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
Bud Kennedy: The Past, Present, and Future of Fort Worth Politics
Ann and EJ are joined by a legend of Fort Worth media, Bud Kennedy. Bud is a Fort Worth Star-Telegram opinion columnist. In a 52-year Texas newspaper career, he has covered two Super Bowls, a presidential inauguration, seven Republican and Democratic national conventions, and 18 Texas Legislature sessions.
SHORT STORY #1: Homeless and Eviction Data tell two different stories
- Tarrant County homeless population sees first dip in numbers since 2021
- Eviction filings in Fort Worth soar in the last 3 years. What can the city do about it?
- Homelessness down 12% in Fort Worth's Tarrant County
- Fort Worth considers $100 million bond to increase supply of affordable housing
- Developers propose $150M redevelopment on 9 acres in Fort Worth’s Near Southside
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County approves use of pre-numbered ballots.
- Do they prevent voter fraud?
SHORT STORY #3: Tarrant Courts Proposed Reorganization
- Some fear Tarrant criminal courts could see ‘chilling effect’ under the proposed reorganization
- Tarrant commissioners hit the brakes on plan to overhaul criminal courts
BIG STORY: Interview with Bud Kennedy
Wins and Losses:
Ann:
👍 Panther Island Transportation
👎 UT DEI
EJ:
👍 TX First EV Fleet in FW
👎 Morgan Ice Cream Strawberry Tragic
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