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
Measles in Tarrant, Fort Worth Candidates Raise $1M+, and Convo with Cowtown Democrats
Ann and EJ present three short stories and an interview with Cowtown Democrats President Geoffrey Hyder, who will host the new Texas Democrat Party Chair, Kendall Scudder, on April 15th! Enjoy the episode, and we apologize for the audio, as we had to move into an outdated studio. We will be better in the future!
SHORT STORY #1: Measles Exposure in Tarrant County
- RFK Jr. Heads to Texas Kid's Funeral Who Dies from Measles
- Tarrant health officials issue warning about possible measles exposure in Grapevine
- Tarrant County Public Health lays off staff amid nationwide federal funding cuts
SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth Way Obsessed with Literacy Feels Sketchy
- This new Fort Worth advocacy group wants every elected leader focused on literacy
- Fort Worth ISD shifts $22.7M to support renewed literacy focus. Here’s how
SHORT STORY #3: Fort Worth Council Candidates Financing Reports Are In: What do we see?
- Fort Worth City Council candidates raise $1M ahead of May 3 election
BIG STORY: Interview with Geoffrey Hyder
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Community Design April Schedule
👎 Going to State Legislature to fight for crumbs
EJ:
👍 Bills that support freedom of religon
👎 HB44