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A collection of audio recordings, interviews, and oral narratives that bring stories and moments to life through voice and atmosphere. This category includes spoken-word features, podcast episodes, ambient soundscapes, and field recordings

Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 2 of 2 audio discussions)

... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state. 
by Carolyne Heldman October 9, 2026 Updated October 9, 2026

Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions)

... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state. 
by Carolyne Heldman October 2, 2026 Updated October 2, 2026
Railroad tracks lead past the Sunrise Foods International facility at Alabo Wharf in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward beneath a bright blue sky.

Behind The Lens: Sunrise Foods sprinkler system raises fire code concerns in Lower 9th Ward (audio)

by Carolyne Heldman September 25, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: SNAP cuts could threaten free school meals; New Orleans marks Black Education History Week (audio)

Changes to federal food assistance and a new recognition of Black education history raise important questions about students, schools, and the history taught in New Orleans classrooms.
by Carolyne Heldman September 18, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: Why New Orleans keeps losing power in fair weather (audio)

New Orleans experiences an exceptional number of fair-weather power outages as aging and failing equipment raises concerns across the city.
by Carolyne Heldman August 7, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: “Where did all my people go?”  (audio)

Black defendants face major barriers to securing representative juries, while a Lower Ninth Ward family farm wins a settlement after its property was mistakenly treated with pesticides.
by Carolyne Heldman July 30, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026
Black-and-white portrait of Greg Bright seated with one arm resting across a wooden handle, looking directly at the camera.

Behind The Lens: Governor’s veto and student’s arrest put government power under scrutiny (audio)

Questions about how power Is exercised in Louisiana, as the governor vetoes more money for wrongfully convicted exonerees and a 14-year-old student is handcuffed and barred from her middle-school graduation.
by Carolyne Heldman July 24, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: ICE detention, court access and federal intervention in Louisiana (audio)

Reporter Delaney Nolan and editor Katy Reckdahl examine the surge in ICE activity across Louisiana.
by Carolyne Heldman July 17, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: False claims, real consequences: Why an Iberia Parish solar farm never got built (audio)

A proposed solar farm in Iberia Parish promised millions in local tax revenue and a boost for Louisiana's clean energy future. Instead, a misinformation campaign fueled public opposition that helped bring the project to a halt.
by Carolyne Heldman July 10, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Behind The Lens: Detained despite citizenship and the debate over jury secrecy  (Audio)

A U.S. citizen shares her account of being stopped, shackled and detained in Lafayette Parish, while reporters examine a new Louisiana law that could shield juror identities from public scrutiny.
by Carolyne Heldman June 12, 2026 Updated June 13, 2026

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