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| Mayor Mattie Parker's Damage Control PR Tour | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:54:09 | |
BIG STORY: Mayor Mattie Parker’s Damage Control PR Tour Mayor’s Chair Not for the Thin-Skinned by Fort Worth Magazine Tarrant residents get fewer chances to speak at local government meetings. What does that mean? SHORT STORY 1: Texas Congressional Redistricting Chaos Texas redistricting ruling upends candidates’ plans for 2026 Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, county parties to scramble — again Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map Filing deadline is December 8th, and candidates don’t even know what district they live in! SHORT STORY 2: Transportation & Safety Stories Free parking in downtown Fort Worth garages will be in your rearview mirror next year Highway collision injures Buddhist monks from Fort Worth on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace Bedford plans to remove student artwork from crosswalks to comply with Abbott's roadway directive SHORT STORY 3: FWISD appeals State Takeover Trustees fighting FWISD takeover, cite need for deeper review WINS: Ten Commandments displays in FWISD, Tarrant-area districts must be removed, judge orders Brandi Waller-Pace’s concert at Keith House Natalia Margarita’s art show at The Pool LOSSES: Attorney at center of Keller ISD split tapped to lead Tarrant County GOP as chair High demand forces Tarrant County rental assistance program to close applications after 4 hours North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator launches at TCU with $25M North Texas leaders talk oil, gas, growing nuclear industry at conference Google investing $40B into Texas for AI, new data centers ACTIONS: November 25 - Future of the Community Arts Center meet Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Who Runs Fort Worth in 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:07:00 | |
For the 30th anniversary of infamous article in D Magazine, "Who Runs Fort Worth?", we spoke with the journalist who made The Fort Worth Way known to all, Katie Sherrod.
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| Freedom of Speech: The Case of Raunaq Alam with Adwoa Asante & Lydia Faith | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:31:57 | |
BIG STORY: Adwoa Asante, lawyer of Raunaq Alam, and Lydia Faith of Free Palestine Tarrant speak about the freedom of speech case right in Tarrant County and the far right leaders funded by Christian Zionists seeking to make an example of Raunag Alam. SHORT STORY 1: Reactions to Political Violence
SHORT STORY 2: People Power vs The People in Power
SHORT STORY 3: Dallas-Fort Worth is a leading data center market with a significant scale issue WINS: 817 Podcast named Fort Worth Weekly’s Critic’s Choice for Best Podcast. LOSSES: $500M in federal funding delays could affect North Texas transit projects Sculpting a legacy: West Fort Worth art gallery bids farewell after nearly 30 years West Fort Worth theater’s cancellation of ‘Frankenstein’ production prompts questions ACTIONS: Tuesday, September 30 at 10am, City Council will vote to cut public comment meetings down to just 10 meetings for all of 2026. Deadline to register to vote for the November election is October 6th. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Paxton Acquitted, CCPD Budget, New Housing Proposal, and Investing in Sprawl | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:58:49 | |
Ann and EJ are back in the studio, going through an array of topics. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| WE ARE BACK! Funding Cops with ARPA Dollars, New TX Bills, and Much More | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:52:23 | |
Not 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. https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2023/ https://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/30/house-bill-3-mandates-armed-guards-on-texas-campuses-some-fort-worth-schools-are-struggling-to-find-funds-to-comply/ https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/tad-chief-appraiser-resigns STORY 5: Could proposed new zoning help Fort Worth find the missing middle housing? https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/mind-the-gap-could-proposed-new-zoning-help-fort-worth-find-the-missing-middle-housing/ Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Join us LIVE on Instagram Live at 8pm CST | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:01:31 | |
This 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. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Proposed City Budget Passes A Billion Dollars: What's in it and where is it taking us? | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:43:40 | |
The 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 it means as we build the city's future. Enjoy! Big Story: Proposed 2024 City Budget Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Fort Worth's Transportation Future with the CEO of Trinity Metro | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:18:38 | |
EJ 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 Ann and transportation! Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? Understanding which voices get amplified or silenced. | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:49:59 | |
