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
Who's Running for Tarrant County in 2026
BIG STORY: Our interview with Tiffany Burks went so long that we made this a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for the full interview with Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney candidate, Tiffany Burks.
SHORT STORY 1: Who filed to run in 2026.
Filing deadline drama sets up primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
- Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
- Fort Worth’s Marc Veasey running for Tarrant County judge instead of Congress
SHORT STORY 2: Arlington City Council votes against gay rights.
Arlington votes to end LGBTQ protections in anti-discrimination ordinance
Media blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in Arlington
SHORT STORY 3: Tim O'Hare attacks free speech & democracy
Here’s what got a pastor tossed from Tarrant County Commissioners Court
Tarrant County commissioner upset over number of polling places for TX Senate runoff
WINS:
First phase of Fort Worth Convention Center’s $701M revamp completed
Over 90 acres of open space, parkland OK’d by Fort Worth officials
New Arlington parks director looks to prioritize natural areas, open space accessibility
LOSSES:
Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools / ‘Completely new leadership’ coming for Lake Worth ISD as Texas takes control
What fewer vaccinated students could mean for Tarrant County as exemptions rise
ACTIONS:
December 16 - People’s Commissioners Court at Blanc Coworking & Studio at 6pm.
December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.
January 6 - First Fort Worth City Council Public Comment of the year.