Chris Hayes talked about his new book, Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Hayes asserts in the book that the meritocratic system upon which the nation depends is fatally flawed, creating a ruling elite that is no longer functional. 
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.
Chris Hayes participated from New York City.