The real world consequences of political rhetoric that targets minority groups

CBS News reporting on that attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. He says he has been completely honest with police as they investigate the attack on him in downtown Chicago on Tuesday.

Smollett says he was the target of a homophobic and racially-charged attack. He says two masked men beat him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

Last night, Ellen Page was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert - and she gave an impassioned interview in which she said she is fed up with leaders like US President Donald Trump, and his Vice President, Mike Pence, who promote hatred and intolerance.

So what about Ellen Page’s point there - what are the real-world consequences of political rhetoric that targets specific groups in our society?

Guest: Brad Dirks

Based in Langley, he advocates for the rights of young people in the LGBTQ community

CBS News reporting on that attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. He says he has been completely honest with police as they investigate the attack on him in downtown Chicago on Tuesday.

Smollett says he was the target of a homophobic and racially-charged attack. He says two masked men beat him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

Last night, Ellen Page was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert - and she gave an impassioned interview in which she said she is fed up with leaders like US President Donald Trump, and his Vice President, Mike Pence, who promote hatred and intolerance.

So what about Ellen Page’s point there - what are the real-world consequences of political rhetoric that targets specific groups in our society?

Guest: Brad Dirks

Based in Langley, he advocates for the rights of young people in the LGBTQ community