817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

This week, EJ and Jimmy sit down with Brian Kendall and Samantha Calimbahin of Fort Worth Magazine to talk about their recent feature, 20 Ways to Make Fort Worth (Even) Better ! Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

In part 1 of this week’s episode, EJ and Jimmy sit down with Dr. Brian Dixon to talk about Fort Worth’s mention in this week’s Presidential debate (13:54), as well as other major Fort Worth happenings as we approach the election. Small stories this week surround the Texas Attorney General being accused of bribery (3:49) and the situation around the President’s health (8:15). Finally, they end with...

In part 2 of this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Max Krochmal, professor at TCU and author of Blue Texas: The Making of A Multiracial Democratic Coalition in the Civil Rights Era, to talk about Tarrant County’s decision to get back to school, as well as the current state of TCU’s response to the public health crisis, and what the upcoming election will look like for Fort Worth and Tarra...

Today, EJ and Jimmy discuss the job output of Fort Worth’s $30 million incentive program for companies to relocate headquarters (1:00), follow up on last week’s discussion about the new vote around virtual learning for FWISD (7:30), and deep dive in to Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s comprehensive story on the 76104 zip code having the lowest life expectancy of any zip in the state (19:16). The two fin...

On this week’s episode, EJ and Jimmy start with talking about the potential mishandling of DNA evidence by a Tarrant County crime lab over the last two years (1:43). They also touch on the first findings from the recent survey done by the Citizens Oversight Committee around police oversight (4:33) and bars once again being left out of reopening plans by Governor Greg Abbott (11:09). The big story...

This week, EJ and Jimmy give an update on last week’s County Commissioner’s vote about government raises (0:50) and talk about two big economic developments for Fort Worth (1:31, 10:23). But, the big story for this week is around the 5 Texas House seats up for grabs this election in Tarrant County, and Governor Abbott’s push in the suburbs to protect “Law and Order” and defend those seats (16:29),...

In today’s episode, EJ and Jimmy dive in to this week in Fort Worth’s news, including talking about the Labor Day Weekend and school’s starting virtual learning September 8 (13:00). They also talk about this week’s City Council meeting, where the Council will vote on whether or not to move forward with raises for all government employees (6:01). Other topics involved are the postponing of TCU-SMU...

Guest Mia Moss, owner of Black Coffee, joins EJ and Jimmy to talk about progress in Fort Worth, specifically focused on East Fort Worth, and bridging the gap in resources between minority areas and the rest of the city. They talk about the role that coffee shops and small businesses can play in bringing people together to start those conversations, as well as serve as hubs for local outreach. Join...

EJ and Jimmy welcome special guest Jonathan Morris, local entrepreneur behind the Fort Worth Barber Shop and the upcoming boutique hotel, Hotel Dryce. Together, they talk about where Fort Worth sits in the national landscape of major cities, and discuss what the city needs to do to continue to expand its market presence nationwide. The three also talk about the opportunity for entrepreneurs in For...

EJ and Jimmy sit down with Dr. Brian Dixon, MD to talk about the effects of COVID and isolation on a local scale, as well as touch on the city and county’s handling of the pandemic. They also talk about the local Black Lives Matter movement, and how the city can better listen and engage with Black leaders in the community.  Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on...

Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

Welcome to the 817 Podcast! In our premier episode, tech CEO EJ Carrion and local business owner Jimmy Sweeney spend time talking about how they landed in Fort Worth, and what sparks their passion to see the city develop. Listen as they introduce the purpose and format of the podcast, as well as break down a couple local news stories from the past month. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the...