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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.
by Carolyne Heldman
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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 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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