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Behind The Lens episode 172: Trigger bans

Posted July 1, 202200:30:58

Reporters discuss the state of abortion in Louisiana following last week's Supreme Court ruling. And the Army Corps of Engineers is taking a close look...

Behind The Lens episode 171: Here’s why this is actually a good thing

Posted June 17, 202200:38:16

Newly released 'smart cities' emails. Louisiana kids are being shipped to out-of-state jails. And the city still doesn't have school zone lights under...

Behind The Lens episode 170: ‘Accountability is not always an attack. And seeking transparency isn’t necessarily a witch hunt.’ 

Posted June 10, 202200:30:50

The 'smart cities' controversy goes to court. Phase two of the Angola healthcare civil rights trial. And a state auditor finds that New Orleans schools...

Behind The Lens episode 169: ‘Greetings OPSO Family’

Posted June 3, 202200:38:15

A tough first month for the new sheriff. Masks are back at some city school. Contempt charges possible in 'smart cities' probe. And an introduction...

Behind The Lens episode 168: ‘We keep peeling back an onion and there’s more layers’

Posted May 27, 202200:40:17

City WiFi project appears to share many of the same conflicts as abandoned 'smart cities' deal. A bill to send 17-year-olds to adult jail advances....