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Behind The Lens

In-depth news and investigations for New Orleans

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Behind The Lens episode 173: ‘Too vague to be valid’

Behind The Lens episode 173: ‘Too vague to be valid’

Nick Chrastil breaks the most recent news over a controversial jail building. Joshua Rosenberg on the relocation of doze... Read more

8 Jul 2022

32mins

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Behind The Lens episode 172: Trigger bans

Behind The Lens episode 172: Trigger bans

Reporters discuss the state of abortion in Louisiana following last week's Supreme Court ruling. And the Army Corps of E... Read more

1 Jul 2022

30mins

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Behind The Lens episode 171: Here’s why this is actually a good thing

Behind The Lens episode 171: Here’s why this is actually a good thing

Newly released 'smart cities' emails. Louisiana kids are being shipped to out-of-state jails. And the city still doesn't... Read more

17 Jun 2022

38mins

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Behind The Lens episode 170: ‘Accountability is not always an attack. And seeking transparency isn’t necessarily a witch hunt.’ 

Behind The Lens episode 170: ‘Accountability is not always an attack. And seeking transparency isn’t necessarily a witch hunt.’ 

The 'smart cities' controversy goes to court. Phase two of the Angola healthcare civil rights trial. And a state auditor... Read more

10 Jun 2022

30mins

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Behind The Lens episode 169: ‘Greetings OPSO Family’

Behind The Lens episode 169: ‘Greetings OPSO Family’

A tough first month for the new sheriff. Masks are back at some city school. Contempt charges possible in 'smart cities'... Read more

3 Jun 2022

38mins

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Behind The Lens episode 168: ‘We keep peeling back an onion and there’s more layers’

Behind The Lens episode 168: ‘We keep peeling back an onion and there’s more layers’

City WiFi project appears to share many of the same conflicts as abandoned 'smart cities' deal. A bill to send 17-year-o... Read more

27 May 2022

40mins

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Behind The Lens episode 167: ‘Two jurors did not believe the State met its burden of proof’

Behind The Lens episode 167: ‘Two jurors did not believe the State met its burden of proof’

Government watchdog agencies looking into city roadwork program. COVID is up in local schools. And the state Supreme Cou... Read more

13 May 2022

38mins

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Behind The Lens episode 166: ‘It seems like no one is interested in getting paid’

Behind The Lens episode 166: ‘It seems like no one is interested in getting paid’

Reporter Michael Isaac Stein and host Carolyne Heldman talk about the 'smart cities' scandal at City Hall: what's happen... Read more

6 May 2022

32mins

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Behind The Lens episode 165: ‘You are hereby commanded to appear’

Behind The Lens episode 165: ‘You are hereby commanded to appear’

OPSB offers incoming superintendent $300K per year. Judge threatens city with contempt of court. And the City Council su... Read more

15 Apr 2022

41mins

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Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’

Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’

Magic Johnson pitches a 'smart cities' deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. ... Read more

8 Apr 2022

47mins

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