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 F ...
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Navigating the Political Landscape with TCU Professor Jim Riddlesperger
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Legendary professor and local political expert Jim Riddlesperger joins Ann and EJ on the 817 podcast. You may see Jim on TV or quoted in the paper. His 40+ year career at TCU allowed him to see the evolution of Fort Worth and provide a rich perspective on what we have accomplished and what is ahead of us as local residents. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: T…
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PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons
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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…
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Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Roderick Miles
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EJ and Ann sit down with Roderick Miles, who is running for County Commissioner Precinct 1. The election is May 28th. He is going head to head with Kathleen Hicks for the coveted seat Democrats have held for decades. We start the show with the same format: we dive into short stories impacting Fort Worth and end with Wins and Losses. SHORT STORY #1:…
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Bud Kennedy: The Past, Present, and Future of Fort Worth Politics
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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…
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The State of Fort Worth Journalism with Kaley Johnson
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Ann and EJ had the privilege of sitting down with former Star-Telegram reporter Kaley Johnson to discuss what it takes to report the news in a city the size of Fort Worth. We addressed the lifestyle of journalists, the business, and where we can go from here.Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show tarafından oluşturuldu
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This FW Native is Running for TAD Board Seat and Why You Should Care
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Ann and EJ sit down with Lee Henderson, a Fort Worth native and political analyst running for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors Place 3. We know that is a mouthful, but in this episode, we explain why you should care. Henderson's election is on May 4th. SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth police chief says his department won’t focus on immig…
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Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Kathleen Hicks
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This week, we have Kathleen Hicks, former city councilwoman and now County Commissioner Precinct 1 candidate. She is going head to head with Roderick Miles for the coveted seat Democrats have held for decades. We start the show with the same format, diving into short stories impacting Fort Worth. SHORT STORY #1: Dallas-Fort Worth leads all metro ar…
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Primary Election Results and Trends: Where are the Texas Democrats?
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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 …
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When Planning Goes Wrong: Schools near Motels, MedStar Dysfunction, and Release of ETJ Land
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Ann and EJ curate a robust show starting with three short stories and one big story. Below is the agenda: Short Story #1 Why you should consider voting in the GOP primary Short Story #2 The highs and lows of Tarrant County leadership - Tarrant County commissioners deny Trinity Metro funding to provide free rides to polls - Tarrant votes to bring ba…
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Texas Politics in 2024: Antisemitism Funding, Border Bill, and Much More
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We have a lot to cover and unpack. Be prepared for a lot of rants from EJ! We start local, but the big story is about what is happening at the state level that keeps Texas in the news. We honestly assess political decision-making and why Abbott is obsessed with immigration. Do not forget to vote in your primary starting March 5th 👇🏿 https://www.tar…
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The State of the Tarrant County Democratic Party with Chrystal Gayden
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Ann and EJ are joined by Tarrant County Democratic Chair Chrystal Gayden. She gives updates on the future of the party and how we can come together to support talented options in our local elections. As usual, we start with three short stories and end with wins and losses. Make sure to follow the Tarrant County Democratic Party and support where yo…
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Interview with Robert Sturns: How Fort Worth Grows and Where We Are Headed
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We have our first interview of the new year! Robert Sturns from the city's economic development team joins us for the third time. We also share some concerning updates from the Sandman Hotel investigation and FWISD's new grading system. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: Exclusive interview with Sandman Hotel workers shows concerns SHORT STORY # 2: Fort Worth …
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2024 Starts with a Bang: Hotel Explosion, FIFA World Cup, and Much More!
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Welcome back to your favorite Fort Worth podcast. We are ready to make 2024 a special year of content and connection, and we appreciate all of you who join us weekly. Below is the order of the show: 👇🏿 SHORT STORY #1: Explosion at Fort Worth Sandman Hotel - Musume employees told management of gas odor before Sandman hotel explosion: $177M Lawsuit S…
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2024 Tarrant County Election: Who Will Be On Your Ballot?
