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Behind The Lens episode 165: ‘You are hereby commanded to appear’

Posted April 15, 202200:41:02

OPSB offers incoming superintendent $300K per year. Judge threatens city with contempt of court. And the City Council subpoenas the Cantrell administration....

Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’

Posted April 8, 202200:47:00

Magic Johnson pitches a 'smart cities' deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. And a city panel decides to...

Behind The Lens episode 163: ‘Rodent harborage’

Posted April 1, 202200:25:43

A new superintendent for NOLA Public Schools. And new problems found with Make It Right Foundation properties.

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Behind The Lens episode 162: The ‘clickbait’ special

Posted March 25, 202200:31:29

Millions of dollars in New Orleans property owned by Folgers is missing from the tax rolls. The legislature considers two bills on prison medical services....

Behind The Lens episode 161: ‘Out of courtesy for the candidates’

Posted March 18, 202200:34:22

New City Council district maps. OPSB moves 'one or more' superintendent candidates forward. And a federal judge tells the city to move forward on the...