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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Michigan as heavy rain, and possible tornadoes, are in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

Our Flood brother Danny Cox and his sweet wife Tami are on vacation this week, but before they hit to the road, we had to give them a good Flood set-off. Here's a little traveling music, the last tune of last week's rehearsal.About the SongWhen Merle Travis included “I Am a Pilgrim” on his seminal 1947 Folk Songs from the Hills album in 1947, listeners assumed he wrote it. After all, the same album included two of Travis's best-known original compositions, “Dark as a Dungeon” and “Sixteen Ton.”Actually, though, “Pilgrim” is a traditional gospel tune that has deep roots among white and African-American musicians alike.As we reported earlier, Kentucky-born Travis had a mentor: legendary fingerpicking stylist Mose Rager of Muhlenberg County. Legend has it that Mose's brother Lyman learned "I Am a Pilgrim" while in jail when he heard it being sung by a black prisoner in a nearby cell.As Asheville, NC, musician/author Wayne Erbsen has noted, “I Am A Pilgrim” was recorded “by 14 African-American groups before it was even a gleam in Merle Travis' eyes."For more on the story's curious history, see this earlier Flood Watch backgrounder.More from the Danny ChannelHas today's podcast got you in the mood for more from Danny Cox's fertile musical mind? Us too! So, come with us to the Danny Channel in the free Radio Floodango music steaming service. Click here to give it a spin.For Your Next Road TripSpeaking of travelin' music, remember that your friends in The Flood have created a road-friendly play list. Click below to read all about that: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Thank you for all those that support this podcast  If you benefit from these episodes and are able to provide support- your help is greatly appreciated. Morning Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 25 Sivan 5786Parsha: Shelach — The story of the Meraglim (spies). Kalev and Yehoshua stood firm with faith: "We are surely able to go up and take the land."Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 (28 Sivan 5786)Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026Daf Yomi: Chullin 41═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar (Dawn, 16.1°): 3:22:08 AMMisheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:00:38 AMMisheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:10:33 AMHanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:54 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:39 AMSof Zman Shma (Magen Avraham): 8:26:39 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:35 AMSof Zman Tefila (Magen Avraham): 9:54:34 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50:25 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:22 PMMincha Ketana (Preferred Mincha): 5:16:08 PMPlag HaMincha: 6:51:02 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25:55 PMTzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 9:07:55 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: 2:42 AM CDT Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt⚠ KEY MESSAGE: Today and Thursday will be hot and humid with multiple rounds of severe storms. Thursday is the day of greatest concern.TODAY:• Morning: Dense fog near Lake Michigan shoreline (Dense Fog Advisory thru 7 AM near I-94). Marine fog clearing.• Midday: Heat index 95–100°F by noon. Mid-upper 80s.• Storm Window 1 (1–6 PM): Upper-level shortwave from central Plains. MLCAPE >3,000 J/kg, PWAT near 2", deep-layer shear 30–35kt. Outflow-dominant storm clusters, damaging to destructive winds 60–80 mph possible, mainly along/north of I-80.• Storm Window 2 (6–10 PM): Secondary shortwave. Possible QLCS tornadoes if bowing segment intersects outflow-reinforced warm front. Coverage decreases NW to SE evening.• Small Craft Advisory: 2 PM–9 PM, IL/IN nearshore waters.THURSDAY (Greater Concern):• Surface low deepens to lower 990s mb (~29.24 inHg), lifts into central Wisconsin.• Morning Window (11 AM–2 PM): Possible gravity-wave supercells from NE Iowa/NW Illinois. Damaging hail up to 2", destructive winds.• Afternoon/Evening Window (3–9 PM): MLCAPE >2,500 J/kg, effective shear >50kt. ALL HAZARDS: tornadoes (EF-2+ possible), damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding.• 0–1km SRH >300 J/kg — significant tornado parameter.• QPF: 3–7 inch widespread, pockets up to 8 inches. Flood Watch possible.FRIDAY–SATURDAY: Surface high. Upper 70s–80°F. Dry and pleasant. Relief.NEXT WEEK: Cool, expansive troughing, periodic rain chances, nothing severe.═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════El Dorado, Kansas F4 Tornado — June 10, 1958At 5:45 PM, an F4 (possibly F5) tornado tore through El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. In approximately two minutes, it destroyed ~200 homes across a 45-block area, killed 15 people, and injured 50+. A car was thrown 100 yards into the air, crashing through a roof. A survivor found a broken record beside her after being flung 60 feet from her home — the record was titled "Stormy Weather."Sources: NOAA NWS Wichita; Grazulis, Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Toyota Movie Night at Gallagher Way — Zootopia 2 | FREE | Gates 6 PM, Movie 7:30 PM | N Clark St, Chicago IL 60613 (check storm timing before heading out)2. Movies in the Parks — Bartelme Park | Zootopia 2 | FREE | 8:45 PM | Chicago Park District3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr | FREE | Open daily4. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Fee applies5. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | FREE daily for kids | kidsbowlfree.com═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 11, 2026)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar: 3:21:46 AMMisheyakir (Lenient): 4:00:22 AMMisheyakir (Machmir): 4:10:19 AMHanetz HaChama: 5:14:46 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:41 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:40 AMChatzos: 12:50:36 PMMincha Gedola: 1:28:36 PMShkiah: 8:26:27 PMNote: Tomorrow is Thursday — Shabbos times for Parshas Shelach will be in Thursday's briefing.═══════════════════════════════════════════Sources for this episode:Jewish Calendar & Zmanim- Hebrew date, Parsha, and Rosh Chodesh info: Hebcal.com (hebcal.com) and Chabad.org (chabad.org/calendar)- Zmanim with exact seconds for zip 60645: MyZmanim.com (myzmanim.com) | Also available at: OU Zmanim (ou.org/zmanim) and Chabad Zmanim (chabad.org/calendar/zmanim)- GRA & Magen Avraham opinions explained: chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/134527Daf Yomi- Today's daf confirmed: Dafyomi Advancement Forum (dafyomi.co.il)Weather Forecast- All forecast data sourced directly from the NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion (AFD), issued 2:42 AM CDT, June 10, 2026, authored by forecaster Borchardt: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&site=lot- GOES-19 satellite information: NOAA GOES-R Program (goes-r.gov)- NWS Chicago Decision Support Briefing: weather.gov/lotWeather History — El Dorado, KS Tornado (June 10, 1958)- Grazulis, Thomas P.  Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. Environmental Films, 1993.- TornadoTalk.com summary: tornadotalk.com/el-dorado-ks-f4-tornado-june-10-1958/- NOAA Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), June 1958Zmanim & Map ReferenceLocation coordinates (N42°0′10″, W87°42′0″) verified via Windy appAgudath Israel of West Rogers Park: 2801 W. Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645 | aywrp.orgWeather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker (except Shabnos, Saturday)plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.  Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. When it is actually verified it will usually say so in the episode description. The Youtube and 24/6 platforms are difficult to update should there be a mistake. The most up-to-date podcast could be found on speaker.comShould you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month atspreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #severeweather #Shelach #WestRogersPark #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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Episode Title: St. Louis Sizzles: Extreme Heat Advisory & Tropical Dew Points Timestamp Breakdown:0:00 - 1:04: Introduction: Intense St. Louis Heatwave, Unusual Upper 70s Dew Points Expected1:04 - 2:12: Dew Points Rising in Afternoon, NWS Heat Advisory Issued, Mid-90s on Wednesday/Thursday with Ozark Winds2:12 - 3:14: St. Louis Summer Forecast, Chicago Heat, East Coast Warmth, Potential Gulf Tropical Development3:14 - 4:14: Podcast Intro, Current St. Louis Conditions: 84F, 75F Dew Point - The Story of the Day4:14 - 5:15: Explaining Oppressive Humidity (75F Dew Point), Heat Index 92F, NWS St. Louis Key Message 1: Showers/Storms Continue5:15 - 6:21: NWS Key Message 2: Flash Flood Threat & Flood Watch, NWS Key Message 3: Damaging Winds/Tornado Threat in SE MO/SW IL6:21 - 7:21: NWS Key Message 4: Multi-Day Heat Event (90s through Thursday), NWS Key Message 5: Heat Index 105F+ on Tuesday7:21 - 8:28: Heat Advisory Details (St. Louis & Illinois Counties), What a Heat Advisory Means (100-109F Heat Index)8:28 - 9:37: Explaining Upper 70s Dew Points (Tropical Air), Why Sweat Doesn't Work, Upper-Level Ridge Effect9:37 - 10:29: Wednesday/Thursday Forecast: Hotter but Slightly Lower Dew Points, Cold Front Relief by Thursday Night10:29 - 11:08: Essential Heat Safety Tips: Hydration, A/C, Checking on Vulnerable, Never Leave Kids/Pets in Cars11:08 - 13:58: Zmanim for St. Louis (June 8, 2026): Detailed Halachic Times13:58 - 14:52: Weekly Outlook: Tonight's Storms, Tuesday's Extreme Heat, Wednesday/Thursday Heat, Weekend Relief & Closing Remarks20 Hashtags: #StLouisWeather #HeatAdvisory #ExtremeHeat #DewPoint #TropicalHumidity #FlashFloodWarning #SevereWeather #WeatherForecast #StLouis #MissouriWeather #WeatherEnthusiasm #SummerHeat #HeatWave #HeatSafety #NWSSTL #Zmanim #HalachicTimes #WeatherPodcast #CommunityCare #StaySafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

National Synoptic Briefing — Heat Dome WeekWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsSaturday, June 6, 2026EPISODE SUMMARYA full national synoptic weather briefing covering the atmospheric setup across the continental United States for the week of June 6, 2026. This episode covers the heat dome building across the South and Plains, the Bermuda High's grip on the eastern US, Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures and their role in extreme humidity, surface high and low pressure systems with barometric readings, upper-level ridge and trough positions, dew points, and city-by-city temperature forecasts both short-term and extended.KEY SYNOPTIC FEATURES- Heat Dome / Subtropical Ridge: Centered over East Texas. 500mb heights of 590 dam. 850mb temps 17–20°C. Heat indices 100–107°F across Texas and Gulf Coast next week.- Bermuda High: Locked over western Atlantic, pumping tropical moisture northward via SSW flow. PWATs above 2" across Georgia and South Florida.- Gulf of Mexico SSTs: Running 1–2°F above historical averages, approximately 80–84°F (27–29°C). PWATs of 2.0–2.2" over southeast Texas (Houston).- Upper-Level Ridge/Trough: Classic omega block — western trough (Pacific Coast) vs. eastern ridge (South/Midwest). Ridge building over Midwest and Great Lakes next week.- Surface Pressure: Canadian high ~1020–1024 mb (29.92–30.22 inHg) providing brief relief to Northeast. Surface low over northwest Texas driving North Texas flood threat.CITY FORECASTSDallas-Fort Worth: Sat 91°F / Sun 94°F / Mon–Fri next week: upper 90s with heat indices 100–107°F. Dewpoints low–mid 70s. Flood Watch through Sunday.Houston: Highs upper 80s–low 90s, heat indices 100–108°F. PWATs 2.0–2.2". Heat Risk moderate to major late next week.Miami: Highs upper 80s–low 90s. Heat indices low 100s–105°F Sunday/Monday. Bermuda High driving tropical moisture.Atlanta: Sat 83°F (dry/pleasant), Sun–Mon 80–85°F with heavy rain chances. PWATs >2". Tropical watch on Gulf developments end of next week.New York City: Sat low–mid 80s with severe storm threat (cold front). Sun–Mon 80–84°F (pleasant). Fri next week: heat indices approaching 100°F.Chicago: Weekend 80–83°F with active storm threat, MUCAPE 2,000–3,000 J/kg. Next week: upper 80s–low 90s as ridge builds.DEW POINTS & HUMIDITY HOTSPOTS- Dallas/North Texas: 70–75°F dewpoints next week- Houston: Implied mid-70s dewpoints (tropical air mass)- Miami/South Florida: Consistently mid-70s- Chicago this weekend: Upper 60s–low 70s- NYC this weekend: 50s–low 60s (lower humidity with front)TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED- 500mb heights: Measurement of the mid-atmosphere warmthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Woody Guthrie once wrote that a song is just “a conversation fixed up to where you can talk it over and over without getting tired of it.”“When you sit down with a couple of friends,” he continued, “and you've all got your guitars parked under a shade tree or in an old kitchen, you aren't trying to show off. … You're just talking. “One guy tells a story with his strings, and the next guy nods his head and matches it with a little lick of his own. It makes the world twice as level and half as steep.”That is a concept that The Flood certainly embraces. And nothing demonstrates it better than this week's podcast, featuring the guys' latest take on the rockin' “Opus One.” This particular musical conversation — taken from the opening moments of last week's rehearsal at the Bowen house — is really saying, “Damn, man, it's good to see y'all again!”Pete's Two-Cents' WorthWoody's old friend and young protégé Pete Seeger also knew a thing or two about that kind of wordless musical chat. “It's an effortless shorthand,” he wrote in his book, Where Have All the Flowers Gone.“You look across the circle and catch an old friend's eye just as the harmony locks into place,” he wrote, “and there's this quiet, shared smile that says, Yes, this is exactly where we're supposed to be. It's the sound of community in its purest form.”Pete said it even better in one of his “Johnny Appleseed Jr.” columns in the good old Sing Out! magazine: “You realize that the song is just a vehicle for the affection in the room. It's a way of saying ‘I'm glad you're here' without having to make a formal speech about it. It fills you up and stays with you long after the instruments are put back in their cases.”Jive TalkSuch wordless wordiness is even better defined in the jazz world, where improvisation is the mother tongue. Musicians might have played a tune a thousand times before, “a melody so old it felt like part of the weather,” Geoff Dyer wrote in 1991 in his seminal But Beautiful: A Book About Jazz in a passage about listening to old friends play.“But they didn't just play it,” he recalled. “They pulled it apart like an old clock to see how it worked from the inside. … It was a language made entirely of nods, shifts in weight, a sudden drop in volume … that told everyone, let's go down this alleyway for a second.“Listening to them,” Dyer remembered, “was like watching people walk through a dark house they'd lived in for 40 years — they knew exactly where the furniture was, so they could dance through the rooms without ever bumping into a thing, even with the lights completely out.”Brain BusinessFamed neurologist Oliver Sacks was fascinated with how music affects the mind. In an essay called “The Common Pursuit,” reflecting on lifelong bonds forged by musicians, he reached a lovely conclusion.“They do not play to impress,” Sacks wrote. “They play to inhabit a space they built together 50 years ago. To sit in a room and witness this is to realize that music is not merely an acoustic phenomenon, but a profound architecture of memory and shared love.”Meanwhile, About This Week's Tune …As reported earlier, “Opus One,” written by Sy Oliver, became a huge late World War II-era hit for Tommy Dorsey's orchestra. Dorsey recorded it as an instrumental on Nov. 14, 1944.The following summer, the signature vocal version was released by Anita O'Day in an all-star session. Drummer Gene Krupa led the big band and trumpeter Roy Eldridge accented O'Day's vocals.For more on the song's history, click here to read the earlier Flood Watch backgrounder.More from This Groove?If today's musical conversation has you wanting more from The Flood's jazzier selections, drop by the free Radio Floodango music streaming service and click into the “Swingin'” channel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Three summers ago when Charlie Bowen took his first tremulous steps into the world of banjocity, he bought a six-string banjo … and immediately got grief.“That ain't no banjo!” one friend declared. “That's just a guitar with delusions of grandeur. You can play dress it up all you want, man, but you're not playing a banjo.”“Okay, now, wait a minute,” Charlie protested. “If a banjo's got four strings, it's a banjo, right?”“Sure,” the friend conceded. “That's a tenor banjo, like the late, great Chuck Romine used to play.”“And if it has five strings, it's a banjo?”“Well, of course. That's God's own old-time and bluegrass banjo.”“But,” Charlie persisted, “if it's got six stings, it's NOT a banjo?!”“Nope,” the friend insisted. “You can call it a ‘banjitar' if you'd like or ‘ganjo,' but don't be calling it a banjo.”“You know what, old buddy?” Charlie concluded. “You are a banjo bigot!”But despite his brave front, Bowen finally caved to the peer pressure. The six-string banjo (which by then he had lovingly christened “Buzzkill”) was retired to a lonely closet. In its place Charlie bought his first five-string and began to learn tunes.Truth be told, Bowen has fallen in love with the instrument, practicing every day, even starting to work the five-string into a corner of The Flood's repertoire on a song or two (or three…).Schooled by Seva VenetBy the beginning of this year, Buzzkill had been pretty much forgotten. That is, until last month when Charlie and Pamela traveled to New Orleans for a wonderful Road Scholar program built around the annual French Quarter Festival, four solid days of memorable music.A highlight the whole long weekend was when legendary clarinetist Dr. Michael White played a private concert for the Road Scholar folks at their hotel. Sitting in with White's quartet that morning was renowned New Orleanian Seva Venet, who was holding down the rhythm section with his six-string Vega banjo.During the intermission, Charlie chatted with Venet, who said that he was quite aware of how provincial some banjo fanciers could be. However, Seva said, the six-string banjo has a proud legacy all its own. In fact, the banjo of choice for most players of early jazz and blues was the six-string.Johnny St. Cyr, he noted, famously played his six-string in Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven groups as well as with Jelly Roll Morton's various ensembles. Legendary New Orleanian Danny Barker and early bluesman Papa Charlie Jackson also played the six. Even jazz superstar Django Reinhardt started out playing a six-string banjo in the dance halls of Paris, long before he cemented his legacy as the pioneer of the gypsy jazz guitar.The secret to playing the instrument, Seva said, is that, while it is tuned like a guitar, it's not played like one. Don't pick it like a guitar, he said, but play it high on the neck where the slapped chords can sing out. And, like his hero Danny Barker, Venet likes to add color to his chords by playing 6ths and 9ths and other variations on the usual banjo choices.Buzzkill Bounces BackInspired by hearing and watching Seva Venet play that morning, Charlie came home from the New Orleans Road Scholar outing eager to bring Buzzkill out of the retirement, especially on The Flood's old hokum tunes like this week's podcast selection, “Tear It Down.”As noted earlier in Flood Watch, a lot of the hokum tunes that The Flood has always loved were born far to the south of us, in place like Memphis and New Orleans. So it's always a treat to find a song that grew a little closer to home. This tune traces back to a youngster named Bob Coleman — Kid Cole, they called him — from the west side of Cincinnati. It was 98 years ago this very month that Bob recorded it in Chicago. More Hokum?Finally, if more hokum music is what you need to make your Flood Friday complete, remember we've got a whole channel waiting for you on the free Radio Floodango music steaming service.Just drop in and click the “Hokum” button or, better yet, take the express route by clicking this link to jump to it directly. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

