817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

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

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? We will be out for the next two weeks and miss you all. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

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

This weekend at the Texas Tribune Tribest annual event, Mattie Parker, Nicole Collier, and Marc Veasey were on a panel called WOWtown, which focused on how Fort Worth is the most exciting and interesting town in the state of Texas.  Jimmy and EJ decided to take that theme and highlight the local challenges that are not being discussed in the city. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Ga...

This episode is a basket of updates on important projects in Fort Worth. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .

Jimmy and EJ are back together with a full slate of topics and conversations to have with you and the rest of our amazing community. We start the pod with three short stories: 1. FWISD's new superintendent comes from Midland. Is that a good thing? 2. Carswell Prison gets attention from Marc Veasey to hold a hearing to investigate sexual assault cases 3. Glen Whitley and Betsy Price move away...

Kathleen Brown is an attorney who decided to run for office after her congressman, Ronny Jackson, tweeted "#StopTheSteal Fight For Trump!" just moments before our nation's capital was breached by insurrectionists who believed the election was stolen. At the 817 podcast, we believe this big lie that the GOP supports is threatening our democracy, which is why we were excited to suppor...

We have a lot of updates this week around several different topics, including the new Omni development and FWISDs B rating! The big story is about the shenanigans in the 323rd District Court, which oversees juvenile criminal cases. Two associate judges are rarely holding hearings leading to an overcrowded detention center. The data shared in a 21-page audit uncovered wide-ranging problems at nearl...

Jimmy and EJ are back in action, just the two dissecting the local news circuit after a few weeks of excellent guests who joined us on the podcast. Make sure to check the last few episodes! The city has proposed its budget for 2023, laying out its priorities. This episode does not have a big story; instead, Jimmy and EJ riff on five to six stories around new development opportunities in the city....

Early in the pandemic, we had Economic Development Director Robert Sturns on the pod to talk about his team's work to support small businesses that were dealing with shutdowns.  Now that business is returning to normal and Fort Worth continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities, we sit down with Robert to discuss their corporate relocation strategy and approach to building a community wh...

The 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 meetings below.  The big story is teacher shortages, as FWISD saw a 50% uptick in teacher resignations over...

This 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 public comment events in the next few weeks to share its four options for STR management. We sit down with Je...

A 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://fortworthreport.org/2022/06/29/program-focused-on-fort-worths-entrepreneurs-of-color-lends-millions-with...

Jimmy 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 changes in the city. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Inst...

This 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 the council. The big story was highlighting the ramifications of Roe v Wade in Texas and explo...

Dante 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 our future. Community Frontline: https://communityfrontline.com/ DIG Contracting: https://dig-contracti...

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

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

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

Sometimes 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 Republicans Jimmy and EJ are voting for: Attorney General: George P. Bush Commissioner of General Land A...

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

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

This 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 Proposition D in the current bond election. Make sure to share with a friend and check-in for new pods every...

Jimmy 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 leadership among Tarrant County's jail system. This is a full episode as even the wins and losses co...

This 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 Neighborhoods of East Fort Worth Alliance's paper outlining its communities' views on short-term re...