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
The Future of the Tarrant County Democratic Party with Allison Campolo
The team is joined by Allison Campolo, who is running for chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party. She ran for the Texas Senate in 2017 and served as the former county chair from 2021 to 2023. She shares why she wants to get back in the saddle and updated plans on how to turn the county blue! Watch on YouTube.
BIG STORY: An interview with Allison Campolo
- DFW native Kendall Scudder is the Texas Democratic Chair
- Democrats Allred, Castro, O’Rourke, Talarico meet to discuss 2026 options
- Texas Dems To DC: We’re Not You
SHORT STORY #1: Trump wants cities to remove DEI programs. How will Fort Worth respond?
- Fort Worth weighs DEI programs vs. $277M in federal money. What will it do?
- Fort Worth council debates DEI programs, delays vote
SHORT STORY #2: Dan Patrick wants Bo French Gone
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Bo French should resign as Tarrant GOP chair over ‘bigotry’
- Nate Schatzline exits race for Texas Senate after new candidate announces her run
SHORT STORY #3: SINIFI Grades House Members Alliance to Christian Nationalism: What does it mean?
WINS
- Fort Worth lights City Hall in rainbow colors for LGBTQ Pride Month
LOSS
- Fires: Cooper | Hulen Mall | Metal Recycling Business
- Fort Worth Community Arts Center
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