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
Fort Worth's Upcoming Vote to Keep DEI and The Fight For Our Values with Nydia Cardenas
This week we spoke with the host of the 817 Gather, Nydia Cardenas, who has worked for decades as a consultant, analyst, and mentor with minority-owned businesses, start-ups, and entrepeneurs. We spoke about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important for the city of Fort Worth, and how city council's important vote on Tuesday, August 5th could be a turning point for Fort Worth's fight against fascism.
Big Story: Fort Worth council to vote on DEI suspension to save $277M in federal funds
Actions:
- August 5th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession at City Hall where city staff presents options for how to save the Diversity & Inclusion department.
- August 5th at 6pm - Fort Worth City Council vote on whether or not to keep the Diversity & Inclusion department. (Sign up to speak before 4pm on August 5th)
- August 6th at 6pm - Marc Veasy & Collin Allred's Build the Backlash at Greater St. Stephen First Church 3728 E Berry Street Fort Worth, TX 76105
- August 9th at 3pm - Beto O'Rourke's Tarrant County Town Hall at Ridglea Theater 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76116
- August 12th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession where the 2026 city budget will be presented.
- August 14th at 5:30pm - Fort Worth Police Chief Finalist Forum at City Hall