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Behind The Lens episode 91: Ripple effects

The mayor of New Orleans announces new bar restrictions. Public schools won't open to students for in-class learning right away. And the long-time district attorney of Orleans Parish announces his retirement.
by Tom Wright July 24, 2020 Updated July 24, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 90: ‘Ring ring goes the bell’

Gov. Edwards hosts a who's who of White House officials and Republican leaders, including Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. We hear more about the federal push to reopen schools, come hell or high water, with columnist Stephanie Grace.
by Tom Wright July 17, 2020 Updated July 17, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 89: The pulse of the city?

Louisiana rejoins the list of states with rising case loads of coronavirus. But some politicians are crying foul over pandemic precautions. That's troubling for medical professionals; so are the growing number of tourists coming to New Orleans. Also, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation has rebranded itself for changing times. But its mission remains a serious one.
by Tom Wright July 10, 2020 Updated July 13, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 88: ‘Having to work 10 times as hard’

"Text me," maybe! How will data from Mayor Cantrell's new campaign texts be used? And, a panel discussion on color, coronavirus, and what's left of the "American Dream": local broadcaster Don P, community activist Jenny Yanez and Lens columnist Crystal Zheng join the conversation.
by Tom Wright July 3, 2020 Updated July 3, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 87: Also, there was a dust storm.

A think tank conservative and an infectious diseases doctor strongly disagree on the merits of quick reopenings. And David Torkanowsky joins our conversation on the live music blues in New Orleans.
by Tom Wright June 26, 2020 Updated June 26, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 86: Stories to tell

Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about COVID-19, the Trump Administration… and bad news writing. And Ashlin Parker from Trumpet Mafia reacts to the city's push to offer some live entertainment amid the pandemic.
by Tom Wright June 19, 2020 Updated June 19, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 85: ‘Turn and face the strange’

More than a week after the Crescent City Connection incident, New Orleans’ police chief faces tough questions at City Council. And a new survey of New Orleans students supports the idea that the educational experience is split badly along racial lines.
by Tom Wright June 12, 2020 Updated June 13, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 84: Battlespace?

The city of New Orleans braces for yet more protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. We’ll have coverage from the demonstrations, including accounts from two Lens reporters and a medical volunteer who were tear gassed on the Crescent City Connection.
by Tom Wright June 5, 2020 Updated June 6, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 83: Street sound

Phase one workplace tensions, preps for the next school year and a jazz players' round table on the importance of live music.
by Tom Wright May 29, 2020 Updated May 29, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 82: The Quarter and beyond

Moratorium on Entergy cutoffs extended. New DCFS data raise questions about suspected child abuse cases; And feature interviews with Dr. MarkAlain Dery and performer Jillian Kay Music.
by Tom Wright May 22, 2020 Updated May 23, 2020

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