Behind The Lens

Behind The Lens


Latest Episodes

Behind The Lens episode 98: Public resources, public mandates
September 11, 2020

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. And the great jail building debate turns 10.

Behind The Lens episode 97: ‘There are still these gaps’
September 04, 2020

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’
August 28, 2020

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

Behind The Lens episode 95: Save the date
August 21, 2020

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
August 14, 2020

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 of evictions.

Behind The Lens episode 93: The NOLA Music Special
August 07, 2020

We can enjoy live streams all we want, and the performers do, too. But they need your support now, more than ever, as bars and other stages remain closed across the state of Louisiana.

Behind The Lens episode 92: ‘Another man’s treasure’
July 31, 2020

Protesters block access to courts and force City Hall to lock its doors in an anti-eviction demonstration. An appointment at the Mayor's Office raises eye brows among housing advocates. And we hear from sanitation workers,

Behind The Lens episode 91: Ripple effects
July 24, 2020

The mayor of New Orleans announces new bar restrictions. Public schools won't open to students for in-class learning right away. And the long-time district attorney of Orleans Parish announces his retirement.

Behind The Lens episode 90: ‘Ring ring goes the bell’
July 17, 2020

Gov. Edwards hosts a who's who of White House officials and Republican leaders, including Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. We hear more about the federal push to reopen schools, come hell or high water,

Behind The Lens episode 89: The pulse of the city?
July 10, 2020

Louisiana rejoins the list of states with rising case loads of coronavirus. But some politicians are crying foul over pandemic precautions. That's troubling for medical professionals; so are the growing number of tourists coming to New Orleans. Also,