Ann 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 organized by the Metroplex Atheists group and the weird staffing issues at Texas A&M questioning free speech in higher education. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1 Emails Reveal New Concerns about the Mayor’s Decision to Remove the Pride Reading Badge SHORT STORY #2 Metroplex Atheists Group Gets Banners Blocked for Downtown Event SHORT STORY #3 The State’s Influence on Texas A&M (https://www.keranews.org/politics/2023-07-27/a-texas-a-m-professor-was-suspended-for-allegedly-criticizing-lieutenant-governor) SHORT STORY #4 New Death Star Law Prohibits Cities from Creating New Regulations (https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article277505038.html) WINS AND LOSSES EJ Ann Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| DFW could be the biggest metro in the U.S. by 2100: What does that mean today? | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:54:09 | |
Ann 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 STORY #1: Legislature Commits $1M for National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth https://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/09/legislature-commits-1m-for-national-juneteenth-museum-in-fort-worth/ SHORT STORY #2: Should Tarrant County join group vying for an EPA solar power grant? Commissioners say no — for now https://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/18/should-tarrant-county-join-group-vying-for-an-epa-solar-power-grant-commissioners-say-no-for-now/ SHORT STORY #3: TCU medical school could bring an annual economic impact of $4 billion to Fort Worth https://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/16/tcu-medical-school-could-bring-an-annual-economic-impact-of-4-billion-to-fort-worth/ BIG STORY: Dallas-Fort Worth could be biggest metro in U.S. by year 2100, new report says https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/dfw-biggest-population-2100-movebuddha/ Supporting articles: 1) Development booms on outskirts of Dallas-Fort Worth as sprawl swallows small towns https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/growth/article276987113.html 3) Planning, data combine in new city of Fort Worth department focused on budgeting and finance Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Understanding Mercy Culture and its political influence in Fort Worth | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:06:40 | |
Today 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: Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| New Demographic Data for Fort Worth Districts: What is there to see? | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:16:27 | |
This 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 laptops out because we get into the weeds of the ever-changing landscape of our city. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Texas A&M Fort Worth Breaks Ground: What Will Come From It? | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:44:20 | |
We 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! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| The Fight to Protect Tarrant County with Commissioner Alisa Simmons | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:13:58 | |
BIG STORY: An Interview with Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2. Tarrant County’s Democratic commissioners skip meeting to prevent vote on lower tax rate SHORT STORY 1: Charlie Kirk rally in downtown Fort Worth brings in far right extremist sponsors throughout the Metroplex. SHORT STORY 2: Here’s how much Fort Worth’s fire department, new EMS will cost the city SHORT STORY 3: North Texas nonprofits lost $127M in six months, mostly from federal sources, survey finds WINS: Leaders deny concrete batch plant at Fort Worth’s southside grain silos City council budget passes, with no decrease in funding towards the arts. Artes de la Rosa got a proclamation for 25 years of serving the arts (and a 15 year lease on the building). LOSSES: Most Fort Worth-area school districts see enrollment decline as charters, suburbs gain FWISD plans teacher shake-up for 7 struggling schools, new reading lessons with Bible stories Fort Worth’s growth, data centers drive soaring power demand ACTIONS: Watch Tarrant County Commissioner's Court Special Commissioners Meeting SIGN THE LETTER SHOWING YOU STAND WITH SIMMONS AND MILES Sign up to speak at Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday, September 23rd in New City Hall, and share your comments at this link: y.gy/fwpublic Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Understanding Juneteenth's Future in Fort Worth with Jarred Howard | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:13:27 | |
The 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 talk about the project and how we Fort Worthians can get involved. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Support Fort Worth's Queer Community with Tyler Long | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:00:19 | |
Ann 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. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Is Fort Worth actually Texas' New Boomtown? | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:06:19 | |
We 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. We also talk about film incentives and what is going on with the discriminatory market on Magnolia. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Election Concerns, District 11 Update, and Why Some Hispanics Become White Supremacist | 22 May 2023 | 01:10:17 | |
