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
Mayor Mattie Parker Invites Extremism into Fort Worth
Big Story: Mayor Mattie Parker writes a letter drawing anger over a city councilmember's social media post quoting Charlie Kirk, and lowers the flags to half-mast at Trump's order.
Fort Worth council members decry political violence clash over now deleted Charlie Kirk post
Short Story 1: Fort Worth's biggest budget item is police
Fort Worth's Crime Control and Prevention budget rising 2.6% more than $138.9 million
Short Story 2: Tarrant County sheriff refuses to give briefings requested by Commissioner Simmons on jail deaths
Short Story 3: Pro-Palestinian activist gets 180 days in jail for North Texas church graffiti
@freepalestine.tarrant post
Wins:
Wesley & his wife are having a baby!
State of the Arts was a success.
JPS Health Network opens new psychiatric emergency center in Fort Worth
Trinity Metro builds focus on transit-oriented development
Fort Worth poised to spend $79 million on parks & green space preservation in 2026
Losses:
How much do Fort Worth council members spend on travel? City officials aren't sure
Actions:
September 16th - City of Fort Worth city council votes on 2026 budget
September 17th - Community Design Fort Worth's transit mixer at Acre Distilling at 4:30pm
September 20th - Trinity Metro's bus stop cleanup day at 7:30am
September 20th - Grassroots Organizers Summit at Dock's Bookshop at 3pm
September 21st - 817 Gather at Blanc Cowork & Studio at 10am