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
Conservative Media Loves Tarrant and Why Texas Isn’t Turning Blue
Ann and EJ record the last episode of the month as we enter into Thanksgiving break. Before the recording, they had an in-person experience with listeners and friends called 817 Gather. In this episode, they talk about Elon Musk, Dr. Phil, and Mercy Culture.
SHORT STORY #1: Commute Times Increase in FW: The Solution? NOT ROADS
- Theft ring suspects accused of stealing nearly $300K in fuel at North Texas gas stations
- Nationwide criminal ring stole nearly $5 million worth of cars from DFW Airport, police say
SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth has some of the highest property taxes in America
SHORT STORY #3: Mercy Culture heads to Council in December
BIG STORY: Conservative Media Loves Tarrant and Why Tarrant Isn't Turning Blue
- Musk steers X disputes to conservative Texas courts in service terms update
- PBR terminates contract with Dr. Phil’s Fort Worth media company after missed payments
- Why Tarrant Isn't Turning Blue
- Texas Democratic Party chair steps down after dismal election performance
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 - 817 Gather
👎 - Voter Fraud Claims
EJ:
👍 - Leon Bridge's Day
👎 - Jake Paul Fight