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
Primary Election Results, Karen Molinar, and Data Centers: Shifting Power in Tarrant County.
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SHORT STORY 1: Election Results Breakdown
Party leaders forecast energetic election season in Tarrant County heading out of primaries
SHORT STORY 2: Karen Molinar replaced as FWISD Superintendent
As Superintendent Karen Molinar exits takeover, Texas signals a hard reset for Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar ousted amid TEA takeover
Fort Worth ISD community calls again for immigration policy to protect students
SHORT STORY 3: Data Centers
Tax breaks considered for waterless data center in far west Fort Worth
WINS:
Give me an F: Fort Worth’s 10-foot public art gateway project installed after 20-year wait
Rose-colored Latino-themed bus route announced for south Fort Worth / Visit Fort Worth celebrates convention center’s flying saucer, outgoing leader
‘Transformative’ $1.7B Westside Village mixed-use project officially breaks ground
Land around Farrington Field for sale as FWISD seeks $250M mixed-use project
LOSSES:
Manny Ramirez: Lower the Temperature in Politics and Return to Results
Banning Islam, deporting Muslims discussed at Fort Worth church after primary elections
ACTIONS:
March 9 - Fort Worth Report votes to unionize (Sign the letter)
March 10 - Data center vote at Fort Worth City Council (Sign the letter)
March 15 - 817 Gather at 10am (Join us)
March 21 - FWAAMFEST (Get tickets)
March 31 - Waterless Data Center vote
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