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
Considering Running for Local Office? What to know with Tara Maldonado
This week, filing starts to put your name on the ballot in a local Texas election. We sit down with Tara Maldonado, a progressive candidate who ran three times for city council in Fort Worth. Ann and Tara share stories and perspectives that give average listeners a genuine look inside what it takes.
SHORT STORY #1: Censoring Art: Modern Exhibit Receives Backlash
- The Modern Releases Statement Regarding Removed Sally Mann Photographs in Fort Worth
- Don’t let critics censor Fort Worth photo exhibit because they see iniquity, not art
SHORT STORY #2: Why is Keller ISD Looking to Split their District?
- Keller school board now plans to keep public out of a meeting to discuss proposed split
- Splitting Keller ISD in two? Fort Worth mayor opposes idea, hasn’t heard from district
- Why a plan to split Keller ISD into two districts has trustees feeling ‘blindsided
- Parody ‘Alliance ISD’ Facebook page pokes fun at proposed Keller school district split
SHORT STORY #3: The 89 Legislation Starts Tomorrow! A quick brief on state politics
- Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
- Texas Take Podcast
BIG STORY: Conversation with Tara Maldonaldo on What it Takes to Run for Local Office
- Attend her event
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann
👎 - Fort Worth goes from a 100 to a 97 in inclusiveness to LGBTQ communities
👍 - Rail Project in Near Southside
EJ
👎 - Dallas Community gets time with their city manager candidates
👍 - ROSIE ALTERATIONS | FWAAMFEST MARCH 15