Latest Tarrant county Podcast Episodes
Understanding Local School Systems and the Impact You Have with Twyla Masterson
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday, 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 ...
What impact does Art have on our local economy? with Wesley Gentle, Executive Director of Arts Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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...
What impact does Art have on our local economy? with Wesley Gentle the Director of Arts Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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...
Nazis in Fort Worth and What to Know about the Upcoming Election
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 16, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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 ...
Analyzing Mayor Mattie Parker's 2023 State of the City Address
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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...
Fort Worth Wins Big with Biotech: Who will benefit?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - October 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort 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-gover...
Paxton Acquitted, CCPD Budget, New Housing Proposal, and Investing in Sprawl
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - September 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn 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:...
WE ARE BACK! Funding Cops with ARPA Dollars, New TX Bills, and Much More
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - September 11, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsNot having a podcast for two weeks leads to a lot of catching up. We hit an array of topics that are important for us 817ers to keep tabs on. Buckle in because we hit it all in under an hour. STORY 1: Commissioners Fund Cops with ARPA Dollars (Fort Worth Report) https://fortworthreport.org/202...
Join us LIVE on Instagram Live at 8pm CST
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - August 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week, we had a technical error that stopped us from producing a high-quality episode. However, we hosted our first-ever IG LIVE! Listen now. SHORT STORY #1: FWISD Reopens Libraries: What happened Monday. What happened SHORT STORY #2: TAD fires IT executive. Three mayors write a letter cal...
Proposed City Budget Passes A Billion Dollars: What's in it and where is it taking us?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - August 14, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe budget increase is a significant milestone for the city as it marks the first time the general fund budget has surpassed $1 billion. The budget has increased by approximately 11% from the previous year's budget of $913 million. Ann and EJ break down what's in the new proposed budget and what...
Fort Worth's Transportation Future with the CEO of Trinity Metro
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - August 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEJ and Ann start the podcast off with new updates on the mayor's priorities, panther island, and a visit from the governor to address street racing. The main story is a deep dive into Trinity Metro's impact on the city with the new CEO, Rich Andreski. This is your episode if you are a stan for A...
Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? Understanding which voices get amplified or silenced.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 31, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn and EJ are back in the podcast studio. The theme for today’s pod is -- Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? We discussed the mayor’s emails that led to the removal of the Pride Badge for the annual summer reading challenge. We also look at the blocking of city banners for upcoming event orga...
DFW could be the biggest metro in the U.S. by 2100: What does that mean today?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 24, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn and EJ resume their regular program after discussing Mercy Culture with Eddie at the Fort Worth Weekly. They discuss an article about DFW becoming the largest metro in the country by 2100. They review the latest development news and begin planning how to make DFW a prosperous area. SHORT ST...
Understanding Mercy Culture and its political influence in Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday we have Eddie Brown, an award-winning journalist who writes for the Fort Worth Weekly. He has been keeping tabs on Mercy Culture and the power it has in our politics. Ann and I will be gone next week. Links for the show are below: Short Story #1: July 4th Shooting in Como (https://www.sta...
New Demographic Data for Fort Worth Districts: What is there to see?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is for the real ones. Ann and EJ dissect the new demographic data recently released by the city. This is important because this is the first published data on the new districts. You will also see the evolution of legacy districts and how the perception might have changed. Get your l...
Texas A&M Fort Worth Breaks Ground: What Will Come From It?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 26, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe have a solid episode for you today as we discuss all parts of Fort Worth. Below is the lineup and links to follow along. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Mayor Mattie Parker is taking a second job (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/23/fort-worth-mayor-mattie-parker-takes-part-time-chief-of-staff-job...
Understanding Juneteenth's Future in Fort Worth with Jarred Howard
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe National Juneteenth Museum just hosted its first event in the city. Ann and EJ were in attendance and absolutely moved by the history, present, and future of the connection between Juneteenth and Fort Worth. Jarred Howard is the CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. We sit down with him to ...
