Podcast Debate Questions Merit of Daylight Saving Time
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 6:38pm CT |
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 Daylight Saving Time |
In the latest episode of the "Open to Debate" podcast, the age-old practice of Daylight Saving Time (DST) was put under the microscope. Entitled "Is it Time to End Daylight Savings Time?," the episode explores the contentious debate surrounding the biannual clock change.
Moderated by Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan, the episode features contrasting viewpoints from Binyamin Applebaum, a member of the New York Times Editorial Board, and Joan Costa-i-Font, a Health Economist at the London School of Economics. Applebaum supports maintaining DST, citing its benefits in enhancing quality of life, while Costa-i-Font argues against it, highlighting the negative impacts on health and productivity.
Supporters of DST argue that the adverse effects are temporary and ultimately lead to improved lifestyles, but detractors insist that the inconvenience and the potential health risks outweigh the perceived benefits.
The debate aims to shed light on whether the practice of springing forward and falling back is still relevant in contemporary society. For those interested in this engaging discussion, the episode is available for viewing on OpentoDebate.org, YouTube, and various podcast platforms under the name "Open to Debate."
