Behind The Lens

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Behind The Lens episode 215: ‘A striking shock contrast’

Posted September 30, 2023 • 00:24:58

St. John the Baptist Parish residents fight the proposed construction of a large industrial size grain terminal, but they may now have some powerful...

Behind The Lens episode 214: ‘That doesn’t happen on this side of the river’

Posted September 15, 2023 • 00:34:31

This week on Behind The Lens, a fire at the Marathon refinery in Garyville grabs attention across the river and region, a federal judge rules that officers...

Behind The Lens episode 213: ‘Kids in solitary confinement’

Posted August 25, 2023 • 00:33:05

Youth being held on Angola's grounds continue to face challenges and officials have high hopes for a $2.9 billion diversion of the lower Mississippi...

Behind The Lens episode 212: ‘Industry spin has become reality’

Posted August 11, 2023 • 00:32:58

Nick Chrastil on the city's work to find $22 million for controversial Phase III jail construction. Sara Sneath on LNG export terminals belching more...

Behind The Lens episode 211: ‘Consistently at risk’

Posted August 4, 2023 • 00:26:51

Property insurance premiums are more than doubling for New Orleans schools, while fossil fuel plants appear to have no problem securing coverage. And...