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
What Does It Mean To Be Progressive?
BIG STORY:
This week we have a discussion on how to define the word "progressive", the worldview, the policies, what it takes to win an election as a bold unapologetic progressive, and how we can all play a part in improving the world around us.
SHORT STORY 1: BREAKING NEWS: Renye Telles names as Executive Director of Tarrant County Democratic Party
SHORT STORY 2: Traffic & Transit
- Fort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas
- ‘Behemoth of a project’ planned to ease Bonds Ranch Road congestion in far north Fort Worth
- Silver Lining: New rail line revs up North Texas transit, tourism ahead of World Cup
SHORT STORY 3: FWISD Spending & Curriculum
- What did FWISD spend money on in September? Reading lessons, construction and more
- Grapevine-Colleyville board president confirms school closures
- With too many kids missing school, district says it has plan
WINS:
ArtsGoggle
Tay Day
Leon Bridges’ musical legacy enshrined on the south side in Panther City
New documentary shows how 8 civil rights icons shaped the history of Fort Worth — and U.S.
LOSSES:
Tarrant County electoral map will stay in effect after judge denies request to block it
Could Arlington or Fort Worth lure the Dallas Stars west?
ACTIONS:
October 14 - Public Comment
October 18 - No Kings Rally
October 19 - 817 Gather