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
David Cooke is Retiring. Who Should Lead Fort Worth's Future?
SHORT STORY #1: Who Attends Great Replacement Theory Event?
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County GOP Attacking FW DEI Efforts
- FW hire DEI Consultant
- Bo French's shenanigans
SHORT STORY #3: Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds
BIG STORY: Who is leading Fort Worth's future?
- Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process
- Tarrant school districts fear consequences of new appraisal tax plan
- ‘The implications are not good.’ Tarrant Appraisal changes could lead to higher school taxes
- David Cooke to retire as city manager, paving way for new era of Fort Worth leadership
- Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke to step down in 2025 after decade of service