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
Colin Allred and Ted Cruz Hosted Events in Tarrant County: Who will win?
Ann and EJ record early in the week due to some travel. They share updates about Mercy Culture, FWISD's Supt Payments, and Anthony Johnson's Lawsuit. The big story is Colin Allred's and Ted Cruz's visits to Tarrant County, and national progressives are campaigning in Texas.
SHORT STORY #1: Mercy Culture Mobilizes Congregation: Will It Matter?
- Mercy Culture accuses Fort Worth of discrimination over plans for human trafficking shelter
- Watch Full Message
SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth ISD to pay Angélica Ramsey $500K+ as part of superintendent resignation
- These are the best public schools in Texas, Niche says. Is your child’s on the list?
SHORT STORY #3: 15 Tarrant County jailers now named in Anthony Johnson Jr. wrongful death lawsuit
- Another family hunts for answers after loved one's death in Tarrant County Jail
BIG STORY: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Host Dueling Events in Tarrant County
- Allred, Cruz fling barbs from opposite ends of Tarrant County a month before election day
- Prominent Texas Republican endorses Democrats Kamala Harris and Colin Allred
- Texas Take Podcast
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann shares some events and opportunities