Behind The Lens episode 103: ‘Safeguarded and removed as far as humanly possible from any form of political influence’
The OPSB elections. Civil Service and the Mayor's Office. And more material witness warrants connected to a DA candidate.
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Behind The Lens
Behind the Lens offers reporter’s thoughts, analysis and perspective on their stories, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the Lens newsroom; how a particular story came to be, why it matters and what it might mean to our listeners.
Behind The Lens episode 102: God save the state and this honorable court
Material witness warrants and DA candidates. Sidney Torres and Civil District Court. And the possible end of a five-year-old consent decree over the city's schools.
Behind The Lens episode 101: Dual reporting
A critical report on special education at a New Orleans charter school. Furloughs for thousands of city employees. An ordinance that could limit city surveillance. And a court hearing in the Phase III jail dispute.
Behind The Lens episode 100: Don’t worry, it’s not a clip show
A new COVID spike at the jail. Laura evacuees arrested in New Orleans. NOLA Public Schools fights subpoena in Kennedy suit. And a rental assistance program has provided little assistance.
Behind The Lens episode 99: This is the way we go to school
Colleges and elementary schools are back in session. Wait, why is that news? Oh right.
Behind The Lens episode 98: Bonus episode
Featuring Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough and Dr. C. Reynold Verret. Interviews by Philip Kiefer.
Behind The Lens episode 98: Public resources, public mandates
Two local HBCU presidents discuss their decision to participate in a vaccine trial. Also, schools, crowds and COVID. Library told to do more with less. And the great jail building debate turns 10.
Behind The Lens episode 97: ‘There are still these gaps’
Disappearing COVID-19 data. An apparent suicide at the New Orleans jail. And taking attendance without a classroom.
Behind The Lens episode 96: ‘The effects tend to linger’
Disasters and mental health. A defamation lawsuit from a former New Orleans charter school administrator. And an unusually forceful criminal justice resolution from the City Council.
Behind The Lens episode 95: Save the date
A Metairie wedding venue with a political connection. The People's DA Coalition unveils a new platform to reduce incarceration. And more.
