Librarians across the U.S. examine how the review of library materials is impacting communities. Monday at 10pm.
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Keeping tabs on river otters; accessible sailing adventures; the mysteries of freshwater mussels. Tuesday at 7:30pm.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. heads west to map the family trees of Sara Haines and Tracy Letts. Tuesday at 8pm.
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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History Explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and fighting fascism from the 1920s to the 1950s; navigating divides while shaping culture and confronting injustice. Tuesday at 9pm.
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Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February. Stream new and beloved programs celebrating Black excellence.
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Preview: Maryland State of the State 2026 | February 11, 2026 at noon
Governor Wes Moore will deliver the State of the State address to the people of Maryland on February 11, 2026 at 12pm. Watch Live at MPT. Repeat airing at 7pm on MPT.
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State Circle
A challenge to Senate leadership; are there flaws with our voting systems in Maryland? Plus, targeting home-made machine guns.
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Meet Hampden, Curtis Bay and other National Aquarium sea turtles named after Baltimore neighborhoods
The National Aquarium asked for help naming dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles after Baltimore neighborhoods. As expected, many answered the call.
Direct Connection
Why are so many Marylanders paying extraordinary high utility bills? Some answers from the Maryland Office of People's Counsel. Plus, a new book looks at how your data can be used against you.
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Artworks
The Art of Creative Spaces Part II
Wendel Patrick visits local institutions, Creative Alliance and Maryland Art Place.
All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 5: Fixes
James encounters challenges when he takes on the role of attending vet at the dog track.
MISS SCARLET
Episode 5: The Night Shift
Dylan Cooper has been nabbed and is being held in the cells at Scotland Yard.
MarylandPublicTV
Ben's Ten: Chattel Slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore | Full Documentary
Embark on a riveting journey with Maryland Department of Transportation Chief Archaeologist Dr. Julie Schablistky and her team as they uncover artifacts that illuminate a chilling history of slavery and the lives of the enslaved in 19th century Maryland.
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Bookish
Such Devoted Sisters, Part 1
Exiled royalty, a poisoning and Trottie as a suspect. Is this Book’s toughest case yet?
MarylandPublicTV
Sailing Through the Chesapeake Bay on an Icebreaker Ship | Outdoors Maryland
Join the Department of Natural Resources as they spend a day on one of Maryland’s own “icebreaker” ships in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Climate, Nature & Our Planet
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
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Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
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Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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