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 the National Juneteenth Museum Will Put Black Fort Worth Culture On A Global Scale
Today, we have a deep and intimate conversation with Jarred Howard, CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. We discuss how to celebrate Juneteenth in 2025 with NJM at their inaugural Freedom Vibes Festival. You can get your tickets now.
As usual, the pod has three short stories before the big story. We will update you on redistricting and how Fort Worth has amassed a million people, passing Austin!
Short Stories #1: Has Fort Worth become a Top 10 City?
- Monumental milestone: Fort Worth population officially exceeds 1 million
- Discord conversation about Tarrant County's growth
Short Stories #2: What to know about redistricting in Tarrant County
- Tarrant residents say their voices are going unheard in fierce debate over redistricting
Short Stories #3 Mayors and cities start standing up against redistricting
- Arlington Mayor raises concerns, calls for investigation of Tarrant County redistricting plan
- Fort Worth Will Propose a Resolution on Tuesday
BIG STORY: Conversation with Jarred Howard with the National Juneteenth Museum
Wins and Losses
Ann:
👎 FW Council Meeting on the same day and time as the commissioners court
👍 Seeing family in California
EJ:
👎 Latino leaders lack strategy and are unaware of redistricting