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 tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Worth.
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 keep either from happening. Have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at ejspeaks@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Voter Suppression in Tarrant County: No Voting Locations on College Campuses
Ann and EJ record early because they are out of town this week. They discuss the lack of early voting locations on college campuses.
Short Story #1: Ann meeting at Texas A&M
- With national brand growing, TCU draws majority of students from outside Texas
Short Story #2: Amtrak gets $64M in federal funds for high speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Short Story #3: Tarrant County hires 3 more attorneys for jailers involved in inmate’s death. Here’s the cost
BIG STORY: Tarrant County rejects early voting sites after debate over polls on college campuses
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 Downtown Perception
👍 Southside Community Gardens
EJ:
👎 U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
👍 One of world’s largest tire makers is set to build $69M facility in Fort Worth