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
The Future of Tarrant County Health: Are We in Good Hands?
Ann and EJ record early and update you on TAD, the Election Integrity Committee, and an overview of what was shared at the Democratic National Convention in El Paso. The big story is Cooks Children fighting for their Medicaid program and Dr. Brian Byrd becoming the Tarrant County Public Health Director.
SHORT STORY #1: Chair of Tarrant Appraisal District review board resigns just days before hearing cases
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County Election Integrity Task Force reports 82 voter fraud complaints, no cases filed
SHORT STORY #3: Texas Democratic Convention Brief Overview
BIG STORY: Health News in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and Texas
- State rejects health insurers' pleas to halt plan that will shake up coverage for 1.8 million Texans
- Texas stands by its decision not to award major Medicaid contract to Cook Children’s
- Fort Worth cancer support center to close as Tarrant health care challenges escalate
- Former Fort Worth council member Dr. Brian Byrd to serve as Tarrant public health director
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Lost and Sound and Trinity Pride Fest
👎 Anthony Johnson's sister removed from commissioners court
EJ:
👍 Follow Juneteenth Museum
👎 Texas Stock Exchange
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