817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
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 tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Worth.
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 keep either from happening. Have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at ejspeaks@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Beto O'Rourke: The Importance of Tarrant County to the Future of Texas
Ann and EJ sit down with Beto O'Rourke, a legendary Texan who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. He has invested time in all 240 counties, running grassroots campaigns for senate and governor. He founded and currently leads Powered by People, a Texas-based organization that works to expand democracy and produce Democratic victories through voter registration and direct voter engagement. Enjoy the conversation, as this episode is a rare opportunity to hear Beto's perspective and strategy when looking at Tarrant County and its influence on Texas!
SHORTY STORY #1: Tarrant County Jail Updates
- Tarrant County jailers fired after in-custody death reinstated, put on leave
- Sheriff Waybourn says Tarrant doesn’t need jailers in SWAT-like gear
- Family calls out Tarrant jail medical staff in inmate’s death
SHORT STORY #2: May 28th Run-Off Election
- Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 candidates make final push ahead of runoff race
- Runoff for Granger’s US House seat shows split in GOP
- Texas House District 97 Democratic runoff election
- Cheryl Bean, John McQueeney trade barbs in House District 97 race
- Proposed Texas GOP platform
- Texas Republican convention approves closed primary, selects new leader
BIG STORY: Interview with Beto O'Rourke
- Join Powered By People
Ann:
👍 Forest Park Pool
👎 Sandra Sadek Departure from FWR
EJ:
👍 Spanish MyFW App
👎 Tornado deaths