Behind The Lens episode 165: ‘You are hereby commanded to appear’
OPSB offers incoming superintendent $300K per year. Judge threatens city with contempt of court. And the City Council subpoenas the Cantrell administration.
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 164: ‘There’s no magic’
Magic Johnson pitches a 'smart cities' deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. And a city panel decides to give much-criticized jail healthcare contractor Wellpath another chance.
Behind The Lens episode 163: ‘Rodent harborage’
A new superintendent for NOLA Public Schools. And new problems found with Make It Right Foundation properties.
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.
