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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 76: Past and present

From schools to prisons, homes to businesses, there is nothing in our region that's not impacted by the coronavirus. We'll hear from Lens reporters, covering a community in crisis.
by Tom Wright April 10, 2020 Updated April 10, 2020

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