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PROTECT PUBLIC MEDIA

How Does Public Media Funding Work?

How does the funding for public media really work? What is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and what's at risk without funding? 
Public media is made by and for the people, and federal funding is crucial to this mission. 

Protect My Public Media

If you believe in the power of public media, now is the time to make your voice heard. Visit Protect My Public Media today to tell Congress why MPT and public media matter to you. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape the future of public media for years to come. 

MARYLAND BY AIR

Maryland Public TV
Maryland by Air: Watch a Free Preview

Enjoy a 10 minute excerpt of "Maryland by Air," Maryland Public Television's aerial love letter to the Free State narrated by Cal Ripken Jr.! To watch the entire show, get MPT Passport and access to more great shows from MPT and PBS!

Maryland Public TV
Maryland by Air: Behind the Scenes

Making it look easy takes hard work! "Maryland by Air: Behind The Scenes" gives a glimpse of the people and techniques that made "Maryland by Air" a beautiful love letter to our state.

Maryland Public TV
Ellicott City: Maryland By Air Preview | Visual Tour

Take an aerial tour of Ellicott City in Maryland. 

Maryland Public TV
Gardens of Southern Maryland: Maryland By Air Preview | Visual Tour

Get a quick peek at the gardens of southern Maryland from the Sotterly plantation to Gold Petal Farms. 

FEATURED PROGRAMMING

May 1-8

MPT Auction

Celebrate the upcoming summer season with a wide variety of items available for bidding -- everything from wine tastings to dining experiences, theater tickets to family adventures, kids' experiences to local getaways.

Time to connect, celebrate & Give Back

Public Media Giving Days

Help us spread the word on the importance of public media and to maintain the independence that is key to our public service mission.

Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs.

new episodes

Wolf Hall

Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs.

Door to Door Membership

Door-to-Door Membership

MPT recently launched a Door-to-Door Membership drive. We're out in the community, reminding our neighbors of the important part they play in keeping public media available to everyone in Maryland and the region.

Explore PBS Dramas

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Explore PBS Dramas

Gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama shows from MASTERPIECE and more!

The PBS App

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The PBS App

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.

Download the New MotorWeek App

Watch and listen to the latest MotorWeek content all in one place with the MotorWeek app! No need to sign up, just download the app and you’ll never miss a mile of MotorWeek!

Stream Episodes - Artworks

STREAM EPISODES

Artworks

Putting a focus on local and regional artists working in a remarkable range of genres.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Programs and Initiatives

Community & Culture

MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s people, history, and culture. 

MPT Kids - For Children and Parents

MPT KIDS

For Children and Parents

STREAM the PBS Kids channel; learn what's new in children's programs, games, and apps; advice for raising kids; activities ideas; and more!

Next Avenue

For the Booming Older Generation

Next Avenue

Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.