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
Campaign Finances, O'Hare's Prayer Luncheon, Convo with Dr. Mia Hall, Council District 6 Candidate
Ann and EJ are back from a big weekend of events to give you three short stories, one BIG story, and wins and losses for the city of Fort Worth. Our big story is an interview with Dr. Mia Hall, who is running for City Council District 6. Our three short stories are a collection of articles that analyze who gets the money in council races, why Tim O'Hare's National Day of Prayer is a cesspool for Christian Nationalism ideology, and what the new state performance ratings mean to Fort Worth ISD.
SHORT STORY #1: Texas Municipal Elections Are May 3rd!
- Analyzing who got the money in city council races
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County National Day of Prayer Luncheon
- Mansfield Mayoral Race is Textbook Christian Nationalism
SHORT STORY #3: 1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating under new performance standards
- Start Telegram story on the update
BIG STORY: Interview with Dr. Mia Hall, Candidate for City Council District 6
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👎 Land Use dollars are not a waste
👍 Open Streets
EJ:
👎 Texas state lawmakers are threatening Independent Bookstores
👍 Thousands rally against Trump
COMMUNITY ACTION: