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Behind The Lens episode 130: ‘Justice should never be discretionary’

A bill to force new trials for prisoners convicted by split juries died in committee at the state capitol, vaccines are available at summer school and the status of a local affordable housing tax.
by Carolyne Heldman

This week on Behind the Lens, a bill to force new trials for prisoners convicted by split juries died in committee at the state capitol. COVID vaccines for students 12 and under roll out in NOLA public schools. And a New Orleans City Councilwoman takes the first step to renew an expiring affordable housing tax. 

Our guests this week are criminal justice reporter Nick Chrastil, education reporter Marta Jewson, and government and cultural economy reporter Michael Isaac Stein.

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Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman Rovira has been in media for 35 years, and is currently the podcast host and producer for Behind The Lens. Heldman served as executive director at Aspen Public Radio, an NPR affiliate, where she launched four weekly news, public affairs, and cultural affairs programs. She has been a guest lecturer at Tulane University, is a frequent guest and moderator for the Aspen Institute, Rocky Mountain Institute, and the American Enterprise Institute.

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