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
FW City Council Copies the Tim O’Hare Playbook
BIG STORY: Last Public Comment of the Year
Removal of attendees, Christmas tree lighting plans punctuate Fort Worth council meeting
SHORT STORY 1: Star-Telegram fires their most outspoken columnist
Bradford Davis talks about his firing on LinkedIn.
- Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her critics
- Don’t be so quick to judge intent behind a casket left at mayor’s house
- Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away
SHORT STORY 2: The potential to reshape city council
City Council pay raises, term limits among potential amendments to Fort Worth charter
SHORT STORY 3: A look at who’s running in 2026.
Filing open for 2026 primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates so far.
WINS:
Civilian-led police unit aims to build public trust, ensure Fort Worth’s accountability
Nearly 300 seek spot on FWISD’s state-appointed board following takeover / How many applicants for Fort Worth ISD’s state-appointed board live in district?
Trinity Metro to lease up to 40 buses daily for FIFA World Cup
LOSSES:
Supreme Court orders Texas to use 2025 map amid legal battle
Both lawsuits accusing Tarrant County of racial gerrymandering have been dropped or dismissed
Single-family homes focus of Fort Worth’s potential $5M affordable housing bond
ACTIONS:
December 11 - Community Design Fort Worth’s Transit Crawl starting at Central Station at 4:30pm.
December 14 - 817 Gather’s Festivus Potluck.
December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.