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
Behind Closed Doors: Chris Nettles Speaks Out on Fort Worth’s City Manager Search
Did you miss us?!? We are back with a full episode, including a conversation with councilmember Chris Nettles, who shares his authentic concerns about how the Mayor and council have hired the city's next CEO.
December 10th is going to be a historic council meeting. The council will vote on whether Jay Chapa will be our next city manager and whether Mercy Culture will get its exploitation center. Tune in and get active this week!
SHORT STORY ONE: Mercy Culture wants Fort Worth’s OK on housing for trafficking victims. But will it serve all?
- Ken Paxton vows to shut down Texas church's homeless ministry in new suit
- TAKE ACTION FOR OAKHURST
SHORT STORY TWO: Fort Worth council to vote on economic incentives for Bell manufacturing plant, Ariat expansion
SHORT STORY THREE: Fort Worth council looks ready to hire Jay Chapa as first Hispanic city manager
- Closed interview
BIG STORY: A Conversation with Chris Nettles about the city manager hiring process
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WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👍 Elevated Bike Sharing and Expanded Rail
👎 School Bail Bond Process
- Data for EJ's education rant
EJ:
👍 Elon's callout to F-35s
👎 Dickies moves to California
-Texas' top 1%: Here's the new cutoff for elite earners: The cutoff for being in the top 1% in Texas jumped 24% since 2020
- Frisco BIG CITY plans!