Philly Who?

Michael Nutter served as the 98th Mayor of Philadelphia from 2008 through 2015. Before that, he had been a Member of City Council since 1992. When Nutter decided to run for mayor, the odds were stacked against his campaign. That didn’t deter him. In 2007, he ended up winning the election in a landslide, with a plan to boost Philadelphia’s graduation rate, lower its homicide count, and make the city greener. Minutes after he was sworn in, he introduced what he referred to as “the new Philadelphia.” But any plan comes with surprise detours, twists, and turns - especially when the economy unexpectedly collapses. This Episode is supported by Crossbeam. Crossbeam is hiring! Check out their available positions here.