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
What’s Next Tarrant? The Fight for Elections, Data Center Regulations, and Thriving Communities
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SHORT STORY 1: Tim O’Hare’s Failed Voter Suppression Attempt
- Tarrant voting rights activists to rally against proposed polling site cuts
- Tarrant County judge removes attendees during public meeting about voting site reductions
- Tarrant County commissioners delay vote on polling sites for November election
- Released after arrest at Tarrant meeting, former lawmaker considers suing county judge
- Related: Tarrant commissioners thank WWII veteran for ‘defeating socialism’ at Battle of Iwo Jima
- Related: Why did Tarrant County end its contract early with a jail staffing company? It's still unclear
SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth City Budget
- Fort Worth resets as tax rolls come in lower than projected, spiking shortfall for 2027 / Fort Worth weighs tax rate increase as lower property values widen budget hole
- Fort Worth City Budget Meetings
- Related: Fort Worth council to consider do-over vote on money for Aaron Dean’s defense
SHORT STORY 3: Data Center Updates
- New Texas data center projects frozen until state audits them
- City officials evaluating what statewide data center audit means for Fort Worth projects
- Fort Worth to consider forcing data center developers to show state approval
WINS:
- Back to school events Black Coffee and Fort Worth Community Collaborative
- Stockyards leaders not proceeding with planned $1 billion second phase of development / Former leader of Stockyards redevelopment plans $160M luxury resort for area
- Texas Polls:
- James Talarico 48% vs Ken Paxton 45%
- Gina Hinajosa 46% vs Greg Abbott 45%
- Vicki Goodwin 48% vs Dan Patrick 46%
- Alisa Simmons 44% vs Tim O’Hare 43%
LOSSES:
- Former US Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83, leaving a lasting mark on Fort Worth
- Struggling Ridgmar Mall finds a new owner, set to become logistics center / Fort Worth officials express support for Ridgmar Mall redevelopment plans
- Fort Worth Alliance Airport to be major testing site for air taxis
- ‘We’re going to power AI’: Officials celebrate opening of Alliance manufacturing plant
- Curtain call: Fort Worth theater troupe bids farewell after 30 years
ACTIONS:
- Donate to the 817 Gather
- The US is facing a blood supply crisis. Here’s how you can help in Tarrant County
- August 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy vote
- August 15 - Alisa Simmons - Black Women's Breakfast
- August 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment event
- August 19 - CDFW’s Transit Academy
- August 25 - Black Mountain data center vote
- September 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Meeting
- A September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget Vote
- Canvass for Nydia with EJ
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