<p>Managing Director Brian Abernathy <a href="https://whyy.org/articles/mayor-kenneys-second-in-command-to-resign-over-police-reform-efforts-sources-say/">will resign</a> after Philly was heavily criticized for tear gassing protestors. But the mayor and others who helped make those decisions remain. Ryan Briggs with WHYY’s PlanPhilly explains how a one-time drama student from Arkansas became the second-in-command of Philadelphia, and why he’s now the one taking the fall.</p>

Managing Director Brian Abernathy will resign after Philly was heavily criticized for tear gassing protestors. But the mayor and others who helped make those decisions remain. Ryan Briggs with WHYY’s PlanPhilly explains how a one-time drama student from Arkansas became the second-in-command of Philadelphia, and why he’s now the one taking the fall.

<p>Managing Director Brian Abernathy <a href="https://whyy.org/articles/mayor-kenneys-second-in-command-to-resign-over-police-reform-efforts-sources-say/" rel="noopener noreferrer">will resign</a> after Philly was heavily criticized for tear gassing protestors. But the mayor and others who helped make those decisions remain. Ryan Briggs with WHYY’s PlanPhilly explains how a one-time drama student from Arkansas became the second-in-command of Philadelphia, and why he’s now the one taking the fall.</p>

The bureaucrat taking the fall for Philly’s protest response

There’s more to every story, if you take the time to tell it. Get to the “why” behind the issues that matter in the Greater Philadelphia region with hosts Annette John-Hall and Shai Ben-Yaacov. Each episode, they’ll pluck one local story from your feed and break it down.

Share The bureaucrat taking the fall for Philly’s protest response

Sign up to save your podcasts

The bureaucrat taking the fall for Philly’s protest response

The bureaucrat taking the fall for Philly’s protest response

More shows like The Why: Philly Explained

Hidden Brain