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
Mayor Mattie Parker's New Fort Worth Way
BIG STORY: Mayor Mattie Parker’s Wild Week.
- Fort Worth mayor asked church to pack City Council meeting, state lawmaker says
- Fort Worth residents rally behind activist accused in casket incident with mayor
- Police report casts doubt on Fort Worth Mayor’s claims about casket incident
- Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her critics
SHORT STORY 1: Arlington council delays decision on amending LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance
SHORT STORY 2: White Settlement Road name change up for Fort Worth council vote
SHORT STORY 3: Fort Worth’s Growth
- How rapid growth, high-housing costs influence Fort Worth's future
- For businesses along Berry Street, less parking is a small price to pay as TCU grows
- $63M for Evans, Rosedale urban village to boost city revenue
- Fort Worth Report’s 1 Million & Counting (2025 Growth Summit)
WINS:
No Kings Rally
The Birds at Amphibian Stage & Ride The Cyclone at Stage West
Fort Worth NAACP honors Broadway Baptist Church, Tarrant faith and justice coalition
State Representative Gina Hinojosa launches bid for Texas Governor
LOSSES:
Investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing in hunger, thirst death in Tarrant County Jail
Tarrant County awards this nonprofit $2.3M contract to replace human services
ACTIONS:
City of Fort Worth finally announces Public Bond meetings
Constitutional Amendments Voter Guides (Star Telegram & Texas Tribune)
Early Voting starts Monday, October 20th.
NOTE: This episode was recorded Friday, October 17th, prior to the 817 Podcast MC'ing the No Kings Rally.