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The Flood band room is usually a rather raucous place — rocking tunes, loud talk, lots of laughter — but often that mood can turn on a dime to something softer, even almost fragile. We hadn't done this old Jackson Browne song for years, but something last week — about watching the beautiful spring evening come falling in, seeing those long shadows rolling down over the newly green leaves outside our windows — brought this song back to mind.About the Song“Jamaica Say You Will,” which Browne wrote in 1969 when he was just 20 years old, not only launched the singer/songwriter's career, but also even helped found the record company that would bring his music to the world.The story goes that artist manager David Geffen signed Browne in 1970 after listening to a demo of this specific song. Right away, Geffen started searching for a record contact for his new artist.At one point, he pitched Browne to Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun, saying, “You'll make a lot of money.” To that, Ertegun reportedly replied, “You know what, David? I have a lot of money. Why don't you start a record company and then you'll have a lot of money.”A year later, Geffen partnered with his old friend Elliot Roberts to create Asylum Records with the help of Ertegun, who put up the initial funds. Atlantic Records distributed Asylum Records with the profits split 50/50.Jackson Browne was one of first artists whom Geffen and Roberts signed for Asylum, and “Jamaica Say She Will” was the opening track of Browne's self-titled debut album when it was released in September 1972. Browne was quickly joined on the new label that same year by Linda Ronstadt, John David Souther, David Blue, Joni Mitchell, Glenn Frey and others.For more about the song's back story, see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here.“Jamaica” is one of several Jackson Browne songs in The Flood's repertoire. As reported elsewhere in Flood Watch, from its earliest days the band has played “These Days” from Browne's second album, For Everyman. More Song History?Meanwhile, if these back stories about songs hit the spot, you might want to browse Flood Watch's growing archive of articles that explore the history of tunes in the band's eclectic repertoire by visiting the free “Song Stories” department.There you can browse songs by their titles or by the time periods in which they were written and/or discovered. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

