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Nov 5, 2025 19 min

Fall Back, Spring Forward: How We Got Stuck Changing the Clocks

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Welcome to Simple Joe. I’m glad you’re here. In this episode of Simple Joe, I dive into the strange, often misunderstood history of Daylight Saving Time, why we started changing the clocks, who really benefits, and whether we’ll ever stop doing it. Spoiler: it wasn’t for the farmers. I’ll talk about how the idea traces back to Ben Franklin’s joke, how wars, politics, and business interests shaped it, and why most experts say it doesn’t actually save energy anymore. Along the way, I share a few personal thoughts about naps, power naps, and my own preference for standard time. It’s Wildcard Wednesday, and we’re going deep into how we got stuck changing time itself, and maybe why it’s time to stop. Email me at [email protected] or send me a text at 513.399.6468. Just say hi, I would love to hear from you. You can get Simple Joe T-Shirts and other cool stuff at thesimplejoe.com/store Check out what I'm reading at thesimplejoe.com/reading If you share the show on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, please use #simplejoeismyfriend; you might get a free t-shirt!

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