Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta. Wednesday at 8pm.
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The journey of Calvin Tyler, from UPS driver to senior executive to HBCU philanthropist.
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A long lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history. Wednesday at 9pm.
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Scientists race to reach Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” before it’s too late to understand it. Wednesday at 10pm.
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A look back at the remarkable career of Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall. Thursday at 8pm.
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The 90s see Diana cultivate her role as Queen of Hearts as her marriage unravels. Thursday at 9pm.
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Peace protesters clash with the police when nuclear subs plan to dock at the naval base. Friday at 8pm.
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Measles outbreak, state Superintendent on the new school year - State Circle (Friday, August 28, 2026)
Dr. Carey Wright on the new school year; measles outbreaks in three Maryland counties; saving local independent pharmacies; and a judge’s ruling invalidating a newly approved ballot question.
Maryland Public TV
Your Health: Helping Your Kid with Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety
How to help your kids with the stress and anxiety of going back to school - get expert answers to your questions about navigating the season.
Tips for back-to-school anxiety, Baltimore's public golf courses - Direct Connection (Monday, August 31, 2026)
How to help your kids with the stress and anxiety of going back to school, plus, teeing off on one of Baltimore's network of public golf courses.
Temporary Ban on New Data Centers, State's New Tax on Digital Advertising - State Circle (Friday, August 21, 2026)
Life in the fast lane, new research on attitudes about speeding; the State's new tax on digital advertising gets deleted; plus, another Maryland jurisdiction imposes a temporary ban on new data centers.
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026
Enjoy the orchestra's annual concert conducted by Lorenzo Viotti featuring Bryn Terfel as soloist.
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Join the living legend for a musical journey through the people and places that shaped her career. Watch on MPT Passport.
Maryland Public TV
Define Your Wishes: The Power of a Will
MPT and Bowie State University partnered to present a three-part webinar series to help you secure your legacy through financial, estate, and charitable gift planning.
Maryland Public TV
Meet Maryland's Muay Thai World Champ Khafre "Demon Time" Tate | MPT Sports
Watch as 2026 WBC World Champion Khafre "Demon Time" Tate, Maryland's Muay Thai powerhouse, defends his WBC National title against Romani Alicea!
Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest
The story of how the music festival DelFest revitalized the rural city of Cumberland, Maryland.
Episode 1307 | Tiffany jewelry; cast iron toys; Baltimore Glassman; B-17 gunner; German tapestry
Tiffany jewelry; cast iron toys; Baltimore Glassman; B-17 gunner; German tapestry.
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Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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[Emmy Nominated] - Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.
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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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