EPISODE · Oct 30, 2023 · 18 MIN
Why the Heck Is Oregon Still Doing Daylight Saving Time?
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Clocks fall back an hour this Sunday, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. State lawmakers passed a law years ago making Daylight Saving Time permanent, so why are we still doing this? The answer is: It’s complicated. Today, we’re talking with science journalist Erin Ross about what’s going on with this frustrating annual tradition, as well as the history of how DST came to be in the first place. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Chelsea Handler at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Nov. 2 & 3
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Clocks fall back an hour this Sunday, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. State lawmakers passed a law years ago making Daylight Saving Time permanent, so why are we still doing this? The answer is: It’s complicated. Today, we’re talking with science journalist Erin Ross about what’s going on with this frustrating annual tradition, as well as the history of how DST came to be in the first place. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Chelsea Handler at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Nov. 2 & 3
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