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
Is Mayor Mattie Parker Running Again? What does a raised hand mean?
We are living in Fort Worth at a time when the Tarrant GOP is pushing for power while our city leaders seem unsure if they want the mantle. During an event that Ann Zadeh attended, Mattie Parker and others were asked if they plan to run again. The big story is what we should do if Mattie Parker does or doesn't run and what could be the worst outcome. Enjoy the show!
SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant GOP wants to control everything
- O'Hare scripted’ TAD agenda items. Attorneys question whether it’s legal
- Amid scrutiny of Tarrant County Jail deaths, internal records reveal scrapped policy recommendations
- Appeals court blocks Tarrant GOP from filling contested precinct chair position — for now
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant GOP Rhetoric Attacks TCU Professor
SHORT STORY #3: FW proposes increasing taxes while Tarrant County passes a tax cut
- Fort Worth proposes tax increase as property values cool
- Proposed Fort Worth budget would raise the tax rate for the first time since 1995
- Tarrant County plans another tax cut, but one commissioner is concerned about what looms
- Dallas Real Estate Audit Story
BIG STORY: Mayor Parker Raises Hand When Asked If She is Running Again But Her Staff Said She is Still Uncommitted
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 Fernando Costa Retirement
👍 Urban Villages projects
EJ:
👎 Loss of Lazar Ducic Cross Fit member and Police Officer and Sgt. Billy Randolph
👍 The New Heights Adult High School