Wayne, Pete and Mira treat a critically ill baby. Eliza’s patient confronts death. Thursday at 9pm.
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Nation's 250th birthday, Health of the healthcare industry, Primary election - State Circle (Friday, May 8, 2026)
Checking the vitals on Maryland's biggest industry; what the state is doing for the nation's 250th birthday; plus, a look at some of the races in the upcoming Primary election.

Preakness at Laurel Park, Book Beat - Direct Connection (Monday, May 11, 2026)
Preakness heads to Laurel Park during Pimlico renovations - find out what to expect this Saturday, plus, MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to the author of a new book "Medicine for the Greater Good".
The latest advice on preventing and treating heart failure. Dr. Niya Jones, MD, MPH, joins Jeff Salkin to talk about ways to prevent and treat heart diseases.

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Maryland unveils weather-related illness dashboard to aid local resources
Maryland released a new weather-related illness dashboard last week to help the state and local organizations keep track of hypothermia and hyperthermia incidents.
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Call the Midwife: Episode 8
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Edmond targets his final enemies, but after years of deceit, is love still possible for him?

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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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Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

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