In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, host Tom Gulley breaks down everything you need to know about Daylight Saving Time in 2026: its quirky 100+ year history, the original goal of saving energy (spoiler: it barely does), the real impacts on sleep, health, heart attacks, accidents, and productivity, and why so many Americans are fed up.

We dive into the latest 2026 updates: 19 states (including Florida, Texas, California neighbors, and more) have already passed laws ready for permanent DST—if Congress ever acts. Bills like the Sunshine Protection Act (reintroduced in 2025 as H.R. 139 and S. 29) aim to lock clocks on daylight time year-round, but they're stuck in committee. Meanwhile, new proposals like the Daylight Act of 2026 push for a compromise: shift clocks forward 30 minutes permanently ("half-daylight saving time") to end the switches forever. A dozen+ states are eyeing permanent standard time instead, arguing it's healthier for our circadian rhythms.

Hawaii and most of Arizona skip the hassle entirely—why can't the rest of us? Join Tom for facts, myths busted, expert insights on sleep disruption, and his no-holds-barred take on whether we should ditch the changes for good.

Love longer summer evenings or hate darker winter mornings? Tell us in the comments: Permanent DST, permanent standard time, half-hour shift, or keep springing/falling back?

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