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
Blue Wave Aftermath with Taylor Rehmet, TX SD9 Candidate
BIG STORY: An interview with Taylor Rehmet, TX SD9 Candidate.
In a surprise upset, Taylor Rehmet, the machinist & union leader who ran as a Democrat in the special election for TX Senate District 9, came out top of the ticket with 48% of the vote, beating out 2 Republican candidates. Now he'll be in a runoff election with Leigh Wambsganss, the Patriot Mobile backed candidate who led book bans in Southlake.
Democrats see promise for 2026 in Texas Senate near upset
SHORT STORY 1: Blue Wave across the country & high local turnout
Tarrant County sees higher than normal voter turnout, despite polling place reductions
SHORT STORY 2: ICE in DFW
Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away
SHORT STORY 3: State appoints FWISD conservator
Texas appoints FWISD conservator to oversee transition to state control
What Fort Worth ISD’s new conservator can — and can’t — do during state takeover
WINS:
Nydia Cardenas is running for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 4!
First Gather at the Table! Join the Gather Community on Discord
Tiffany Burks is running for Tarrant County DA!
Evans and Rosedale redevelopment
Billions for Texas water projects approved / Overwatered lawns in Fort Worth
25 immigrants naturalized as American citizens during Fort Worth ceremony
Abraham Alexander honored at Lone Star Film Festival Gala
Liquor stores, smoke shops on every corner? Not anymore, Fort Worth leaders say
Bo French resigns from as Tarrant County Republican Party as chair
LOSSES:
Irving, Plano, Farmers Branch, & Highland Park to hold elections on leaving DART
You’re not imagining it. Traffic is getting worse in North Texas.
ACTIONS:
November 16th - 817 Gather at 3pm
December 2nd - Last day for public comment of the year at Fort Worth City Hall
Volunteer for Taylor Rehmet’s campaign at taylorfortx.com