294. The Permanent Standard Time Health Benefits You’re Not Hearing Enough About With Jay Pea

294. The Permanent Standard Time Health Benefits You’re Not Hearing Enough About With Jay Pea

December 10, 2025 · 48 min · Episode 294

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Jay Pea discusses the health benefits of Permanent Standard Time and the implications of Daylight Saving Time.

The Permanent Standard Time Health Benefits you’re not hearing enough about go far beyond convenience or seasonal preference. In this conversation, Jay Pea, founder and president of Save Standard Time, breaks down why ending clock changes matters for our sleep, safety, health, and society at large. We explore the hidden biological, cultural, and economic consequences of shifting the clock twice a year and why permanent Standard Time is the most science-backed, health-protective solution. From the history of how DST began, to its surprising lobbying origins, to the modern legislative tug-of-war, this episode demystifies one of the most misunderstood public health issues in America. If you care about better sleep, better decision-making, safer mornings for kids, or being aligned with nature’s rhythms, this is a must-listen. — Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) — 0:00 – Why the angle of sunlight shapes biology 01:44 – Amateur astronomy and learning to tell time by the sky 03:35 – From software engineer to national advocate 04:56 – What it’s really like to testify in state capitols 06:35 – Why DST confuses everyone and why it’s not harmless 09:59 – The surprising…

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