David Prerau
Author and daylight saving time expert known for writing Seize the Daylight and for researching the history, impacts, and policy debates around daylight saving time.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 25min
Permanent daylight saving time might not be the answer. Here’s why
David Prerau, author and daylight saving time researcher, shares the origin story of DST and why it stuck. He debunks common myths, reviews energy and safety studies, and recounts past year‑round time trials that backfired. The conversation also covers cross‑jurisdictional headaches and what policymakers should weigh before making permanent changes.
