Behind The Lens

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Behind The Lens episode 112: Virtual standstill

Posted January 22, 2021 • 00:23:07

A growing backlog in Criminal District Court. And a drop in public school attendance from before the pandemic.

Behind The Lens episode 111: Looks like we have a few people missing today

Posted January 15, 2021 • 00:28:34

Chronically absent students. Property tax cuts for businesses. And a new DA is inaugurated in Orleans Parish.

Behind The Lens episode 110: Smooth, orderly and seamless

Posted January 8, 2021 • 00:32:52

Cantrell ends furloughs for some employees. City schools move back to virtual. And older prisoners will soon get the vaccine.

Behind The Lens episode 109: Slow news year

Posted December 18, 2020 • 00:43:02

More ITEP requests from Folgers. Emails reveal more about NOPD's use of facial recognition. And a look back at The Lens' coverage of everything that...

Behind The Lens episode 108: We voted

Posted December 11, 2020 • 00:36:53

A wrap on last week's election from our panel of reporters.