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

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

This week on Behind The Lens, Nick Chrastil on yet further delays in the construction of what’s known as the ‘Phase III’ building for Orleans Justice Center detainees with acute mental health needs, the promotion of a charter school principal to CEO and The Lens welcomes La’Shance Perry.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Nick Chrastil, La’Shance Perry and deputy editor Marta Jewson. 

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Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Teen Bean by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com.

Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman has been in media for 35 years, most recently as Executive Director at an NPR member station in Colorado where she was responsible for new multi-platform content initiatives, strategic planning, research, branding, and non-traditional revenue generation. During her tenure she also created and launched four weekly news, public affairs and cultural affairs programs and monthly live Town Hall broadcasts. Heldman moved to New Orleans last summer with her husband and canine companion and they live happily in The Marigny.