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Behind The Lens episode 213: ‘Kids in solitary confinement’

Youth being held on Angola's grounds continue to face challenges and officials have high hopes for a $2.9 billion diversion of the lower Mississippi River.
by Carolyne Heldman

This week on Behind The Lens, youth being held on Angola’s grounds are receiving poor education and being held in solitary confinement, their lawyers argue, and officials have high hopes for a $2.9 billion diversion of the lower Mississippi River.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Nick Chrastil, Delaney Dryfoos and managing editor Katy Reckdahl. 

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Falcon Hood by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. 

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Note: Due to an overcorrection in the sound mix, The Lens apologizes for the effect on audio quality in portion’s of this podcast. 

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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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