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Behind The Lens episode 264 Part I: ‘Our Katrina narrative’

Posted February 7, 202500:31:47

The Lens spent January talking to Lower 9th Ward residents to tell their stories, narratives a Super Bowl committee wanted to control.

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Behind The Lens episode 263: ‘They never paid’

Posted January 24, 202500:35:39

Nick Chrastil and Katy Reckdahl on a temporary shelter Gov. Jeff Landry opened in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl and local concerns about the...

Behind The Lens episode 262: ‘A new generation’s fight’

Posted January 17, 202500:26:47

Delaney Dryfoos on the sale of Entergy New Orleans' natural gas arm to a new entity and La'Shance Perry on the legal challenge to Act 246, the nation's...

Behind The Lens episode 261: ‘A moment in the year’

Posted December 19, 202400:49:57

The Lens staffers reflect on our work, including favorite stories, in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

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Behind The Lens episode 260: ‘Tough Transitions’

Posted December 12, 202400:31:32

Marta Jewson on the annual December announcement of which charter schools will close. Delaney Dryfoos on work to revitalize Maurepas Swamp.

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