We 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 have about the Tarrant County Election Chief Position and why Marc Veasey and company are writing a letter to the federal government. We also hit the spicy drama that is going on in District 11 as Tara Maldonaldo endorses Rick Herring. Then we hit the big topic: Why some Hispanics identify with white supremacy. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2023/05/15/is-it-unusual-for-a-hispanic-to-adopt-white-supremacist-beliefs/ Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| 100 Years of Service with Leah King from United Way of Tarrant County | 15 May 2023 | 01:17:07 | |
This 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 priorities, the safety of our children, and the Fort Worth way. Our guest host is Brian Renteria, a higher educator, and multi-generational Latinx Fort Worthian. Brian and EJ discuss Mattie Parker's statement about the Allen Mall Massacre and HB2744. We shine a light on the work that must happen around Robert Miller's death and much more! Below are links to everything discussed. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Engaging Voters and Entrepreneurs with Brian Dixon and Hayden Blackburn | 08 May 2023 | 01:12:41 | |
Today 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: Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Neighborhood Development for Both Residents and Tourists with Ann Zadeh | 01 May 2023 | 00:56:58 | |
Today 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 current early voting numbers and what we should expect. They also talk about the Tarrant Appraisal District extension and the search for a new election chief due to the departure of Heider Garcia. The big story for this week's episode is a mash-up of several reports around the intersection between development and inclusivity when promoting Fort Worth to tourists and residents. How do we create space for both to work together? Well, press play, and find out what the team at 817 podcast had to say! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Early Voting and Election Integrity in Fort Worth | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:57:50 | |
Short 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/ Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Elections and Policing with Pamela Young of United Fort Worth | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:17:45 | |
We 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 leaders in the conversation around immigration, policing, and BIPOC empowerment. We discuss important topics we should consider as we enter the polls in less than a week. Later in the episode, we also think through the long-term needs of candidates for city council. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Campaign Finances: Who's funding who and what does it mean? | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:48:08 | |
Jimmy 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 diving into the reports! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Mayor Mattie Parker Invites Extremism into Fort Worth | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:06:10 | |
Big Story: Mayor Mattie Parker writes a letter drawing anger over a city councilmember's social media post quoting Charlie Kirk, and lowers the flags to half-mast at Trump's order. Fort Worth council members decry political violence clash over now deleted Charlie Kirk post Short Story 1: Fort Worth's biggest budget item is police Fort Worth's Crime Control and Prevention budget rising 2.6% more than $138.9 million Short Story 2: Tarrant County sheriff refuses to give briefings requested by Commissioner Simmons on jail deaths Short Story 3: Pro-Palestinian activist gets 180 days in jail for North Texas church graffiti @freepalestine.tarrant post Wins: Wesley & his wife are having a baby! State of the Arts was a success. JPS Health Network opens new psychiatric emergency center in Fort Worth Trinity Metro builds focus on transit-oriented development Fort Worth poised to spend $79 million on parks & green space preservation in 2026 Losses: How much do Fort Worth council members spend on travel? City officials aren't sure Actions: September 16th - City of Fort Worth city council votes on 2026 budget September 17th - Community Design Fort Worth's transit mixer at Acre Distilling at 4:30pm September 20th - Trinity Metro's bus stop cleanup day at 7:30am September 20th - Grassroots Organizers Summit at Dock's Bookshop at 3pm September 21st - 817 Gather at Blanc Cowork & Studio at 10am Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Which Candidate Excites You Most? Dissecting the City Council Roundtables | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:07:35 | |
EJ and Jimmy have some MAJOR news to announce on this podcast. If you feel called to be EJ's next cohost, reach out at ejc@hey.com. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| District 11 Candidate Panel: Who should be the next city council member of Fort Worth? | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:28:50 | |
This 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. Election day is May 6th. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| From The Economist: What Do We Think of Texas' Growth | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:52:08 | |
Texas 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. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| What come first in Fort Worth, Density or Development? | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:03:56 | |
SHORT STORIES: Education Recap
BIG STORY: Is it a development or density problem?
