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
O'Hare We Go Again: Silencing Voters and Getting Sued
For this week's Big Story, check out our previous episode where we interviewed Bradford William Davis. Ann is out this week for the holidays, so it's just EJ & Wesley.
SHORT STORY 1: Marc Veasey backs out
Congressman Marc Veasey drops out of Tarrant County judge race
SHORT STORY 2: Voter suppression in Tarrant County
Thousands of Tarrant County voter applications saw delays ahead of Nov. 4 election
Pastor alleges Tarrant County judge violated First Amendment by removing him from meeting
SHORT STORY 3: All 3 FW Chambers in favor of state takeover
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce urging community to support recent TEA takeovers
WINS:
Suicide among youths dropped dramatically in Tarrant County. Other cities have noticed
New, environmentally friendly buses part of Trinity Metro’s $12M upgrade
These Tarrant cities to clean up litter, increase recycling thanks to thousands in state funds
LOSSES:
‘He never actually stopped’: Former Fort Worth councilman remembered for lifetime of helping others
Fort Worth emerges as hub for driverless vehicles
More details emerge about $10 billion Fort Worth data center
ACTIONS:
January 6th - First Public Comment for FW City Council
January 18th - First 817 Gather of the year
January 21st - Early Voting for TX SD 9 Runoff Election
Happy holidays & have a great new year!
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