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Behind The Lens “Sunshine Week” episode 232: ‘It’s so powerful to see’

Posted March 15, 202400:33:42

Lens reporters on the Louisiana Public Records Act and how it helps us fulfill our mission. We reflect on how records made possible reporting on Henry...

Behind The Lens episode 231: ‘We cannot allow it to fail’

Posted March 8, 202400:34:10

Katy Reckdahl and La'Shance Perry on the loss of musician Kerry "Fatman" Hunter. Marta Jewson and Dr. Ashonta Wyatt on the district's decision to open...

Behind The Lens episode 230: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the fun of Mardi Gras’

Posted February 23, 202400:36:31

La'Shance Perry on the Krewe of Choctaw's harmful portrayal of culture to those of Choctaw heritage. Delaney Dryfoos on stepped up Carnival recycling...

Behind The Lens episode 229: ‘Backtracking on promises’

Posted February 8, 202400:32:55

Nick Chrastil on Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams's decision to work closely with newly elected Governor Jeff Landry’s office, despite...

Behind The Lens episode 228: ‘The river knows what to do’

Posted February 2, 202400:33:59

Marshland restoration is underway in Barataria Basin. Lafayette Academy families are still trying to catch their breath after the district told them...