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
The Rise of the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival with Brandi Waller-Pace
Brandi Waller-Pace, the organizer and visionary behind Fort Worth's African American Roots Festival, joins us in the studio. She shares her motive for bringing such a curated experience to the city and how Fort Worth can be a destination for art and music that uplifts marginalized voices. As usual, we go through our short stories, wins, and losses!
SHORT STORY #1: Measles Outbreak: Where is our Health Director Brian Byrd?
- Tarrant County is preparing for measles: " Moderate to high likelihood of a case here
- Nate Schatzline Tempertantrum Attacking Bud Kennedy
- Nate Schatzline dangerous propaganda celebrating anti-vaxxers during a Measles outbreak in Texas
- Brian Byrd weak response to Measles
SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth proposes urban rail system emanating from downtown
SHORT STORY #3: Tarrant County Sheriff's son arrested in Arlington, accused of soliciting a minor
BIG STORY: Brandi Waller-Pace and the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival: March 15th
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Community Events
👎 The process for signing up to speak against vouchers
EJ:
👍 FWAAM FEST
👎 G$ Lil Ronnie
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