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
Texas Politics in 2024: Antisemitism Funding, Border Bill, and Much More
We have a lot to cover and unpack. Be prepared for a lot of rants from EJ! We start local, but the big story is about what is happening at the state level that keeps Texas in the news. We honestly assess political decision-making and why Abbott is obsessed with immigration.
Do not forget to vote in your primary starting March 5th 👇🏿
https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html
Watch the Tarrant County primary candidate debates live.
SHORT STORY #1 Tarrant to look at terminating contract after state finds private jail out of compliance
SHORT STORY #2 Tarrant public health director resigns after a decade-long stint in the position
SHORT STORY #3 Tarrant Transportation Summit
BIG STORY: A brief overview of the drama and shenanigans among our Texas Politicians
We cover a smorgasbord of topics
- Texas GOP leaders reverse course, ban antisemites from party
- Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines
- FBI foils 2022 plot by militiamen to “start a war” at the Texas-Mexico border
- Border security overpowers school vouchers
-Texas conservatives test how far they can extend abortion and gender-transition restrictions beyond state lines
Supporting Documents to EJ's Rants:
- How to detoxify the politics of migration
- Biden is doing great, which is why they are obsessed with immigration
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Indoor Farm
👎 DFFW
EJ:
👍 Dickies
👎 Dallas Stadium
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