Topic: Hate Crime Hoax

Comedian Tracy Morgan mocks Jussie Smollett on the Tonight Show, joking that his new role on "Empire" only requires him not to fake a hate crime. Morgan points out the absurdity of the hoax, noting that racists generally do not seek out victims during a polar vortex. The hosts discuss the lasting damage caused by the hoax and the lack of accountability in the legal system.

An 11-year-old girl in Toronto falsely claimed a man used scissors to cut her hijab, an allegation that drew immediate condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Police later determined the incident never occurred. The segment criticizes the "virtue signaling" of Canadian leadership and the potential for hoaxes to derail serious discussions on discrimination.