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 tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Worth.
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 keep either from happening. Have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at ejspeaks@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Kathleen Hicks
This week, we have Kathleen Hicks, former city councilwoman and now County Commissioner Precinct 1 candidate. She is going head to head with Roderick Miles for the coveted seat Democrats have held for decades.
We start the show with the same format, diving into short stories impacting Fort Worth.
SHORT STORY #1: Dallas-Fort Worth leads all metro areas in population growth
SHORT STORY #2: Frisco, McKinney and Plano have some of the largest gender pay gaps in the country
SHORT STORY #3: Years after COVID, teachers still leaving profession
BIG STORY: Interview with Kathleen Hicks
Wins and Losses:
Ann:
👎 Ken Paxton suing Meowolf
👍 FW Zoo sets all-time record attendance
EJ:
👎 Kid Rock and PBR
👍 Transportation and seeing people visit FW