Behind The Lens episode 261: ‘A moment in the year’

The Lens staffers reflect on our work, including favorite stories, in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.
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This week on Behind The Lens, 2025 is fast approaching and as we turn the last page on the calendar of 2024, we will take a look back at the stories that our reporters at The Lens view as the most impactful or memorable of the year.

Our guests this week are criminal justice reporter Nick Chrastil, environmental reporter Delaney Dryfoos, education reporter Marta Jewson, reporter and photojournalist La’Shance Perry, social media manager Mizani Ball, and reporter and managing editor Katy Reckdahl join host Carolyne Heldman to reflect on the year.

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Rabbit the Leaflitter 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.