President Trump's State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. Tuesday at 9pm.
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Painted Sky Alpaca Farm Sweaters, Rye Grain and Bluegrass Blues, One Boujee Steak Sandwich. Tuesday at 7pm.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth. Tuesday at 8pm.
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See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment. Wednesday at 8pm.
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Surprising evidence at the world’s oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history. Wednesday at 9pm.
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Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome? Wednesday at 10pm.
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How Trump will use his State of the Union address to appeal to skeptical midterm voters
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November's elections for control of the House and the Senate.
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Your Health: Preventing Heart Disease
MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to cardiologist Alex Gyftopoulos from the University of Maryland Medical Center about treating and preventing heart disease.
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MPT Sports Desk: Interview with Sonia Chase, CIAA 2026 Basketball Tournament Ambassador
Sonia Chase, a WNBA legend and philanthropist, is this year's ambassador for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA men's and women's basketball championship tournament. Sonia Chase talks to MPT’s Nancy Yamada about her role and enthusiasm for the 2026 CIAA.
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Top Democrats ramping up the pressure on redrawing a congressional map, plus, a blame game after a massive spill in the Potomac River.
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A Legendary Sweet Corn Farmer, Spotting Tar Spot, Al Makes Corn Flavored Ice Cream.
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Episode 7: Comfort and Joy
Siegfried has another run-in with Hilda the goat, and an old flame returns to Darrowby.
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Allergic to Failure: The Robert Covington Story
The odds-defying journey of basketball star Robert Covington from HBCU student to the NBA.
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RIver Otters, Adaptive Sailing, Surveying for Mussels
Keeping tabs on river otters; accessible sailing adventures; the mysteries of freshwater mussels.
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The Art of Creative Spaces Part II
Wendel Patrick visits local institutions, Creative Alliance and Maryland Art Place.
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
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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
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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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