David Brooks, a [New York Times] Op-Ed columnist and a commentator on "The PBS Newshour," talked about his life and career. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 2012 election and class division in American society. The former contributing editor at [Newsweek] and [The Atlantic Monthly] is the author of several books, including [Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There]; [On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense]; and his latest, [The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and Achievement].