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
Primary Election Results and Trends: Where are the Texas Democrats?
Ann and EJ are back after a one-week hiatus from the show. The big story is the primary election results. Should we be concerned about Texas Democrats' poor turnout?
INTRO BANTER: Eclipseboro?
SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth to address income discrimination in housing with amended city ordinance
SHORT STORY #2: Dallas officials are proving to be a hard sell on extending high-speed rail to Fort Worth
SHORT STORY #3: Game plan for Texas’ $20B surplus
BIG STORY: Texas Primary Election Results and Trends
- Republican voter turnout far outpaces Democrat turnout in 2024 primaries
- Fort Worth-area primary races heading to runoffs in May
- Tarrant commissioner Precinct 1 race headed to a runoff
- Primary election reveals Tarrant County Republican shift
- Tarrant GOP email shows party’s aversion to joint primary
- Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker endorses Nikki Haley for president at Stockyards rally
Wins and Losses
Ann:
👍 Comprehensive Plan and Panther Island Updates
👎 Voter Turnout (Mark your calendar for May 4th)
EJ:
👍 Students getting civically engaged at City Hall (INSTAGRAM)
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