MPT Presents

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

Vietnam Prisoners of War recall their experiences and the inspirational story of how they not only survived their imprisonment, but found growth and gratitude afterwards. Their stories are juxtaposed with those of recent Naval Academy Midshipmen who are facing the COVID pandemic and applying those same foundational values to their own experiences.

Set in Baltimore in the runup to the 2020 US Presidential Election, "Out to Vote" follows formerly incarcerated residents who have become leaders for democracy & voting advocacy in their community. Nicole Hanson-Mundell, Bobby Perkins, and Monica Cooper engage marginalized citizens who have been led to believe either that their vote does not matter, or that they would not be welcome at the polls.

Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam employs centuries-old techniques to make art out of iron and steel. Over four decades, Nol has bent metal into iconic pieces, from his trio of gates at the Washington National Cathedral to whimsical indoor sculptures to colorful poppies in honor of the farriers who served in WWI. Forging Art follows Nol as he talks art, mythology and making metal move.

Dementia is the most costly disease facing society today, and Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of dementia care. Those costs rest squarely on the caregiver’s shoulder. SPENT – Discussing Dementia brings together leading experts in the fields of dementia and related illness to help you better understand the disease and how best to prepare financially and emotionally for what lie ahead.

For the inmates of the Baltimore County Detention Center, there are few opportunities to have contact visits with their families. Almost all interaction is through glass. Turning Pages, a local literacy and family reunification program, allows inmates an opportunity to maintain and grow their bonds as fathers through the act of reading with their children.

Deserted - In the world’s wealthiest country, access to healthy and affordable food should be a basic human right. However, equal access to nutritional food remains an endemic problem across America. Deserted shares the stories of individuals and organizations across Baltimore City working to shift the narrative and reclaim their right to healthy food.

With over 16 million people caring for a loved one with dementia, this film introduces us to a cross-section of American families who are in the throes of this disease and grappling with how to manage its emotional and financials costs...in many cases turning lives upside down. Through expert interviews and intimately-told stories, SPENT reveals a world in the midst of a public health crisis.

Maryland Public Television and WTMD Towson University Radio present another WTMD First Thursday Festival with a special televised concert for music lovers in the region. This year’s signature free outdoor festival series features the sizzling funk and soul of Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Baltimore Freakwave favorites Super City, and the seductive blues rock of Emily Wolfe.