New seasons of In Wisconsin and Here and Now...

New time for Here and Now, both shows now in HD

This week marks the start of a new season for both In Wisconsin and Here and Now on WPT. Both shows will begin broadcasting in stunning High Definition on WPT-HD.

At 7 p.m. Thursday, Patty Loew hosts the season premiere of In Wisconsin with reports on the work of a University of Wisconsin-Madison stem cell research scientist, a Marquette County island pasture, the singing sands of Lake Superior's Julian Bay and a Darlington shop class that builds bridges.

At a new time -- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Frederica Freyberg anchors the season premiere of Here and Now, the half-hour show, which features exclusive interviews with news makers, insightful commentary on issues of statewide importance and news reports from throughout the state and around the nation on issues that affect Wisconsin life.

Gwen Ifill talks about WPT's new Friday night lineup

WPT's New Friday Night Lineup:

6 p.m. The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
7 p.m. Washington Week
7:30 p.m. Here and Now
8 p.m. Bill Moyers' Journal