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A proposed $100 billion SpaceX spaceport in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish is raising questions about the potential impact of large-scale space operations on nearby communities and the environment. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: Thrust and Power — SpaceX’s $100 Billion spaceport proposal (audio) The post Behind The Lens: Thrust and Power — SpaceX’s $100 Billion spaceport proposal (audio) appeared first on The Lens.

... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 2 of 2 audio discussions) The post Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 2 of 2 audio discussions) appeared first on The Lens.

... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions) The post Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions) appeared first on The Lens.

In this episode of “Behind The Lens,” questions of public safety, regulatory oversight and neighborhood concern come into focus in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. Sunrise Foods International has received approval for a sprinkler system at a large grain-loading facility at the Alabo Wharf, despite the use of a system expressly forbidden by the state [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: Sunrise Foods sprinkler system raises fire code concerns in Lower 9th Ward (audio) The post Behind The Lens: S

Changes to federal food assistance and a new recognition of Black education history raise important questions about students, schools, and the history taught in New Orleans classrooms. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: SNAP cuts could threaten free school meals; New Orleans marks Black Education History Week (audio) The post Behind The Lens: SNAP cuts could threaten free school meals; New Orleans marks Black Education History Week (audio) appeared first on The Lens.

Journalist Emmanuel Felton talks about traveling through Louisiana’s disputed congressional district, examining the communities at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on racial gerrymandering, representation and political power. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: Color or community? Supreme Court ruling reshapes Louisiana’s congressional map (audio) The post Behind The Lens: Color or community? Supreme Court ruling reshapes Louisiana’s congressional map (audio) appeared first on The