817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Today Jimmy and EJ speak with mayoral candidate Deborah Peoples about her campaign and priorities for Fort Worth. Afterward, they debrief and explain the importance of this election long term. They start the pod by talking about the housing market and how intense it is for homebuyers. Finally, as they do every week, they end with wins and losses! Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gat...

Jimmy is back!  We start the podcasts catching up and getting one another's take on when North Texas will hit herd immunity.  We then discuss surprise comments by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitely and American Airlines about Senate Bill 7.  The big story is that mayoral finance reports were due, so we go through them to learn who supports who and why that matters.   Deborah Peoples https://ww...

This is a jampacked episode as we talk about the opening of vaccines for all Texas adults 16 and older and what it means for getting out of our houses. The big story is Senate Bill 7 and Republicans looking to suppress Texans' ability to vote. We also interview Dr. Jared Williams , City Council candidate for District 6. We then dive into wins and losses, including why Steve Penate is a good t...

In this episode, we interview two Fort Worth leaders to get their perspective on the upcoming local election on May 1st (early voting starts April 19th). We ask them what ideas, actions, and policies are they looking for when deciding on who they support. We also learn about how Fort Worth has evolved and what are some of the opportunities moving forward for our fast-growing city! This election is...

This week the hosts for the 817 podcast sit down with mayoral candidate Mattie Parker CEO of Cradle to Career and the T3 Partnership to discuss her goals for the city. Tony and EJ share their perspective on the stimulus package and as well opinions on the Arts Council of Fort Worth 2021 Mayoral Candidate Forum. Watch the Arts Council of Fort Worth 2021 Mayoral Candidate Forum: Learn about Mattie P...

First, this is a BIG comprehensive episode with a lot of updates for the month of  March as we prepare for the mayoral election! Early voting is April 19th. Second, we have a guest co-host who will be our podcaster in resident for the month as Jimmy is on the open road. Today we interview Tara Wilson who is running for city council in District 4 against incumbent Cary Moon. She is a medical profes...

This week, EJ and Jimmy start by talking about the national PAC endorsements for a Mayoral candidate and a District 6 City Council candidate, then follow by talking about Mayor Betsy Price's final State of the City address from this past week. Her focus on education led them to take a look at the 5 races for Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees seats in Districts 1, 4, 7, 8 and 9. They end by tal...

This week, EJ and Jimmy briefly discuss the week of winter storms, the fallout from what happened, and what they hope to see change going forward in response to the disaster. Then, they take a look at EVERY City Council race for the May elections, looking at the available websites for candidates! If you'd like to skip ahead to your district: District 2: 30:00 District 3: 36:45  District 4: 42...

The CEO of Near Southside Inc. Mike Brennan sits down with EJ and Jimmy to talk about the future of development in Fort Worth, especially around one of the most walkable areas of the city.  Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

This week, EJ and Jimmy talk about the speech given by Opal Lee at the Visit Fort Worth Annual Meeting and its implications, as well as break down their conversation with Mayoral candidate Ann Zadeh from last week.  Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

This week, EJ and Jimmy had the pleasure of talking with Ann Zadeh, City Councilor for District 9 and Mayoral Candidate for Fort Worth! Ann has lived in Fort Worth for 30 years, moving from serving in Neighborhood Associations to serving on City Council in 2014. She's been part of the Zoning Commission for 6 years, serving as the head of the Commission for the past year. For more information...

This week, EJ and Jimmy talk about happenings in neighborhoods across the city, including a bond proposal for Heritage Plaza and Hemphill No Se Vende making front page of the Star-Telegram. They also talk about the issues with Tarrant County's new plan to prioritize white-heavy zip codes in vaccinations, and who may be the frontrunner in the mayoral race after a week of endorsements from many...

This week, EJ and Jimmy discuss the recent panel for the 6 Police Chief candidate finalists, as well as talk about the 4 main candidates for Mayor. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

This week, EJ and Jimmy take time to talk amount the heavy national events of the last week, and where they intersect with the local politicians involved.  Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

EJ and Jimmy kick off the new year breaking down articles about the clean up of the Trinity River for the Panther Island Project; the City Council debate on whether we should continue approving zoning changes for luxury apartments; and, will Betsy Price run for mayor again? They finish with wins, losses, and a bold prediction for Fort Worth in 2021! See if you qualify for the vaccine ---> https...

This week, EJ and Jimmy wrap up the highlights and lowlights of 2020 in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, as well as break down some smaller news stories around a DART/TRE connection to Plano, and the continued impact of the National Finals Rodeo in Fort Worth. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

In a slightly slower local news week, EJ and Jimmy start by talking about national news around a stimulus bill and the outgoing President’s martial law attempt. They follow with state level news of Ken Paxton’s coming indictment and the court ordered release of expenditures on Gov. Abbott’s inauguration. Last, they cover how to engage and meet with the Police Chief finalists, and local wins and lo...

This week, EJ and Jimmy catch up on the recent happenings around Fort Worth and Texas, including the city's effort to purchase the Pier 1 Building and convert it in to City Hall. They also hit on the 6 finalists for the Police Chief position and the continued issues with inmate deaths at Tarrant County prisons. The main story focuses around the impact we can have on our neighborhoods, especia...

Today, we chat with Robert Sturns, the Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Worth. He shares updates on the CARES Act and the city's broad approach to helping businesses during these challenging economic times, which looks to continue into the new year. We also discuss the future of Fort Worth post-pandemic and the potential new home for city hall. Robert's role in the city...

In a slow news week, EJ and Jimmy take time to talk about the state of COVID in Tarrant County, especially in light of Thanksgiving this week. They also discuss the announcement of the Panther City Lacrosse Club, the potential for a pro level soccer complex in Keller, and the effect of lower tier pro sports on local economies when executed well.  Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gat...

Does Fort Worth have a tech scene? Where are all the startups? Do you have an idea and want to learn how to tap into the entrepreneurship ecosystem here in Fort Worth? In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Cushman, Director of Innovation Systems at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. His job is to curate, connect, and grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Fort Wo...

EJ and Jimmy break down the Nov. 3 election, starting with local results in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, followed by Texas, and finally nationally, and talk about the implications of these results for our community going forward. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

This week, EJ and Jimmy sit down with local social media influence Laura Lape to talk about the role of influencers in Fort Worth, especially focusing on the Nov. 3 Election and how to foster civil discourse in a divisive time. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

This week, the format changes up a little bit as EJ and Jimmy hit on a number of small stories that came across Fort Worth. They start off with expected increases in holiday travel and the airlines, especially American and Southwest with hubs in DFW (1:50) and its effect on a struggling industry, and what the Halloween holiday may look like in Tarrant County (15:10). With the election looming, the...

This week, EJ and Jimmy talk about early voter turnout in Tarrant County and Texas (0:15), Governor Abbott allowing counties the choice to reopen bars (7:30), and our first look at new developments coming to the Stop Six area (12:20)! The big story of the week is that the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has officially been cancelled for 2021 and the impact that the loss of event could have...