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
Save FWISD's International Newcomer Academy and the Fight for Public Education
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BIG STORY: FWISD's Potential INA Closure
International Newcomer Academy may close as part of FWISD takeover restructuring
We spoke with International Newcomer Academy teachers Susan Montoya & Whitney Peters about why this school is so important, and what we can do to save it.
SHORT STORY 1: Fort Worth City Council District 10 candidates
Infrastructure, politics influence election for north Fort Worth council seat
SHORT STORY 2: Sheriff Bill Waybourn & Mercy Culture
Curbing human trafficking depends on church involvement, Tarrant County sheriff says
SHORT STORY 3: Chris Cobler resigns from Fort Worth Report
Founding CEO resigns after 5 years of leading Fort Worth Report
WINS:
817 Gather makes the Washington Post!
JPS breaks ground on $1.5B hospital
LOSSES:
Walk for Peace monks recognized by Tarrant commissioners amid O’Hare abstention
Man dies in Tarrant County Jail custody, marking first in-custody death of 2026
Lake Worth ISD also taken over by TEA
Bond Turnout
ACTIONS:
April 28 - FWISD Meeting (Speak to save INA)
May 2 - Fort Worth Bond & Charter Election Day
May 6 - 817 Gather at the Table (District 5)
May 17 - 817 Gather
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