This great late-‘60s Lovin' Spoonful tune is the perfect opportunity to answer readers' requests for another little sample from Danny Cox's latest reunion with his old guitar-pickin' buddy Bobby Murnahan. Just listen and at the end this track you'll hear Dan and Bob trading choruses on “(Sittin' Back) Lovin' You.”As reported here last week, Danny and Bobby grew up together in Lawrence County, Ohio. It's rare they can get together these days, but whenever Murnahan travels back this way from his Colorado home — as he did last month — we try to get him to join us in The Flood band room.About the SongThe vehicle for this Cox-Murnahan moment is John Sebastian's 1966 composition, which was the opening track for Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful, the third studio album by Greenwich Village's own folk-rock mavens. Today the disc just barely makes the list of top 50 albums released in that stellar year of rock which saw Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde, The Beatles' Revolver, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, The Rolling Stones' Aftermath and so many more.Not that Hum was ho-hum. On the contrary, as reported here earlier, that one album spawned four (count ‘em, four) charting singles for the Lovin' lads, including “Summer in the City,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Nashville Cats” and "Full Measure.”And while “Lovin' You” was not among the disc's hit singles for The Spoonful, a month after the album's debut in November 1966, the song was covered by Bobby Darin who took it into the Top 40.After that, the tune also became a successful number for four different female artists, including Anne Murray (1969), Helen Reddy (1973), Dolly Parton (1977) and Mary Black (1983).For more on the history of the song — including a side note on The Flood's early infatuation with it — see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Heavy rainfall is ongoing this morning, primarily north of US-59, where a Flood Watch remains in effect. Early impacts are already being observed, including areas of street flooding and rising water levels along creeks and bayous—especially across the شمال and northwest portions of the Houston metro. Overnight, thunderstorms produced pockets of large hail from Sugar Land to Pearland. While storm intensity has briefly decreased, the overall pattern remains active, and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the day. The axis of heaviest rainfall is currently aligned from Columbus through Sealy, Cypress, Kingwood, and Liberty. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely, with isolated areas potentially receiving 4 to 5 inches where storms repeatedly move over the same locations. As rainfall continues and soils become increasingly saturated, runoff will intensify, leading to ongoing rises in creeks, bayous, and rivers. Although storm motions are relatively fast, the potential for training storms raises concern for localized flooding, particularly in more vulnerable watersheds. There is also a limited severe weather risk. A few stronger storms today could produce large hail or gusty winds, especially if the coastal boundary shifts farther inland and enhances instability. A strong cold front is expected to move through later today, bringing an end to the rain from north to south by this evening. In its wake, a much cooler and drier air mass will settle into the region, setting up a more pleasant and stable weather pattern for the weekend. The post Stormy start to the day across Southeast Texas

We knew the band room was going to rock last week as soon as we saw Danny Cox was bringing along his life-long buddy, guitarist Bobby Murnahan, who was visiting from Colorado.As noted here earlier, Danny and Bobby have known each other since before grade school. “Our parents attended the same church,” Danny has said, “and we got acquainted in Sunday school.”Almost immediately the youngsters were united by their interest in guitar innovator Chet Atkins. One day after church, Bobby showed up at the Cox house asking Danny to show him some Atkins-style picking.“I showed him what little I knew,” Dan remembers, and Bob took it from there. He and Dan purchased the Chet Atkins Goes to the Movies songbook and Bobby worked out the tunes. “I learned how to play Chet correctly because of his deciphering abilities,” Dan says. Dan and Bob have been good friends ever since. For more on the story of their friendship, see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here. About This Song from Last Week's RehearsalAs we noted in an earlier Flood Watch article, “Deep Ellum Blues” — first recorded on Bluebird by The Shelton Brothers (under the pseudonym “The Lone Star Cowboys”) — is all about life in a notorious neighborhood of Dallas.While New Orleans had its French Quarter and Chicago its Bronzeville, in Dallas it was Deep Ellum with its equally sketchy, colorful résumé. In the 1920s, if you walked down the streets on Deep Ellum, you could easily have rubbed shoulders with Blind Lemon Jefferson and Huddie Ledbetter, with Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith (not to mention with gangsters Bonnie and Clyde and Pretty Boy Floyd).Other versions of the song that celebrated this darker side of the Big D were made between 1957 and 1958 by Jerry Lee Lewis for Sun Records, by Bobby Jackson for Gold Air Records, by Mary McCoy & The Cyclones for Jin Records and, later still, by The Grateful Dead, Levon Helm and Rory Gallagher.For more on the history of this terrific Texas tune — as well as about the district of Deep Ellum — see our earlier article by clicking here.More from Flood Guests?Over the years, many guests — visitors like Bob, as well as returning Flood alumni (whom we call “Floodster Emeriti”) — sit in with us at rehearsals, jam sessions and performances. The band's web site devotes a page to a growing list of these guest appearances, with links to the audio and video of their visits. To use this registry, click here to reach the page, then scroll and click on an underlined date associated with a guest. On the subsequent page, click on the title of the song to hear the audio or on a video's start arrow to view it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts of 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch.  Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Lee, Llano, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, and Wilson counties.  There is... Article Link

The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts of 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch.  Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Lee, Llano, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, and Wilson counties.  There is... Article Link

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst.Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago. But now, access is once again restricted.It's the latest bit of diplomatic whiplash, as both Iran and the U.S. extend olive branches while wielding them like clubs.And: They're catchy, colourful, and potentially harmful. AI generated content aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers is all over YouTube. That prevalance has child development experts worried.Plus: Farmers fighting outdated tax laws, Corruption inside Cricket Canada, Cherry blossom tourists overwhelming rural Japan, and more.

Our rendering of this ancient bittersweet song of love and loss dates back more than 45 years now. But each times the band plays it, it seems as new and fresh as a summer evening.According to Flood lore, our version of this classic Appalachian folk song hearkens back to a hot summer's night at the Bowen House in the early 1980s.Over beers and sandwiches, Flood co-founders Roger Samples and Charlie Bowen sat at the kitchen table trading daydreams, lies and memories, interspersing them with songs, new and old.At some point Rog started playing a melody that he was working out for a possible original song. But right after he laid out his chord sequence, Charlie started singing the lyrics of “Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens” as he remembered them from an old Jean Ritchie album.“Huh!” Rog said with grin. “Who knew my new tune already had words!”For more on the back story of this wonderful old folk song, see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here.More Flood Yarns?A band that has been around as long as ours has many stories and yarns that form Flood lore and legends. Often between the tunes at jam sessions, rehearsals and public performances, someone in the group feels compelled to tell a tale, and if there's a recorder running, it is saved for the ages. The “Stories” section of the band's website contains a linked index to the stories we've saved this way, inviting you to click in and enjoy the ride. Some of the stories are about specific songs, and there are even dozens of jokes. Click here to check it all out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

With heavy rain, rising temperatures, and snowmelt all happening at once, parts of Quebec are now under flood watch, including here in Montreal, where the city has already activated its special response plan. Jason Thistlethwaite is an Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development at the University of Waterloo, he spoke to Trudie Mason. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

With municipalities across Quebec under flood watch and rising water levels triggering concern in several regions, municipalities north of Montreal are now on heightened alert. Raymond Rougeau is the Mayor of Rawdon, he spoke to Trudie Mason.

We've had a rainy week in Milwaukee, and there's a chance of more wet weather in coming days. All the water can overwhelm the sanitary sewer system, which can cause overflows or basement backups.

