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 entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member.
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 prevent either from happening. Do you have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at 817podcast@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
How Tarrant County Democrats are Funding the Far Right and How the Rich Won't Save Us
This is a complete show, starting with the cancellation of six figures of NEA funding in North Texas. Mercy Culture breaks ground on its new center, and top county officials praise it. The big story is redistricting updates, and where does funding go in Tarrant and Texas?
COMMUNITY UPDATES:
SHORT STORY #1: North Texas arts groups have lost over $280,000 in NEA funding
- Fort Worth groups lose $110K in NEA funds to transform former KKK hall after Trump move
SHORT STORY #2: Mercy Culture Church breaks ground on shelter for human trafficking victims, with plans for more
- Mercy Culture backs church elder facing dueling reports on sexual misconduct allegations
SHORT STORY #3: Redistricting Updates:
- Redistricting: Racial Discrimination in Tarrant
- This is not Democracy. It’s Manipulation
BIG STORY: Tarrant Democrats Funding the Far Right
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 State Legislative Session
EJ:
👍 Redistricting Collaboration
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