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
FWISD Teachers Speak Out Against Abbott's Voucher Bill and What We Know About School Closures
Ale Checka, an award-winning public school teacher with 17 years of experience in FWISD, organized an opinion piece in the Star-Telegram to oppose Governor Abbott's Voucher Program. This voucher program aims to defund public schools while subsidizing private schools for privileged families. FWISD is already facing budget cuts and school closures, and this bill could exacerbate these challenges in our school communities. We are in the 9th inning, so Ale joins Ann and EJ to get us out of our seats and into the streets advocating for our public schools.
SHORT STORY #1: Steer FW Recap
-Fort Worth officials revamp plans for West 7th public improvement district after roadblocks
SHORT STORY #2: Mental Health Panel
SHORT STORY #3: Keller ISD updates
- City of Fort Worth pushes for public vote in Keller ISD split
- Keller ISD grapples with potential $12.4M deficit as new split details emerge
- Fort Worth ISD seeks balance between community voice, data in school closure plan
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 DART says legislation to reduce its funding would have 'devastating impact'
👍 Fort Worth child care center avoids closure after outpouring of donations
EJ:
👎 Mercy Culture Measel Vaccination Rates
👎 Fort Worth-area event reveals how some conservative activists see Black history, culture | Opinion