817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
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Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year"Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud KennedyDo 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.

  1. 5h ago

    Meet the Tarrant Appraisal District Candidates Who Are Going To Fix Your Taxes

    We spoke with the three best candidates for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board, Phyllis Durbin Grissom for Place 1, Ambika Sharma for Place 2, and John Adams for Place 3. We learned about how damaging the freeze on property valuations has been for taxing entities and taxpayers, the inequities that taxpayers face, how we got into this mess, and what these candidates can do about it. All three will appear on the ballot county-wide in November at the bottom of the ballot, so be sure to vote all the way up & down your ballot. Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  2. 17h ago

    Tim O’Hare is Going Down: The Future of Tarrant County

    SHORT STORY 1: Voter Suppression in Tarrant County Residents, families rally to protest Tarrant County Jail deaths days after woman dies in custodyTarrant County honors Charlie Kirk despite Democrats’ vehement oppositionTarrant County’s November elections will have 92 fewer places to cast ballots than 2022Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening? SHORT STORY 2: Flock in Texas Fort Worth police crime-fighting drone program takes off in partnership with Flock SafetyHow a $1 Texas insurance fee funded thousands of Flock camerasGov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock camerasFlock cameras key to Tarrant County crime reduction, sheriff says as scrutiny mounts / Tarrant County sheriff says Flock cameras are their most valuable assetAfter Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network SHORT STORY 3: Corruption in Fort Worth City Council State sues Fort Worth City Councilman Chris Nettles, his nonprofit for $787,872 / Fort Worth council member owes Texas up to $1M, mismanaged food program: lawsuitMattie Parker: Woman in the Arena - Fort Worth Magazine WINS:  Fort Worth moves toward budget cut restorations, higher city tax rateBedford considers property tax rate increase for 2027Como Arts FestivalThis Tarrant County College campus offers childcare to students. Here’s why.Fort Worth’s ‘flying saucer’ set to depart, taking with it decades of memories LOSSES:  Tarrant commissioners move to lower JPS tax rate for fourth yearWoman dies at Tarrant County Jail — the 6th jail death this year / Woman recently gave birth before she died at Tarrant County jail, records showFederal judge dismisses Fort Worth ISD lawsuit filed by reassigned principalICE present in Fort Worth for ‘daily enforcement,’ agency confirms after video circulates ACTIONS: September 8 - FWISD Board of Managers meetingSeptember 9 & 10 Protests at  Republican Midterm ConventionSeptember 12 - TCDP Sneaker Soiree September 15 - Tarrant County Budget Vote & Fort Worth City Council Budget VoteSeptember 19 - Fall Gallery NightSeptember 20 - 817 Gather at 3pmOctober 5 - last day to register to voteJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  3. Aug 31

    An Interview with Katie O'Brien Duzan for TX-HD94

    BIG STORY: We spoke with Katie O'Brien Duzan, the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 94, going agains the Republican Cheryl Bean. katiefor94.com Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  4. Aug 31

    Enough is Enough: Tarrant County is Done with the Republican Party

    SHORT STORY 1: Republicans attack on Democracy More than 1.2 million Texas voter registrations are flagged. Here’s what voters should knowFollowing backlash, Tarrant County elections head proposes cutting 92 voting sites for NovemberMap comparing 2022 Voting Sites to 2026Tarrant County task force finds 2 election violations among 193 allegations from the publicFree speech lawsuits against Tarrant County judge awaiting decision from US appeals court / Tarrant County meeting arrests raise First Amendment concerns SHORT STORY 2:  Tarrant County the model for property tax relief across Texas, governor says / Gov. Abbott praises Tarrant for lowering property taxes, proposes new tax planThe Budget Tim Doesn’t Want You to Read - by Chris Tackett$33.9M Tarrant Appraisal District budget reflects lowest staff headcount since 1999Tarrant water district proposes rate bump, tax increase to address demand, aging pipesWhat you need to know before TCC trustees consider a property tax rate increaseColleyville City Council moves toward higher property tax rate to counter lower appraisalsFort Worth City Council deliberates proposed budget cuts, fate of Alliance pet adoption program SHORT STORY 3: Fort Worth City Council Fort Worth OKs $10B data center site plan with more green space, distance from homes / Tensions flare at Fort Worth City Council meeting over $10B data centerFort Worth police crime-fighting drone program takes off in partnership with Flock Safety WINS:  Here are the candidates for Tarrant Appraisal District board election in NovemberA greater good is coming to west Fort Worth — through coffee, thrifting and givingTexas Health to launch new maternal health program for continuity of careThis historic Fort Worth building will become affordable housingHeartland Flyer funded through ’27 as proposed state budget item targets future allocationsTrinity Metro kicks off transit-oriented development plans with first public meetingCouncil of governments executive director leaves job LOSSES:  Trinity Metro plans to cut spending in 2027 but will advance train improvementsEngageFW cancelled due to budget cuts. Possibly delayed until Spring.The Last Picture Show: Coyote Drive-In fading to blackChanges planned for Fort Worth street following troubled bike-friendly makeoverICE seen in Fort Worth ACTIONS: September 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Meeting and RallySeptember 2 - Gather at the Table (District 9)September 2 - Arlington Chamber candidate forum with SD9 & HD94September 12 - TCDP Sneaker Soiree September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget VoteSeptember 20 - 817 Gather at 3pmOctober 5 - last day to register to voteJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  5. Aug 17

