Is daylight saving time working?
Summary
This episode of The Inquiry examines the US proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, questioning its effectiveness. Experts discuss the history of clock changes, the biological disruption caused by shifting time zones, and how geography influences tolerance for DST. The panel also analyzes economic impacts, noting that while leisure businesses may benefit, health inequalities and energy savings are often negligible or negative.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
US vote to make daylight saving time permanent
History of daylight saving time from Franklin to the 1970s
Biological impacts of clock changes on the body
Geographic effects of latitude and longitude on time
Economic and social trade-offs of time changes
Conclusion and BBC podcast promotions
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