Episode 26 - The Great Daylight Savings Time Debate

Evan delves into the fierce debate surrounding the potential permanent establishment of Daylight Savings Time - in other words, removing the annual ritual of “springing forward” or “falling back” on our clocks. He examines the history of Daylight Savings Time, consider the pros and cons of the burgeoning movement to make it permanent, and offers his own perspectives and personal experience on the issue.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead endDaylight saving time year-round: 19 states are ready to ‘lock the clock’ and end time changeThe US tried year-round daylight saving time in 1973. Here’s what happenedDaylight Saving Time Should the U.S. Keep Daylight Saving Time? - Encyclopedia Brittanica A map of how permanent daylight savings time would affect sunrise and sunset times Daylight Savings Time Gripe Assistant Tool - nifty tool to determine if you should or shouldn’t support the change ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come join our community on Discord! https://discord.gg/dpXe9p5Nkf------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you enjoy the show, and wish to help defray costs, feel free to give a tip on Ko-Fi, or on Buzzsprout.https://ko-fi.com/evanextemporaneoushttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2554066/supportAny such contribution is never necessary, but greatly appreciated. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro music: Groovy Trip Hop/Marcolaieh/Tribe of NoiseOutro music: You Make Me/VBEBeats/Tribe of Noise Feel free to drop us a line!Support the show