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What is going on beautiful people this is the LAST EPISODE for the year! Go checkout some old interviews as you can even here Ann’s episode when she was running for mayor :) This episode is for the nerdy OG’s of the pod where we go line by line naming and introducing candidates who filed to run this upcoming election cycle. We focus on the democrat…
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Interview with Tarrant 4 Change: Why our county is the epicenter of extremism
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EJ sits down with Alex and Lydia, the two founding leaders of Tarrant 4 Change (https://linktr.ee/tarrant4change). You may be familiar with their work due to their social media presence or involvement across multiple initiatives around the community. EJ gets to sit down with these two forward thinkers to discuss everything in Tarrant County and why…
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The Consequences of Fort Worth's Suburban Sprawl
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Short Story #1: TCU increases tuition past $60K - College Tuition Is Falling For The First Time In Decades Short Story #2: The largest city in the US without mass public transit? - High-speed rail: Should Dallas to Fort Worth be Texas’ first route? Short Story #3: These Fort Worth ISD schools could be among the first considered for closures BIG STO…
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Texas is Changing: Can Vouchers and Environmental Racism Stop It?
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Ann and EJ cover various topics that interweave into a comprehensive episode about vouchers, systemic racism, and demography. Enjoy the episode! Short Story #1: House strikes vouchers from Texas education bill. How Tarrant County lawmakers voted Short Story #2: Residents want Fort Worth council to recognize ‘environmental racism’ in neighborhoods -…
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Living in Fort Worth: Is the Big Texas House Dream Over?
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Welcome back to the 817 podcast, where Ann and EJ dissect the current renting and housing data in the city. The big story is the future of urban core living and how cities like Fort Worth have to compete the with the Friscos of the world. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Update on who is running for Kay Granger's seat - No Mattie. - No Manny. - No Nathan. Sh…
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Kay Granger will not seek reelection. Who is next?
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Ann and EJ record on Friday, and lucky for all of us, the news on Kay Granger not seeking reelection creates some interesting contenders who will compete for this influential seat. We will follow this conversation throughout the year and we will love to hear your perspectives at Instagram. DM us now! Short Story #1: Fort Worth considers $3.5 millio…
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Understanding Local School Systems and the Impact You Have with Twyla Masterson
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Today, EJ and Ann are joined by Twyla Masterson, who is the Director of Programs at Leadership ISD. The organization equips community leaders and school board trustees with the skills and resources to advocate for equitable education. Education is a big topic in the city so this episode, Twyla shares the big picture and how we can get involved. Bel…
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What impact does Art have on our local economy? with Wesley Gentle the Director of Arts Fort Worth
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Ann and EJ sits down with Wesley Gentle the Executive Director of Arts Fort Worth, a non-profit administers a competitive grants program, manages the Fort Worth Public Art program, and operates the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Wesley shares their updated economic data and how the arts boost our local economy. Short Story #1: Fort Worth to inve…
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Nazis in Fort Worth and What to Know about the Upcoming Election
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Ann is back! EJ and her go through an array of topics, as this was a busy week for Fort Worth! Short Story #1: Nazis at Torchy’s showed a bigger problem. Now’s the time to speak up - Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth - What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist …
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Analyzing Mayor Mattie Parker's 2023 State of the City Address
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Short Story #1: O'Hare we go again - Tarrant Commissioners Reject Girls Inc. Funding Over Social Issues - Tarrant Explore More Affordable Solutions - We need more funds for our juvenile court system Short Story #2: Is environmental racism in Fort Worth? These neighbors say yes, and are fighting back. - Fort Worth residents protest industrial develo…
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Fort Worth Wins Big with Biotech: Who will benefit?
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Short Story #1: County Shenanigans - Tim O'hare Left Democratic Judges Out of Policy Meeting (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279918504.html) - Tarrant County leaders more inmates to a private jail in Garza County (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279926619.html) Short Story #2: Dallas Mayo…
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Paxton Acquitted, CCPD Budget, New Housing Proposal, and Investing in Sprawl
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Ann and EJ are back in the studio, going through an array of topics. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Ken Paxton Acquitted (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article279366129.html - Tim O'Hare blames the media for the Paxton trial (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-p…
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WE ARE BACK! Funding Cops with ARPA Dollars, New TX Bills, and Much More
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Not having a podcast for two weeks leads to a lot of catching up. We hit an array of topics that are important for us 817ers to keep tabs on. Buckle in because we hit it all in under an hour. STORY 1: Commissioners Fund Cops with ARPA Dollars (Fort Worth Report) https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/tarrant-county-shifts-federal-affordable-housing…
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This week, we had a technical error that stopped us from producing a high-quality episode. However, we hosted our first-ever IG LIVE! Listen now. SHORT STORY #1: FWISD Reopens Libraries: What happened Monday. What happened SHORT STORY #2: TAD fires IT executive. Three mayors write a letter calling for the CEO to go as well. SHORT STORY #3: Transit …
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Proposed City Budget Passes A Billion Dollars: What's in it and where is it taking us?
