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
Speaking Up For Community with Patrice Jones
BIG STORY: Patrice Jones, activist, community leader, and founder of Southside Community Garden joins us to talk about her history of activism, and what happened when Mayor Mattie Parker threatened her after defending public comment.
- Fort Worth reduces how often residents can bring concerns to council in public comments
- Activist accuses Fort Worth mayor of ‘threat.’ Parker says she was being family ‘protector’
- Councilmember Nettles statement
SHORT STORY 1: Public Comment
SHORT STORY 2: Density & Growth
- As Fort Worth grows, why is density such a hard sell?
- Trinity Metro approves $222M budget. Here’s how the money spends
- Billions in road projects aim to ease Fort Worth’s traffic congestion
SHORT STORY 3: Downtown Library
Article: Fort Worth’s new downtown library envisioned as a ‘lifelong learning center,’ planning officials say
WINS:
Hamrambee Fest
Pride Kel-So
LOSSES:
Texas AG Paxton to investigate TCU over Turning Point event school says was not booked
Teachers’ free speech rights tested as Texas investigates 351 complaints
Cook Children’s to build $42 million parking garage
ACTIONS:
October 8 - Talarico Rally
October 11 - ArtsGoggle
October 11 - Tay Day Parade
October 14 - Fort Worth City Council Public Comment
October 18 - No Kings Rally