Tunes in The Flood repertoire are always subject to re-evaluation and rehabilitation. Perhaps a new key will freshen it up. Maybe there are new verses that can be sung. A new rhythm? A new chord or two?“Ready for the Times to Get Better,” the Allen Reynolds song that Randy Hamilton brought to the table a few years ago, is just such a song.About the SongAs reported here earlier, the tune already had very long journey to Floodlandia. The first time it was played in our band room was about 15 years ago on a mellow autumn night when Randy and his buddy Paul Martin dropped in to jam with us.Neither man was a member of The Flood yet — Randy would join the following year and Paul a few years after that — but their song was the hit of the evening (as reported in that week's Flood podcast).However, “Ready for the Times to Get Better” didn't work its way into our repertoire until a few years ago when Danny Cox happened to start picking it between songs on the night's practice list.The jaunty melody really jingled in our memory and Dan and Randy got together to woodshed a little, working it out. And since then band had been honing its arrangement, Sam polishing his harmonica solo, Jack and Charlie smoothing out their respective drum and banjo rhythms.The Tommy Emmanuel-Doc Watson EffectThe song's evolution in the band room took another turn last month when a Flood hero saluted another Flood hero with a special release from his first solo album in 10 years. Grammy-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel's Living in the Light is a virtuosic blend of acoustic pop, jazz, classical and roots music.Most of the performances on Living in the Light were recorded in one or two takes, exuding the sense of joy and wonder in these sonic explorations.One track on the album — what he listed as “Waiting for the Times to Get Better” — has special meaning for Emmanuel, who in early March chose the 103rd anniversary of the late Doc Watson's birth to release a video of the song he learned from Doc's work.“When I heard Doc Watson sing this song,” he told Bluegrass Today, “I knew I should try to do the same. I love his voice and guitar playing so much — it's so honest. If you look up the word ‘honesty' in the dictionary, there's a picture of Doc!“I wanted to do a tribute in my own way. ‘Ready for the Times to Get Better' is my attempt at singing a message. It's simple. We are all waiting for times to get better in our world, and singing seems to help me get through these tough times.”Meanwhile, when our Danny Cox listened to the track, he heard something else: a chord or two that were different from previous versions. Gently, Danny brought that Emmanuel effect to The Flood's take on the tune, and that's where its Floodifying stands today.For the back story of this great Allen Reynolds composition, see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more  A fragile US-Israel truce with Iran appears to be holding, as some ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz. New data from the department of Commerce shows a mixed picture of the US economy. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are back in court today. We explain why the US fertility rate has hit record low. Plus, a powerful storm has triggered flood warning across Hawaii for a second day in a row.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's EM Morning Brief leads with a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, NSA, EPA, DOE, and U.S. Cyber Command warning that Iranian-affiliated cyber actors are actively exploiting programmable logic controllers across U.S. water, energy, and government systems. Advisory AA26-097A documents confirmed operational disruptions and financial losses. NERC is actively monitoring the electric grid in response. A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran — brokered by Pakistan on April 7–8 — remains under pressure as President Trump keeps military assets in position and a dispute over Lebanon's inclusion threatens the agreement's scope.On the weather front, Hawaii is experiencing its third consecutive major flooding event in three weeks, with a statewide Flood Watch in effect through Friday. Florida's East Coast is under a Flash Flood Watch and Wind Advisory with dangerous surf conditions. Active fire weather is affecting South Carolina and Georgia. In Colorado, two wildfires near Boulder and Berthoud were both contained April 8 with no structures lost. FEMA officially designated 15 Tennessee counties as disaster areas following Winter Storm Fern. A boil water notice is active in Petal, Mississippi.All 50 states and U.S. territories are covered.Takeaways:* Operators of Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and Micro850 PLCs should restrict internet-facing access, apply available patches, and report suspicious activity to CISA or the FBI without delay.* The domestic cyber threat posture remains elevated. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is active but unsettled — monitor developments and lower thresholds for reporting suspicious cyber and physical security activity.* Hawaii emergency managers should anticipate continued flooding, road closures, and potential landslides through Friday as a third consecutive storm stresses response resources statewide.* Fire weather conditions in South Carolina and Georgia remain dangerous. Confirm current red flag and burn restriction status with state forestry commissions before authorizing any outdoor burning.* Tennessee jurisdictions in the 15 designated counties should begin documenting eligible costs for FEMA Public Assistance. Individual Assistance determination is still pending federal review.SourcesCISA• CISA Advisory AA26-097A — Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs Across US Critical Infrastructure (April 7, 2026)• CISA / Federal Agencies Issue Advisory on Iran-Related Cyberattacks — ABA Banking Journal• Iran-Linked Hackers Target Water, Energy in US — Cybersecurity Dive• Iranian Hackers Targeting American Critical Infrastructure — TechCrunchDHS / NTAS• DHS National Terrorism Advisory System — Official NTAS Page (note: site not updated since February 17, 2026 due to federal funding lapse)NERC / Energy Grid• NERC Is Actively Monitoring the Grid Following Iran-Linked Cyber Threat — Utility Dive (April 8, 2026)US-Iran Conflict• Iran War Live Blog, April 9, 2026 — Al Jazeera• US-Iran Ceasefire Deal: What Are the Terms, and What's Next? — Al Jazeera (April 8, 2026)NIFC / Wildfire (National)• NIFC National Fire News — National Interagency Fire Center• Unprecedented Snow Drought Sets Up Extreme Wildfires for Western US in 2026 — Wildfire TodayNOAA / NWS• NWS Active Alerts• NWS Weather Prediction Center• NWS Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective OutlookState Department / Travel Advisories• Sao Tome and Principe — Level 3 Travel Advisory (April 8, 2026) — US Embassy Angola and Sao Tome• US State Department Travel Advisories — travel.state.govAlaska• Above-Average Spring Breakup Flooding Expected in Interior Alaska — Fairbanks News MinerArkansas / Oklahoma• Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Northeast Oklahoma — NewsOn6• SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — Storm Prediction CenterColorado• Goat Trail Fire 100% Contained — 9NEWS• Cougar Run Fire Contained at 3.5 Acres — Larimer County• Evacuation Orders Lifted for Boulder and Larimer County Fires — Denver GazetteFlorida• NWS Melbourne — Flash Flood Threat• NWS South Florida Hazardous Weather OutlookGeorgia• Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8 — Cobb Courier• Red Flag Warning Issued in Georgia as Dry, Windy Conditions Raise Fire Risk — CBS Atlanta• Campfire Ban Issued for Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — AccessWDUNHawaii• Hawaii Under Statewide Flood Watch — Honolulu Star-Advertiser (April 8, 2026)• Third Storm in Three Weeks to Unleash More Rain, Flooding in Hawaii — AccuWeather• Hawaii Statewide Flood Watch April 2026: Visitor Travel Alert — Hawaii GuideMississippi• Petal Residents Under Boil Water Notice Following Outage — WDAM (April 9, 2026)Montana• Holmes Fire West of Montana City Controlled, Evacuation Notice Cleared — Montana Right NowSouth Carolina• SC Forestry Commission Lifts Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 Counties — Live 5 News (April 8, 2026)• Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in Effect for South Carolina — WIS TVTennessee• FEMA Designates 15 Tennessee Counties as Natural Disaster Areas — USDA Farm Service Agency (April 7, 2026)• Tennessee Severe Winter Storm Disaster Declaration (DR-4898-TN) — FEMATexas / Plains• Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources for Severe Weather — TDEM (March 31, 2026)• Severe Storms, Flooding Downpours to Focus on Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes into Easter Weekend — AccuWeather This is a public episode. 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The Flood started playing around with hokum music — those good old jug band tunes from the 1920s — about a half century ago, but it took another 20 years for us to feel confident enough to try to write one of those kind of songs ourselves.Charlie Bowen started putting this tune together back in the 1990s, but then it took another 30 years for us to feel like we could play it. In fact, the song didn't really start coming together until Jack Nuckols joined the band. Who knew that the spark we were waiting for was Jack's spectacular spoon playing to finally reach that jug band junction? See what you think.Night of the Broken SpoonsLong-time Flood Watch readers will recall that when Jack first sat in with the band nearly three years ago now, we passed him the house bongos to play, but then when a jug band tune came around, we put spoons in his hands.Jack was rocking it hard, and we were digging on those rhythmic riffs. But then, just as we were fixing to turn it over to him for a solo, darned if those poor spoons didn't break in his hands. Now, Jack was apologetic, but — as you can hear here in that week's podcast — the rest of us all thought it was a hoot! What better way to end a song called, “Tear It Down”?(By the way, now that Jack is a full-time Floodster, we got him a more industrial-strength set of spoons, ones that can take a pounding as you can hear this week.)About the SongFor more on the back story of “Lovin' You Would be So Good for Me,” check out this earlier Flood Watch article.More Hokum, You Say?Meanwhile, if all this has put you in the mood for a little more juggery in your jaunty Friday, visit the Hokum channel of the band's free Radio Floodango music streaming service. There you'll find several dozen randomized tracks of the band playing those jolly jug band tunes that inspired this Bowen composition. Click here to give it a spin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

