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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning ShowAuthor: Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
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 Worths 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. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Meet the Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2 Candidates
Monday, 9 February, 2026
BIG STORY: Candidates for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2Jared WilliamsAmanda ArizolaGabe RivasSHORT STORY 1: County Commissioner’s Court ChangesNew rules would limit Tarrant County jail discussion, resident input at public meetingsSHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth Charter AmendmentsDoubling council salaries, expanding city manager’s authority could be on Fort Worth’s May ballot✅City council salaries would be $50,000, the mayor's would be $60,000.❌City manager would have the ability to create, consolidate, & abolish departments without a council vote.❌City manager could fire department heads & council appointees without a written statement or public hearing.❌Council could approve the budget at the same required public meeting, meaning that there would be no time at all for things to change based on public input.❌Remove the requirement for public utilities to report to council.SHORT STORY 3: FWISD Under Attack from the StateFort Worth ISD loses appeal of state takeover, prompting a trustee’s resignationStudent walkouts prompt warning from Texas leaders — raising First Amendment concernsWINS: Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace journey to DC return to Fort Worth on Valentine’s DayLOSSES: The County Commissioner's Court & Fort Worth City Council meetings on February 10th.ACTIONS:Black History Month - Support black businesses & politicians."I'm Done Humming and Swaying" from Power by DesignFebruary 10 - County Commissioner’s Court at 10amFebruary 10 - Fort Worth City Council at 6pmNow - March 2 - filing is open for Fort Worth city council District 10 candidatesFebruary 15 - 817 Gather (Join)February 17 - Early Voting begins for PrimariesFebruary 20 - 817 Live recording at Tarrant County Democratic Party fundraising (Get your tickets)March 3 - Election day for PrimariesJoin the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.
