David Kirkpatrick, a New Yorker staff writer specializing in technology and national security, discusses the critical efforts to protect U.S. elections from foreign interference, highlighting the complex disinformation campaigns from nations like Russia and Iran. Meanwhile, jazz critic Martin Johnson reminisces about the late Benny Golson, celebrating his influential contributions to music. They touch on the emotional stress of the upcoming 2024 election and the cultural solace that jazz can provide during turbulent times.