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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

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3 days ago

BIG STORY: Junior Ezeonu After running for Gran Prairie at 21 while still he college, he beat a 12-year incumbent and became the Mayor Pro Tem. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary for Texas House of Representatives District 101. He talks about his journey and why it's so important that young people run for political office. SHORT STORY 1: Mercy Cult goes national Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth’s economi...

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BIG STORY: Junior Ezeonu After running for Gran Prairie at 21 while still he college, he beat a 12-year incumbent and became the Mayor Pro Tem. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary for Texas House of Representatives District 101. He talks about his journey and why it's so important that young people run for political office. SHORT STORY 1: Mercy Cult goes national Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth’s economi...

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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Why Young People Should Run For Office with Junior Ezeonu, Candidate for TX HD 101

BIG STORY: Junior Ezeonu After running for Gran Prairie at 21 while still he college, he beat a 12-year incumbent and became the Mayor Pro Tem. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary for Texas House of Representatives District 101. He talks about his journey and why it's so important that young people run for political office. SHORT STORY 1: Mercy Cult goes national Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth’s economi...

3 days ago

1 hour 21 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

817Pod's Year in Review

This week EJ, Ann, & Wesley bring you a special episode where we look back on all that happened in 2025, and look ahead to the possibilities for 2026. We would love your feedback. Please fill out this form to let us know your favorite guests & episodes from 2025, and how we can improve the podcast. Join the 817 Gather Discord, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

1 week ago

57 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

O'Hare We Go Again: Silencing Voters and Getting Sued

For this week's Big Story, check out our previous episode where we interviewed Bradford William Davis. Ann is out this week for the holidays, so it's just EJ & Wesley. SHORT STORY 1: Marc Veasey backs out Congressman Marc Veasey drops out of Tarrant County judge race SHORT STORY 2: Voter suppression in Tarrant County Thousands of Tarrant County voter applications saw delays ahead of Nov. 4 election Pastor alleges Tarrant County judge violated First Amendment by removing him from meeting...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

The Role of Local Journalism with Bradford William Davis

We spoke with award-winning journalist Bradford William Davis, the former opinion columnist at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, who was recently laid off after writing several amazing articles that were critical to Mayor Mattie Parker. We focused on three of his most recent stories: Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her criticsDon’t be so quick to judge intent behind a casket left at mayor’s houseFather cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him awayAnd w...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

An Interview with Tiffany Burks, Tarrant County Criminial District Attorney Candidate

BIG STORY: We talk with Tiffany Burks about how the District Attorney's office has changed over the years, what power it holds, what problems it has created, and how Tiffany plans to solve them.

3 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Who's Running for Tarrant County in 2026

BIG STORY: Our interview with Tiffany Burks went so long that we made this a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for the full interview with Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney candidate, Tiffany Burks. SHORT STORY 1: Who filed to run in 2026. Filing deadline drama sets up primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. SenateDemocrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional DistrictFort Wor...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

FW City Council Copies the Tim O’Hare Playbook

BIG STORY: Last Public Comment of the Year Removal of attendees, Christmas tree lighting plans punctuate Fort Worth council meeting SHORT STORY 1: Star-Telegram fires their most outspoken columnist Bradford Davis talks about his firing on LinkedIn. Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her criticsDon’t be so quick to judge intent behind a casket left at mayor’s houseFather cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away SHORT STORY 2: The potential to re...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Mayor Mattie Parker's Damage Control PR Tour

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 ...

1 month ago

54 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Who Runs Fort Worth in 2025

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. Read the article here. We talk about how folks define The Fort Worth Way, what (if anything) has changed in the last 30 years, and what we do about fixing The Fort Worth Way. We hope you enjoy this very special episode.

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

The Legal Battle Against Racist Gerrymandering with LULAC & Texas Civil Rights Project

BIG STORY: We spoke with Alberto Govea from LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) & Stephanie Drenka from Texas Civil Rights Project about the legal battle against the racist gerrymandered maps that Republicans on Tarrant County Commissioners Court passed this year in an attempt to diminish black & brown voices. SHORT STORY 1: Tarrant County GOP’s plan to destroy elections Tarrant County Democratic Party chair Allison Campolo's response Mercy Culture creates online candi...

