Behind The Lens episode 163: ‘Rodent harborage’
A new superintendent for NOLA Public Schools. And new problems found with Make It Right Foundation properties.
Author: Carolyne Heldman
- About Carolyne Heldman
- 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 162: The ‘clickbait’ special
Millions of dollars in New Orleans property owned by Folgers is missing from the tax rolls. The legislature considers two bills on prison medical services. And a proposed tax for early childhood education could be a financial boon for the NOLA Public Schools district.
Behind The Lens episode 161: ‘Out of courtesy for the candidates’
New City Council district maps. OPSB moves 'one or more' superintendent candidates forward. And a federal judge tells the city to move forward on the controversial Phase III facility.
Behind The Lens episode 160: ‘They knew that the storm was coming’
Oil workers on foreign-flagged ships are subject to fewer protections. BGR says livestreaming public meetings should be adopted permanently. And an update on the DA's office's review of split-jury convictions.
Behind The Lens episode 159: ‘We have a massive volume, a massive backlog’
Singleton Charter School gets another warning letter from NOLA Public Schools. City may roll back surveillance bans. And with criminal trials set to restart next month, the court faces a long list of delayed cases.
Behind The Lens episode 158: ‘Even though I’ve been released, I’m still not free’
Questions about school COVID data. Entergy's generous shareholder payments. And an interview with special guest Brandon Jackson, who was granted parole after 25 years in prison on a split-jury conviction.
Behind The Lens episode 157: Eye in the sky
State Police monitored George Floyd protests with drones. COVID cases down in city schools. And the City Council rehires longtime Entergy consultants.
Behind The Lens episode 156: Surveillance creep
The city finds yet another use for its expanded surveillance network. A dispute between OPSB and the New Orleans City Council over grants. And a wrap of the second week of the David Wade Correctional Center civil rights trial.
Behind The Lens episode 155: Is it peaking yet?
COVID cases at local schools explode with the rise of the omicron variant. Civil rights case against state prison goes to trial. And Bobby Sneed is finally free.
Behind The Lens episode 154: We’re sorry. There are no rapid tests in stock at this location.
School's out again for some students due to omicron. A City Council vote on pedicabs raises concerns about fairness. And a four-year old class-action suit over conditions at a state prison finally goes to trial next week.
