Deconstructing Dallas

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 with racism and privilege. Father Josh expands on his thoughts around the role of faith leaders in our country, the political and economic decisions that have harmed Black America and viewing the killing of black men as a social sin. As a white faith leader with an understanding and frustration of these current events darkening our world and taking lives, Father Josh shares his message on why the time to do better is now.

Links:

Father Josh's Pentecost Homily - Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYSCmQvRCQE

Father Josh's Pentecost Homily - Transcript
http://fatherjoshuawhitfield.com/homily-pentecost-and-george-floyd

Music on this episode:
Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
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Digya by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3649-digya
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Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4173-opportunity-walks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cool Rock by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3552-cool-rock
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4046-miami-viceroy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celebration by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5051-celebration
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Style Funk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4428-style-funk
License: 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 MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Naraina by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-naraina
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

No Frills Cumbia by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3571-no-frills-cumbia
License: 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 MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3409-backed-vibes-clean-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Return of the Mummy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4281-return-of-the-mummy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Enter the Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3713-enter-the-party
License: 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 Studios

Funky One by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3790-funky-one
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mystery
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Junkyard Tribe by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3946-junkyard-tribe
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Deconstructing Dallas theme by Bensound.com

Dallas muralist Mari Pohlman talks about her process, her work and how a trip abroad changed her entire perspective.

Maple Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5762-maple-leaf-rag
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-samba
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Arroz Con Pollo by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3381-arroz-con-pollo
License: 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 (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.com

Music 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.