Support Fort Worth's Queer Community with Tyler Long
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAnn and EJ turn a chapter as they host their first podcast together without Jimmy. They are joined by Tyler Long, one of the organizers of Trinity Pride Fest. Election Results District 11: Jeanette Martinez: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/10/martinez-makes-history-district-11-elects-first...
Is Fort Worth actually Texas' New Boomtown?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe are back with a jam-packed episode. It is Jimmy's last show, and we announce our new official cohost! The big story discusses the latest census data around Fort Worth's growth and the recent article in the Texas Monthly about Fort Worth possibly passing Austin if growth rates remain the same....
Election Concerns, District 11 Update, and Why Some Hispanics Become White Supremacist
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe have another stellar podcast episode for you, as we have two outstanding guests this week. Dee Lara O'Neal and Nydia Cardenas are Latinx women who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and have traveled with a plethora of knowledge and perspectives. We discuss the significant urgency we should all ha...
100 Years of Service with Leah King from United Way of Tarrant County
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode was full of insight and honest conversations about making a difference in Fort Worth and the greater Tarrant County area. The big story is a conversation with Leah King, the CEO of United Way Tarrant County, who is leading the organization in its second centennial. We talk about UW ...
Engaging Voters and Entrepreneurs with Brian Dixon and Hayden Blackburn
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday our guest cohosts are Brian Dixon and Hayden Blackburn. We discuss the election results but also what prevents engagement in Tarrant County, where only 8.9 percent of registered voters completed their ballot. Below are the stories referenced: Short Story 1: Yellowstone and HB4419 https:/...
Neighborhood Development for Both Residents and Tourists
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 01, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday starts our guest cohosts series, which we will have throughout May as we search for the next passionate voice for the 817 podcast. On this episode, EJ and Jimmy are joined by Ann Zadeh, former city council member and Community Design Fort Worth, executive director! The three discuss the cu...
Neighborhood Development for Both Residents and Tourists with Ann Zadeh
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 01, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday starts our guest cohosts series, which we will have throughout May as we search for the next passionate voice for the 817 podcast. On this episode, EJ and Jimmy are joined by Ann Zadeh, former city council member and Community Design Fort Worth, executive director! The three discuss the cu...
Early Voting and Election Integrity in Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 24, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsShort Story #1 Fort Worth officials say flood mitigation projects won’t be delayed by Panther Island funding move https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/fort-worth-officials-say-flood-mitigation-projects-wont-be-delayed-by-panther-island-funding-move/ Short Story #2 Will streetcars return to t...
Elections and Policing with Pamela Young of United Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe have a treat for you today! This is our first episode in our new studio space, allowing us to have our first in-person interview!! Since starting our podcast, we have been inspired by Pamela Young and the entire team at United Fort Worth (https://linktr.ee/unitedfortworth). They are local lea...
Campaign Finances: Who's funding who and what does it mean?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 10, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ dive into the nitty gritty of campaign finance reports, and we are shocked to see who is most funded and why the most competitive races have very little dollars invested. We start the pod with some crazy stories that involve FW and the metroplex, then hit two update stories before d...
Which Candidate Excites You Most? Dissecting the City Council Roundtables
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEJ and Jimmy have some MAJOR news to announce on this podcast. If you feel called to be EJ's next cohost, reach out at [email protected]. The big story this week is the Fort Worth Report Roundtable Discussions. We hit each district seat, including the mayoral race. Short stories include homeless num...
District 11 Candidate Panel: Who should be the next city council member of Fort Worth?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is a historical episode as EJ and Jimmy host the first District 11 candidate gathering. All five candidates come together on the 817 podcasts to discuss their priorities, goals, and visions. Below is each candidate's campaign information. Early voting starts April 24th and ends May 2nd. Ele...
From The Economist: What Do We Think of Texas' Growth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 20, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsTexas and the greater DFW area were featured in the Economist magazine. It was the main story and filled with tons of information. Jimmy and EJ break down the essential points and why Texas is leading in more than just oil, guns, and bbq. Short Stories: 1) FWISD leaked conversation about cutti...
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