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
Bernie Sander's Oligarchy Tour Comes to Fort Worth! What is next for the city?
Ann, EJ, and Wesley attended Bernie Sanders' Oligarchy Tour with some awesome 817 Gatherers. We give a full analysis of the event, but also what is to come! Watch on YouTube
Big Story: Bernie’s Fighting Oligarchy Tour at Dickies Arena
Short Story 1: Absences force cancellation of Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting
Short Story 2: Fort Worth City Council weighs ending minority business incentive programs
Council to vote on suspending Fort Worth’s diversity and inclusion department
Short Story 3: Kelly Hancock, who represents Fort Worth, set to become next Texas comptroller
Wins:
Trinity Metro approves 10-year, $324M contract extension for TEXRail, TRE rail operations
High-speed rail study will highlight economic impact for Fort Worth, Arlington
Fort Worth dives into options to create more publicly accessible pools for residents
Could a Latino cultural museum open in Fort Worth? A study underway explores the possibility.
Hundreds of Texans walk for Opal Lee at her annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebration
More than $10M awarded for street improvements in 3 Tarrant County cities
Losses:
Federal construction disputes push back Panther Island’s flood control project
Fort Worth is short $66.1M for street maintenance. What options could fill the gap?
Actions:
- Tuesday, July 1st at 10am, Tarrant County commissioners’ court meeting.
- Sign up to speak about the wasteful spending for the inevitable lawsuit over the racist gerrymandering map.
- Trinity Pride Festival June 28th