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#397: Why The Hero Of Harrisburg Couldn't Save The City

#397: Why The Hero Of Harrisburg Couldn't Save The City

Planet Money vor 14 Jahren

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The city of Harrisburg, Pa owes over $1.5 billion. David Unkovic, the city's former receiver, tried to save the broke city, but his plan just led to political trouble.A few months ago, Unkovic left a scrawled, handwritten note on the steps of the courthouse. "I find myself in an untenable position in the political and ethical crosswinds," the letter said, "and am no longer in a position to effectuate a solution."Unkovic fled Harrisburg and stopped answering emails, phone calls, and questions from the press. Until recently. He's started to speak out about what drove Harrisburg into debt — and what drove him out of town.On the show today, Unkovic speaks. And eats a Philly pretzel.