Podcast Episodes
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Short Story #1: Fort Worth’s ban on discriminatory events on city property ‘very likely’ to be removed
Short Story #2: Reforming the County and State …
2 years, 4 months ago
Fort Worth is Planning for 2050: Help Design the City's Future
Short Story 1: Media
- Six Takeaways From the First Presidential Debate
- Texas Ethics Commission will require influencers to disclose when they’re pai…
2 years, 4 months ago
Who Do We Welcome to Fort Worth: How Do We Grow from Here?
We have a firehose of information to share this week! We will not be doing an episode next week, so please enjoy and listen deeply to the topics we d…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Future of Tarrant County Health: Are We in Good Hands?
Ann and EJ record early and update you on TAD, the Election Integrity Committee, and an overview of what was shared at the Democratic National Conven…
2 years, 5 months ago
FWISD parents veto closing middle schools and Abbott has votes for vouchers.
Ann and EJ discussed the cancellation of the plan to consolidate a few FWISD middle schools, as well as how the election results have provided Abbott…
2 years, 5 months ago
Beto O'Rourke: The Importance of Tarrant County to the Future of Texas
Ann and EJ sit down with Beto O'Rourke, a legendary Texan who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district from 2013 to …
2 years, 5 months ago
Is Fort Worth Ready to Surpass Austin? Challenges growing a world-class city
SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant County Jail Deaths. TAKE ACTION NOW!
- WATCH: Video shows knee on Johnson’s back before death
- Silence from the sheriff
- Tarra…
2 years, 5 months ago
O'hare Owns TAD, Citizens Speak Up for Simmons, and Mayor Parker's Rail Committee
Ann and EJ are back together catching up on stories and sharing updated insights after a slew of interviews. Topics we cover in this episode include …
2 years, 6 months ago
Navigating the Political Landscape with TCU Professor Jim Riddlesperger
Legendary professor and local political expert Jim Riddlesperger joins Ann and EJ on the 817 podcast. You may see Jim on TV or quoted in the paper. H…
2 years, 6 months ago
PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons
Anna and EJ sit down with Commissioner Alisa Simmons to discuss county politics and why residents should spend more time voting and cross checking co…
2 years, 6 months ago