Behind The Lens

Behind The Lens


Latest Episodes

Behind The Lens “Sunshine Week” episode 232: ‘It’s so powerful to see’
March 15, 2024

Lens reporters on the Louisiana Public Records Act and how it helps us fulfill our mission. We reflect on how records made possible reporting on Henry Montgomery, a graduation scandal at Kennedy High

Behind The Lens episode 231: ‘We cannot allow it to fail’
March 08, 2024

Katy Reckdahl and La'Shance Perry on the loss of musician Kerry "Fatman" Hunter. Marta Jewson and Dr. Ashonta Wyatt on the district's decision to open a direct-run school at Lafayette.

Behind The Lens episode 230: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the fun of Mardi Gras’
February 23, 2024

La'Shance Perry on the Krewe of Choctaw's harmful portrayal of culture to those of Choctaw heritage. Delaney Dryfoos on stepped up Carnival recycling efforts this year. And Nick Chrastil on gun arrest

Behind The Lens episode 229: ‘Backtracking on promises’
February 08, 2024

Nick Chrastil on Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams's decision to work closely with newly elected Governor Jeff Landrys office, despite his progressive campaign promises. Aidan McCahill

Behind The Lens episode 228: ‘The river knows what to do’
February 02, 2024

Marshland restoration is underway in Barataria Basin. Lafayette Academy families are still trying to catch their breath after the district told them their school would close and then reversed its de

Behind The Lens episode 227: ‘There’s no real public oversight’
January 26, 2024

Nick Chrastil on The Lens' lawsuit against the state Office of Juvenile Justice for public records related to its $9.5m emergency staffing contract. And author Matthew Kincaid joins us to talk about h

Behind The Lens episode 226: ‘The means to fight this’
January 12, 2024

Nick Chrastil on the federal consent decree guiding the jail's construction of a facility called Phase III. Terry Jones from Floodlight on carbon capture and sequestration in the state.

Behind The Lens episode 225: ‘If there’s an accident, it’d be hard to evacuate’ ‘
December 28, 2023

Delaney Dryfoos on new land growing along Louisiana's coast. Sara Sneath on Venture Global's tax incentives in Plaquemines Parish and parallels to the mining town of Port Sulphur.

Behind The Lens episode 224: ‘Holding power to account’
December 21, 2023

Delaney Dryfoos on St. John Parish's President cutting off advocate Joy Banner during public comment. Now, she's suing for the violation of her First Amendment rights. A judge again barred the parish

Behind The Lens episode 223: ‘History and art everywhere you look’
December 15, 2023

Nick Chrastil and La'Shance Perry on the NOPD's plans to use drones which concerns privacy advocates. Some of the city's iconic crescent and star water meter covers are being replaced by generic look