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
How ICE is Affecting Tarrant County with The Tarabishi Family
BIG STORY: An interview with Shahd Arnaout of the Tarabishi Family.
- Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away
- ‘Bring Maher home’: Family of Arlington man detained by ICE makes plea to Trump
- GoFundMe for Wael Tarabishi
SHORT STORY 1: ICE Protest
Fort Worth protest against ICE decries fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman
SHORT STORY 2: Public Comment
Fort Worth council considers restoring more chances for public to speak
SHORT STORY 3: Tarrant GOP challenging Dem signatures
WINS:
817 Gather at the Table
Could This State Senate Runoff Be a Tipping Point for Tarrant County?
Texas teachers' union sues state over disciplinary actions tied to Charlie Kirk posts
Fort Worth eyes library, community center spaces for local art exhibitions
African American museum seeks $40K from Fort Worth to complete construction plans
Prominent Fort Worth art museum named Texas’ top free attraction
Daytripping on TEXRail: Grapevine, North Richland Hills popular with riders
A bus route extension from Stop Six to Cultural District is coming
Arlington council hears new recommendations on plan to reimagine downtown
A dumpling dream: Big restaurant, gathering spot begins construction
Fort Worth event planner hosts gatherings to uplift artists, weave communities together
A decade strong, The Welman Project moves toward more support for North Texas teachers
West Fort Worth nonprofit fills emergency food gaps, continues distribution into 2026
LOSSES:
Texas child care programs could see funding delay during national crackdown
Arlington's Handitran service could see changes in the way users pay for rides
Court dismisses pastor's lawsuit alleging Tarrant County judge violated free speech rights
Developer behind $10B Fort Worth data center requests more land
ACTIONS:
January 13 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court at 10am
January 13 - Fort Worth city council public comment vote at 6pm (Sign up to speak)
January 18 - 817 Gather at 10am
January 21 - Early Voting for Taylor Rehmet
January 31 - Election Day for TX SD 9
February 17 - Democratic Primary for midterms
(P.S. There were so many articles this week that we hit the character limit and weren't able to link them all. Sorry.)
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