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The budget increase is a significant milestone for the city as it marks the first time the general fund budget has surpassed $1 billion. The budget has increased by approximately 11% from the previous year's budget of $913 million. Ann and EJ break down what's in the new proposed budget and what it means as we build the city's future. Enjoy! Short …
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Fort Worth's Transportation Future with the CEO of Trinity Metro
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EJ and Ann start the podcast off with new updates on the mayor's priorities, panther island, and a visit from the governor to address street racing. The main story is a deep dive into Trinity Metro's impact on the city with the new CEO, Rich Andreski. This is your episode if you are a stan for Ann and transportation! Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: Mayor An…
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Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? Understanding which voices get amplified or silenced.
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Ann and EJ are back in the podcast studio. The theme for today’s pod is -- Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? We discussed the mayor’s emails that led to the removal of the Pride Badge for the annual summer reading challenge. We also look at the blocking of city banners for upcoming event organized by the Metroplex Atheists group and the weird st…
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DFW could be the biggest metro in the U.S. by 2100: What does that mean today?
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Ann and EJ resume their regular program after discussing Mercy Culture with Eddie at the Fort Worth Weekly. They discuss an article about DFW becoming the largest metro in the country by 2100. They review the latest development news and begin planning how to make DFW a prosperous area. SHORT STORY #1: Legislature Commits $1M for National Juneteenth…
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Understanding Mercy Culture and its political influence in Fort Worth
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Today we have Eddie Brown, an award-winning journalist who writes for the Fort Worth Weekly. He has been keeping tabs on Mercy Culture and the power it has in our politics. Ann and I will be gone next week. Links for the show are below: Short Story #1: July 4th Shooting in Como (https://www.star-telegram.com/article277037373.html) Short Story #2: F…
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New Demographic Data for Fort Worth Districts: What is there to see?
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This episode is for the real ones. Ann and EJ dissect the new demographic data recently released by the city. This is important because this is the first published data on the new districts. You will also see the evolution of legacy districts and how the perception might have changed. Get your laptops out because we get into the weeds of the ever-c…
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Texas A&M Fort Worth Breaks Ground: What Will Come From It?
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We have a solid episode for you today as we discuss all parts of Fort Worth. Below is the lineup and links to follow along. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Mayor Mattie Parker is taking a second job (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/23/fort-worth-mayor-mattie-parker-takes-part-time-chief-of-staff-job-at-cook-childrens/) Short Story #2: City website got h…
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Understanding Juneteenth's Future in Fort Worth with Jarred Howard
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The National Juneteenth Museum just hosted its first event in the city. Ann and EJ were in attendance and absolutely moved by the history, present, and future of the connection between Juneteenth and Fort Worth. Jarred Howard is the CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. We sit down with him to talk about the project and how we Fort Worthians can g…
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Support Fort Worth's Queer Community with Tyler Long
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Ann and EJ turn a chapter as they host their first podcast together without Jimmy. They are joined by Tyler Long, one of the organizers of Trinity Pride Fest. Election Results District 11: Jeanette Martinez: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/10/martinez-makes-history-district-11-elects-first-latina-to-city-council/ FWISD District 5: Kevin Lynch: …
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Is Fort Worth actually Texas' New Boomtown?
