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
Yes, It's a Racial Gerrymander: What It Means with Former County Commissioner Devan Allen
Ann and EJ have the privilege to be joined on air with former Commissioner of Precinct Two, Devan Allen. She is the youngest commissioner in county history. She was also the first black female to lead as a commissioner in Tarrant County and the 3rd female in the county's 100-year history to hold such an office. She was part of the court when the county underwent the redistricting process in 2020, during which the 3-2 Republican majority court voted 4-1 to maintain the existing maps. She also possesses a deep knowledge of the county's history.
BIG STORY: A Conversation with Former County Commissioner Devan Allen
- News maps
- Mayors Letter on Thursday Against Redistricting
- New Mayors Letter For Redistricting
- 2 mayors backed out, standing against Tim O'Hare
- Judge O’Hare’s interview on TV interviews
SHORT STORY #1: Ann goes through a few state bills that impact Fort Worth
- People Veto
- The use of flock cameras
- Protecting Child Marriage
- Proposed ban on sister city relationship with China
- LGBTQ school club bans
SHORT STORY #2: Film Incentive and Breakdown with Producer Wesley on Is this good for local creatives.
- Economic incentive worth hundreds of millions of dollars
- Dan Patrick endorses the bill for his conservative Hollywood agenda
SHORT STORY #3: Stockyards Phase 2 Gets Bucked Off Its Saddle
WINS, LOSSES, AND ACTIONS
Ann's Win: Wellman Project finds funding post NEA grant elimination
Wesley's Win: Fort Worthians have rented more books this year than last year
EJ Win: Young activists and leaders
Collective Loss: Dealing with the ups and downs of activisim
Collective Action: Do something on June 3rd 👇🏿
Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10 AM, where the final vote will occur!
The deadline to sign up to speak is Monday, June 2nd, at 5 PM.
Sign up to speak on the Agenda Item: X.A.4 - Consideration of an Order to Establish New Precinct Boundaries for the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
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