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A podcast by The Lens, New Orleans' first nonprofit investigative newsroom

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Behind The Lens episode 98: Public resources, public mandates

Posted September 11, 202000:41:30

Two local HBCU presidents discuss their decision to participate in a vaccine trial. Also, schools, crowds and COVID. Library told to do more with less....

Behind The Lens episode 97: ‘There are still these gaps’

Posted September 4, 202000:28:45

Disappearing COVID-19 data. An apparent suicide at the New Orleans jail. And taking attendance without a classroom.

Behind The Lens episode 96: ‘The effects tend to linger’

Posted August 28, 202000:35:09

Disasters and mental health. A defamation lawsuit from a former New Orleans charter school administrator. And an unusually forceful criminal justice...

Behind The Lens episode 95: Save the date

Posted August 21, 202000:35:37

A Metairie wedding venue with a political connection. The People's DA Coalition unveils a new platform to reduce incarceration. And more.

Behind The Lens episode 94: Inhabited dwellings

Posted August 14, 202000:32:25

A parole hearing for the man serving life for stealing hedge clippers. Virtual school in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. And fears of a looming wave...