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War Stories

Watch episode six, "War Stories" with Patricia Arquette, John McCain, Julianne Moore. Tuesday at 8pm

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"Haiti Deportation Crisis"

The rising fear of deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians who fled to the U.S. Tuesday at 10pm.

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Preview of Tiger Island: Part One

In Nepal, a team of wildlife experts begin an expedition following two tiger families.

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A Nation Begins: The Maryland State House at 250

For 250 years, the Maryland State House has stood at the crossroads of American history. This sweeping documentary reveals how one remarkable building has been the stage for our nation's greatest triumphs, deepest contradictions, and enduring pursuit of a more perfect union. Premieres Thursday, October 29 at 8pm.

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8th Annual MPT Flea Market & Bazaar

Located on the MPT campus, this event brings together eager community members and dozens of vendors and crafters to sell, mix, mingle, and shop. Get a jump start, or perhaps fully wrap up your holiday shopping. Saturday, November 7 at 9AM to 3PM

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2026 Maryland Governor Debate

Watch the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate on MPT as the candidates, Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox, answer key questions and discuss their campaigns.

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MPT Showcase

Get a sneak peek of all the new programs, documentaries, and specials coming this fall and throughout 2027. Thursday at 8pm

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Direct Connetion

Celebrating 25 Years of Direct Connection | Anniversary Montage

Direct Connection debuted in October 2001 with a simple idea: Connect viewers with the people behind the news. Celebrate 25 years with Jeff Salkin and MPT for a look back at memorable interviews, trips across Maryland, and questions from viewers.

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Monday, October 19, 2026

What is Maryland's two-party consent recording law? Preview Maryland Million Day events celebrating horse racing.

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Concerns over Flock Cameras in Maryland

MPT reporter Nancy Yamada interviews Senator Clarence Lam, who plans to introduce legislation during the next session to regulate these cameras, an initiative that appears to have bipartisan support. Questions remain about how long data is stored, who can access it, and whether the information could be improperly monetized by third-party vendors.

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MPT: One Year Later

MPT President and CEO Steven Schupak addresses the question: "How is Maryland Public Television doing one year after all Federal funding was taken away?"