817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year
"Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud Kennedy
Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member.
Ann and EJ will host a diverse guest list of local leaders that drive Fort Worth’s future. We believe Fort Worth can be a nationally known destination for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. However, the climate in the city today is polarizing between an evolving community that deals with historic Cowtown roots and a wave of progressive newcomers. What we do today and in the next decade is crucial to the future of the Funk. How we respond to political friction, wealth inequality, and social injustice in our communities can make or break our national reputation.
Join us weekly as we do our part to prevent either from happening. Do you have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at 817podcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
306 episodes
An Interview with Kevin Burge for Congress TX-24
BIG STORY: We spoke with Kevin Burge, the Democratic candidate to represent Texas District 24 in US Congress, who will unseat Republican Beth Van Duyne.https://www.burgeforcongress.com/
October 13th: Day of Activism in Tarrant County and the Courage to Add Your Voice
Sign Up to Speak on Day of Activism: https://forms.gle/Ljzq51FHZV7n5ZqAASHORT STORY 1: City Council drama
An Interview with Danny Minton for Congress TX-6
BIG STORY: We spoke with Danny Minton, the Democratic candidate to represent Texas District 6 in US Congress, who will unseat Republican Jake Ellzey.dannyfortexas.com
Republicans Tactics to Stop Tarrant County's Blue Wave.
SHORT STORY 1: The Flood of Money for RepublicansElon Musk could spend $200M boosting GOP as Texas’ ...
An Interview with Ebony Turner for TX-HD 96
BIG STORY: We spoke with Ebony Turner, the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 96. She's a community organizer with Black Mansfield Moms, who is going to fight for public education, healthcare, and criminal justice reform.ebfo...
Bo French's Racism, Data Center Corruption, and Local Budget Wins & Losses
SHORT STORY 1: Bo French’s RacismUT students denounce social media attack by Republican Bo French
An Interview with Dione Sims for Congress TX-25
We spoke with Dione Sims, the granddaughter of Opal Lee, about her run for Congress in Texas' 25th Congressional District.https://dionesimsforcongress.com/
The End of Republican Majority, FWISD Takeover, and The State of Local Media
SHORT STORY 1: Republicans are scaredEmpty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
How Property Appraisal Freezes Impact Tarrant County Residents with Eric Crile
We sat down with Eric Crile, an appointed board member for the Tarrant Appraisal District to learn the nuances of how it works, and understand how the property tax freeze has been so devastating to the way tha...
Meet the Tarrant Appraisal District Candidates Who Are Going To Fix Your Taxes
We spoke with the three best candidates for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board, Phyllis Durbin Grissom for Place 1, Ambika Sharma for Place 2, and
Tim O’Hare is Going Down: The Future of Tarrant County
SHORT STORY 1: Voter Suppression in Tarrant CountyResidents, families rally to protest ...
An Interview with Katie O'Brien Duzan for TX-HD94
BIG STORY: We spoke with Katie O'Brien Duzan, the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 94, going agains the Republican Cheryl Bean.katiefor94.com
Enough is Enough: Tarrant County is Done with the Republican Party
SHORT STORY 1: Republicans attack on DemocracyMore than 1.2 million Texas voter registrations are flagged. Here’s wh...
An Interview with Nathan Smith for Tarrant County District Clerk
BIG STORY: We spoke with Nathan Smith, the Democratic candidate for Tarrant County District Clerk, who will unseat 30-year incumbent Republican Tom Wilder.nathan4tarrant.com
What to Know About Fort Worth's Data Center Moratorium & EJ's Arrest
SHORT STORY 1: Fort Worth City Council & Data CentersFort Worth council asks Tarrant...
An Interview with Heli Rodriguez Prilliman for Congress TX-12
BIG STORY: We spoke with Heli Rodriguez Prilliman, the Democratic candidate to represent Texas District 12 in US Congress, who will unseat Republican Craig Goldman.
What’s Next Tarrant? The Fight for Elections, Data Center Regulations, and Thriving Communities
SHORT STORY 1: Tim O’Hare’s Failed Voter Suppression AttemptTarrant voting rights activists to rally against proposed polling site cuts
Why We Need a Fort Worth Citizen's Data Center Task Force
BIG STORY: Kent DeCardenas & a Fort Worth Citizen's Data Center Task ForceTell City Co...
The Fight Against Republican Money in Tarrant County
BIG STORY: Republican Funding and Running for OfficeRepublican incumbent’s funds outpace Democratic opponent for Tarrant county judge<...
LGBTQIA+ Solidarity with Aubrey Campos of Stonewall Democrats
BIG STORY: Aubrey Campos with Stonewall DemocratsTarrant County Stonewall DemocratsAubrey's Tacos & Tortas
Prairieland Defendants, Aaron Dean Money, & New Candidates
SHORT STORY 1: Prairieland Defendants get unconstitutionally harsh sentenceThe Extreme Sentences Handed to Anti-ICE kProtesters Should Te...
The Worst & Best Scenarios of the FWISD Takeover
We spoke with Chanea Bond, the current English department chair at Southwest High School, and Ale Checka, former FWISD teacher, about what life has been like for teachers since the state takeover by the TEA of FWISD. We talked about how policie...
Mayor Mattie Parker's Ties to the Data Center Industry
BIG STORY: We spoke with Ambika Sharma of the 817 Gather about her research on Mayor Mattie Parker's ties to the data center industry, including her lobbyist husband, tax abatements given to data centers, and potential violations of the ...