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
DFW is no longer the fastest growing metro: What is Fort Worth's Outlook?
Ann and EJ are guest-less this pod, which is the first in weeks! Ann attends a Mayoral panel where the last four mayors of Fort Worth talk about the past, present, and future of Fort Worth. This leads to the question: Is Fort Worth better today than pre-pandemic or post Betsy Price?
SHORT STORY #1: Keller ISD Remains One District
- Keller ISD abandons plan to split district into two, citing financial barriers
- ‘It’s not over’: Opponents of squashed Keller ISD split rejoice, but demand transparency
- Effort to divide Keller schools was sneaky to the end. How do we prevent a repeat? | Opinion
SHORT STORY #2: The Modern vs. Gateway Endorsed Politicians
- District attorney gets case alleging child pornography in Fort Worth museum exhibit
- Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris indicted on 5 charges of indecency with child
SHORT STORY #3: Federal Funding Impact on Fort Worth and Local Non-Profits
- As cuts continue, one study looks at how much each state relies on the federal government
- Catholic Charities Fort Worth expects to get $47M in paused refugee funds after suing feds
- ‘It’s disappointing’: North Texas food banks lose $2 million in federal funding cuts
BIG STORY: Is Fort Worth Better Today? TBD
- Dallas-Fort Worth no longer leads nation in population gain. Here’s where we rank
- DFW is growing leaps and bounds. But the biggest changes aren’t around Fort Worth
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👎 US drivers log 3.28 trillion miles in 2024, setting new record
EJ:
👎 50 Rottweilers and other dogs rescued in Watauga animal cruelty case
👍 Fort Worth eighth grader leads campaign to educate immigrant families
Community Updates