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.

In this episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker sits down with Congressman Craig Goldman to talk about his journey from serving in the Texas House of Representatives to representing North Texas in the U.S. Congress. A Fort Worth native with a passion for public service, Congressman Goldman shares how his local roots and statehouse experience prepared him for the challenges and opportunities in Washington, D.C. Together, they discuss his legislative priorities, the importance of strong Texas representation on Capitol Hill, and what it means to carry Fort Worth’s voice onto the national stage.

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 Robert Allen, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. A fifth-generation Texan with deep experience leading economic development at the state level, Robert now helps position Fort Worth as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic business hubs in the nation. Together, they discuss Robert’s journey from the Governor’s Office to founding leadership of the Fort Worth EDP, the city’s momentum in attracting transformative projects, and how strategic partnerships with industry and higher education are shaping the region’s workforce.

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.

Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Chad Gundersen, Chris Juen, and Eric Nelsen to discuss the booming film industry right here in Fort Worth. We dive into their personal journeys, from acting and producing to building Out of Order Studios, and explore how their work on the groundbreaking series The Chosen is putting Fort Worth on the map. We also talk about the city’s growing film infrastructure, the economic impact that’s now reaching over $700 million, and what the future holds for local talent and productions. Join us as we go behind the scenes of Fort Worth’s exciting film moment and hear firsthand from the creatives shaping this vibrant industry.

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 with Mayor Mattie Parker, recorded at the 4th annual Where Achievement Begins celebration honoring over 300 workforce-ready high school graduates, Mayor Parker sits down with Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser, Lockheed Martin’s first female F-35 test pilot and current Senior Manager of Aeronautics Operations. Tune in as they talk about Monessa’s incredible journey to the cockpit, the challenges she’s overcome, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. It’s an inspiring conversation about grit, determination, and breaking barriers, perfect for 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.