Chris Hayes, political commentator and news anchor of MSNBC, discusses the growth of cult-like grifters in the media, American democracy's trust crisis, and how doing television scratches the itch when you're a theater kid. They also explore the cult-like mentality of cryptocurrency, the polarization of trust in politics, and the challenges of running a low trust democracy. Other interesting topics include opinions on Elon Musk and Twitter's viability as a video platform, and the intersection of journalism and entertainment.