1 month ago

1 hour 22 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Blue Wave Aftermath with Taylor Rehmet, TX SD9 Candidate

BIG STORY: An interview with Taylor Rehmet, TX SD9 Candidate. In a surprise upset, Taylor Rehmet, the machinist & union leader who ran as a Democrat in the special election for TX Senate District 9, came out top of the ticket with 48% of the vote, beating out 2 Republican candidates. Now he'll be in a runoff election with Leigh Wambsganss, the Patriot Mobile backed candidate who led book bans in Southlake. Democrats see promise for 2026 in Texas Senate near upset SHORT STORY 1: Blue Wav...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Texas Fights Back with Gina Hinojosa, Candidate for TX Governor

BIG STORY: An interview with Gina Hinojosa She's a candidate for Texas Governor, who was in town for a town hall about resisting the state takeover of FWISD, demonstrating how & why it's so important that we fight back against the corruption of Greg Abbott and an authoritian government. SHORT STORY 1: Money in Senate District 9 Nearly $3M pours into Tarrant County’s race for Texas Senate SHORT STORY 2: Impact of SNAP cuts in Tarrant County SNAP pause could be ‘cataclysmic’ fo...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

FWISD State Takeover: What It Mean to the City and Why We Keep Moving to the Right

This is an audio-only show run by EJ in his home office. Ann and Wesley are out of town, but we felt a show was needed given what happened to FWISD. GET ACTIVE: EXPLORE OUR LINKTREE STORY 1: FWISD State Takeover - Star-Telegram ‘Keep Austin out of our schools.’ Opponents of state takeover of FWISD speak out - Live stream of press conference - Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board - Is Dan Patrick trying to make Texas a 'conservative Hollywood'? S...

2 months ago

26 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Mayor Mattie Parker's New Fort Worth Way

BIG STORY: Mayor Mattie Parker’s Wild Week. Fort Worth mayor asked church to pack City Council meeting, state lawmaker saysFort Worth residents rally behind activist accused in casket incident with mayorPolice report casts doubt on Fort Worth Mayor’s claims about casket incidentMayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her criticsSHORT STORY 1: Arlington council delays decision on amending LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance SHORT STORY 2: White Settlement Road...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

What Does It Mean To Be Progressive?

BIG STORY: This week we have a discussion on how to define the word "progressive", the worldview, the policies, what it takes to win an election as a bold unapologetic progressive, and how we can all play a part in improving the world around us. SHORT STORY 1: BREAKING NEWS: Renye Telles names as Executive Director of Tarrant County Democratic Party SHORT STORY 2: Traffic & Transit Fort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas ‘Behemoth ...

2 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Gearing Up For No Kings Rally with Tevita Uhatafe & Sabrina Ball.

This week we're bringing you a special episode with organizers for Fort Worth's No Kings Rally on Saturday, October 18th at 11am in Burk Burnett Park downtown. It'll be filled with speakers, organizations, and our fellow Fort Worthians dedicated to the fight against authoritarianism. No Kings Fort Worth is hosted by Tarrant County AFL CIO, Fort Worth Area Indivisible, Indivisible TX 12 and Indivisible TX 24. You can find more info at bit.ly/NK2FTW

3 months ago

45 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Speaking Up For Community with Patrice Jones

BIG STORY: Patrice Jones, activist, community leader, and founder of Southside Community Garden joins us to talk about her history of activism, and what happened when Mayor Mattie Parker threatened her after defending public comment. Fort Worth reduces how often residents can bring concerns to council in public commentsActivist accuses Fort Worth mayor of ‘threat.’ Parker says she was being family ‘protector’Councilmember Nettles statementSHORT STORY 1: Public Comment SHORT STORY 2: Density &...

3 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Freedom of Speech: The Case of Raunaq Alam with Adwoa Asante & Lydia Faith

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. @i_raunic @freepalestine.tarrant bit.ly/raunaqdefensefund SHORT STORY 1: Reactions to Political Violence Conservative leaders urge action during Fort Worth march honoring Charlie KirkFort Worth, Arlington mayors sign declaration again...

3 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

The Fight to Protect Tarrant County with Commissioner Alisa Simmons

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:&nb...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Mayor Mattie Parker Invites Extremism into Fort Worth

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...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes