Latest Tarrant county Podcast Episodes
City Council is Back from Break. Will Fort Worth Teachers do the Same?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - August 01, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe council returns to their normal meeting schedule tomorrow with a full list of priorities to jump into, from short-term rentals to finalizing the budget. We discuss the different agenda items we need to consider as residents. Learn how you can get involved and attend one of their upcoming mee...
What should Fort Worth do about AirBnBs with Jessica Black Co-Founder of TX Neighborhood Coalition
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is our ONE-HUNDREDTH EPISODE!!! Thank you to everyone who has shared an episode or was a DAY 1! We are inspired to keep going and providing updates to our amazing city Fort Worth, Texas! This is a super episode with the big story being short-term rentals. Fort Worth is hosting several pub...
How Fort Worth is Supporting Small Business Right Now
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 11, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsA few pandemic relief grants are available for small business owners in Tarrant County. Jimmy and EJ share two and give updates on the $200M CDFI loan program. Jimmy and EJ share three short stories, one big story, and their wins and losses for the city. Enjoy! CDFI $200M Loan Program: https:...
Building Fort Worth with District 3 City Councilmember Michael Crain
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - July 04, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ sat down with District 3 City Councilmember with Michael Crain to have an intimate conversation about the city's future. He has a complex district and prime area to woo companies for economic growth. He is also a born and bred Fort Worthian, so he brings a unique perspective to the ...
What Happened at City Council and What Losing Roe v Wade Means for Fort Worth
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 27, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis felt like a long week as Texas politics continue to protect the wrong things. Jimmy and EJ start the pod with three short stories which include the TxDOT I-30W study, Fort Worth's PR contract, and Councilwomen Biven's frustration over how $28 million in stimulus spending was introduced to...
Building the Eastside with Dante Williams from Community Frontline
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 20, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDante Williams was just a kid from the Funk who ended up building a tight-knit group of brothers from the Eastside who are influencing how our city is shaped. If you do not know Dante or his nonprofit Community Frontline, get to know them, as I am sure they will be making an imprint on your and...
A Look Back on the First Year of Fort Worth's Fresh City Council
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 13, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ dissect this Fort Worth Report article (https://fortworthreport.org/2022/06/07/fort-worth-council-members-reflect-on-first-year-in-office%ef%bf%bc/). Budget season has also started for the city and there has been some movement on short-term rentals in the city.
East to West: How Does Development Look Different Across Fort Worth?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - June 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ are back from a long weekend and ready to tango. A lot of movement is happening around the development of Fort Worth. The guys spend time discussing black tourism, aerospace manufacturing, affordable housing, and the possible revitalization of East Lancaster.
Bonus Pod: How Can Fort Worth React to Uvalde?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 27, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe were not planning on doing a pod this week, but due to the horrific tragedy in Uvalde where our fellow Texans were massacred, we felt we had to check in on the community. We are thinking of every one of you, and now more than ever, we need to take action and be bold for the future of Texas.
Why You Should Vote in the Republican Runoffs on Tuesday
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 23, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsSometimes you have to play defense instead of offense. EJ and Jimmy share who they are voting for in the Republican runoff and why 96% of voters should do the same. Bud Kennedy had a great article in the Sunday paper that plays as the backdrop to this episode. Enjoy and share! Here is a list of...
A Recap of Fort Worth's Election Results and What We are Voting for Next
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 16, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and Ej recorded this episode in the middle of the week to bring us their opinions and perspectives on the election results. They also highlight the upcoming May 24th election and discuss the city's obsession with funding cops.
How did we get here? Profitizing Fort Worth and Eliminating Women's Right to Choose
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 09, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEJ and Jimmy recorded this pod on election day. They talk about the investments Fort Worth is willing and not willing to make, and the impact voting has on all of us.
Cowtown and Crypto? What does Mining Bitcoin Mean for Fort Worth's Growth?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - May 02, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Fort Worth felt like a big city as we gain national media attention for being the fist city to mine Bitcoin. Is this a good thing for the city? Listen to this episode to get a full perspective. The guys also discuss what happened at Paschal and why we should all be voting against Propo...
Early Voting Starts Today: What to know about Fort Worth's historic $560M Bond Package
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 25, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy is back from being an international icon and has graced the 817 podcast with his presence again to talk propositions in this upcoming bond package. Today is the start of early voting and every day is a fight for a city we love to be prosperous. We talk Beto, Mercy Church, and the lack of l...
Mayor of the Stockyards Endorses Deborah Peoples for County Judge
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 11, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Fort Worth hosted not one but TWO art festivals downtown! Ryan and EJ reviewed the Downtown Inc. 40th annual meeting and the 10-year plan that the org has for the city. Take this survey if you want the org to hear your feedback. https://www.dfwi.org/plan2033 They also discuss The Nei...
