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Behind the Lens episode 248: ‘They’ve harmed our public health’

Posted August 30, 202400:32:32

Sara Sneath on the fossil fuel industry's relationship with Louisiana universities. Marta Jewson and Katy Reckdahl on Rooted School's guaranteed income...

Behind the Lens episode 247: ‘Cumulative emissions’

Posted August 23, 202400:33:05

Delaney Dryfoos and Katy Reckdahl on Formosa's proposed plastic complex in St. James Parish. And Greenfield's retreat from its plans for an $800 million...

Behind the Lens episode 246: ‘unreasonable doubt’

Posted August 17, 202400:28:55

Nick Chrastil and Katy Reckdahl on a court of appeals' ruling in favor of three young Black men stopped by security district officers. Marta Jewson...

Behind The Lens episode 245: ‘Adults failed them’

Posted August 2, 202400:35:20

Nick Chrastil on "extreme" conditions incarcerated people face at David Wade Correctional Center. Marta Jewson on a judge's order that will give Kennedy...

Behind The Lens episode 244: ‘More and more extremes’

Posted July 19, 202400:26:13

Nick Chrastil on changes that have resulted in thousands of Louisianans losing food stamps and a new state law that threatens thousands more. And...