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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' probe. And an introduction to The Lens' new environmental reporter.
by Carolyne Heldman

On this week’s episode, New Orleans City Council is making moves that could result in contempt charges being filed against three city officials linked to the failed Smart Cities program. 

Newly inaugurated Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has had a rough first month.

As the school year closes and COVID cases rise, masks are back at New Orleans public schools.

And we’ll meet Joshua Rosenberg, the newest reporter at the Lens. Rosenberg, who will be covering the environmental beat, joins The Lens thanks to our partnerships with Report for America and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Joshua Rosenberg, Michael Isaac Stein, Nick Chrastil, Marta Jewson and editor Charles Maldonado.

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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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