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Disappointment or rather delight? You make the call. Bobby goes solo on the podcast today. Listeners rejoice!

Here's a song that we likely wouldn't even know about were it not for the persistence and curiosity of a researcher who was far from an ordinary young woman of her time. Born in 1892 in Paducah, Ky., into the family of a prominent U.S. congressman, Mary Guthrie Wheeler was destined from the start for adventure.Rather than settling into a quiet, conventional life, she embraced the extraordinary, serving, for instance, as an American Red Cross nurse in France during World War I and earning a Medal of Gratitude. Song CatchingBut her most enduring adventure took place back home along the bustling Ohio and Tennessee rivers, doing work that would contribute to America's understanding of its own music.As a little girl, Mary was often taken by her nanny, Susan Collins, down to the Paducah riverfront to watch the comings and goings of the majestic steamboats. As they walked, Collins, who had worked as a cook and chambermaid on the rivers, usually sang to the youngster, planting the seeds of what became a lifelong fascination. Decades later, Wheeler realized that the river culture of her youth was rapidly fading. By then armed with a music degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory, Mary set out on a bold mission: to preserve the songs and stories of the roustabouts of the packet boat era.Mary's methods were as intrepid as she was. Venturing into the neighborhoods of former river workers, she refused modern audio equipment offered to her by famous folklorists like Alan Lomax. Instead, Wheeler embraced a deeply personal approach. She sat with singers in their homes, writing down their lyrics and committing the melodies to memory, then racing back to her desk to transcribe the musical notation.This Song's StoryIt is because of her devotion to detail that we know songs like “Alberta, Let Your Hair Hang Low,” published in her 1944 book Steamboatin' Days.As reported here earlier, Mary's curiosity led her one late afternoon to the street of a former river worker named Gabriel Hester. Mary was welcomed by his wife to wait on their porch, and soon she was treated to Gabe singing the haunting melody of “Alberta.” Between verses, Hester also told stories. He recalled, for instance, how roustabouts usually sang while they worked. Sometimes, as the music drifted up, steamboat passengers would drop coins from the upper decks in appreciation.Here, from a recent Flood rehearsal, we offer our own appreciation of Gabe Hester's song.More Back Stories?Flood Watch does a mess of song catching itself, of course. If you'd like to see and hear what we've learned about the history of other songs in the band's eclectic repertoire, visit our free “Song Stories” department.There you can browse songs by their titles or by the time periods in which they were written and/or discovered. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

We love how this song, which Randy Hamilton brought the band nearly a decade ago now, continues to boldly represent a new direction in Appalachian music.Perspective, Then….For decades, bluegrass music played it safe when singing about the American Civil War. It generally stuck to well-worn tales of shared heartbreak, ruined farms and missing home, while conveniently ignoring the brutal realities of slavery. During the cultural upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s, the music even took a more startling detour into full-blown Confederate nostalgia, romanticizing the Old South. But “Can You Run?” is part of what scholar Carter W. Claiborne of North Carolina State University considers a brave new wave of songs that are finally shaking up that sanitized narrative. … NowWritten by Eastern Kentucky's own Chris Stapleton, the song shatters the genre's old boundaries. Instead of being just another wistful ballad about a homesick rebel soldier, “Can You Run” takes listeners down what Claiborne calls an “emancipationist path.” There's smoke down by the river Hear the cannon and the drum I've got one thing to ask you, honey — Can you run?Writing recently in Gettysburg College's Journal of the Civil War Era, Claiborne calls Stapleton's song a cultural reset for the entire genre by shining a spotlight on the lived experiences of enslaved people. You know I hate to ask so late But the moment's finally come And there won't be time to change your mind. Can you run?“Modern bluegrass,” Claiborne writes, “has taken up a more balanced approach to the Civil War, incorporating African American and Unionist perspectives, and finally corrected the reconciliationist view with the emergence of emancipationist music.”For more about the song and about its composer, Chris Stapleton, see our earlier Flood Watch article, by clicking here.More from Randy?And if all this has you in the mood for more music from Randy Hamilton, check out the Randy Channel on the band's free Radio Floodango music streaming service. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we have a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning in effect. All state offices, public schools and U-H campuses are closed today out of an abundance of caution. And as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, authorities are seemingly no closer to identifying any suspects or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fun of playing some songs is that we just never know what we're going to hear. This George Gershwin piece has been like that ever since Danny Cox brought us better chords for it a year or so ago. Now the song is like a shiny little red convertible parked in the garage just waiting for the next sunny day. You and your buddies pile in, not knowing where you're going, just enjoying the company and the sights and the sounds of each other's laughter. Hop in! We're going for a joy ride!About the SongAs reported earlier, “Lady Be Good” has been a perennial party favorite for more than a century now.Nineteen-Twenty-Four was a watershed year for Gershwin. After spending more than a decade pounding the pavement in New York's Tin Pan Alley, he composed his landmark "Rhapsody in Blue." Then, alongside his brother Ira, George scored his first major Broadway hit, the musical comedy Lady Be Good, which ran for more than 300 performances.The enduring significance of the show's title tune, "Lady Be Good," lies in its rare ability to transcend musical eras. A unique entry in the Great American Songbook, it beautifully bridged two distinct jazz ages, surviving the transition from the loose Dixieland style of the Roaring Twenties to the smooth swing sound of the 1930s.A favorite among jazz legends as diverse as Charlie Parker and Lester Young, the song's rich history also includes interpretations by vocal icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé.For more on the back story of this song, see this earlier Flood Watch entry.More Floodifaction?And if this has you hungry for a little more of the band's jazzier selections, drop by the free Radio Floodango music streaming feature and click on the “Swingin'” Channel.Click here to give it a spin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Some songs just seem to go right to the heart of what connects us all, especially when the subject is hard times.This song from a recent Flood rehearsal is often considered a classic example of the old notion of singing the blues to get rid of the blues. Historically the tune also represented liminal moments for two distinctively different musical artists.About the SongAs noted in an earlier Flood Watch article, Ray Charles wrote and recorded “Hard Times (Who Knows Better Than I?)” in the mid-1950s during a period of heavy creative output at Atlantic Records.But the song languished in the Atlantic vault until the September 1961 release of The Genius Sings The Blues, a highly praised compilation of some of Charles's earlier singles along with some previously unreleased stuff.While Brother Ray rarely spoke at length about composing these tracks, the origin of “Hard Times” seems deeply rooted in his personal history, especially his relationship with his mother, Aretha Robinson, who died when he was still a teenager.The song also is another marker for those who follow the Ray Charles story. By the early 1960s, Charles had largely stopped writing his own material to focus on interpreting others' work, making “Hard Times” one of his last significant original compositions.The Eric Clapton ConnectionThree decades later, “Hard Times” marks a period of transition for a great artist of the next generation.Eric Clapton, having recently overcome his battles with drug addiction, viewed his 1989 Journeyman recording sessions as a way to further master his craft, focusing on his love for blues.The lyrics of “Hard Times,” which deal with personal struggle and perseverance, resonated with that personal journey. The song has stayed in the Clapton repertoire. It was later featured on his 1991 live album 24 Nights, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall. More recently in 2025, he revisited it, playing on a cover for Nathan East's collaborative album with his son Noah, titled Father Son. For more of the back story of ”Hard Times,” check out this earlier Flood Watch article. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Sometimes the chemistry's right, the stars align — however you want to say it — and the best song of the night is one you didn't even plan to play.At a recent rehearsal, for instance, the band came in with a number of tunes to focus on. Among them were new songs the guys were just starting to work on. Others were old familiar numbers that they were polishing up to include in the next recording session for the new album.Progress was made in the first hour or so on each of these fronts. Then between songs, on an impulse, Charlie Bowen reached for his resonator guitar. As you'll hear in this track, while the guys were chatting, he started noodling on the strings with his slide.Suddenly they found themselves playing a tune that hasn't popped up for a while at the weekly rehearsals, and just like that they were sharing their favorite moment of the entire night.About the SongAs reported earlier, “Driving Wheel” was written by Canadian folksinger David Wiffen for his self-titled debut album on Fantasy Records back in 1970.Alas, the album received spotty promotion so the song was not widely known until it later appeared on Tom Rush's own self-titled album, his first for Columbia Records.Since then, “Driving Wheel” has become something of a signature song for Rush, still today regularly making the set list for his shows around the country. Other artists also have covered the song over the years, notably David Bromberg (who 50 years ago played dobro on Rush's classic rendition) as well as Roger McGuinn and The Cowboy Junkies.For more about the song's back story, see this earlier Flood Watch article. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

