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 to Know About Fort Worth's Data Center Moratorium & EJ's Arrest
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SHORT STORY 1: Fort Worth City Council & Data Centers
- Fort Worth council asks Tarrant County to reject proposed cut in November voting sites
- Fort Worth City Council reapproves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron Dean
- Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote / Fort Worth makes major moves towards data center moratorium, regulations
- Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations
- Parker touts Fort Worth City Council’s unanimity in confronting data center issue
- Beyond the Algorithm and the 'Smart' Phone, Fort Worth’s People Instilling Hope, Action
SHORT STORY 2: EJ’s Arrest
- Man arrested after profanity at last week’s Tarrant commissioners meeting
- Fort Worth activist arrested a week after his removal from Tarrant County Commissioners Court
- Support for EJ
SHORT STORY 3: TAD is starving local budgets
- Colleyville proposes tax rate increase in 2027 budget to offset lower property valuations
- UNT Health Fort Worth expects nearly flat revenue, higher spending in 2027
- Tarrant County proposes lower property tax rate for 4th consecutive year
WINS:
- Can Fort Worth duplicate Grapevine’s rail station success? City leaders are taking steps
- Trinity Railway Express on track for improvements
- Settlement reached in dispute between transportation body, council of governments
- Casey Kleeb is ArtsGoogle’s featured artist
- Pre launch 817 Day with Patrice
LOSSES:
- Council OKs incentives for defense tech firm that could bring 1,000 jobs tol Fort Worth
- Fort Worth’s new data center rules aren’t stopping this project
ACTIONS:
- August 12 - September 3 - Fort Worth City Budget Meetings
- 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
- September 12 - Dr. Opal Lee Empowerment Gala Sneaker Soiree
- September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget Vote
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