Post Reports Daylight Saving Time … forever?
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Mar 18, 2022 
Dan Diamond, a health policy and politics reporter for The Washington Post, dives into the surprising bipartisan push to make daylight saving time permanent. He discusses the implications for our health, particularly regarding circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. With Congress voting unanimously, he explores what this change would mean for mornings and evenings across the U.S. Diamond also examines President Biden's shifting views and public sentiment on this contentious issue, providing insights into the ongoing legislative tug-of-war.
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The Daylight Saving Time Debate
- Congress is considering two approaches to daylight saving time: making it permanent or switching to permanent standard time.
- Health experts are divided, with some arguing for permanent standard time as it aligns better with our circadian rhythms.
Health Concerns Drive Divided Opinions
- There's agreement on ending clock changes, but disagreement on the best alternative.
- Health experts are divided on whether permanent daylight saving or standard time is better.
Biden's Daylight Saving Flip-Flop
- Dan Diamond investigated President Biden's stance on daylight saving time.
- He analyzed Biden's voting record from 50 years ago, revealing that Biden initially supported permanent daylight saving time but later voted to repeal it.