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
Why Young People Should Run For Office with Junior Ezeonu, Candidate for TX HD 101
BIG STORY: Junior Ezeonu
After running for Gran Prairie at 21 while still he college, he beat a 12-year incumbent and became the Mayor Pro Tem. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary for Texas House of Representatives District 101. He talks about his journey and why it's so important that young people run for political office.
SHORT STORY 1: Mercy Cult goes national
Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California
SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth’s economic growth
City manager: Fort Worth’s economic growth continues to look strong
SHORT STORY 3: Alicia Ortiz to run for FW City Council District 10
WINS:
TEXRail expansion moving forward with revised $33M contract
Gateway Park to see new amenities soon. This local group is helping enact plans
Yard tools to your door: Fort Worth mobile shed loans equipment to residents for free
Fort Worth shelters plan continued improvement, less canine euthanasia in 2026
LOSSES:
DFW one of the hardest areas for minimum-wage workers to afford rent, study says
‘Bring Maher home’: Family of Arlington man detained by ICE makes plea to Trump
2 killed in related shootings after a fight in east Fort Worth park, police say
Tarrant County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in her cell
ACTIONS:
Right Now - Fort Worth City Council Report Card
January 6 - FW Public Comment at 6pm in New City Hall
January 7 - 817 Gather At The Table at 6:30pm in Arlington
January 13 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court
January 18 - 817 Gather at 10am
January 21 - Early Voting for Taylor Rehmet
January 31 - Election Day for TX SD 9
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