafi Maradi" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Ether Disco" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Electro Cabello" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week's guest is Paper City Magazine's Dallas Editor in Chief Christina Geyer. Break music from:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Deconstructing Dallas Theme is Downtown by BenSound.com