WINS AND LOSSES EJ Win: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/03/07/carhartt-fort-worth-distribution-center.html EJ Loss: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article272985445.html Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Welcome to Wokelandia and Affordable Housing | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:48:14 | |
Fort Worth is making some progress with two affordable housing projects. Jimmy and EJ discuss both projects in the big story. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| A Breakdown of the 30 Candidates Running for Fort Worth's City Council | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:54:39 | |
Jimmy and EJ break down each council seat and share their insights and thoughts on who is in the hot seat and who is cruising to remain in power. The guys dive into the new retail data and discuss Fort Worth's strategy to bring residential living to the urban core. They also discuss Chief Noakes's oversight committee and Tim O'Hare's removal of mandatory bias training for Tarrant County employees. Below are a few of the stories discussed in this week's episode: Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| The Fort Worth Way with Alex Jimenez | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:14:59 | |
Last week the Fort Worth report hosted a panel discussion called the Fort Worth Way. Alex Jimenez who was a part of the panel joins us to give an expanded view on the topic. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| The Future of TCU with President Daniel Pullin | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
In recent news, Texas Christian University announced Daniel Pullin as their new president. President Pullin began his new position on Feb. 1, supporting 12,000+ students. Pullin's background is in business, entrepreneurship, and innovation so Jimmy and EJ get to discuss the future of TCU but also the complete ecosystem we call North Texas. Enjoy! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Curfew with Dr. Jared Williams and FW Development with Austin James at Now.Town | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:26:05 | |
This is the FIRST two interview episode and we are excited to give you timely news on the topics you care about most! Our first guest is Councilmember Jared Williams, who is leading the front on eliminating the curfew ordinance in the city. We also talk about his C.A.R.E. for Minors plan, which helps us holistically support our youth. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Where does Fort Worth fit into the growth of the DFW metroplex? | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:50:34 | |
Jimmy and EJ nerd out about all the new economic data around jobs, real estate, and hotels, leading to a big story about Fort Worth's role in the metroplex. The guys also discuss the curfew and the expansion of the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Sources below: Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Beyond a State Takeover with FWISD Teachers Ale Checka and Ernie Morán | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:06:59 | |
This week we have a special episode with FWISD teachers Ale Checka & Ernie Morán as we discuss a possible Texas Education Agency takeover by Commissioner Mike Morath, and what life looks like for teachers these days after all the recent legislative changes from the state. For more context on what's been happening, check out these articles: From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools Texas education chief visits Fort Worth schools as state takeover looms Cowtown Takeover: What Happens if the State Takes Control of Fort Worth ISD? FWISD’s stalled progress sign that schools need state takeover, commissioner says We'll be back next week with a regular episode of the 817 Podcast. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Updates on A&M and Who's Filed to Run for City Council | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
On January 18th, candidates could file to run for city council, FWISD school board, and Tarrant Regional Water District. Jimmy and EJ discuss the new candidates and share updates on A&M and downtown developments. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| What to Expect from this Texas Legislative Session | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:53:00 | |
The big story this week is about the legislative session. Mayor Mattie Parker joined mayors across the big city metros to advocate localized control and broadband access. FWISD created priorities that included more funding since the state has a 33 billion dollar surplus. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| 2023 Predictions for Fort Worth | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:47:12 | |
Jimmy and EJ arrive back from the long break with fresh perspectives and predictions for the city in 2023. Learn who were last year's losers and winners and the significant trends impacting the city's future growth. There will not be a pod next week. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Fort Worth 2023 and Beyond with Chief Innovation Officer Carlo Capua | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:47:07 | |
For the final episode of the year, we talk with a true Fort Worth evangelist Carlo Capua who is responsible for building a decades-long strategy for the city to thrive. ENJOY! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| What Does Aaron Dean's Verdict Mean to Fort Worth | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:46:50 | |
