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
What Bond & Charter Results Mean for the Future of Fort Worth
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BIG STORY: Bond & Charter Amendment results
- Fort Worth voters approve $845 million bond package for roads, parks and housing
- Fort Worth voters approve council salary raises, reject expansion of city manager’s authority
- Jamieson narrowly defeats Ortiz for District 10 north Fort Worth council seat
SHORT STORY 1: Elections beyond Fort Worth
- Ross clinches final term in Arlington mayor’s office, narrowly avoiding runoff
- Voters oust incumbents on Grapevine-Colleyville school board
SHORT STORY 2: FWISD Disappointments
- Families fear gaps in student services as FWISD reduces staff for takeover revamp
- Fort Worth ISD votes to close International Newcomer Academy, despite pushback
- Fort Worth senator blasts state takeovers, tells residents to hold boards of managers accountable
SHORT STORY 3: Transit Updates
- Amtrak will discontinue Texas-Oklahoma route this summer / Could Fort Worth tourism benefit from Louisiana rail expansion if Heartland Flyer ends?
- New details emerge for $142M downtown Fort Worth I-35W construction project
- Regional Transportation Council joins lawsuit in hope to rehire fired director, protect staffing decisions
- Construction for TEXRail Medical District extension expected late 2026
- Highland Park likely to withdraw from DART; see Addison, University Park lean toward staying
WINS:
Ann Zadeh wins Transit Friend of the Year!
817 Gather has a new location!
Midcentury built Wedgwood could become historic district
Fort Worth policy to enhance public experiences in green space, natural areas
Inside a gallery spotlighting experimental art in Fort Worth’s Near Southside
Fort Worth Report recognized as Newsroom of the Year
Dolly Parton’s free book program plans to expand in Tarrant, improve early literacy
LOSSES:
Drivers damage Fort Worth public artworks in separate incidents, repairs down the road
Fort Worth Black News founder Jill Darden dies at 52
U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas' newest congressional map to stand
US appeals court allows Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
ACTIONS:
May 6 - 817 Gather at the Table (District 5)
May 9 - Speedbump Fort Worth
May 16 - Welman Project grand opening
May 17 - 817 Gather
May 18 - Early Voting begins for primary election runoff
May 19 - People’s Commission Court
May 26 - Primary election runoff
June 9 - Fort Worth city council vote on Black Mountain data center
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