Behind The Lens episode 215: ‘A striking shock contrast’

St. John the Baptist Parish residents fight the proposed construction of a large industrial size grain terminal, but they may now have some powerful allies.

This week on Behind The Lens, a modern day David and Goliath story is playing out in St. John the Baptist Parish as residents fight the proposed construction of a large industrial size grain terminal, but they may now have some powerful allies.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters La’Shance Perry, Delaney Dryfoos and managing editor Katy Reckdahl. 

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music A Very Small Stage by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com.

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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.