I've been grappling with how to approach playing patriotic music this July 4. Paul Simon's "American Tune" is certainly appropriate, given how democracy is veering off course. The "Schoolhouse Rock" track, "No More Kings," would also work and is in keeping with the theme of today's widespread "no kings" protests.
After listening to Erin Bode's rendition of "Savior Of The Nations, Come," though, I'm half-considering playing it on Independence Day. While that hymn isn't a patriotic anthem, it's appropriate this year. After all, it might take divine intervention to get this country back on sane, civil footing.
