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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 tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Wor ...
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Ann and EJ record the last episode of the month as we enter into Thanksgiving break. Before the recording, they had an in-person experience with listeners and friends called 817 Gather. In this episode, they talk about Elon Musk, Dr. Phil, and Mercy Culture. SHORT STORY #1: Commute Times Increase in FW: The Solution? NOT ROADS - Theft ring suspects…
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Ann and EJ share their thoughts about the election results. They discuss what stood out, where they are concerned, and what we can do from here. ELECTION REFERENCES 1. An Election Wrap-Up (Texas Focused) - Chris Tackett 2. County Results 3. The educated professional class is out of touch with America 4. Wisconsin young voters with to Trump by doubl…
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The election is tomorrow. Ann and EJ analyze early voting data while also discussing important topics such as transportation and housing. SHORT STORY #1: Election Day in Tarrant County: What to know, what to watch for and when we’ll get results - Early voting up, mail ballots down compared to 2020 in Tarrant County voting SHORT STORY #2: The State …
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Ann and EJ introduce 817 Gather, a new opportunity for listeners to come together to create capacity and community so that we can create a more inclusive city. If you want to attend the pilot meeting, RSVP here. The show has a full docket as Tim O'Hare gets highlighted by the national news site Pro Publica, and the county jail cannot stop exposing …
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Ann and EJ record early in the week due to some travel. They share updates about Mercy Culture, FWISD's Supt Payments, and Anthony Johnson's Lawsuit. The big story is Colin Allred's and Ted Cruz's visits to Tarrant County, and national progressives are campaigning in Texas. SHORT STORY #1: Mercy Culture Mobilizes Congregation: Will It Matter? - Mer…
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This week we hit an array of topics. Do not forget today is the last day to register to vote! Enjoy! SHORTY STORY #1: AI Data Centers Expand in DFW SHORT STORY #2: Mercy Culture Attacks the Mayor SHORT STORY #3: You likely won’t find love in Fort Worth. A new study on dating explains why BIG STORY: JPS Loses Tax Revenue: What is at Risk? - Will tax…
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Short Story #1: Fort Worth ISD school board accepts voluntary resignation of Superintendent Angélica Ramsey - Read the complete statement of Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey after her resignation. Short Story #2: Fort Worth’s new LGBTQ advisory committee sparks backlash, support from City Council Short Story #3: Should we be worried ab…
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This is our second conversation with Alexander Montalvo, the CEO of the Catalyst Project and co-founder of Tarrant 4 Change. Alex is a community organizer who works with grassroots organizations to make change and give power back to the most marginalized people in our county. His work gives him a great perspective and how we can influence the polit…
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The second conversation of this series is with Ale Checka, a former district teacher of the year and FWISD student herself. She has taught in the district for seventeen years and loves students and books. You truly get to hear from one of the city's best teachers, who we have the fortune to sit down with for an intimate conversation. We appreciate …
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We break this week's episode into two crucial conversations. The first one is with Janell and Chanell Johnson to hear their experience as they mourn the loss of their brother and fight for justice. We do zero short stories and wins and losses in this episode out of respect for the conversation that holds so much weight by itself.…
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Ann and EJ record early because they are out of town this week. They discuss the lack of early voting locations on college campuses. Short Story #1: Ann meeting at Texas A&M - With national brand growing, TCU draws majority of students from outside Texas Short Story #2: Amtrak gets $64M in federal funds for high speed rail between Dallas and Housto…
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Ann and EJ give the people of Fort Worth extended episodes, including spicy takes and intellectual dialogue about the city. The dynamic duo starts with David Cooke retiring and then navigates into transportation, where much progress was made. The big story is about taxes and how lowering them defunds our schools and keeps our potential gridlock by …
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Ann and EJ meet with Donna and Donya from The Dock Bookshop, an Eastside bookstore that has become a cultural powerhouse in the city. They are one of the few African American brick-and-mortar bookstores in America. The episode will share their 30-year journey as Fort Worth residents, from competing against Amazon to navigating a pandemic, and their…
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We are living in Fort Worth at a time when the Tarrant GOP is pushing for power while our city leaders seem unsure if they want the mantle. During an event that Ann Zadeh attended, Mattie Parker and others were asked if they plan to run again. The big story is what we should do if Mattie Parker does or doesn't run and what could be the worst outcom…
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Ann and EJ spent time analyzing UTA's new west campus, which is projected to open in 2028 on Walsh Ranch. The duo also updates you on proclamation drama between the council, Tarrant County Jail updates, and the impact of the new appraisal rules on new homeowners. SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth’s proclamation process has council members divided. SHORT S…
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Buckle up as EJ and Ann takes you through an array of stories about Fort Worth's future and the political landscape of the metroplex. SHORT STORY #1: Who Attends Great Replacement Theory Event? SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County GOP Attacking FW DEI Efforts - FW hire DEI Consultant - Bo French's shenanigans SHORT STORY #3: Most Texas adults support sch…
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Ann and EJ were off for two weeks, and boy, were there historical moments while we were gone. They go through all the national news and break down Biden's legacy. They also share their excitement for Kamala Harris and what it means to the future of America. SHORT STORY #1: Mercy Culture Church files permits for ‘religious discipleship center’ in Fo…
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Short Story #1: Fort Worth’s ban on discriminatory events on city property ‘very likely’ to be removed Short Story #2: Reforming the County and State Criminal Courts in Tarrant County Short Story #3: Education Round-Up - Texas kids lose up to 4 months of learning with new uncertified teachers, study finds - Zeros on STARR writing test - FWISD said …
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Short Story 1: Media - Six Takeaways From the First Presidential Debate - Texas Ethics Commission will require influencers to disclose when they’re paid for advertisement - Traffic to traditional news outlets in the US is collapsing Short Story 2: Development - Council Approves Phase 2 of the Stockyards - East Fort Worth’s Woodhaven neighborhood co…
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We have a firehose of information to share this week! We will not be doing an episode next week, so please enjoy and listen deeply to the topics we discuss. Fort Worth is at a pivotal time, and for once, we have a say on what the city can be. Let's jump in! SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth Cancels Pride Month Proclamation SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth Allow…
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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 Di…
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Ann and EJ discussed the cancellation of the plan to consolidate a few FWISD middle schools, as well as how the election results have provided Abbott with the necessary votes to pass vouchers. They also delved into the topic of housing stock in both urban and suburban areas, exploring ways to expand housing affordability. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: Ele…
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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 d…
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SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant County Jail Deaths. TAKE ACTION NOW! - WATCH: Video shows knee on Johnson’s back before death - Silence from the sheriff - Tarrant commissioner supports calls for sheriff’s resignation - Jailer’s attorney joins those calling for the release of the full video SHORT STORY #2: FWISD 3Bs -FWISD proposes first balanced budget in …
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Ann and EJ are back together catching up on stories and sharing updated insights after a slew of interviews. Topics we cover in this episode include transportation news, county commissioner politics, and the May 4th election results. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: County Politics Awaken Community at May 7th Meeting - Supporters of County Judge Tim O’Hare, …
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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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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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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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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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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.بقلم Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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