About this episode In this evocative folk ballad, the timeless storyteller recounts today's top headlines from the USA, weaving them into a poignant song that echoes with history and humanity. Through heartfelt verses, listeners gain insight into current events, feeling the weight and wonder of each story as if passed down through generations. This rendition transforms news into a shared human experience, reminding us of our collective journey and resilience.
0:00 In a Manhattan room, the die was cast0:05 A former king, his shadow passed0:10 Through courthouse doors, a heavy sound0:16 Thirty-four counts, the jury found0:21 The hush money paid, the records bent0:26 A chapter closed, a message sent0:32 From his golden tower, the world looked on0:37 At a story old as Babylon.0:42 Oh, the wire sings a weary tune0:48 Beneath the pale and troubled moon0:53 Of storms that gather, men that fall0:59 And the patient earth that sees it all1:04 I've seen this story, sung this rhyme1:09 Just different names in the river of time.1:15 Down south the sky turned angry green1:20 The meanest wind you've ever seen1:25 Tore through the towns in Texas stateAnd sealed a dozen people's fate1:31 From splintered wood, they'll build anew1:36 Like folks have always had to do1:41 They curse the storm and bless the rain1:47 And brace themselves for all the pain.1:52 Oh, the wire sings a weary tune1:58 Beneath the pale and troubled moon2:03 Of storms that gather, men that fall2:08 And the patient earth that sees it all2:14 I've seen this story, sung this rhyme2:19 Just different names in the river of time.2:24 A ceasefire plan on a distant shore2:30 The same old talk of ending war2:35 The students shout, the leaders plea2:40 For peace in lands they'll never see2:46 And back at home, the numbers climb2:51 We trade our dollars for our time2:57 And wonder if we'll have enough3:02 When the road ahead gets rough.3:07 Oh, the wire sings a weary tune3:13 Beneath the pale and troubled moon3:18 Of storms that gather, men that fall3:23 And the patient earth that sees it all3:29 I've seen this story, sung this rhyme3:34 Just different names in the river of time.
