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
Taylor Rehmet's Win & What It Means For The Future Of Tarrant County
BIG STORY: Taylor Remet wins TX SD9
SHORT STORY 1: James Talarico & Jasmine Crockett debate
SHORT STORY 2: Wael Tarabishi died due to ICE
Son of Arlington man detained by ICE dies from rare disease / Disabled man, 30, dies alone after his solo caregiver dad is detained by ICE
SHORT STORY 3: Fort Worth Upcoming Bond Election
WINS:
Students walk out across Tarrant County protesting ICE
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee is now a Barbie
Tarrant County College offering first-ever bachelor’s degree next fall
People’s Commissioners Court calls for policy to prevent ICE agents access to FWISD campuses
Transit Wins in North Texas
One solution for North Texas traffic jams? Building near public transit
- TEXRail’s December ridership sets new record with 25% jump
- Bus extension to Fort Worth’s Cultural District starts Feb. 1
- Trinity Railway Express fare changes begin March 1
- Texas Transit Association names Trinity Metro the Transit Agency of the Year
- Friend of Public Transit of the Year award goes to… Ann Zadeh!
LOSSES:
Defense attorneys say lawyer’s removal from Juvenile Board list is ‘deeply troubling’
Islamic Games in Colleyville canceled for alleged ties to group Abbott calls terroristic
Fort Wort Report publisher & board decline to recognize Reporters Guild union
ACTIONS:
Donate to the Tarabishi family.
February 2 - Filing opens for Fort Worth City Council District 10 (Filing ends March 2)
February 4 - 817 Gather At The Table in District 2 (RSVP)
February 10 - Fort Worth City Council vote to approve the bond
February 17 - Early Voting begins for Primary Election
February 20 - 817 Pod will be recording live at Tarrant County Democratic Party fundraiser (Get tickets)
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