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
The Consequences of Fort Worth's Suburban Sprawl
Short Story #1: TCU increases tuition past $60K
- College Tuition Is Falling For The First Time In Decades
Short Story #2: The largest city in the US without mass public transit?
- High-speed rail: Should Dallas to Fort Worth be Texas’ first route?
Short Story #3: These Fort Worth ISD schools could be among the first considered for closures
BIG STORY: Fort Worth leads Texas in population gain as Dallas-Fort Worth’s total tops 8 million
- More than two-thirds of Texas’ 30.3 million residents live in the four largest metro areas
- Fort Worth is the 4th most 'house rich' city in America
- Housing shortfall unknown in Dallas Audit
- Tarrant’s evicted children and the state’s hidden homeless crisis
- Texas reports high pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment. Where does Tarrant rank?
- Fort Worth’s water risks contamination from proposed private landfill, residents say
- “Help families be more successful:” $2.5M grant assists Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
- Fort Worth has a new environmental department. What do residents want from it?
Wins and Losses:
EJ:
👎 Abbott backs Trump
👍 Fort Worth wanted more contracts with minority-, women-owned businesses. How has it done?
Ann:
👎 Small Business Saturday Activity
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