This week Behind the Lens: Reporter Marta Jewson talks about the push for more gifted offerings in New Orleans schools, reporter Nick Chrastil discusses a measure being considered by lawmakers to increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and reporter Katy Reckdahl remembers a musician and friend.

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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...