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
FWISD State Takeover: What It Mean to the City and Why We Keep Moving to the Right
This is an audio-only show run by EJ in his home office. Ann and Wesley are out of town, but we felt a show was needed given what happened to FWISD.
GET ACTIVE: EXPLORE OUR LINKTREE
STORY 1: FWISD State Takeover
- Star-Telegram ‘Keep Austin out of our schools.’ Opponents of state takeover of FWISD speak out
- Live stream of press conference
- Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board
- Is Dan Patrick trying to make Texas a 'conservative Hollywood'?
STORY 2: Fort Worth Way endorsing the book-ban lady
- How a far-right, Christian cellphone company ‘took over’ four Texas school boards
- Fort Worth Fire Fighters endorse Leah Wambsganss
ACTIONS
- Vote! Find your early voting location.
- Final public comment meeting is on November 4th at 6 PM in City Hall