David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and a contributor to The Atlantic. He is a commentator on “PBS NewsHour."  

His most recent book, “The Second Mountain,” shows what can happen when we put commitment-making and relationships at the center of our lives. He is also the author of “The Road to Character,”“Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There,” and “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement.” 

Brooks is on the faculty of Yale University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. He can be found on Twitter @nytdavidbrooks and through his Weave project @Weavetheppl.