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This week Ryan and Shawn turn their attention to the world of finance with guest Chris Gannett. Chris is an investor, executive and former CMO of American Idol, now at the helm of Gannett Partners. He shares insights into his fascinating career journey, from Wall Street banking to the music industry. Deconstructing Dallas dives into the transformative potential of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), a proposal that aims to shake up the financial landscape by providing a competitive alternative to giants like the NYSE and NASDAQ. The Olympics have recently wrapped and the guys talk about Team USA and laud our country's superior medal haul. If only there were medals for mastering the art of podcasting, our guys would probably add a few more to that tally!Connect with Chris:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chrisgannettWebsite: https://www.gannett.partners/Chris' Dallas Morning News Column

On January 1, 1863—known as "Freedom's Eve"—the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, marking the end of slavery in most American states. However, the news wouldn't reach Confederate-controlled Texas until June 19, 1865, a day now commemorated as "Juneteenth." In today’s episode, Ryan and Shawn are joined by Jarred Howard, CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum in Ft. Worth Texas. As a Fort Worth native, Jarred shares his vision for the museum and its impact on African American life and culture in the area. Tune in to hear about Jarred’s journey, the reasons for choosing Fort Worth, his collaboration with Dr. Opal Lee—the "Grandmother of Juneteenth"—and much more!Time Stamps:Introduction to Jarred Howard [7:00]Why Fort Worth? [10:32]Vision & History of the Juneteenth Museum [11:05]Making Juneteenth National [13:37]Inspiration [16:47]Museum architecture [20:30]Collaboration with Opal Lee [23:39]Connect and Learn More:Email: info@theNJM.orgInstagram: juneteenthmsmFacebook: juneteenthmsmTwitter: juneteenthmsmWebsite: nationaljuneteenthmuseum.org