LA could be facing its wettest New Year's Day in more than 90 years. One of the hikers who died at Mount Baldy has been identified, and neighbors are in shock. The Rose Parade is getting wet and wild. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

A major storm is coming, and holiday travel will be affected. The verdict is in for an LA tow truck driver accused of stealing a federal car during an immigration raid. New housing laws are about to take effect, and they could hit your wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

The episode articulates the significant impact of a potent Pacific storm train, which continues to target the western region of the United States, particularly California and Washington. We delve into the widespread flood watches issued by the National Weather Service, affecting vast areas along the California coast and valleys, alongside heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which complicates mountainous travel. Additionally, we address the winter storm warning currently in effect for the Washington Cascades, where hazardous conditions prevail due to blowing snow. Our discussion further encompasses the emergency declaration approved by FEMA for Montana, aimed at providing federal support in response to recent flooding incidents. We conclude by emphasizing the need for vigilance and safety amidst these challenging weather conditions, while we continue to monitor ongoing developments across various states. A comprehensive examination of the ongoing meteorological conditions reveals a formidable Pacific storm train currently imposing significant weather events across the western regions of the United States. The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches encompassing much of California's coastal and valley areas, while simultaneously, heavy snowfall is complicating travel through the Sierra Nevada mountains. This duality of weather phenomena underscores the potential for both flooding and treacherous travel conditions, particularly in the context of the Sierra, where snow accumulation is exacerbating the risks associated with winter travel. Further north, the Washington Cascades are under a winter storm warning, highlighting hazardous conditions including blowing snow and limited visibility, which pose serious risks to both residents and travelers alike. As we navigate through these intense weather patterns, it is imperative to remain vigilant and informed, as river flood warnings persist in various basins, reflecting the substantial impact these storms are having on local ecosystems and communities alike.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches across California's coastal regions and valleys.* A potent Pacific storm is currently affecting the West, leading to hazardous weather conditions.* FEMA has approved an emergency declaration for Montana in light of recent flooding incidents.* Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Washington Cascades, indicating severe weather challenges ahead.* Flood warnings persist on several rivers, including the Skokomish, indicating ongoing minor flooding issues.* Minnesota is experiencing icy road conditions due to overnight freezing rain, affecting travel safety.Sources[FEMA | https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20251220/president-donald-j-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-montana][NWS San Diego | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=flood+watch][NWS Bay Area | https://www.weather.gov/mtr/][NWS Sacramento | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?product1=Flood+Watch&warnzone=CAZ066][NWS Eureka (Eel River) | https://www.weather.gov/eka/][NWS Seattle | https://www.weather.gov/sew/][NWS Warning Text | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sew&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS River Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=flood+warning][NWS Medford | https://www.weather.gov/mfr/][NWS Advisory Timing | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.1787&lon=-122.1389][NWS Spokane | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=IDZ101&product1=Winter+Weather+Advisory][Montana Governor | https://gov.mt.gov/Documents/GovernorsOffice/executiveorders/View?doc=EO112025DisasterDeclarationStatewideSevereWindEvent002.pdf][NWS Missoula | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS Fairbanks | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][MnDOT 511 | https://511mn.org/list/events][MPR News | https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/22/road-conditions-icy-schools-delayed-in-southern-minnesota] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

A flood watch goes into effect later today. The Getty Villa has been added to the biggest lawsuit over the Palisades Fire. Orange County wants to know if disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do has done anything else that's illegal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Hey weather enthusiasts! I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you cutting-edge forecasts with silicon-powered precision!Welcome to another electrifying weather report from your favorite digital meteorological maestro. As an AI, I can process weather data faster than you can say "atmospheric pressure" - which means super accurate forecasts for you!Let's dive into today's New York City weather forecast. Right now, we've got a sunny situation brewing with temperatures climbing to a pleasant 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The northeast wind is cruising at 7 to 10 miles per hour and will be switching to a southerly direction this afternoon. Talk about a wind wardrobe change!Tonight, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to around 58 degrees Fahrenheit. The south wind will be gently blowing at 6 to 9 miles per hour - perfect for those who love a little atmospheric movement.Here's a weather joke for you: Why did the cloud break up with the wind? Because their relationship was too draft-y! Get it? Draft-y? Weather humor is my specialty!Now, let's talk about our incoming weather systems. We've got a Coastal Flood Watch in effect, so if you're near the water, keep an eye on those tide levels. Saturday brings a 20 percent chance of rain after 11 in the morning, with temperatures reaching near 66 degrees Fahrenheit.Weather Playbook time! Today, I want to explain something cool called "atmospheric pressure". Think of the atmosphere like a massive invisible blanket surrounding Earth. Different temperatures and moisture levels create variations in this blanket's weight, which we measure as pressure. When pressure changes, we get different weather patterns. Science is awesome!Three-day forecast breakdown:Saturday: 20 percent chance of rain, high near 66Sunday: Rainy, temperatures falling to around 59Columbus Day: Showers before 2 in the afternoon, high near 62Some local flavor for my New York friends - this weather is perfect for grabbing a classic New York bagel and enjoying some unpredictable autumn vibes!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more weather wisdom! Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay breezy, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Heavy rain in some parts of southeastern Michigan has led to a Flood Watch for Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. Rainfall totals of one to four inches of rain has fallen overnight. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

