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Behind The Lens episode 262: ‘A new generation’s fight’

Posted January 17, 202500:26:47

Delaney Dryfoos on the sale of Entergy New Orleans' natural gas arm to a new entity and La'Shance Perry on the legal challenge to Act 246, the nation's...

Behind The Lens episode 261: ‘A moment in the year’

Posted December 19, 202400:49:57

The Lens staffers reflect on our work, including favorite stories, in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

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Behind The Lens episode 260: ‘Tough Transitions’

Posted December 12, 202400:31:32

Marta Jewson on the annual December announcement of which charter schools will close. Delaney Dryfoos on work to revitalize Maurepas Swamp.

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Behind The Lens episode 259: Opinion: ‘The education situation’

Posted December 9, 202400:54:20

In a special episode, Adrinda Kelly, the founding Executive Director of Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA), whose mission is to support Black...

Behind The Lens episode 258: ‘Floodplains’

Posted November 30, 202400:33:47

Delaney Dryfoos and Eric Schmid on new insurance models Mississippi River towns are leaning on. Nick Chrastil on juveniles leaving the Jackson Parish...