Does Reata Need Downtown?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - April 04, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe talk about map Anna, the upcoming bond election, and what we should know about our city council's trip to pitch FC Barcelona in this episode. The big story is Reata and where should the iconic steak restaurant go if they decide to leave downtown. EJ is joined by Ryan Tiglas, a long-time lis...
Zeros and Hero's: Who was Showing Out in Fort Worth this week?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 28, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe city council selects a map for redistricting. Jimmy and EJ went through the revisions and what were some challenges along the way. They then discuss the impact Senate Bill 1 is having on elections. The big story is a 'Zero and Hero' segment highlighting people who are doing good work and tho...
Can Fort Worth Be a Sport City?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 21, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith March Madness in town, Jimmy and EJ discuss the idea of Fort Worth becoming a sports city. Several journalist in the area has wrote articles about this strategy for economic growth and if its a good one to grow a city. Tomorrow is the last public meeting for redistricting so the guys also ...
Why Fort Worth? (SXSW Edition)
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 14, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ were in Austin for SXSW! Shout out to Visit Fort Worth for allowing us to be a part of their setup for the city at the Container Bar. Jimmy and EJ get right into discussing Mercy church's illegal involvement in politics, Texas Wesleyan's Hunger Strike, and Sundance Square's new sma...
Biden Headed to Fort Worth, Price is Defeated, and Council Moves Forward with a Map
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - March 07, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsTarrant County's primary results are concerning and it shows how event the old-guard Republicans are threatened by Mercy culture. At a national and state level we are seeing how crucial Tarrant County is for both Republicans and Democrats. Beto and Abbott were here last week and Biden is coming ...
Attacks on Trans Rights, More Redistricting Meddling, and a New (?) Economic Development Plan
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 28, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is a crucial week for us Fort Worthian... but with international news taking priority, we might miss the opportunity to make some real change. Jimmy and EJ talk about the upcoming redistricting meeting today (we thought it was on Thursday when recording the pod) and why you should vote Repu...
Should Fort Worth be Celebrating?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 21, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsVisit Fort Worth had their grand annual event last week, which led to Jimmy and EJ bantering about missing the shindig and if we should be celebrating in the first place. Based on the stories this week, the 817 tag team duo has some not-so-friendly opinions to get off their chest around economic...
What Fort Worth is Voting for in March and May
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - February 14, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEarly voting has started! Jimmy and EJ discuss how to optimize your vote in March by taking advantage of Texas's open primaries. We also discuss the upcoming bond packages, including increasing salaries for the council and mayor.
Who can apply for CDFI funding? Convo with Fort Worth's Chief Equity Officer Christina Brooks
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 31, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsCDFI Friendly Fort Worth expects to see up to $250 million in new CDFI lending over the next five years and Christina Brooks and her team are leading the launch. We sit with her to discuss her first two years in this brand new position as Chief Equity Officer of Fort Worth and also understand th...
Panther Island Has Funding: What's Next?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 24, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ have a jampacked episode for listeners! This is a full episode where you want to stick around until the end. They start with CTFI providing $200+ million funding to underrepresented Fort Worthians and then move into school board/ city redistricting. The big story is Panther Island ...
Transforming a KKK Building and the Search for a New Superintendent
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 17, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week, EJ and Jimmy focus on a number of small stories from around Tarrant County, on top of reflecting on Colleyville being the center of international news on Saturday. The old KKK building on N Main looks at progress to become a safe space for Fort Worth, and with the announcement of Kent...
Growth, Redistricting, and Getting to Know A City: An Interview with Star-Telegram Reporter Harrison Mantas
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we have a jam-packed episode that includes a guest interview with Harrison Mantas. Harrison is a government reporter at Star-Telegram who joins us to hit an array of topics, including discussing the seven maps selected by the redistricting committee and upcoming agenda items for the ...
The Fort Worth Road Dilemma: What projects will get funded in the 2022 Bond Program?
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - January 03, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHappy New Year to all of you who make us a part of your life! We appreciate you and are excited to continue to deliver a fresh perspective on the news in Fort Worth. The big story today is about the funding for roads and how North Fort Worth councilmen are fighting for projects when recent data ...
How does Fort Worth use its property? And 2022 Resolutions for the City
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - December 27, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWE ARE BACK!! Did you miss us? We have a lot to catch up on so we jump right in. EJ shares his perspective about Rivian. Jimmy leads us through several articles about property in the city and how we invest in affordable housing, community nature areas, and hotels. Here is a list of new restaura...
A New State Park West of Fort Worth and an Update on Aaron Dean's Trial
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show - December 06, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy and EJ catch up after the holidays and share a lot of updates from the past two weeks. The big story was Palo Pinto Mountains State Park and Aaron Dean's lawyer trying to push the trial outside of Tarrant County. We also share why redistricting meetings were canceled in December and how no...
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