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When the internet was switched on, we were told this was the dawn of the information age. Turns out it was the birth of the disinformation age. There have been efforts to rein in the hate content on social media, but it has failed to stop extremists. Has online hate radicalized America and broken our political system? How can we fix it?Tamar Mitts is the author of "Safe Havens for Hate: The Challenge of Moderating Online Extremism."

In a true Austin-San Antonio collaboration, the Austin Symphony Orchestra will premiere the multi-genre take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream March 3-5.

A young, pregnant mother tries to leave an abusive husband. Obstacles are everywhere for her and her children. Yvette Benavides reviews Nesting—a tense and emotional novel by Roisín O'Donnell.

As mass deportations are underway and the Trump administration is shutting down legal asylum applications, there are those in our community who have decided to reject the cruelty and recognize the humanity of the migrant. The members of the San Antonio Interfaith Welcome Coalition tell their stories of supporting asylum seekers. We hear how San Antonio is still a city of compassion— even today.

Texas history is more than just history. It’s filled with myth— and amnesia—that provides a permission structure which fuels conservative politics. It also has a powerful influence on the nation as a whole. In his book Texas: An American History, Benjamin Heber Johnson shines new light on Texas history—while seeking to balance the dark chapters of Texas history and not letting them overshadow the achievements of the lone star state.

Also: San Antonio-based RAICES announces layoffs; Fredericksburg commemorates Battle of Iwo Jima in three-day event; SA Stock Show & Rodeo rides into the sunset

Also: San Antonio Zoo reports 'non-negative' bird flu test; Court hears closing briefs in Guajolote Ranch wastewater plant hearing; Nonprofits respond to alleged target of unaccompanied immigrant children

Today on Texas Matters: As measles continues to spread in Texas, will state leaders learn a lesson about the need for vaccine requirements? And there is more evidence that the Texas abortion ban made childbirth more dangerous. But the state doesn’t want you to know that.

Over the decades pregnancy has been depicted in American comedy in some funny ways. From Lucille Ball’s real-life pregnancy on I Love Lucy – To Pam and Jim having a baby in The Office. Victoria Sturtevant joins us to discuss her new book, It’s all in the Delivery, and looks at how comedy led the way to how Americans talk about pregnancy, infertility, adoption, and abortion.

Host Bonnie Petrie and reporter Robin Berghaus explore the potential of psychedelic medication as a treatment for mental health diagnoses like depression and PTSD, particularly for use in the veteran population.