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The following program is a PBS Wisconsin original production.

Frederica Freyberg:

An avalanche of almost 6,000 monthly calls to the 988 lifeline highlights the need for mental health support. PFAS are everywhere, but prevention can start at home and candidates announcing their next run provides a glimpse into the next election cycle. I’m Frederica Freyberg, tonight on “Here & Now,” we speak with DHS Secretary Kirsten Johnson about the need for mental health help. A water quality manager lays out PFAS mitigation in drinking water. Political scientist Anthony Chergosky explains a sudden push for third party candidates and a chief information officer considers a future with artificial intelligence. It’s “Here & Now” for July 21.

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Funding for “Here & Now” is provided by the Focus Fund for Journalism and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.