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
Analyzing Mayor Mattie Parker's 2023 State of the City Address
Short Story #1: O'Hare we go again
- Tarrant Commissioners Reject Girls Inc. Funding Over Social Issues
- Tarrant Explore More Affordable Solutions
- We need more funds for our juvenile court system
Short Story #2: Is environmental racism in Fort Worth? These neighbors say yes, and are fighting back.
- Fort Worth residents protest industrial development near their neighborhoods
- U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index
Short Story #3: Affordable Childcare Projects Underway Despote Uncertain Long Term Funding (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/01/affordable-childcare-projects-underway-despite-uncertain-plan-to-bridge-funding-gap/)
Big Story: Mayor Mattie Parker's State of the City Address:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9HJeIirPA4
Star-Telegram: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article280076384.html
Fort Worth Report: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/06/can-fort-worth-keep-from-paving-paradise-fort-worth-mayor-says-new-initiative-will-help/
Dee and EJ's Wins and Lossess
EJ's Loss: 1) Losing Kaley Johnson 2) Lockheed Martin
Dee's Loss: Funding for Creative Entrepreneurs
EJ's Win: Economic Development Team
Dee's Win: Weather
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