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Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump said he will set a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in a sweeping executive order that he will sign on Monday.

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Pope Leo XIV: First American  Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new pope after smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday signaling cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church.

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Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness

It has been generations since the home of the Preakness Stakes was the “beautiful Pimlico” that a Virginia newspaper once called it. But Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, which opened its doors in 1870, is filled with history.

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Call the Midwife

Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint which has been upheld.

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Marie Antoinette

Amid the revolution’s advance, Marie Antoinette struggles to support Louis’s rule.

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Miss Austen

As Cassandra falls ill, her mind is flooded with memories of difficult times.

Programs in May

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Recognizing the contributions and influence of AAPI Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. 

Nature

Hummingbirds of Hollywood

Follow a woman’s transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds.

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.

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Extended access to your favorite PBS programs. Look for the "blue compass" symbol, then click to sign on and watch!

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Explore PBS Dramas

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

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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!

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Outdoors Maryland

Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's  ecosystems, people, and places.

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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs

Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.

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Climate, Nature & Our Planet

Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.

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Maryland Farm & Harvest

The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.

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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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Artworks

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

PROGRAM AND EXTRAS

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?

Act Now: Protect Public Media - A Message from MPT CEO Larry D. Unger

MPT President & CEO Larry D. Unger addresses viewers about the urgency to raise as many voices as possible in support of public media. 

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. 

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.  

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

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

For the Booming Older Generation

Next Avenue

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

PBS NEWSHOUR

News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live Coverage

Turn to PBS NewsHour for solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.