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
Speaking Up with César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County
Today, we sit down with the president and a lead organizer of the César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County, Maricela Jimenez and Maria Morales, to discuss the upcoming March for Justice. If you want to join us, we will gather at 9:30 am at the JFK Memorial on March 29th. If you cannot make the walk, they also have a link to donate.
SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth-based Texas refugee office receives $47M in paused funds after legal battle
- The government is actually spending more money
- US government spending has not slowed under Trump so far, data shows
SHORT STORY #2: Texas might make it easier to build smaller homes. Tarrant leaders are speaking out
SHORT STORY #3: What to know about attending a protest in Texas?
BIG STORY: Interview with César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County Leader
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 Funky Town Fridge Nees Our Support
👍 Arts Forward Summit this Saturday
EJ:
👎 Another Death Under Waybourn's Leadership
👍 Council Panels Across Fort Worth are Coming Up!
COMMUNITY:
Join the next 817 Gather on April 13th