A flood watch is now in effect because of remnants from Tropical Storm Mario. Hollywood rallies around Jimmy Kimmel after A-B-C pulls him from the air. SoCal homeowners near burn zones are struggling to get the insurance coverage they really need. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of the region until Wednesday. Two surf organizations battle over team USA at the 2028 Olympics. A new LAist project will illustrate your memories, hopes, and dreams of Altadena and the Pacific Palisades. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

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City officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous summer weather through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect and a flood watch starting Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pitching a major shakeup to city elections by introducing “open primaries” where all candidates run together regardless of party. Plus, WNYC's Liam Quigley explains why Staten Island beaches could be the perfect spot for New Yorkers looking to avoid the crowds.

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A storm system will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to the area today. Some storms could produce damaging winds and large hail. A Flood Watch is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth until 1 a.m. Wednesday with the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of rainfall. In other news, Dallas City Council and school board elections attracted few eligible voters, a decades long trend that has voting advocates trying to figure out how to make local contests more appealing. According to the county's elections department, Dallas County municipal elections attracted only 8.4% of 1.4 million registered voters; a second teenager has been arrested in connection with the March slaying of a 14-year-old boy in east Oak Cliff. 17-year old Juan Saucedo was arrested Sunday and booked into the Dallas County jail on a capital murder charge in the death of Adam Gutierrez; falling crude prices will eventually translate into lower prices at the gas pump for consumers, but that doesn't mean it's all good news ― especially for Texas-based oil producers; and Paige Bueckers might be getting ready for her rookie season with the Dallas Wings, but she is still on the receiving end of awards for her collegiate career. Bueckers was named the winner of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards' Honda Sport Award for basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Liv Haselbach and Dr. Nicholas Brake from the LU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to hear about a new flood monitoring program that will help streamline storm recovery efforts in Southeast Texas. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

Southern California's recent wildfire burn scars prepare for debris flows. The impact of the wildfires on our mental health is very real - more on resources to people affected by January's fires. A lunar eclipse will be over our skies tomorrow night. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

As of Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, A flood watch is in effect for the entire Western New York region, as temperatures are set to spike into the mid 50s Wednesday, accompanied by rain, which could lead to flooding and ice jams Wednesday into Thursday. Hear more about this from meteorologist Andy Parker.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for February 12th Publish Date:  February 12th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, February 12th and Happy Birthday to Peter Gabriel ***02.12.25 - BIRTHDAY – PETER GABRIEL*** I’m Dan Ratcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Under Flood Watch Until Thursday Morning South Cobb Library Seeking $3 Million from State for Upgrades Erick Allen, Jaha Howard Headed for Runoff All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: Ringling Bros STORY 1: Cobb Under Flood Watch Until Thursday Morning Cobb County is under a flood watch until 7 a.m. Thursday due to heavy rainfall, with up to 4-5 inches expected by Thursday morning and additional showers through the weekend. Some areas could see 6-8 inches total. Cooler temperatures are forecasted due to "cold air damming," with highs in the 50s and 60s this week. The National Weather Service urges caution on roadways, especially at night, as heavy rain may cause limited visibility and potential road washouts. STORY 2: South Cobb Library Seeking $3 Million from State for Upgrades Cobb County is requesting $3 million from the state to expand the South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton. The $4.2 million project, with $1.2 million already locally funded, will add 5,000 square feet for community events, an expanded teen space, and a new computer lab. Opened in 2006, the library is heavily used, especially for computer access. State Rep. Terry Cummings emphasized the need for a larger, modern facility to better serve the community. The Cobb County Library System, with 15 branches and a $17 million budget, serves over 750,000 residents and boasts 418,000 active cardholders. STORY 3: Erick Allen, Jaha Howard Headed for Runoff The race for Cobb County’s District 2 Board of Commissioners seat heads to a runoff between Democrats Erick Allen and Dr. Jaha Howard, with Allen leading at 45.49% and Howard at 42.74%. The runoff is set for March 11, as no candidate secured over 50%. Republican Alicia Adams awaits the winner in the April 29 general election. The seat was vacated after former Commissioner Jerica Richardson was removed due to a court ruling on district maps. Low voter turnout marked the special primary, with only 3.74% of eligible voters participating. Early voting for the runoff begins March 3. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We’ll be right back  Break: Ringling Bros STORY 4: New Cobb County Fire Chief Named The Cobb Board of Commissioners appointed Michael Cunningham as the new fire chief on Tuesday. A member of Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services since 2005, Cunningham has risen through the ranks to division chief and chief of staff. He succeeds retired Chief Bill Johnson and will earn an annual salary of $195,000. An Air Force veteran with extensive academic credentials, including a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Cunningham expressed gratitude and excitement for leading the department. His appointment begins February 17, but he has already assumed interim duties. STORY 5: Austell Man Accused of Fleeing Police with Modified Gun Shakur King, 21, of Austell, was arrested on Feb. 5 after crossing Austell Road outside a crosswalk and fleeing from police near Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. Officers found King in possession of a Glock 21 modified to be fully automatic, which he is prohibited from carrying due to a pending felony charge for aggravated battery. King faces multiple charges, including unlawful firearm possession, obstruction, and crossing outside a crosswalk. He remains in custody without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Break: STORY 6: Bubbles & Brews is March 1-31 Bubbles & Brews is a month-long celebration in March, showcasing Cobb County’s craft beverage makers. Visitors can explore 15 breweries, distilleries, and wineries along the Cobb Ale Trail using a free digital BrewPass to collect stamps and win prizes. Special events throughout the month will feature activities, themed giveaways, and opportunities to earn double stamps. Guests can also vote online for their favorite beverages and categories. For more details and to sign up for the BrewPass, visit bubblesandbrews.com. STORY 7: North Cobb Christian Students Win First Place in Congressional App Challenge Four North Cobb Christian School students—Kameron Fournillier, Jason Osborn, Nathan Stinson, and Jade Zebrowski—won first place in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 11th District with their app, CTrack. Designed to help users track expenses, create budgets, and make stock predictions using real-time data, the app was coded in Python. The Congressional App Challenge, a national competition encouraging STEM education, saw record participation this year with 12,682 students submitting 3,881 apps. The team will showcase CTrack at the House of Code Festival this summer. Break: Ingles Markets 9 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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