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
Interview with Robert Sturns: How Fort Worth Grows and Where We Are Headed
We have our first interview of the new year! Robert Sturns from the city's economic development team joins us for the third time. We also share some concerning updates from the Sandman Hotel investigation and FWISD's new grading system. Enjoy!
SHORT STORY #1: Exclusive interview with Sandman Hotel workers shows concerns
SHORT STORY # 2: Fort Worth is the only big Texas city not to publicize its police vehicle pursuit policy
SHORT STORY #3: No more letter grades? Here's what Fort Worth ISD parents will see on report cards
BIG STORY: Interview with Robert Sturns
Wins and Losses:
Ann:
👎 Greyhound is closing its Dallas terminal
👎 DFW home inspector concerned about fast new construction
👍 Vida Cafe
EJ:
👎 Texas Affordability: New Harvard Study Shows Most Texans are Paying Too Much for Rent
👎 Texas Leads in Affordable Health Care Acts Sign-Ups
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