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
Understanding Local School Systems and the Impact You Have with Twyla Masterson
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Today, EJ and Ann are joined by Twyla Masterson, who is the Director of Programs at Leadership ISD. The organization equips community leaders and school board trustees with the skills and resources to advocate for equitable education. Education is a big topic in the city so this episode, Twyla shares the big picture and how we can get involved. Below are the show notes and stories we cover in this episode. Enjoy!
Short Story #1: The creators of Alliance buy a block downtown. What does it mean?
Short Story #2: The state is backwards on immigration. TX House pass 3 Bills
- WSJ article: Indians Are Entering the U.S. Illegally in Record Numbers
- DACA students in Fort Worth
- Economist Article: Texas Demography
Short Story #3: Fort Worth-area school leaders support temporary blocking of A-F ratings
- KERA - Mike Morath, Texas Education Agency temporarily blocked from revising school rating system
Big Story: Conversation with Twyla Masterson Leadership ISD
Wins and Losses:
Ann's Loss: The passing of Joan Kline
EJ's Loss: The history of wealth creation and elimination of native and black wealth
Ann's Win: 1) Cruise shuts down operation 2) Water Wheel
EJ's Win: UAW Strike
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