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
Freedom of Speech: The Case of Raunaq Alam with Adwoa Asante & Lydia Faith
BIG STORY: Adwoa Asante, lawyer of Raunaq Alam, and Lydia Faith of Free Palestine Tarrant speak about the freedom of speech case right in Tarrant County and the far right leaders funded by Christian Zionists seeking to make an example of Raunag Alam.
SHORT STORY 1: Reactions to Political Violence
- Conservative leaders urge action during Fort Worth march honoring Charlie Kirk
- Fort Worth, Arlington mayors sign declaration against political violence
SHORT STORY 2: People Power vs The People in Power
- Tarrant County commissioners pass tax rates after Democrats broke quorum last week
- Speakers denounce City Council discourse, call for unity in wake of Charlie Kirk death
- Judge to decide on efforts to stop Tarrant County electoral map after hours of testimony
- Goldman asks for input while protesters call for town hall
SHORT STORY 3: Dallas-Fort Worth is a leading data center market with a significant scale issue
WINS:
817 Podcast named Fort Worth Weekly’s Critic’s Choice for Best Podcast.
LOSSES:
$500M in federal funding delays could affect North Texas transit projects
Sculpting a legacy: West Fort Worth art gallery bids farewell after nearly 30 years
West Fort Worth theater’s cancellation of ‘Frankenstein’ production prompts questions
ACTIONS:
Tuesday, September 30 at 10am, City Council will vote to cut public comment meetings down to just 10 meetings for all of 2026.
Deadline to register to vote for the November election is October 6th.