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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

817 Podcast - 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 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.

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Episodes
  • Prairieland Defendants, Aaron Dean Money, & New Candidates

    Prairieland Defendants, Aaron Dean Money, & New Candidates
    Jun 29 2026

    SHORT STORY 1: Prairieland Defendants get unconstitutionally harsh sentence

    • The Extreme Sentences Handed to Anti-ICE kProtesters Should Terrify Us All
    • Shooter sentenced to 100 years in Prairieland ICE terrorism case; others get max
    • Prairieland defendants' families promise appeal, warn of precedent after sentencing
    • Prairieland shooter gets 100 years, others 30-70 for ICE detention center ‘antifa’ protest
    • 30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech


    SHORT STORY 2: FW City Council gives money to Aaron Dean’s legal team

    • Fort Worth increases spending to defend officer convicted in fatal shooting
    • Chris Nettles statement
    • Mia Hall’s statement
    • Jeanette Martinez getting in the comments
    • Mindia Whittier’s take


    SHORT STORY 3: Barriers for great candidates

    • Anette Landeros’ post about obstacles in running for office


    WINS:

    • Trinity Pride
    • Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi
    • New Latino Leadership portest featured on LULAC's Instagram


    LOSSES:

    • A year after fire, former Cooper tenants still want answers, solutions


    ACTIONS:

    • June 30 - FW’s Data Centers Open House
    • June 30 - FWISD listening session at Dunbar
    • June 30 - Alisa Simmons’ virtual telethon
    • July 1 - 817 Gather at the Table - District 7
    • July 8 - Zoning meeting for data center reg recommend
    • July 19 - 817 Gather & New Candidate Forum
    • August 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy vote
    • August 25 - Black Mountain data center vote

    Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Worst & Best Scenarios of the FWISD Takeover

    The Worst & Best Scenarios of the FWISD Takeover
    Jun 29 2026

    We spoke with Chanea Bond, the current English department chair at Southwest High School, and Ale Checka, former FWISD teacher, about what life has been like for teachers since the state takeover by the TEA of FWISD. We talked about how policies and toxic leadership is causing so many teachers to quit, and what it would take to fix schools.

    Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Mayor Mattie Parker's Ties to the Data Center Industry

    Mayor Mattie Parker's Ties to the Data Center Industry
    Jun 22 2026
    BIG STORY: We spoke with Ambika Sharma of the 817 Gather about her research on Mayor Mattie Parker's ties to the data center industry, including her lobbyist husband, tax abatements given to data centers, and potential violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act.Husband of Fort Worth mayor listed as lobbyist for data center industry groupFort Worth mayor, husband deny conflict of interest over data center lobbyingFort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s Husband Under Fire for Financial Ties to Data CentersFort Worth pushes vote for $10B data center site plan to Aug. 25. What to knowBass family, firefighters union among top donors to Fort Worth City CouncilFort Worth is the lone major Texas city without a standing ethics commission boardSHORT STORY 1: 3 jail deaths in 4 days Man dies after medical emergency in custody at Tarrant County JailSecond man dies in custody at Tarrant County Jail this week, officials sayTarrant County Jail sees 3 deaths in 4 days. Families demand answers, investigationSHORT STORY 2: Shayma Alzubi sues for her job backReassigned Muslim FWISD educator sues, wants principal job back / Principal reassigned over social media posts sues Fort Worth ISDTarrant Democrats blast decision to close Newcomer Academy as blow to immigrantsSHORT STORY 3: LULAC Convention in Fort WorthFort Worth welcomes national LULAC conventionNew Latino LeadershipWINS: With Opal Lee absent, Grandmother of Juneteenth’s family leads rainy freedom walkFort Worth opens next chapter in search for new downtown library / Fort Worth finds new site for downtown library; council to vote on land purchaseArlington, TX launches film commission to help productionsWhat’s up with those new bollards blocking traffic in the Fort Worth Stockyards?Engage FW Community AcademySunrise Tarrant Rise & Resist Donate to the mutual aid fund supporting families impacted by ICEFort Worth and Arlington mayors elected to NCTCOG executive boardFort Worth’s Evans and Rosedale development gains momentumNorth Texas on track to reach 9 million people next yearWhat makes this Fort Worth neighborhood unique? The answers will guide growthRevamped Panther Island development guidelines revealedTrinity Metro gets funding for TEXRail extension to hospital districtFort Worth, Arlington could earn billions in revenue from a high-speed rail route, study showsLOSSES: The rise of autonomous vehicles in North TexasICE seen kidnapping people near Sundance SquareR.I.P. Doyle FineACTIONS:Become a volunteer deputy registrarJune 22 - Nydia Cárdenas campaign event June 23 - Fort Worth Cirty Council public comment June 23 - FWISD Board of Managers public comment June 27 - Trinity PrideJune 22 - 30 - FWISD Listening SessionsJune 28 - 817 GatherJune 30 - FW’s Data Centers Open HouseJuly 1 - 817 Gather at the TableAugust 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy voteAugust 25 - Black Mountain data center voteJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
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