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
Land Of The Free-For-All: Fort Worth Wants No Rules!
Short Story #1: Fort Worth ISD school board accepts voluntary resignation of Superintendent Angélica Ramsey
- Read the complete statement of Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey after her resignation.
Short Story #2: Fort Worth’s new LGBTQ advisory committee sparks backlash, support from City Council
Short Story #3: Should we be worried about Gentrification in Northside and Evans/Rosedale?
- How can Fort Worth reduce gentrification around Panther Island? Take action now, experts say
- Breaking bread: New Southside urban village developer meets Fort Worth community
BIG STORY: Fort Worth Wants No Rules
- Land Owners Want Out of City’s ETJ
- Abbott wants Business to Walk Free from Accountability
- Homeowners want their value to go up but their property taxes to go down
- FW welcomes racist and hateful topics in community spaces
Wins and Losses:
W: Welman Project Wins National Grant
L: Trees Dying in the City