Inland Journal: David Folkenflik, pairing police and mental health counselors, and RepublicEn

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with NPR's David Folkenflik, insights from Spokane police on mental health collaborations, and a call to action from a former congressman regarding climate change.

We talk with NPR's media correspondent on the eve of his visit to Spokane. Eliza Billingham hears what Spokane police officers think about working with mental health professionals in the field. A former South Carolina congressman urges his fellow Republicans to use their taxing powers to combat climate change.

People in this episode

Guests: David Folkenflik, Eliza Billingham, Former South Carolina Congressman

Topics covered

• media
• police
• mental health
• climate change

Keywords

• NPR
• Spokane
• RepublicEn

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Spokane, South Carolina

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