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
Texas Fights Back with Gina Hinojosa, Candidate for TX Governor
BIG STORY: An interview with Gina Hinojosa
She's a candidate for Texas Governor, who was in town for a town hall about resisting the state takeover of FWISD, demonstrating how & why it's so important that we fight back against the corruption of Greg Abbott and an authoritian government.
SHORT STORY 1: Money in Senate District 9
SHORT STORY 2: Impact of SNAP cuts in Tarrant County
SHORT STORY 3: Tarrant County leads in juvenile prison sentences
- Tarrant County sending the most kids to state youth prisons
- Context: Tarrant County cuts ties with youth justice program over perceived political stances
WINS:
New recycling center brings technology aimed at minimizing strain on Fort Worth’s landfill
Company to operate wine bar, restaurant and wedding venue at T&P Station
Southwest Fort Worth park’s wildlife rebounding after pond restoration
Nate Schatzline not running for reelection / Alan Blaylock running for Nate’s seat
LOSSES:
Tarrant County expects traffic deaths this year to exceed 230
Fort Worth filmmakers have new grants, resources through Texas program
TCU to end stand-alone departments focused on women and gender, race and ethnic studies
ACTIONS:
VOTE! November 4th is election day for SD9 and the Texas Constitutional Amendments. Voting locations are open from 7am - 7pm. You can vote at any polling location.
November 4th - Last public comment of the year at Fort Worth City Council
November 6th - Love Is The Loudest Protest
November 8th 10 - 2pm - 2025 State of the Historic Northside