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
Resisting ICE in Tarrant County and the Future of Data Centers in Fort Worth
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SHORT STORY 1: ICE in North Texas
- New rules limit public speaking, discussion topics at Tarrant County Commissioners Court
- Free speech concerns raised as Tarrant County judge removes meeting attendees
- Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE
- They Say They’re Protesters. The DOJ Says They’re Terrorists
- ICE Just Bought a Massive Warehouse in Hutchins
SHORT STORY 2: Charter Amendments
SHORT STORY 3: Data Centers
- $10B data center hits wall after Fort Worth leaders cite resources, land usage concerns
- Texas county rejects a moratorium on data center development amid AI boom
WINS:
Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth for homecoming celebration
Tarrant Area Food Bank building a $3.5M Community Resource Center
Jury awards over $600K to former Tarrant sheriff’s deputy in retaliation case
LOSSES:
Gyna Bivens & Carol Ivey passed away
North Texas needs signature music festival to become major hub (Brandi’s Take)
ACTIONS:
February 17 - Early Voting begins for Primaries (Polling locations & hours)
February 20 - 817 Live recording at Tarrant County Democratic Party fundraising
Now - March 1 - Bull in a China Shop at Amphibian Stage (Buy tickets)
March 3 - Election day for Primaries
March 10 - Data center vote at Fort Worth City Council
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