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Author: Carolyne Heldman

About 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.

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

September 30, 2023 Updated September 30, 2023
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.

Behind The Lens episode 214: ‘That doesn’t happen on this side of the river’

September 15, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Behind The Lens episode 213: ‘Kids in solitary confinement’

August 25, 2023 Updated August 25, 2023
Youth being held on Angola's grounds continue to face challenges and officials have high hopes for a $2.9 billion diversion of the lower Mississippi River.

Behind The Lens episode 212: ‘Industry spin has become reality’

August 11, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023
Nick Chrastil on the city's work to find $22 million for controversial Phase III jail construction. Sara Sneath on LNG export terminals belching more pollution than estimated.

Behind The Lens episode 211: ‘Consistently at risk’

August 4, 2023 Updated August 4, 2023
Property insurance premiums are more than doubling for New Orleans schools, while fossil fuel plants appear to have no problem securing coverage. And the 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than anticipated this year.

Behind The Lens episode 210: ‘never-ending story’

July 17, 2023 Updated July 17, 2023
The week: More delays on Phase III, a charter school principal rises in the ranks and The Lens welcomes La'Shance Perry.

Behind The Lens episode 209: ‘Can his memory inspire change in New Orleans?’

July 7, 2023 Updated February 5, 2024
This week on Behind The Lens, Managing Editor Katy Reckdahl remembers Revell Andrews.

Behind The Lens episode 208: ‘She’s heartbroken’

June 16, 2023 Updated June 16, 2023
Nick Chrastil on the jail’s controversial healthcare provider and Katy Reckdahl on the killing of an 18-year-old by JPSO and his mother's account of the scene.

Behind The Lens episode 207: ‘It’s not sustainable’

June 9, 2023 Updated June 9, 2023
Nick Chrastil on a "re-envisioned" gun violence prevention initiative and Marta Jewson on the school board's skyrocketing property insurance premiums.

Behind The Lens episode 206: ‘Decades of savvy marketing’

June 2, 2023 Updated June 2, 2023
Nick Chrastil and Katy Reckdahl on the city's gun violence prevention efforts. Joshua Rosenberg on the expansion of liquified natural gas in the state.

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