Latest Tarrant county Podcast Episodes
Does Fort Worth Do Tourism Right? More Stockyards. No Sports Team.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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,...
Fort Worth is Planning for 2050: Help Design the City's Future
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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 ...
Who Do We Welcome to Fort Worth: How Do We Build from Here?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe 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 Pr...
Who Do We Welcome to Fort Worth: How Do We Grow from Here?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe 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 Pr...
The Future of Tarrant County Health: Are We in Good Hands?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 D...
FWISD parents veto closing middle schools and Abbott has votes for vouchers.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 ex...
Beto O'Rourke: The Importance of Tarrant County to the Future of Texas
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 27, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 Peo...
Is Fort Worth Ready to Surpass Austin? Challenges growing a world-class city
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 20, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsSHORT 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...
O'hare Owns TAD, Citizens Speak Up for Simmons, and Mayor Parker's Rail Committee
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 M...
Navigating the Political Landscape with TCU Professor Jim Riddlesperger
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsLegendary 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 ah...
Pay Attention to County Government with Commissioner Alisa Simmons
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnna 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 - Wh...
PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnna 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 - Wh...
Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Roderick Miles
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEJ 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 F...
Bud Kennedy: The Past, Present, and Future of Fort Worth Politics
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 Legislatur...
The State of Fort Worth Journalism with Kaley Johnson
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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.
This FW Native is Running for TAD Board Seat and Why You Should Care
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 Wort...
Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Kathleen Hicks
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis 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 Wort...
Primary Election Results and Trends: Where are the Texas Democrats?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 ...
When Planning Goes Wrong: Schools near Motels, MedStar Dysfunction, and Release of ETJ Land
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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...
Texas Politics in 2024: Antisemitism Funding, Border Bill, and Much More
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe 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 vot...
The State of the Tarrant County Democratic Party with Chrystal Gayden
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 t...
Interview with Robert Sturns: How Fort Worth Grows and Where We Are Headed
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe 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 Ho...
2024 Starts with a Bang: Hotel Explosion, FIFA World Cup, and Much More!
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome 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 o...
2024 Tarrant County Election: Who Will Be On Your Ballot?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - December 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat 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 ...
Interview with Tarrant 4 Change: Why our county is the epicenter of extremism
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - December 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEJ 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 th...
The Consequences of Fort Worth's Suburban Sprawl?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - November 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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...
The Consequences of Fort Worth's Suburban Sprawl
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - November 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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...
Texas is Changing: Can Vouchers and Environmental Racism Stop It?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - November 20, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 counci...
Living in Fort Worth: Is the Big Texas House Dream Over?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - November 13, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome 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 ...
Kay Granger will not seek reelection. Who is next?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - November 06, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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...
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