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KulturMD is a German regional television channel operating in the cultural and local news format. The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel is based in Magdeburg, the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and serves the Magdeburg region and surrounding areas. KulturMD was founded as an internet television platform in 2001 by Salka-Valka Schallenberg and Bernd Schallenberg and transitioned to local television broadcasting in the autumn of 2009 after receiving a broadcast license from the Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt. KulturMD describes itself as a private cultural television channel.

On air, KulturMD features a daily one-hour program block starting at 5:50 PM, which is then repeated hourly until the following day. The flagship program is the daily newscast called MD im Blick (Magdeburg in View). Following the news, the channel broadcasts a variety of magazine shows that mix reports on cultural topics such as cinema, literature, music, and art, as well as segments covering local business and health. The channel also covers contemporary history, including documentaries and discussions about East German history, environmental issues, and political debates relevant to the region.

KulturMD is distributed digitally via cable, reaching approximately 130,000 cable households. It is also available via IPTV and satellite broadcast. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of KulturMD through its official website at kulturmd.de, which also serves as a video archive featuring over 2,000 searchable articles.

KulturMD strives to be a voice for culture in the Magdeburg region, contributing to the perception of the city beyond its borders and offering a structured, well-researched alternative to mainstream media. The mission of the channel is rooted in local journalism, dedicated to covering the stories that matter to residents of Magdeburg and Saxony-Anhalt, with a focus on cultural, historical, and civic themes. Thanks to its digital-first approach, KulturMD provides the opportunity to watch online its cultural and news programming on any device, ensuring that viewers in Saxony-Anhalt can stay connected to the Magdeburg region wherever they are.

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