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Author: Carolyne Heldman

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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 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.

Behind The Lens episode 183: ‘a self-tithing business’

October 21, 2022 Updated October 21, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 182: ‘police aren’t being utilized correctly’

October 14, 2022 Updated October 14, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 181: ‘This is paradise’

October 7, 2022 Updated October 7, 2022
A carbon sequestration project has residents worried about the future of Lake Maurepas. A mental health crisis intervention program in New Orleans. And The Lens' newsroom has a new editor.

Behind The Lens episode 180: ‘Time to go back to the drawing board’

September 16, 2022 Updated September 16, 2022
A DOJ official warns the state against transferring juveniles to Angola. A judge cancels state permits for Formosa. An alleged staff assault on a New Orleans public schools student. And the latest in transparency from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

Behind The Lens episode 179: ‘Our best option’

September 9, 2022 Updated September 9, 2022
A three-day court hearing on the state's plan to transfer juveniles to a facility at Angola. And the latest on the planned relocation of Gordon Plaza residents.

Behind The Lens episode 178: ‘It was like they were trying to keep it a secret’

September 2, 2022 Updated September 2, 2022
New Orleans jail detainees report serious injuries from raid last month. St. James Parish rejects zoning change for site of stalled methanol plant. And the New Orleans City Council takes action on short-term rentals and disputed water bills.

Behind The Lens episode 177: ‘For these reasons, the Court will hold yet another status conference’

August 12, 2022 Updated August 29, 2022
Alleged violations of special education law at the city's largest charter network. An expensive tax deal in St. John Parish. And yes, we indeed have more Phase III content.

Behind The Lens episode 176: ‘Plaintiffs look to the court to bring this nightmare to an end’

August 5, 2022 Updated August 5, 2022
Gulf Coast 'dead zone' smaller this year, but still larger than it should be. Council tries to rein in facial recognition. And a lawsuit over the 2019 JFK High graduation scandal is still ongoing.

Behind The Lens episode 175: ‘The evidence was not there’

July 29, 2022 Updated July 29, 2022
A federal jury acquits Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams on 10 counts of tax fraud. And the New Orleans City Council and Entergy agree to a moratorium on service suspensions.

Behind The Lens episode 174: Defendant Williams

July 22, 2022 Updated July 22, 2022
The DA goes on trial. St. James rejects solar ban. And another new Orleans school fails to graduate students on time as a result of administrative problems.

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