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
WE ARE BACK! Funding Cops with ARPA Dollars, New TX Bills, and Much More
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Not having a podcast for two weeks leads to a lot of catching up. We hit an array of topics that are important for us 817ers to keep tabs on. Buckle in because we hit it all in under an hour.
STORY 1: Commissioners Fund Cops with ARPA Dollars (Fort Worth Report)
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/tarrant-county-shifts-federal-affordable-housing-childcare-funds-to-law-enforcement/
STORY 2: 774 new Texas laws went into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you (Texas Tribune)
STORY 2: 774 new Texas laws went into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you. (Texas Tribune)
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2023/
Referenced:
774 Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1, including ones about diapers, alcohol, electric cars (Star-Telegram)
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article278723869.html
House Bill 3 mandates armed guards on Texas campuses. Some Fort Worth schools are struggling to find funds to comply
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/30/house-bill-3-mandates-armed-guards-on-texas-campuses-some-fort-worth-schools-are-struggling-to-find-funds-to-comply/
Fentanyl killed 672 people in Fort Worth area. Will threat of murder charge stop dealers? (Star-Telegram)
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article278316583.html
STORY 3: TAD chief appraiser resigns after amid mounting pressure following series of scandals
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/tad-chief-appraiser-resigns
STORY 4: How will Panther Island impact Fort Worth’s Northside? Neighbors have their say
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/03/how-will-panther-island-impact-fort-worths-northside-neighbors-have-their-say/
STORY 5: Could proposed new zoning help Fort Worth find the missing middle housing?
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/mind-the-gap-could-proposed-new-zoning-help-fort-worth-find-the-missing-middle-housing/
STORY 6: Experts question $22 million tax break to move luxury car dealership to Clearfork shopping center
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/experts-question-22-million-tax-break-to-move-luxury-car-dealership-to-clearfork-shopping-center/
STORY 7: Tequila Company Keep Historic Flea Market
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/03/tequila-company-has-big-plans-spirits-historic-fort-worth-flea-market-property/
STORY 8:
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