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
PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons
Anna and EJ sit down with Commissioner Alisa Simmons to discuss county politics and why residents should spend more time voting and cross checking county government. The agenda is below:
Short Story #1: Should West 7th property owners pay a tax for safety? How Fort Worth’s plan would work
- Which Fort Worth entertainment district has the most crime? Here’s what we found out.
- The ‘wildcard’ in keeping West 7th safe: Guns and booze. Will Fort Worth’s plan work?
Short Story #2: Fort Worth ISD could close these seven middle schools. Here’s why and what to know.
Short Story #3: Rally gathers in downtown Fort Worth to bring awareness to unsolved cold cases
Big Story: Interview with County Commissioner Alisa Simmons
Wins and Losses:
Ann:
👎 T&P Station Parking Lots
👍 Southwest Rail Conference
EJ:
👎 DFW Venture Capital
👍 Ann and EJ being awesome cohost :)
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