Follow the live special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, co-anchored by News Hour's Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett. Monday at 8pm.
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NEWS & INFO
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President Biden addresses nation from Oval Office (PBS News)
Biden’s Oval Office address on Trump’s attempted assassination. – PBS News special report
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Officials say Trump rally shooter was 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania (PBS News/AP)
Updates: After apparent assassination attempt, Trump says he was shot in the ear but is fine.
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Dangerously hot temperatures expected across Baltimore region (The Baltimore Banner)
The National Weather Service is warning much of Maryland to brace for excessive heat Monday, with temperature indices estimated to reach 110 degrees in some places.
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Maryland Public Television wins 15 Capital Emmy® Awards during regional competition
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) presented Maryland Public Television (MPT) with 15 Emmys during its 66th Capital Emmy® Awards ceremony.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
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NEW EPISODES
Grantchester
A murder at Esme’s office sends shockwaves through the Keating family. Alphy meets with the bishop.
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Professor T
The Conference
The Professor must prove his innocence to regain his reputation.
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PBS Short Film Festival
PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
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D.I. Ray
Staying on Top
As pressure mounts for D.I. Ray, surveillance on a new suspect yields shocking results.
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The Great American Recipe
Home Baked
Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale.
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Become an MPT Passport Member
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.
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STREAM EPISODES
Outdoors Maryland
Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's diverse collection of ecosystems, people, and places.
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Stream Anytime
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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STREAM EPISODES
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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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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PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
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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MPT Digital Studios
Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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Programs and Initiatives
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s diverse people, history, and culture.
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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!
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For the Booming Older Generation
Next Avenue
Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.
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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.