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Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Change the Clocks?

Oct 31, 2026

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The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Every Saturday, TPO Explains does a shallow dive into your most-asked questions. Today's episode: Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Change the Clocks?

Why do we change the clocks twice a year, and is Congress about to stop? We break down daylight saving time: what it is, why the switch happens at 2 AM, how it started during World War I (spoiler: it wasn't for the farmers), and which states opt out. Plus, we explain the Sunshine Protection Act and the debate over permanent daylight saving time.

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