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
Beyond Fort Worth and Public Comments: How 2026 Is The Moment
SHORT STORY 1: Public Comment & City Council Drama
Fort Worth residents get more chances to speak during council meetings
Fort Worth City Council member arrested, faces DWI charges
SHORT STORY 2: Tarrant County doubles down on ICE & Christian Nationalism
Tarrant County to beef up ICE partnership
Tarrant County commissioners approve funding for legal counsel in jail death, redistricting lawsuits
SHORT STORY 3: Pete Hegseth & the War Machine
Hegseth visits F-35 plant in Fort Worth
WINS:
Tarrant Democrats seek to remove GOP candidates from ballot
Fort Worth Report staff is unionizing!
Majority of Fort Worth council wants more money for affordable housing
Landmark designation sought for historic TXU plant at Panther Island
Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Fort Worth intersections
New leadership for Near Southside as president exits for Trinity Metro
Protest for answers about Samaria
LOSSES:
$80M cooling equipment plant considered as more data centers built in Fort Worth
North Texas will have a ‘Charlie Kirk Parkway’ to honor Turning Point USA founder
UT Arlington to offer buyouts to employees amid federal funding cuts
Fort Worth missed our chance to move elections to November. (Wesley has details).
ACTIONS:
January 21 - Early Voting for Taylor Rehmet
January 31 - Election Day for TX SD 9
February 2 - Filing opens for Fort Worth City Council District 10
February 17 - Early Voting begins for Primaries
February 20 - 817 Live recording at Tarrant County Democratic Party fundraiser
March 3 - Election day for Primaries
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