    An Interview with Nathan Smith for Tarrant County District Clerk

    BIG STORY: We spoke with Nathan Smith, the Democratic candidate for Tarrant County District Clerk, who will unseat 30-year incumbent Republican Tom Wilder. nathan4tarrant.com Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  6. Aug 17

    What to Know About Fort Worth's Data Center Moratorium & EJ's Arrest

    SHORT STORY 1: Fort Worth City Council & Data Centers Fort Worth council asks Tarrant County to reject proposed cut in November voting sitesFort Worth City Council reapproves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron DeanData center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote / Fort Worth makes major moves towards data center moratorium, regulationsNewly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulationsParker touts Fort Worth City Council’s unanimity in confronting data center issueBeyond the Algorithm and the 'Smart' Phone, Fort Worth’s People Instilling Hope, Action SHORT STORY 2: EJ’s Arrest Man arrested after profanity at last week’s Tarrant commissioners meetingFort Worth activist arrested a week after his removal from Tarrant County Commissioners CourtNBC DFW / CBS / WFAASupport for EJ SHORT STORY 3: TAD is starving local budgets Colleyville proposes tax rate increase in 2027 budget to offset lower property valuationsUNT Health Fort Worth expects nearly flat revenue, higher spending in 2027Tarrant County proposes lower property tax rate for 4th consecutive year WINS:  Can Fort Worth duplicate Grapevine’s rail station success? City leaders are taking stepsTrinity Railway Express on track for improvementsSettlement reached in dispute between transportation body, council of governmentsCasey Kleeb is ArtsGoogle’s featured artistPre launch 817 Day with Patrice LOSSES:  Council OKs incentives for defense tech firm that could bring 1,000 jobs tol Fort WorthFort Worth’s new data center rules aren’t stopping this project ACTIONS: August 12 - September 3 - Fort Worth City Budget MeetingsAugust 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment eventAugust 19 - CDFW’s Transit AcademyAugust 25 - Black Mountain data center voteSeptember 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court MeetingSeptember 12 - Dr. Opal Lee Empowerment Gala Sneaker SoireeSeptember 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget VoteJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  7. Aug 10

    An Interview with Heli Rodriguez Prilliman for Congress TX-12

    BIG STORY: We spoke with Heli Rodriguez Prilliman, the Democratic candidate to represent Texas District 12 in US Congress, who will unseat Republican Craig Goldman. Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

  8. Aug 10

    What’s Next Tarrant? The Fight for Elections, Data Center Regulations, and Thriving Communities

    SHORT STORY 1: Tim O’Hare’s Failed Voter Suppression Attempt Tarrant voting rights activists to rally against proposed polling site cutsTarrant County judge removes attendees during public meeting about voting site reductions Tarrant County commissioners delay vote on polling sites for November electionReleased after arrest at Tarrant meeting, former lawmaker considers suing county judgeRelated: Tarrant commissioners thank WWII veteran for ‘defeating socialism’ at Battle of Iwo JimaRelated: Why did Tarrant County end its contract early with a jail staffing company? It's still unclear SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth City Budget Fort Worth resets as tax rolls come in lower than projected, spiking shortfall for 2027 / Fort Worth weighs tax rate increase as lower property values widen budget holeFort Worth City Budget MeetingsRelated: Fort Worth council to consider do-over vote on money for Aaron Dean’s defense SHORT STORY 3: Data Center Updates New Texas data center projects frozen until state audits themCity officials evaluating what statewide data center audit means for Fort Worth projectsFort Worth to consider forcing data center developers to show state approval WINS:  Back to school events Black Coffee and Fort Worth Community CollaborativeStockyards leaders not proceeding with planned $1 billion second phase of development / Former leader of Stockyards redevelopment plans $160M luxury resort for areaTexas Polls:James Talarico 48% vs Ken Paxton 45%Gina Hinajosa 46% vs Greg Abbott 45%Vicki Goodwin 48% vs Dan Patrick 46%Alisa Simmons 44% vs Tim O’Hare 43%LOSSES: Former US Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83, leaving a lasting mark on Fort WorthStruggling Ridgmar Mall finds a new owner, set to become logistics center / Fort Worth officials express support for Ridgmar Mall redevelopment plansFort Worth Alliance Airport to be major testing site for air taxis‘We’re going to power AI’: Officials celebrate opening of Alliance manufacturing plantCurtain call: Fort Worth theater troupe bids farewell after 30 years ACTIONS:  Donate to the 817 GatherThe US is facing a blood supply crisis. Here’s how you can help in Tarrant CountyAugust 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy voteAugust 15 - Alisa Simmons - Black Women's BreakfastAugust 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment eventAugust 19 - CDFW’s Transit AcademyAugust 25 - Black Mountain data center voteSeptember 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court MeetingA September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget VoteCanvass for Nydia with EJJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

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Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year"Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud KennedyDo 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.

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