Behind the Lens episode 250: ‘Insurance Crisis’

Delaney Dryfoos on the continuing homeowners insurance crisis for Louisianans, and one politicians proposal to fix it. Marta Jewson reflects on covering school closures.
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This week on Behind the Lens, a dozen insurance companies went belly-up after the 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons with even more companies announcing they will no longer provide insurance in the state in the intervening years. Now, politicians are stepping in with different proposals they say will help homeowners.

Reporter Marta Jewson reflects on the sometimes painful process of reporting on education in New Orleans.

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

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Spring Solstice 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.