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
Texas is Changing: Can Vouchers and Environmental Racism Stop It?
Ann and EJ cover various topics that interweave into a comprehensive episode about vouchers, systemic racism, and demography. Enjoy the episode!
Short Story #1: House strikes vouchers from Texas education bill. How Tarrant County lawmakers voted
Short Story #2: Residents want Fort Worth council to recognize ‘environmental racism’ in neighborhoods
- How to stay in the loop with city announcements
Short Stort #3: Blockchain conference brings candidates and senators to Fort Worth
- Global Entrepreneurship Week
BIG STORY: What It Means to Be a Texan Is Changing in Surprising Ways
Wins and Losses:
Ann
👍 Longtime election judges offer skeptics a front-row look at election security
👎 Federal budget cuts could derail Amtrak’s big plan for Fort Worth passenger rail
EJ
👍 Cook Children’s, JPS break ground on Las Vegas Trail health center
👎 Tarrant County Public Health ends free flu shots. Here’s what happened