EJ and Jimmy are back from a three-week hiatus and have some serious news to deconstruct as the trial of Arron Dean, the FWDP officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson in her own home, has been found guilty of manslaughter. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Cancel Your Star-Telegram Subscription | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:03:43 | |
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| Fort Worth Journalists Threatening to Strike and Panther Islands New Completion Date | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:04:00 | |
Now more than ever, we need to support our local journalists as their employer McClatchey provides zero compromises to their poor wages and work conditions. Here is the link to donate to support journalists, as they may have to strike to make a point on how important local news is to the city. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Understanding the Tarrant County Election Results | 14 Nov 2022 | 01:05:40 | |
EJ and Jimmy get together to breakdown the election results. American policy is splitting, state by state, into two blocs America’s black upper class and Black Lives Matter https://www.economist.com/united-states/2020/08/22/americas-black-upper-class-and-black-lives-matter Inside the battle for Asian-American votes https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/06/20/inside-the-battle-for-asian-american-votes Less than half of US children under 15 are white, census shows https://www.brookings.edu/research/less-than-half-of-us-children-under-15-are-white-census-shows/ Race and finance: America’s segregated banking sector https://www.ft.com/content/e63cbe88-6d46-4119-9067-e10a926c61c2 U.S. Christian majority could fade in coming decades, models find https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/30/most-common-age-among-us-racial-ethnic-groups/ Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Reactions to Tarrant County's Early Voting Data and Trends | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:55:10 | |
Jimmy and EJ break down election data and what their concerns are moving forward. They also discuss the rise in crime in West 7th, Las Vegas Trail, and Stockyards rezoning. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Be a Part of the Future of 76104: An interview with Shawn Lassiter | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:07:21 | |
We are back from a two-week hiatus with a special interview with Shawn Lassiter. She is a former science teacher and TX06 candidate who leads BRAVE/R Together, a nonprofit focused on transforming communities of color that deal with systemic inequities. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Flex Fort Worth's Blue Power: A Playbook with Chris Tackett to Free Texas | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:14:47 | |
This week Ann Zadeh is out of town, so EJ & Wesley were joined by Chris Tackett. BIG STORY: Chris Tackett of See It Name It Fight It talks about how Fort Worth votes blue, and spells out a playbook for how Fort Worth can become deeper blue to counteract gerrymandering on a couty & state level. SHORT STORY 1: Nicole Collier held in Texas House Chamber & Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered redisticting maps. SHORT STORY 2: Tarrant County dramatically reduces voting locations. SHORT STORY 3: Eddie García tapped to be Fort Worth’s next police chief. WINS: ‘Let’s ride!’: Fort Worth high school students to receive free transit rides from Trinity Metro Trinity Railway Express to be upgraded for World Cup transportation Fort Worth names new director for economic development, Jessica Rogers New director at the Modern leans into museum’s future following national controversy Fort Worth park memorializing Black lynching victim closer to being funded LOSSES: O’Hare: Anticipated TxDOT master plan ‘huge boon’ for Fort Worth-area economic development Tarrant County Judge O’Hare calls on cities to run ‘business-minded’ governments Fort Worth lands $761M AI supercomputer plants as Wistron selects Alliance Tarrant faith leaders urge officials to condemn GOP chair’s anti-Muslim social media posts ACTIONS: What should Fort Worth spend $3B in taxpayer money on? Here’s how to weigh in District 7: 6 pm Aug. 25 at Boswell High School District 6: 6 pm Aug. 27 at Southwest High School Library District 3: 6 pm Sept. 3 at LVTRise Community Center District 4: 10 am Sept. 6 at Basswood Elementary School District 11: 2 pm Sept. 6 at Eugene McCray Community Center District 9: 6 pm Sept. 8 at University Christian Church District 5: 6 pm Sept. 10 at the Fort Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| *** CORRECTIONS AND NOTES *** | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:05:52 | |
We made some inaccurate comments on this week's pod that we felt we needed to correct. See you in two weeks! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Is Fort Worth Over COOKEd? Where do we go from here with our city manager. | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:54:51 | |
It was a slow news week, but the Fort Worth Report and the Star-Telegram provided some concerning updates about the city manager's relationship with Sasha and Ed Bass. How deep does this relationship go, and did the city council do enough? Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||
| Analyzing Mayor Mattie Parker's State of the City Address | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:03:45 | |
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker delivered her first State of the City address on Thursday, so Jimmy and EJ decided to break down the conversation. There is also a special announcement at the very end of the pod to hang with Jimmy and EJ at Hotel Dryce! Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok. | |||