Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker

In this episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker sits down on the Texas Wesleyan University campus with Dr. Emily W. Messer, the University’s 21st president and its first female leader. A first-generation college graduate with more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, Dr. Messer brings a powerful vision centered on student success, innovation, and community impact. Together, they discuss her journey to the presidency, the momentum she’s building for higher education in Fort Worth, and how Texas Wesleyan is preparing the next generation of leaders.  Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen.  Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

In this episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker sits down with Eddie Garcia, the 28th Police Chief for the City of Fort Worth. With more than three decades of experience in public safety and a career defined by strengthening community trust and implementing impactful reforms, Chief Garcia has guided some of the nation’s largest police departments through meaningful change. Together they discuss his journey to Fort Worth, his leadership, and his vision for the future of the department. Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

In this episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker sits down with Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding Dean of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, and Cameron Combs, Senior Director at the Child Poverty Action Lab, to discuss how North Texas is uniting to lead the nation in maternal and infant health care. Listeners will hear how this work began in 2022, when Mayor Parker convened the Tarrant County Maternal & Infant Health Coalition, responding to an urgent call to improve outcomes for moms and babies in Fort Worth. Since then, partners across the region have joined forces with a shared commitment to change. Tune in to learn about the progress already underway - and how North Texas is proving that we are stronger together when we unite for moms and babies.  Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

In this episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker sits down with Congressman Craig Goldman to discuss his journey from the Texas House of Representatives to the U.S. House, where he now represents Texas’ 12th Congressional District. A fifth-generation Texan and fourth-generation Fort Worth native, Congressman Goldman takes pride in his deep Texas roots and lifelong commitment to public service. Tune in to hear updates from his first term in Congress and learn how Fort Worth is being represented on Capitol Hill. Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

In this special episode of Go Time, recorded at the Fort Worth Chamber’s State of the City event presented by Simmons Bank, Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with WFAA’s Mark Istook and 101 Studios CEO David Glasser for an engaging conversation about the rapidly growing film industry in Fort Worth and across Texas. Together, they explore how film and entertainment are fueling local growth - creating more than $1 billion in economic impact and generating over 50,000 jobs in the Fort Worth area. Tune in to hear how the city is becoming a new hub for creativity, talent, and opportunity in the heart of Texas.Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.