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Behind The Lens episode 212: ‘Industry spin has become reality’

Posted August 11, 202300:32:58

Nick Chrastil on the city's work to find $22 million for controversial Phase III jail construction. Sara Sneath on LNG export terminals belching more...

Behind The Lens episode 211: ‘Consistently at risk’

Posted August 4, 202300:26:51

Property insurance premiums are more than doubling for New Orleans schools, while fossil fuel plants appear to have no problem securing coverage. And...

Behind The Lens episode 210: ‘never-ending story’

Posted July 17, 202300:28:11

The week: More delays on Phase III, a charter school principal rises in the ranks and The Lens welcomes La'Shance Perry.

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Behind The Lens episode 209: 'Can his memory inspire change in New Orleans?'

Posted July 7, 202300:22:50

This week on Behind The Lens, Managing Editor Katy Reckdahl remembers Revell Andrews.

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Behind The Lens episode 208: ‘She’s heartbroken’

Posted June 16, 202300:30:13

Nick Chrastil on the jail’s controversial healthcare provider and Katy Reckdahl on the killing of an 18-year-old by JPSO and his mother's account...