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We are back with a jam-packed episode. It is Jimmy's last show, and we announce our new official cohost! The big story discusses the latest census data around Fort Worth's growth and the recent article in the Texas Monthly about Fort Worth possibly passing Austin if growth rates remain the same. We also talk about film incentives and what is going …
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Election Concerns, District 11 Update, and Why Some Hispanics Become White Supremacist
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We have another stellar podcast episode for you, as we have two outstanding guests this week. Dee Lara O'Neal and Nydia Cardenas are Latinx women who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and have traveled with a plethora of knowledge and perspectives. We discuss the significant urgency we should all have about the Tarrant County Election Chief Position an…
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100 Years of Service with Leah King from United Way of Tarrant County
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This episode was full of insight and honest conversations about making a difference in Fort Worth and the greater Tarrant County area. The big story is a conversation with Leah King, the CEO of United Way Tarrant County, who is leading the organization in its second centennial. We talk about UW priorities, the safety of our children, and the Fort W…
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Engaging Voters and Entrepreneurs with Brian Dixon and Hayden Blackburn
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Today our guest cohosts are Brian Dixon and Hayden Blackburn. We discuss the election results but also what prevents engagement in Tarrant County, where only 8.9 percent of registered voters completed their ballot. Below are the stories referenced: Short Story 1: Yellowstone and HB4419 https://fortworthreport.org/2023/05/04/tinderholt-action-blocks…
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Neighborhood Development for Both Residents and Tourists with Ann Zadeh
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Today starts our guest cohosts series, which we will have throughout May as we search for the next passionate voice for the 817 podcast. On this episode, EJ and Jimmy are joined by Ann Zadeh, former city council member and Community Design Fort Worth, executive director! The three discuss the current early voting numbers and what we should expect. …
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Early Voting and Election Integrity in Fort Worth
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Short Story #1 Fort Worth officials say flood mitigation projects won’t be delayed by Panther Island funding move https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/fort-worth-officials-say-flood-mitigation-projects-wont-be-delayed-by-panther-island-funding-move/ Short Story #2 Will streetcars return to the city? https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/will-str…
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Elections and Policing with Pamela Young of United Fort Worth
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We have a treat for you today! This is our first episode in our new studio space, allowing us to have our first in-person interview!! Since starting our podcast, we have been inspired by Pamela Young and the entire team at United Fort Worth (https://linktr.ee/unitedfortworth). They are local leaders in the conversation around immigration, policing,…
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Campaign Finances: Who's funding who and what does it mean?
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Jimmy and EJ dive into the nitty gritty of campaign finance reports, and we are shocked to see who is most funded and why the most competitive races have very little dollars invested. We start the pod with some crazy stories that involve FW and the metroplex, then hit two update stories before diving into the reports! Short Story #1: District 5 Gos…
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Which Candidate Excites You Most? Dissecting the City Council Roundtables
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EJ and Jimmy have some MAJOR news to announce on this podcast. If you feel called to be EJ's next cohost, reach out at ejc@hey.com. The big story this week is the Fort Worth Report Roundtable Discussions. We hit each district seat, including the mayoral race. Short stories include homeless numbers spike, especially for families and veterans, and Pe…
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District 11 Candidate Panel: Who should be the next city council member of Fort Worth?
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This is a historical episode as EJ and Jimmy host the first District 11 candidate gathering. All five candidates come together on the 817 podcasts to discuss their priorities, goals, and visions. Below is each candidate's campaign information. Early voting starts April 24th and ends May 2nd. Election day is May 6th. Enjoy! Ricardo Avita - Fort Wort…
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From The Economist: What Do We Think of Texas' Growth
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Texas and the greater DFW area were featured in the Economist magazine. It was the main story and filled with tons of information. Jimmy and EJ break down the essential points and why Texas is leading in more than just oil, guns, and bbq. Short Stories: 1) FWISD leaked conversation about cutting jobs https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/15/job-cuts-…
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What come first in Fort Worth, Density or Development?
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SHORT STORIES: Education Recap Dr. Ramsey's first six months at FWISD: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/08/six-months-on-the-job-fort-worth-isd-superintendent-addresses-major-issues-in-public-education-and-offers-solutions/ Fort Worth ISD to eliminate and change admin jobs in reorganization: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/art…
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Welcome to Wokelandia and Affordable Housing
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Fort Worth is making some progress with two affordable housing projects. Jimmy and EJ discuss both projects in the big story. Short Story 1: District 7 candidate makes Wokelandia game https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article272628203.html#storylink=cpy Short Story 2: The city is looking to change how council member proposals a…
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A Breakdown of the 30 Candidates Running for Fort Worth's City Council
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Jimmy and EJ break down each council seat and share their insights and thoughts on who is in the hot seat and who is cruising to remain in power. The guys dive into the new retail data and discuss Fort Worth's strategy to bring residential living to the urban core. They also discuss Chief Noakes's oversight committee and Tim O'Hare's removal of man…
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